Cowpea cropping systems, traits preference and production constraints in the upper west region of Ghana: farmers' consultation and implications for breeding
Abstract Background Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is used primarily as food for humans and feed for animals. It is also used for soil management within a cropping system. However, cowpea production is confronted with numerous challenges. As such farmers and consumers alike have certain prefer...
Main Authors: | Benjamin Karikari, Margaret Delle Maale, Ebenezer Anning, Daniel Brain Akakpo, Afishata Mohammed Abujaja, Isaac Kwahene Addai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | CABI Agriculture and Bioscience |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-023-00159-1 |
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