IITA Research Guide 42
Hand crossing of cowpeas
 


Objectives. This guide is intended to enable you to:

  • discuss the principles of cowpeas crossing
  • prepare the environment for crossing
  • emasculate and pollinate
  • maintain plants during post-pollination

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    Study materials

  • Cowpea flowers, pods, and seeds
  • Simple mesh house
  • Cowpea cuttings
  • Materials for emasculation and pollination

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    Practicals

  • Prepare a simple mesh house
  • Prepare cuttings for pollination
  • Emasculate and pollinate

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      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
         
      Credits
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