The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia .

1997年7月1日 · Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is a widely adapted, stress tolerant grain legume, vegetable, and fodder crop grown on about 7 million ha in warm to hot regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This review focuses on major breeding achievements, current objectives, and future opportunities for cowpea improvement.

General: Cowpea is a warm-season, annual legume that exhibits a wide range of growth habits. Varieties may be short and bushy, prostrate, or tall and vine-like. Canopy heights can be 2–3 feet, depending on the variety. The upright stems are hollow and hairless, roughly 0.4 or 2/5 inch (1 cm) wide. The stems of twining varieties are thinner.

Cowpea, (Vigna unguiculata), annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae) grown for its edible legumes. The plants are thought to be native to West Africa and are widely cultivated in warm regions around the world. In addition to their use as a protein-rich food crop, cowpeas are extensively grown

2022年12月1日 · Cowpea seeds (whole grain, decorticated grain), leaves (fresh and dry), and green pods provide high levels of protein, carbs, lipids, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other nutrients. Cowpea is a drought-resistant crop that can supply the bulk of the macro and micronutrients required by humans and animals.

2015年1月1日 · Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, is an important grain legume adapted to the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where it contributes to the nutrition, health, and income of rural and suburban inhabitants. It is indigenous to SSA with both cultivated and wild relatives distributed across the whole subregion.

2024年10月8日 · Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a significant tropical leguminous crop, comprising a crucial protein source in the nourishment of many people. This chapter comprehensively examines the advancements in cowpea research, offering insights into the diverse aspects of this versatile legume crop.

2023年7月1日 · With the right conditions, cowpeas can be a reliable and productive crop with few pest or disease issues. Cowpeas are an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, aiding in weight management and helping maintain a healthy digestive system.

2015年8月28日 · Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, is an important grain legume adapted to the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where it contributes to the nutrition, health, and income of rural and suburban...

Cover crops such as rye, soybean, cowpea, or clover can be tilled in as a green manure. 可以将黑麦、大豆、豇豆或三叶草等覆盖作物作为绿肥耕入田里。 Cowpea is widely used as animal …