Genetic analysis of seed coat colour in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp]

Inheritance of spininess and flower color in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)

In safflower, spininess and flower color are key heritable traits widely used as reliable morphological and phenotypic markers in breeding programs. This study aimed to elucidate the mode of inheritance and the number of genes controlling spininess and flower color by analyzing segregation patterns in the F₁ and F₂ gen...

Segregation Patterns and Proportion of Pod Color in Purple Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.) F3 and F4 Populations

Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.), an underutilized tropical legume, is valued for its nutrient content and anthocyanin-rich purple pods. Genetic improvement is critically needed for superior varieties, yet a fundamental understanding of target trait inheritance, especially pod color in advanced generations,...

Genomic resources to advance seed coat color and patterning genetics and breeding in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Abstract Seed coat color and patterning are key quality traits in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that define market classes and strongly influence consumer preference and market value. These traits are controlled by a complex network of major genes (sometimes with epistatic interactions), which complicates the rec...

Elucidating the genetics and identifying the genomic regions for seed coat texture using SNP markers in chickpea (Cicerarietinum L.)

Characterization of the genetic diversity of breeding Cowpea Lines (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Abstract Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is a legume widely produced and consumed globally, with grains possessing significant nutritional value and diverse applications. Despite its production potential and broad variability and adaptability to adverse conditions, it remains a crop with limited research in the areas of...

Genetic Variability, Heritability and Selection Potential of Seed Size and Associated Traits among Cowpea Populations Developed Through Marker-assisted Backcrossing

Background: Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] production, in sub-Saharan Africa is severely limited by the parasitic weed Striga gesnerioides. Methods: This study assessed genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for key agronomic and seed traits in F2 and BC1F1 cowpea populations developed through mar...