Improved Cowpea Varieties in Nigeria: Yield Potential, Disease Resistance, and Market Demand
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), known locally as beans, is far more than a staple food in Nigeria. It is a lifeline. Often called the “poor man’s meat,” cowpea is the most important legume for millions of Nigerian households, providing an affordable, protein-rich source of nutrition in a country where animal protein can be prohibitively expensive . Nigeria […]