ARTPEA-204B (Modupe)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-22-38

Variety Name: ARTPEA-204B

Original Name: Modupe

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield fodder, Reduced insecticides spray, early maturing and resistance to Anthracnose,Bacterial blight and tolerant to Brown Blotch. Seed with high protein content. (1.29t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest, Forest Transition and Derived Savanna

Origin/Source: IAR&T, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IAR&T, Ibadan;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. O. Obajimi, O. F. Owolade, J. O. Olasoji, S. A. Olakojo, R. S. Adamu, A. Agboola and M. Obembe

Potential Yield (t/ha): 1.29

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022