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An investigation into the demand chain of beans and cowpeas in Mozambique
In Mozambique marketing systems for beans and cowpeas are limited and poorly organized. This is notwithstanding the fact that beans and cowpeas are cultivated by the majority of smallholders in Mozambique.
Ziote, Julieta Milicinho Eliseu
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Salinity and water security are significant challenges in arid climates, necessitating effective practices to enhance crop productivity in these stressful environments.
Esraa A. Saber +6 more
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Climate shocks and the agroecology–resilience nexus of smallholders. Summary of key findings: Agroecology increases smallholder resilience capacity by 8.7% in the short term under a decreased rainfall scenario, a projected 11% decline in precipitation reduces resilience by 5.6% and 14.2% in the short and long terms, respectively, and a policy‐induced ...
Gilbert Dagunga +8 more
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Cowpeas (blackeye peas, or simply beans in many parts of Africa), Vigna unguiculata, are widely grown in the tropics and subtropics for human as well as for animal food.
Jackai, L.E.N., Daoust, R.A.
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Aphid Resistance in Pulse Crops: Sources, Mechanisms, Genetics and Breeding
ABSTRACT Aphids are major pests of pulse crops, causing damage through phloem sap feeding and virus transmission. In this context, resistant varieties are central components of sustainable aphid management. This review synthesizes current knowledge on resistance sources, phenotyping strategies, resistance mechanisms, genetic control and breeding ...
Francisco A. Mendes +3 more
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Citation: Hildreth, W. R. Cowpeas for Kansas. Senior thesis, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1902.Morse Department of Special CollectionsIntroduction: The great need of Kansas is more leguminous crops as cowpeas, soy beans, clover and alfalfa.
Hildreth, W. R.
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ABSTRACT Legumes (family Fabaceae) are vital, nutrient‐dense global resources rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates and micronutrients. Although offering agronomic benefits like nitrogen fixation, their dietary utilization is often constrained by anti‐nutritional factors (ANFs) such as phytates, tannins, lectins and oligosaccharides, which reduce ...
Diana Kavaya +3 more
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An Economic Analysis of Research and Technology Transfer of Millet, Sorghum, and Cowpeas in Niger [PDF]
This study analyzes returns to investments in Niger's research and technology transfer system for millet, sorghum, and cowpea between 1975 and 1991.
Mazzucato, Valentina, Ly, Samba
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Cowpeas from Nigeria: A Silent Food Revolution
Cowpeas ( Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) are an important native African legume crop, whose seeds are sold in local urban and rural markets. West Africa is the main centre of diversity for cowpeas.
Rodomiro Ortiz
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