International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Phenotypic variation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) germplasm collection from Botswana

Odireleng O. Molosiwa*
  • Odireleng O. Molosiwa*
  • Department of Agricultural Research, Oilseeds and Grain Legumes, MoA, Private bag 0033, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Chiyapo Gwafila
  • Chiyapo Gwafila
  • Department of Agricultural Research, National Plant Genetic Resource Centre, MoA, Private bag 0033, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Joshuah Makore
  • Joshuah Makore
  • Department of Agricultural Research, Biometry Section, MoA, Private Bag 0033, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Stephen M. Chite
  • Stephen M. Chite
  • Department of Agricultural Research, National Plant Genetic Resource Centre, MoA, Private bag 0033, Gaborone, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 26 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 21 April 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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