IITA Research Guide 42

Hand crossing of cowpeas
Gerald O. Myers  October 1996

 

Abstract. In genetic improvement of cowpea, one plant or variety rarely has every desirable characteristic. The recombination of desirable characteristics from different parental sources is achieved by crossing plants and the necessary cross pollinations. This document presents a method for the cross pollination of cowpea developed at IITA.

 

Objectives, Study materials, Practicals
Questions
 
1 Principles of cowpea crossing
2 Crossing environment
3 Emasculation
4 Pollination
5 Post-pollination
6 Bibliography
7 Suggestions for trainers
   
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