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Abstracts Home Research in Genetic Improvement of Cowpea

Role of the Network for Genetic Improvement for Africa in cowpea productivity and use in sub-Saharan Africa

I. Sithole-Niang, L. Murdock

Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe

Screening of cowpea varieties for tolerance to low pH conditions

R. Madamba, R. Makhanda, C. Parwada, L.M. Mugwira

Dept of Agricultural Research and Extension, Zimbabwe

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