Scientists from the University of Illinois observe traits that can improve yields of cowpea, a staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Eight cowpea seeds sent aboard the mission ... recognition for its contribution to astrobotany, a field focused on the study of plant growth in extraterrestrial environments.

Despite the controversies generated by those who opposed the genetically modified Pod Borer Resistant cowpea, Bt ... which went through safety checks and field trials. Speaking during the Farmers ...