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"February 6, 1897."Summary of Bulletin no. 34. "In Bulletin No. 34 of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station a full discussion of the value of clover and cowpeas is given, and practical suggestions are made as to the best methods of securing a ...
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Abstract Understanding the interactions between crop pests, natural enemies and semi‐natural habitats in agricultural landscapes is crucial for developing ecology‐based pest management in agroecosystems. In the present study, we investigated the local‐scale species‐specific effect of tree and shrub cover and diversity on the incidence and natural pest ...
Ahmadou Sow +3 more
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Business Dynamics and Informal Contracts: Experimental Evidence from the Cowpea Street Food Sector in West Africa [PDF]
We use field experiments in Niger to investigate the nature and efficiency of contractual structures in market transactions between kossai vendors and cowpea grinders (key input suppliers).
Fulton, Joan R. +3 more
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Co‐applying half‐rate BMC layer: (i) Reduced nutrient inputs and (ii) produced similar yield. ABSTRACT Developing high‐efficiency fertilizers with less environmental footprint is essential for sustainable cropping systems. This study evaluated a biochar mineral complex (BMC) to reduce nutrient leaching and increase nutrient use efficiency (NUE), yield,
Lakmini Dissanayake +10 more
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El objetivo del presente estudio fue el de evaluar el cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) como sustituto parcial del frijol común (Phaseolus vulgaris) como pasta o como harina.
Claudia Maritza López Guerra +1 more
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The cowpea is one of the most important legume species globally, with both the grains and fresh pods widely consumed for the rich nutritional content.
Dong-Kwan Kim +6 more
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Production, breeding and potential of cowpea crop in Brazil. [PDF]
About 50 years ago cowpea was reported as a relatively minor tropical legume. However, in the last years, it has been emerging as one of the most important food legume of the 21st century (SINGH, 2010). Brazil is not out of this panorama.
FREIRE FILHO, F. R. +5 more
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ABSTRACT Global warming increases night temperatures more strongly than day temperatures. Recent evidence indicates that the effect of night temperature on plant physiology is independent of daytime conditions, suggesting distinct stress tolerance mechanisms.
Charlotte Häuser +6 more
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ABSTRACT Soil degradation threatens agricultural productivity across Africa, necessitating effective conservation strategies. However, gaps remain in understanding the mechanisms that drive agricultural technology adoption and dissemination. This study applies the theories of innovation diffusion, social networks, and risk aversion to examine the ...
Guenwoo Lee +3 more
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Impact of global cotton markets on rural poverty in Benin [PDF]
World cotton prices have fallen by about 40 percent over the last two years, focusing attention on the effect of subsidies for cotton growers in depressing prices. This paper combines farm survey data from Benin with assumptions about the decline in farm-
Daniels, Lisa, Minot, Nicholas
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