Ethnobotanical study of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in Senegal.

ABSTRACT: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) plays a key role in family farming systems in Senegal. It makes an essential contribution to economic, nutritional and food security. Although it is crucial, little is known about how farmers classify the diversity of local varieties or about the social practices associated with them. The aim of this study is to characterize the farming practices associated with growing cowpea in Senegal. Surveys were conducted involving 335 rural farmers living in 37 villages, spread across seven regions that produce cowpea. An average of ten farmers were randomly selected in each village. The results reveal that cowpea is a key feature of cropping systems in the studied area. Our findings highlight the high diversity of local cowpea varieties with 59 local names inventoried. In

SUBMITTER: Sarr A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8817576 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature