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8 Exclusive Cowpea Varieties Released With ExtraO Features

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Cowpea varieties released and registered in Ghana is a compilation of improved cowpea varieties and their characteristics.

The cowpea varieties released possess different structural characteristics, adaptability to various areas and are high yielding.


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We present a list of cowpea varieties released in Ghana with distinct features, values, are suited for cultivation for more than a single purpose.
No.
Name of Variety
Breeder/ Institution
Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS)
Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU)
Preferred Ecology, Pedigree/ Line & Year of Release
1
Vallenga
CSIR-SARIErect with semi-determinate and vinery growth habit, Early maturing  (60 days after sowing), flowers are white with purple petals, Pods are carried above the canopy with about 2 pods per peduncle, Seed coat colour is red with black helium.High grain/fodder yields. Dual-purpose.Sahel, Sudan, derived, Guinea savanna zones

Pure line

Released: 1985

2
Bengpla
CSIR-SARIErect with determinate growth habit, extra-early maturing  (55-60 days after sowing),  flowers are white with purple petals, Pods are carried within the canopy with about 2 pods per peduncle, Seed coat colour is white with black helium.High grain/fodder yields but susceptible to cowpea stem rotGuinea savanna zones and humid areas

Pure line

Released: 1992

3
Marfo-tuya
CSIR-SARIErect with semi-determinate growth habit, Medium maturing (66-70 days after sowing),  flowers are white with purple petals, Pods are carried within the canopy with about 2 pods per peduncle, Seed coat colour is dull cream lustre with brown helium, 100seed  weight is 17g.High fodder/grain yield in soils of low fertility, tolerant to heat during reproductive development and resistant to S. gesnerioidesGuinea and Sudan savanna zones.

Sumbriso gla/518-2

Released: 2002

4
Apaagbal a
CSIR-SARIErect with determinate growth habit, Early maturing (60 days after sowing),  Pods are carried above the canopy with about 3 pods per peduncle, Seed coat colour is white with black helium,High fodder/grain yield, susceptible to Striga and aphidsSahel, Sudan, derived, Guinea savanna zones

Prima/TV U 4552//CB E

Released: 2002

5
Padi-tuya
CSIR-SARIHas erect plant stature with few vines and large thick leaves. Flower colour is white with purple marks. Matures in 64-67 days. The brown mature pods are normally three per peduncle.  Majority of the pods are slightly above the canopy. Seed shape is round to kidney shape. The seed coat colour is white. Helium colour is black. Seed per pod is 10 with 100seed weight as 22.0g.It is moderately resistant to insects, diseases and striga. The percent harvest in total yield (determinacy) is moderate about 72%.Sahel, Sudan, derived, Guinea savanna zones and humid areas

SARC 3-122-2

Released: 2008

6
Songotra
CSIR-SARIHas erect plant stature with no vines and small leaves. Flower colour is white with purple marks. Matures in 62-65 days. The brown mature pods are normally three per peduncle. Majority of the pods are slightly above the canopy. Seed shape is fairly round. The seed coat colour is creamy white. Helium colour is black. Seed per pod is 11 with 100 seed weight as 15.0g.While it is highly resistant to Striga, it is moderately resistant to most insects, diseases and susceptible to aphids. The percent harvest in total yield (determinacy) is high at about 85%.Sahel, Sudan and Savanna zones

Pure line IT97K-499-35

Released: 2008

7
Bawutawuta
CSIR-SARIHas erect plant stature with few runners and small leaves. Flower colour is white with purple marks. Matures in 69-75 days. The brown mature pods are about 3.5 per peduncle. Majority of the pods are within the canopy. Seed shape is fairly round. The seed coat colour is lightly creamy, dull lustre. Helium colour is brown. Seed per pod is 12 with 100 seed weight as 14.8g.While it is highly resistant to Striga, it is moderately resistant to most insects, diseases and susceptible to aphids. The percent harvest in total yield (determinacy) is high at about 85%.Sahel Sudan, derived Guinea savanna zones.

Pure line IT95K-193-2

Released: 2008

8
Zaayura
CSIR-SARIHas erect plant stature with few vines and medium-thick leaves. Flower colour is white with purple marks. Matures in 64-67 days. The brown mature pods are normally three per peduncle. Majority of the pods are slightly above the canopy. Seed shape is fairly round. The seed coat colour is creamy white. Helium colour is brown. Seed per pod is 10 with 100seed weight as 22.5g.While it is highly resistant to aphids, it is moderately resistant to other insects, diseases and striga. The percent harvest in total yield (determinacy) is moderate about 65%.Sahel Sudan, Guinea savanna zones.

SARC 4-75 Pure line 

Released: 2008


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K. Afrane Okese
K. Afrane Okese
Experience Agriculturist, working with farmers, building and managing farms for over a decade. I love to share and learn from farmers, experts and the experienced in the field of agriculture.
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