SAMPEA-10 (IT97K-499-35)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-08-25

Variety Name: SAMPEA-10

Original Name: IT97K-499-35

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, white seeded striga resistant, white seeded alectra resistant, good seed quality, field tolerance to major insect-pests. (2t/ha)

Agroecological Zones:

Origin/Source: IAR, IITA Kano Station

Developing Institute: IITA Kano/IAR Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B.B. Singh, M.F. Ishiyaku, O.O. Olufajo, H.A. Ajeigbe, R.A. Adeleke & Y. Kamara

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2

Year of Release: 2008

Year of Registration: 2008