Timothy J. Close

The pattern of genetic variability in a core collection of 2,021 cowpea accessions

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

A view of the pan-genome of domesticated cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.)

The paper presents de novo genome assemblies and a pan-genome analysis of six cowpea accessions, identifying core and noncore genes and their functional enrichment.

The UCR Minicore: a valuable resource for cowpea research and breeding

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.

Genetic, textual, and archaeological evidence of the historical global spread of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp)

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.

Seed Coat Pattern QTL and Development in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.)

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

The genome of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.)

This study presents a high-quality genome assembly of cowpea, identifies genomic features, and discovers a chromosomal inversion linked to Striga resistance.

Identification of candidate genes controlling black seed coat and pod tip color in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

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

Identification of genetic factors controlling domestication-related traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

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

A multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross population for genetic analysis of multiple traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.)

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