Article
Genetic diversity and population structure of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] accessions from Togo using SSR markers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Dagnon Yao Dodzi, Palanga Koffi Kibalou, Bammite Damigou, Bodian Amy, Akabassi Ghislain Comlan, Foncéka Daniel, Tozo Koffi
Abstract excerpt
Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is a crop with significant agronomic and nutritional value. In Togo, the crop is very appreciated by local people. It is the third food habit in Togo after maize and rice. However, several accessions of cowpea cultivated in Togo are now prone to extinction, creating a risk of genetic erosion. It is therefore urgent to assess the genetic diversity of accessions in order to set...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
