Exploring physicochemical and cytogenomic diversity of African cowpea and common bean

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, grain legumes (pulses) are essential food sources and play an important role in sustainable agriculture. Among the major pulse crops, the native cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and introduced common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) stand out. This paper has two main goals. First,...

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Main Authors: Sílvia Catarino, Miguel Brilhante, Anyse Pereira Essoh, Alberto B. Charrua, Josefa Rangel, Guilherme Roxo, Eromise Varela, Margarida Moldão, Ana Ribeiro-Barros, Salomão Bandeira, Mónica Moura, Pedro Talhinhas, Maria M. Romeiras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-91929-2