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Cowpea
Commercial Release
2019-01-22
Insect resistant cowpea
AATF and Institute of Agricultural Research
Species
Vigna unguiculata
Trade Name
Pod Borer-resistant cowpea
Event Name
AAT709A
Method of Introduction
Agrobacterium-mediated DNA transfer
Year of Approval
2019-01-22
Gene
The cowpea expresses Cry1Ab genes to confer resistance to Lepidopteran pests, particularly pod borer (Maruca vitrata).
Gene Product
Cry1Ab genes to confer resistance to Lepidopteran pests, particularly pod borer (Maruca vitrata).
Gene Function
resistance to Lepidopteran pests, particularly pod borer (Maruca vitrata).
Traits
Insect resistant cowpea
Developer
AATF and Institute of Agricultural Research
