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Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties and Bacterial Diversity of Cowpeas During Natural and Inoculated Fermentation in Different Provinces [PDF]
MicroorganismsFresh cowpeas have a limited shelf life at room temperature. Fermentation of cowpeas not only preserves their nutritional value but also prolongs their shelf life.
Zichang Shao +6 more
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Growth performance and gut health of broilers fed heat- and enzyme-treated Vigna unguiculata and Cajanus cajan diets [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyIntroductionOptimizing broiler production performance while maintaining digestive health is a key challenge in poultry management. Dietary modifications, including the use of alternative protein sources and enzyme supplementation, can influence growth ...
Filomena Dos Anjos +13 more
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Heliyon, 2020 Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume crop, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Poor soil fertility is among the major abiotic factors that contribute to this crop's low yield.
Saba B. Mohammed +6 more
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A Maximum Dose Bioassay to Assess Efficacy of Spinetoram against Cowpea Thrip Megalurothrips usitatus in China [PDF]
InsectsThe bean flower thrip Megalurothrips usitatus (Bagnall) is a severe pest on cowpeas and causes a 20–30% reduction in cowpeas in Hainan, China, with even complete crop failure in severe cases. Spinetoram is currently the most important pesticide against M.
Huailiang Yu +9 more
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Dual tolerance to soil drought and excess moisture stresses in cowpea genetic resources assessed using multiple indicators [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionClimate change poses significant challenges to agriculture, particularly for upland crops in vulnerable regions. Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), a vital protein source in the dry savannah of West Africa, face production constraints due to yield ...
Kohtaro Iseki, Olajumoke Olaleye
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Cowpeas: Nutritional profile, processing methods and products—A review
Legume Science, 2022 Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important pulse crop grown in sub‐Saharan Africa and in parts of Asia and the Americas. It is a major starchy legume consumed widely in sub‐Saharan Africa as an affordable source of nutrients including protein ...
Nicole Sharon Affrifah +2 more
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Regional Sustainability, 2023 The impacts of climate change on crop yields are receiving renewed interest, with focus on cereals and staple crops at the regional and national scales.
Enoch Yeleliere +2 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020 Cowpeas provide food and income for many small-holder farmers in Africa. Cowpea grains contain substantial quantities of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and fiber.
Sylvester N. T. T. Addy +5 more
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International Journal of Agronomy, 2021 Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. L) is an important leguminous crop largely grown by smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa for food security and animal feed.
Gabriel V. Nkomo +2 more
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CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2021 Background Low plant density and wide intra-plant spacing in traditional cowpea cropping systems are among the factors responsible for low yield on farmers’ fields.
Saba Baba Mohammed +5 more
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