Project’s Goal

The goal of this project is to develop enhanced cowpea varieties resistant to Maruca pod borer and striga through genetic mutation and SNP identification.

Expected Result

• Identified novel sources of resistance to Maruca pod borer.
• Identified molecular markers associated with resistance to Maruca pod borer, establishing a marker-assisted breeding platform.
• Generated and characterized populations with novel variations for striga resistance in cowpeas.

Location

Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal