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M. S. Alidu

Publications (6)

Screening Groundnut (Arachis hypogeae) Genotypes for Resistance to Early and Late Leaf Spot Diseases

M. S. Alidu, S. Abukari & M. Abudulai · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Background for the Study: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important crop both in subsistence and commercial agriculture in Ghana. Early leaf spot (Cercospora arachidicola) and late leaf spot (Cercosporidium personata) are major limiting factors to groundnut productivity in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v37i430274

Evaluation of Planting Dates on Growth and Yield of Three Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp.] Genotypes in Northern Ghana

M. S. Alidu · Advances in Research · 2019

Background: Time of planting has remarkable influence on both yield and yield components of crops and therefore identification of the appropriate planting time is essential for crop improvement. Aims: To assess the effect of planting dates on growth and yield of three cowpea geno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2019/v18i430097

Genetic Variability for Flowering Time, Maturity and Drought Tolerance in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]: A Review Paper

M. S. Alidu · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2019

Background: Cowpea plays a critical role in the lives of millions of people in Africa and other parts of the developing world, where it is a major source of dietary protein that nutritionally complements staple low-protein cereal and tuber crops. It is a valuable and dependable c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2018/v17i230044

Variation in Canopy Temperature and Its Relationship with Drought Tolerance in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] Recombinant Inbred Lines

M. S. Alidu & F. K. Padi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2019

Aim: The objective of the study was to develop drought tolerant cowpea inbred lines using leaf canopy temperature and grain yield under contrasting soil moisture conditions in the field. Study Design: Split plot design was used for the experiment. Place and Duration of the Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2018/47090

Influence of Late Planting on Growth and Yield of F3 Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) Inbred Lines in the Guinea Savanna Agro-Ecology of Ghana

S. Luriwie & M. S. Alidu · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2022

Planting time is an essential agronomic practice for the growth and yield of crops. This phenomenon enhances the crop ability to perform better in varied environments. The experiment was conducted during the late season in September, 2020 at the University for Development Studies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i4151