#QUICKPICK COWPEA SERIES#

A series of bioassays were performed to evaluate the newly formed terminal trifoliolates of field grown cowpea for antibiosis to CEW. Studies were conducted to identify antibiosis to corn earworm (CEW) in diverse cowpea genotypes which had been identified to provide better yields in the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland and Virginia) peninsula region. The larvae chew round holes in cowpea pods to feed on the developing grains, and thus, affect the yield and seed quality. Cowpea genotypes which gave higher seed yield under water stressed conditions could play an important role in sustaining crop production in the Delmarva region.Corn earworm (Helicovrpa zea Boddie) is a pest of cowpea in many regions of the United States. The Harvest Index (HI) varied significantly among genotypes, with Texas Cream 8 having the lowest HI. Genotypes Quickpick Pinkeye and Elite were identified as early maturing genotypes. The highest biological yield under non-water stressed condition was given by genotypes Two Crop Brown, White Acre and Elite, whereas under the water stressed condition genotypes Texas Cream 8, California Blackeye 5, and Mississippi Silver gave higher biological yield. California Blackeye 5 was the highest seed yielding genotype under both water stressed and non-water stressed conditions. Genotypes California Blackeye 5 and Champion gave comparatively better seed yields under water stressed conditions. Results showed that under non-water stressed conditions cowpea genotypes California Blackeye 5, Champion and Mississippi Silver gave higher seed yields, while genotypes White Acre, Six Week Browneye and Texas Cream 8 provided lower seed yields. The cowpea genotypes were grown in rain-out shelters under non-water stressed and water stressed conditions.

Field experiments were conducted in which ten genetically diverse cowpea genotypes were evaluated for adaptability to the Delmarva area. Walp.) is primarily grown in drier regions of the world where it is one of the most drought resistant food legumes. Technical Abstract: Drought is an important yield reducing factor for corn and soybean which are the two major crops in the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (Delmarva) region of the United States.

Inserting cowpeas into the crop production mix used on the Delmarva can improve the stability of production and security of income for farmers in this area, as well as provide a nutritional vegetable for consumers. The information provided in this paper is a useful guide for farmers in selecting the right cowpea cultivars to grow on the Delmarva Peninsula. The cowpea cultivars California Blackeye 5 and Champion gave the higher seed yields under both natural rainfall and drought conditions. In this study ten different cowpea cultivars were evaluated over two years for production ability under natural rainfall and induced drought conditions at Princess Anne, Maryland. Cowpea is adapted to drought conditions and could serve as an insurance crop to sustain production during drought years. Drought damages the production of the two major crops grown in the Delmarva - corn and soybean. Many of the soils in this area are prone to drought during the summer growing season. Interpretive Summary: The Delmarva Peninsula encompasses portions of the states of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Walp.) Genotypes in the Delmarva Region of the United States. Effect of Water Stress on the Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Submitted to: Journal of Agronomy and Crop ScienceĬitation: Dadson, R.B., Hashem, F.M., Javaid, I., Joshi, J., Allen, A.L., Devine, T.E.

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