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This study demonstrates that Sesamum indicum L. combines autonomous self‐pollination and insect‐mediated pollination under tropical field conditions. Autonomous self‐pollination provides reproductive assurance, whereas insect pollination increases grain yield by 28.6%, corresponding to a pollinator dependence of 22%.
Tatiane Oliveira Santos +5 more
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How Institutions Shape the Effects of Agricultural Cooperatives on Their Members
ABSTRACT Agricultural cooperatives represent a promising way of improving the quality of life of half a billion smallholders, who account for the vast majority of the world's food production. Yet, little is known about the institutional factors that explain the potential benefits of being a member of a cooperative.
Simon Cornée +2 more
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Digestive enzyme inhibitors and seed resistance to bruchids in cowpea
A.Trypsin Inhibitors Hypothesis The presence of antimetabolic compounds in plants as well as in seeds is frequently associated with resistance to insects.
Della Gatta C +3 more
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Plant Virus Immunotherapy for HPV‐Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) nanoparticles are safe and potent cancer immunotherapy candidates with strong immunomodulatory activity. CPMV activates innate immunity, which in turn drives adaptive immune responses and promotes durable, systemic antitumor effects.
Jessica Fernanda Affonso de Oliveira +7 more
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An in-vitro growth system for investigating the behaviour of S. gesnerioides on cowpea has been developed. The roots of young cowpea plants were spred over glass fibre filter paper in a shallow plastic tray, and a known number of germinated Striga seeds ...
Terry, P. J. +5 more
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We utilized the leaf wastes of floriculture crops, namely Tagetes patula, Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, and Alstroemeria hybrida to determine their insecticidal potential against nymphs and adults of Aphis craccivora. Targeted and nontargeted metabolomics of extracts showed the presence of phenols and flavonoids, which corroborates the insecticidal ...
Aditya Singh Ranout +7 more
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Resource Use Efficiency of Millet/Cowpea Intercropping in Niger State, Nigeria [PDF]
The study examined the profitability and resources-use efficiency of millet/cowpea mixed farmers production in Niger state Nigeria. The primary data for the study was obtained using structured questionnaire administered to 80 randomly sampled farmers in ...
Jirgi, A.J. +3 more
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A cowpea cultivar designated 95-104 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cowpea cultivar 95-104, plants and plant parts, and to methods for producing a cowpea plant produced by crossing cowpea cultivar 95-104 with itself or with another ...
Morelock, Teddy E.
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Ethnomedicinal Uses of Thai Legumes (Fabaceae) and Their Potential in Industrial Applications
Thai legumes (Fabaceae) are rich sources of bioactive phytochemicals, including saponins, flavonoids, biochanin A, and daidzein. These compounds contribute to diverse ethnomedicinal properties, including antioxidant, antiviral, anti‐inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective activities.
Muhammad Tayyab Arshad +7 more
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ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD NEW FRIED FOOD PREPARED FROM COWPEA FLOUR [PDF]
American consumers are exposed to thousands of new food products on supermarket shelves each year. For new products, such as akara products, it is crucial to determine consumer preferences and buying intentions.
Resurreccion, Anna V.A. +2 more
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