Genetic Variability, Heritability and Selection Potential of Seed Size and Associated Traits among Cowpea Populations Developed Through Marker-assisted Backcrossing
Background: Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] production, in sub-Saharan Africa is severely limited by the parasitic weed Striga gesnerioides. Methods: This study assessed genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for key agronomic and seed traits in F2 and BC1F1 cowpea populations developed through mar...