The value of the pod in protecting cowpea seed from attack by Bruchid beetles
1984
Caswell, G.H. (Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru, Zaria (Nigeria))
308 varieties of cowpea was tested to assess the protection provided by the pod against attack by bruchid beetles. 20 varieties were selected and tested for the tendency of the pod to shatter, the protection provided by an intact pod and the protection provided by the seed coat. Six varieties were found to be well protected; of these, three had consumer-acceptable seed qualities
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