VSC-101: Economic importance

Economic importance

Cowpea

Botanical name : Vigna uniguiculata L. Walp. or Vigna sinensis

Family : Fabaceae

Chromosome number : 2n =22,24

Origin : Africa

Economic importance

Cowpea is grown both for its tender pods and also for its dry seeds used as pulse for culinary purposes. The pods are rich in protein, vitamin and minerals. It is also used as a fodder and green manure crop. On dry weight basis the cowpea grains contain 23.4 % protein, 1.8 % fat and 60.3 % carbohydrates.

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