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Cowpea
Commercial Release
2023-04-27
Insect resistant cowpea
African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF)
Species
Vigna unguiculata
Trade Name
Cowpea resistant to maruca pod borer
Event Name
AAT709A × 245F
Method of Introduction
Cross breeding
Year of Approval
2023-04-27
Gene
The cowpea expresses Cry1Ab and Cry2Ab genes to confer resistance against Lepidoptera pests, particularly Maruca vitrata (pod borer).
Gene Product
Cry1Ab and Cry2Ab genes to confer resistance against Lepidoptera pests, particularly Maruca vitrata (pod borer).
Gene Function
Resistance against Lepidoptera pests, particularly Maruca vitrata (pod borer).
Traits
Insect resistant cowpea
Developer
African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF)
