Characteristics of farmers’ selection criteria for cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties differ between north and south regions of Burkina Faso

SummaryComparative analysis of preferences and key criteria for selecting cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) varieties was conducted using the data collected from farmers’ participatory varietal selection (FPVS) activities conducted over 3 years with a total of 2401 farmers (1230 male and 1171 female) in 13 villages in Tougouri department in northern region and Tiéfora department in southern region of Burkina Faso in West Africa. Over the 3 years, farmer criteria for variety selection remained basically stable, but some variations among the regions and years were noticed. Grain yield was the most common and the most important criterion for farmers’ choice in both regions. Farmers in Tougouri (north) put more emphasis on early maturity (90%) and drought resistance (19.7%) as selection criteria than farmers in Tiéfora (south). Farmers in Tiéfora placed statistically significant importance on seed colour and plant type, while farmers in Tougouri did not, and for these selection criteria, there were only slight differences between genders in both areas. Results of stepwise multiple regression indicated that maturity and seed colour in the north, and seed size and seed colour in the south were the most important selection factors for farmers to select cowpea varieties. Improved varieties should have sufficiently good yield to be accepted, but other favoured traits may differ by target region as a reflection of local and regional market demands as well as deep-rooted cultural preferences. Understanding local and regional differences in selection criteria for cowpea varieties is necessary to improve the acceptance of newly released improved varieties. Preferences identified in the participatory activities could inform further development of cowpea breeding strategies for north and south regions of Burkina Faso.

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Participatory varietal selection among elite cowpea genotypes in northern Namibia

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-334 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Lydia N. Horn ◽

Habteab M. Ghebrehiwot ◽

Fatma Sarsu ◽

Hussein A. Shimelis

Keyword(s):

Drought Tolerance ◽

Gamma Irradiation ◽

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Agronomic Traits ◽

Plant Cover ◽

Participatory Varietal Selection ◽

Early Maturity ◽

Local Varieties ◽

Percent Percent ◽

Cowpea Varieties

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

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Varietal Susceptibility of Improved Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) (Walp.) Cultivars to Field and Storage Pests

Sustainable Agriculture Research ◽

10.5539/sar.v3n2p69 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 69 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P. K. Baidoo ◽

M. B. Mochiah

Keyword(s):

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Natural Enemies ◽

Weight Reduction ◽

Block Design ◽

Control Measures ◽

Storage Pests ◽

Improved Varieties ◽

Local Variety ◽

Cowpea Varieties ◽

And Storage

Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics as food for man and livestock. The crop is highly prone to pests and diseases which limit its production. Resistant cowpea varieties have become increasingly important in the management of both field and storage pests. Three improved cowpea varieties and one local variety were screened for their susceptibility to field and storage pests. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with four treatments and three replications. The different pests infesting the plants were identified and counted. Aphids and thrips were scored on a scale of 0-5, depending on the levels of infestations. Natural enemies’ numbers, leaf damage, pod damage and yield were assessed. Callosobruchus maculatus infestations during storage and weight reduction were determined over a six week period. Aphids and M. sjostedti score, M. virtrata and Empoasca sp. numbers did not differ significantly; however, significantly more pod sucking bubs attacked the local variety than the improved varieties. Natural enemies’ numbers on the various cultivars did not differ significantly. Yield was however significantly better in the improved varieties. The local variety suffered the largest weight reduction (20.91%) during storage while Nhyira suffered the least weight reduction of 4.23%. The use of improved varieties and application of pests’ control measures will increase cowpea production in Ghana.

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Comparative Analysis of Farmers’ Selection Criteria for Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Varieties in Niger and Burkina Faso

Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ ◽

10.6090/jarq.53.159 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 159-167

Author(s):

Haruki ISHIKAWA ◽

Issa DRABO ◽

Ousmane BOUKAR ◽

Christian FATOKUN ◽

Satoru MURANAKA

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Selection Criteria

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Pratiques de production et caracteristiques physiques et chimiques du shô basi, un couscous de niebe (Vigna unguiculata) produit au Mali

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development ◽

10.18697/ajfand.97.19475 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (02) ◽

pp. 17509-17528

Author(s):

A Timitey ◽

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L Adinsi ◽

YE Madodé ◽

F Cissé ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Large Scale ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Quality Criteria ◽

