Cowpea breeding advances aim to boost resilience in Africa
November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In the arid regions of East and Southern Africa, cowpea is a vital crop. Known for its resilience to poor soils and dry climates, it provides a stable food source for farmers facing erratic weather patterns. Yet even with these traits, increasingly erratic weather poses severe challenges for cowpea farmers. To further boost cowpea's resilience and productivity, plant breeders in East and Southern Africa are c . . .
In the arid regions of East and Southern Africa, cowpea is a vital crop. Known for its resilience to poor soils and dry climates, it provides a stable food source for farmers facing erratic weather patterns. Yet even with these traits, increasingly erratic weather poses severe challenges for cowpea farmers. To further boost cowpea's resilience and productivity, plant breeders in East and Southern Africa are c . . .