FUAMPEA 2 (UAM09 1051-1)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-16-34

Variety Name: FUAMPEA 2

Original Name: UAM09 1051-1

Outstanding Characteristics: Resistance to Striga and Alectra (2.0t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea and Sudan Savanna

Origin/Source: IAR-ABU, Zaria and IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: FUAM and IAR- ABU, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: L.O. Omoigui, L.L. Bello, M.F. Ishiyaku, A.Y. Kamara, O.O. Olufajo, H.A. Ajeigbe, B.A. Kalu, R. Adeleke, M.P. Timko, E.J. Ekekan, Nater Iyorkaa and Towolawi Oluwole

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2

Year of Release: 2016

Year of Registration: 2016