A review of the contribution of cowpea leaves to food and nutrition security in East Africa

Abstract Cowpea leaf is among the African indigenous vegetables that have been recommended for possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). The vegetable is rich in micronutrients including iron and vitamin A whose deficiencies are prevalent in SSA. Considering...

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Main Authors: Joshua O. Owade, George Abong’, Michael Okoth, Agnes W. Mwang’ombe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Food Science & Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1337