Evaluation of Cowpea Landraces under a Mediterranean Climate

ABSTRACT: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) yield is strongly influenced by environmental conditions. Average seed yield can decrease to a great extent when drought conditions occur, especially when they prevail during flowering and seed filling periods. Identifying genotypes presenting yield stability is one of the most important breeding goals. Local varieties or crop landraces are genetic resources that, despite exhibiting intermediate yield production capacity, present high yield stability in low-input cropping systems. The objective of this study was therefore to evaluate five selected cowpea landraces originated from different Greek islands under Mediterranean climatic conditions. A complete randomized block design with four replications was used during three consecutive cropping seasons.

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10223609 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature