J. N. Simbauni

Screening of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Germplasm in a Screenhouse for Novel Aphid Resistance

J. N. Simbauni, Isutsa, D. K. & M. M. Muraya · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important nutritional and economic grain legume; however, its productivity in Kenya remains low because of various stresses, including aphid infestation. The use of synthetic insecticides for aphid control negatively affects the environ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4470

Identification of Novel Drought-tolerant Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Accessions through Field Evaluation under Drought Stress

J. N. Simbauni, Isutsa, D. K. & M. M. Muraya · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] has substantial nutritional and economic value, although leaf and grain productivity in Kenya remain low because of environmental stresses, including drought. This study aimed to identify high-yielding cowpea accessions under drought stress f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3496