Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) for food security: an evaluation of end-user traits of improved varieties in Swaziland
2019
emmanuel oladeji alamu | therese mwatitha gondwe | phumzile mdziniso | busie maziya-dixon
Improved varieties have agronomic advantages over local varieties,but not much attention has been given to understand the nutritional content of the improved cowpea varieties released in Swaziland. This study investigated the physical and nutritional properties of improved cowpea varieties released in Swaziland. Five improved varieties (IT-04K-321-2, IT-97K-390-2, IT-18, IT-16, and IT-99K-494-6) and one local variety (Mtilane, as check) were analyzed for physical and chemical properties. The results showed that there were variations in seed weight as the values ranged between 12.5 and 18.5�??g per 100�??g seed weight. The protein content ranged from 25.38% to 27.56% with no significant difference (P�??0.05) among the varieties. The improved varieties have high seed weight, which is an essential factor that farmers consider when choosing a variety to adopt. In terms of addressing nutritional security, the crop is suitable for addressing protein-energy malnutrition and formulating blends for baby foods in Swaziland
Show more [+] Less [-]Therese Mwatitha Gondwe, Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu, Phumzile Mdziniso, Busie Maziya-Dixon, 'Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) for food security: an evaluation of end-user traits of improved varieties in Swaziland', Scientific Reports, vol. 9(1), pp.1-6, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2019
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