Scaling up orphan crop research: A global genetic perspective of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) diversity from 10,617 accessions
Sofie M. Pearson, Adrian Hathorn, Shichao Sun, Alan Cruickshank, Tracey Shatte, Paulino Munisse, Mercy Wairimu Macharia, Joann A. Conner, Anna M. Koltunow, Jean‐Philippe Vielle‐Calzada, Peggy Ozias‐Akins, Takayoshi Ishii, Matteo Dell’Acqua, Sally Norton, Yongfu Tao, , Emma Mace
This study analyzes the genetic diversity of cowpea using 10,617 accessions, revealing nine genetic groups and highlighting untapped genetic resources for crop improvement.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology