The invention relates to a composition comprising a vigna unguiculata seed extract. Cowpeas and bambara groundnuts are grain legumes or pulses similar to the common bean, while marama bean is considered as an oilseed legume similar to soybean or peanuts. Vigna unguiculata an overview sciencedirect topics. First report of cowpea mild mottle carlavirus on yardlong. In addition to their use as a proteinrich food crop, cowpeas are extensively grown. The invention further relates to one such composition or one such extract for use in the. Genetics, genomics and breeding article pdf available in plant breeding december 2017 with 1,924 reads. Pollination and yield responses of cowpea vigna unguiculata l. As the names imply, the pods are quite long, often reaching 36 inches in length. Vigna unguiculata synonyms, vigna unguiculata antonyms.
Cowpea vigna unguiculata this chapter deals with the biology of cowpea vigna unguiculata. Early maturing cultivars have been developed with regionally acceptable. When dealing with cultivated cowpea vigna unguiculata l. The genetics of domestication of yardlong bean vigna unguiculata l. Seedlings of cowpea vigna unguiculata were treated to different niso4. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for.
A survey of the germplasm accessions from nigeria, niger, burkina faso and ghana showed greater diversity than accessions from other areas in africa ng and marechal, 1985, leading to the conclusion that west africa was the primary. View of study on genetic variability in cowpea vigna. Cowpea vigna unguiculata is used in many parts of the world for its highprotein seeds, but also for its nutrientrich edible leaves, forage, and soil enrichment. Cowpea is generally more heattolerant than common bean. Cowpea originated in africa and is widely grown in africa, latin america, southeast asia and in the southern united states. Origin, taxonomy, and morphology of vigna unguiculata l. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. Alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids and phytic acid have been reported.
Walp download download pdf study on genetic variability in cowpea. Among these vigna crops, cowpea is the most important in terms of planting area. Global strategy for the conservation of cowpea vigna. Unguiculata is latin for with a small claw, which reflects the small stalks on the flower petals. Cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp abstracts of world.
Isozyme markers and taxonomic relationships among vigana species. Vigna unguiculata unguiculata useful tropical plants. An abundant cropper, it can produce a harvest all year round in the tropics, especially if new sowings are made every few months. Initially, avrdcs genebank collection only addressed specific needs of crop breeders. An improved genetic linkage map for cowpea vigna unguiculata l. An improved genetic linkage map has been constructed for cowpea vigna unguiculata l.
All cultivated cowpeas are found within the universally accepted v. The plants are thought to be native to west africa and are widely cultivated in warm regions around the world. Isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi and oomycetes associated with beans and cowpea root diseases in oman asma aljaradi 1, issa almahmooli 2, rhonda janke 2, sajeewa maharachchikumbura 2, nadiya alsaady 3, abdullah m. N and 30s of equator, covering asia and oceania, the middle east, southern europe, africa southern usa, central and south america fery, 1990 however. Return to article details study on genetic variability in cowpea vigna unguiculata l. Vigna unguiculata cylindrica useful tropical plants.
The genus vigna, a latin word, was given in honor of an italian botanist domenica vigna. It may be climbing and erect, as well as prostrate and creeping depending on the cultivar. Cowpea vigna unguiculata is often referred to as the poor mans meat as it is a significant source of protein. Name of applicant s temporary or experimental designation variety name address street and no. Genetic relationship of cowpea vigna unguiculata varieties from senegal based on ssr markers f. Plant parts of the crops are used as fodder or hay for farm animals. Vigna unguiculata jerusalem pea pfaf plant database. The genome assembly of asparagus bean, vigna unguiculata ssp. Genotypes in the delmarva region of the united states. It contains information for use during the risksafety regulatory assessment of genetically engineered varieties intended to be grown in the environment biosafety. Vigna unguiculata unguiculata is an annual climbing plant growing up to 4 metres tall. These long, immature pods are often used as snap beans. Prostrate varieties grow to about 80 cm and climbing cultivars up to 2.
Find vigna unguiculata stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Walp is an important annual leguminous crop in semiarid and tropics. Click download or read online button to get cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp abstracts of world literature vol v 1983 1985 book now. On the one hand, the organization of the cultivated part of the gene pool. Effect of water stress on the yield of cowpea vigna unguiculata l. Yardlong bean has such other common names as asparagus bean, peru bean, and snake bean.
