SAMPEA 21 (IT13K-1308-5)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-22-43

Variety Name: SAMPEA 21

Original Name: IT13K-1308-5

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity, resistance to Striga and bacterial blight. (2.1t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea Savanna and Sudan Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: O. Boukar, C. Fatokun, P. Ongom, M.I. Umar, M.F. Ishiyaku, S.B. Mohammed, O.O. Olufajo, A. Togola and D. Ishaya

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.1

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022