Scale Production ◽

Production Flow ◽

Cowpea Seeds ◽

Steam Cooking ◽

End Products ◽

Cowpea Varieties

In West Africa, cowpea is processed into several end-products among which the most consumed in Mali is a steamed granulated product known as cowpea couscous or Shô basi, in Bambara. Organoleptic properties ofShô basi are variable, probably as a consequence of the diversity of the practices of production. This study aims at determining these practices, their constraints and the physico-chemical characteristics of Shô basi as sold on Malian markets. A survey using focus group discussions, and involving eighteen (18) Shô basi production cooperatives, each gathering 8 to 32 members, was conducted in South Mali. The information collected was related to cowpea varieties used for production, flow diagrams, constraints of production, and quality criteria of the end-products. Eighteen (18) Shô basi samples were collected from the interviewed groups and used for the determination of the physical and chemical properties of Shô basi. Results showed that most of the processors were married, non or moderately literate and aged between 20 and 59 years women. The main cowpea varieties used for the production are sangaraka and wilibali, both from the species Vigna unguiculata. Both varieties of cowpea are characterized by a white or cream color. Shô basi is produced using a single process with two major technological variants. One involves a wet total dehulling (VDT), whereas the second involves a dry partial dehulling (VDP) of cowpea seeds. Regardless of the technological variant and cowpea variety used, interviewees indicated that a good qualityShô basi must have a light color, a soft mouthfeel texture, a homogeneous granule size and lacking beany flavor. Protein(25,0g/100g) and polyphenol (24,3mg/100g)contents as well as swelling level were similar for Shô basi from both variants. However, Shô basi from technology involving partial dehulling (VDP) was less bright, richer in fiber and minerals, and contained more fine granules thanShô basi involving whole dehulling(VDT). Cowpea dehulling, flour granulation, steam cooking and drying are the mean constraints for quality standardization and large-scale production of Shô basi in Mali.

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Genotypic Variation of Mineral Elements and Phytate Levels of Thirty Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Varieties Cultivated in Burkina Faso

Journal of Food Chemistry and Nutrition ◽

10.33687/jfcn.006.01.2343 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 13-20

Author(s):

Pierre A.E.D. Sombie ◽

Ibrahim Ouedraogo ◽

Jean Baptiste D.L.S. Tignegré ◽

Adama Hilou ◽

Tinga J. Ouedraogo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Genotypic Variation ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Staple Food ◽

Phytate Content

Cowpea is consumed as a staple food in many developing countries. The present study was undertaken to determine the variation in mineral elements and phytate concentrations in 30 cowpeas seeds varieties consumed in Burkina Faso. The composition of the thirty cowpeas seeds in total mineral varies from 5.08 % ± 0.00 to 3.55 % ± 0.08. The genotype CR06-07 showed the high content of total mineral (ashes) and the genotype Kondesyoungo local, the low content of ashes. IT81D-994 showed the high content of iron (7.07 ± 0.057 mg/100g of seeds dw), zinc (4.42 ± 0.012 mg/100 g of seeds dw), magnesium (239.80 ± 1.192 mg/100 g of seeds dw), calcium (123.39 ± 2.31 mg /100 g of seeds dw) and potassium (1201.97 ± 25.66 mg/100 g of seeds dw). Na and Se levels in the seeds showed about 4.5-fold and 7.6-fold variations between the cowpeas varieties. The genotype komcallé showed the high content of sodium (5.45 ± 0.20 mg/100 g of seeds dw) and the genotype KVx 414-22-2 had the high content of selenium (0.006 ± 0.0002 mg/100 g of seeds dw). The phytate content of the cowpeas genotypes varied from 555.61 ± 7.48 for TVU 14676 to 13.50 ± 1.14 mg/100 g of seeds dw for KVx 30-309-6G. The [Phy]/[Fe], [Phy]/[Zn], [Phy]/[Ca] and [Phy] x [Ca]/[Zn] ratios showed that the phytate content might compromise the Fe, Zn and Ca bioavailability in some cowpeas varieties. This study indicates that the cowpeas varieties might be considered as mineral source suitable for animal and human consumption.

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Evaluation of Yard Long Bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis) Genotypes for Commercial Production in the Central Mid hills Region of Nepal

Nepalese Horticulture ◽

10.3126/nh.v14i1.30604 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 43-47

Author(s):

Suprabha Pandey ◽

Surendra Lal Shrestha ◽

Ishwori Prasad Gautam ◽

Mira Dhakal ◽

Sangita Sapkota

Keyword(s):

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Block Design ◽

Commercial Production ◽

Early Maturity ◽

Green Color ◽

Plant Vigor ◽

Pod Yield ◽

Research Division ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Great Wall

The experiment on evaluation of open pollinated genotypes of Yard long bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis) was conducted during summer season of 2016 and 2017 at Horticulture Research Division, Khumaltar Lalitpur to assess the variability in the genotypes and yield potentiality for commercial production. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Six genotypes viz. Great Wall 01, Great Wall 02, Great Wall 03, Great Wall 04 and Great Wall 08 were compared with Khumal Tane. Observations were recorded on fresh pod yield and yield attributing parameters. The plant vigor and plant uniformity score (1-5 scale) was not found significantly different among the tested genotypes. The highest number of pods per plant (46) was observed on the variety Great Wall 03 and the lowest number of pods (33) on Great Wall 01 followed by Khumal Tane (39). The fresh pod yield was noted the highest with Great wall 03 (24 t/ha) followed by Great Wall 2 (19.4 t/ha). The lowest yield was observed with Khumal Tane (12.7 t/ha). Likewise, Great Wall 03 was found tender whitish with green color when it matures and spongy type of fruit with mid early maturity (85-95 days) along with long harvesting period of 30-35 days. Although Great Wall 02 scored 4.7 in plant uniformity (1-5 scale) and 4.4 in plant vigor (1-5 scale) it was characterized as thick fleshy and whitish green color at maturity with smooth straight type flesh having early maturity (70-80 days) which could gain the demand of the market early compared to most popular Khumal Tane. Thus, among all genotypes Great Wall 03 and Great Wall 02 were recorded best for further evaluation and recommendation.

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