Efforts in breeding cowpea for aphid resistance: a review
Cowpea is an important food and nutritional security grain legume crop in the semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa.Its production is limited by biotic factors including pre-harvest insect pests such as aphids.Aphids cause yield reductions, promotes the growth of sooty moulds, honeydew and as a result reduce photosynthetic processes and rates.Var