Ira A. Herniter

The paper analyzes genetic variation in 2,021 cowpea accessions to identify population structure and map the genetic basis of seed coat pigmentation traits.

The paper identifies two candidate genes, Vigun03g118700 and Vigun07g118500, associated with red seed coat color in cowpea, based on genetic mapping and gene function analysis.

The paper presents the UCR Minicore, a diverse cowpea collection used to identify genetic loci for agronomic traits and understand population structure and introduction routes.

This study reconstructs the historical global spread of cowpea using genetic, textual, and archaeological evidence, showing its domestication in Africa and subsequent spread to other continents.

This study maps seed coat pattern traits in cowpea to three loci using genomic resources and identifies candidate genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis.

The paper identifies candidate genes for black seed coat and purple pod tip color in cowpea using genetic mapping and PCR analysis.

This study identifies 16 QTL associated with domestication-related traits in cowpea and locates candidate genes, providing genomic insights for breeding programs.

The paper develops a MAGIC population for cowpea to dissect genetic traits and improve breeding, identifying trait-associated SNPs and recombination patterns.