Participatory varietal selection among elite cowpea genotypes in northern Namibia

• DOI: 10.18805/lr-334
• Publication Date: 2017-11-23T06:05:55Z
• Authors: Lydia N. Horn; Habteab M. Ghebre...; Fatma Sarsu; Hussein A. Shimelis
• Keywords: Non-invasive ventilation; Elite

The objective of this study was to select cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) varieties that meet farmers’ needs in Namibia, from a set newly developed and elite through gamma irradiation. Thirty four candidate mutant derived three local varieties, (Shindimba, Bira Nakare), were evaluated for nine agronomic traits. new genotypes descended favourably selected by all participants their best plant cover. genotype L1P12 (Bi450) preferred 81 percent farmers its higher pod setting ability. R4P5 (Nk150) with longer size R3P1 (Bi600) early maturity ideal candidates nearly farmers. present has identified most-preferred performances drought tolerance. These lines will further be subjected distinct, uniformity stability trials varietal registration release.