Chapter cowpea vigna unguiculata this chapter deals with the biology of cowpea vigna unguiculata. Vigna is found throughout the tropics with some 150190 species. Vigna unguiculata is a member of the vigna peas and beans genus. Cowpeas and bambara groundnuts are grain legumes or pulses similar to the common bean, while marama bean is considered as an. Initially, cowpea was domesticated from wild cowpea in africa. Isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi and. Environmental adaptations of wild and domesticated cowpeas vigna unguiculata l. The purpose of this study was to characterize fungal and oomycete species associated with root diseases of phaseolus vulgaris, vigna unguiculata, v. Classification of cultivated cowpea is now based on five socalled cultivargroups cv. General information vigna unguiculata cylindrica is an annual plant, varying in habit from erect and bushy to prostrate and scrambling. A set of 242 molecular markers, mostly amplified fragment length polymorphism aflp, linked to 17. Most of cowpea grain production in south africa is mainly used for domestic consumption, as seed planting and little or none gets to be used in industrial processing. The cowpea is an old world crop which is believed to have originated in africa rachie and roberts, 1974. Emulsions stable to pasteurisation were made from the first two.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get. Some varieties of cowpea are used specifically for wildlife purposes ball et al. Unguiculata, biflora, sesquipedalis the former subspecies unguiculata. Photo by christopher sheahan, usda nrcs, cape may plant materials center alternate names alternate common names.
Over 240 vigna unguiculata pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. The present study describes the synthesis and rapid production of selenium nanoparticles senps by reducing selenate in the presence of ascorbic acid aa as a reductant, coating, and stabilizing agent. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Vegetable milks were prepared in the laboratory from mung bean vigna radiata l. Root samples were collected from plants suffering from weakened growth and yellowing symptoms. The domestication and improvement of cowpeas vigna unguiculata l. The invention further relates to a method for extracting a vigna unguiculata seed extract, as well as to the resulting extract. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf cowpea vigna unguiculata. The domestication and improvement of cowpeas vigna. Cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp abstracts of world literature. Walpers, cultivars were evaluated as intact pods to determine if any possessed resistance to the cowpea weevil, callosobruchus maculatus fabr. Temperature and irradiance effects on yield in cowpea vigna. Vigna unguiculata article about vigna unguiculata by the.
Cowpeas are one of the most important food legume crops in the semiarid tropics that cover asia, africa, southern europe and central and south america. Download cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp abstracts of world literature vol v 1983 1985 or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Us8840939b2 vigna unguiculata seed extract and compositions. An improved genetic linkage map for cowpea vigna unguiculata. Vigna unguiculata blackeyed pea this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Combining aflp, rflp, rapd, biochemical markers, and biological resistance traits. Used as a cover crop, cowpea also suppresses weeds and can.
Objective description of variety cowpea vigna unguiculata l. Cowpea, vigna unguiculata, annual plant within the pea family fabaceae grown for its edible legumes. Thus, the performance of 23 accession of cowpea vigna unguiculata and 10 accessions of guar cyamopsis tetragonoloba was. A variety of birds, including wild turkey, eat the seeds and the plant can be used by quail as cover. Papilionaceae is a medicinally important plant and is used for the treatment of different diseases. It requires very few inputs, as the plants root nodules are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable crop for resourcepoor farmers and wellsuited to intercropping with. Walp download download pdf study on genetic variability in cowpea vigna unguiculata l. It is chiefly used as a grain crop, for animal fodder, or as a. Despite the common name of yardlong, the pods are actually only about half a yard long, so the subspecies name sesquipedalis.
The plant list does not attempt to include all infraspecific taxa. Verdc,and marama bean tylosema esculentum burchell a. Due to its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall, it is an important crop in the semiarid regions across africa and asia. Snake bean, chinese long bean, long podded cowpea season of growth. Cowpea vigna unguiculata is often referred to as the poor mans meat as it is a significant source of protein, minerals. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above.
Pdf pharmacological activities of vigna unguiculata l. Cowpea is eaten by deer as forage, and is commonly used in food plots for deer. Timko 2 1plant biotechnology laboratory, department of plant biology, faculty of science and. In the last century the vigna was initially divided and identified based on morpho logical traits 8. The plant is often cultivated for its edible seed in the warm temperate to the tropical zones. Vigna unguiculata cowpea lis legume information system. The cowpea vigna unguiculata is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus vigna. The genetics of domestication of yardlong bean, vigna.
The plant is also used as a fodder, and dual purpose varieties are increasingly important in nigeria. Symptomatic leaves were shown to contain carlaviruslike particles. It is also known as the yardlong bean, longpodded cowpea, chinese long bean, bodibora, snake bean, or pea bean. Pdf the response of cowpea vigna unguiculata l plants. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects.
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