SAMPEA 11 (IT89KD-288)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-09-26

Variety Name: SAMPEA 11

Original Name: IT89KD-288

Outstanding Characteristics: Nematode resistance, aphid resistance, good seed quality and field tolerance to major insect- pest. (2t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IAR, Zaria & IITA, Kano Station

Developing Institute: IAR, Zaria IITA, Ibadan

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

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009