Phenotypic and Protein Variations among Selected Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Varieties
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https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2322.002Keywords:
cowpea, diversity, morphology, variation, VignaAbstract
The study seeks to evaluate the level of genetic diversity among selected cowpea varieties using phenotypic traits and seed storage proteins. Twenty cowpea varieties were used in the study. They were planted and phenotypically characterised. Seed proteins were evaluated at maturity. A high phenotypic variation was observed among the selected cowpea with the evaluated phenotypic traits, while a low level of variation was observed with protein evaluation. The variation captured by the phenotype (>90%) was higher as compared to the protein (< 30%) analysis in the study. Regardless of whether the phenotype or protein analysis was used, three major clusters were generated, with most germplasms in cluster III. While the variation observed within the phenotypic traits might have been due to environmental influences, the low variation exhibited using seed storage proteins implies a high level of similarity among cowpea samples. Hence, a more stable marker type should be explored to identify the true level of genetic diversity within cowpea germplasm.
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