Nigeria urges Africa to follow its lead in adopting GMO cowpea

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Language: English

Publication Year: 2022

Nigerian scientists who developed a genetically modified cowpea resistant to the destructive pod borer pest (PBR cowpea) are urging other African countries to adopt the crop to help their farmers reduce pesticide use and increase yields of this important high-protein food.

Topic

Bt

Content Pillars

Food Security

Focus Area

Agricultural Biotechnology , Agriculture

Keywords

Cowpea, pesticide, pod borer pest , Protein

Country

Nigeria

Published Date

04 Apr 2022

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