Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria
Purpose
to discover and use genetic markers to breed cowpea varieties with early maturity, low soil phosphorus tolerance and high yield to enable modern breeding of improved cowpeas for small holder farmers
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
August 2015
Region Served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$486,732
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
61
Grantee location
Zaria, Nigeria
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