Alexander J. SteinMay 7, 2025
In #China, cowpea is particularly vulnerable to a range of insect pests, incl. #legume pod borer, beet armyworm & tobacco cutworm, which attack #cowpeas throughout the entire growth stage, i.e. traditional #cowpea cultivation heavily relies on synthetic pesticides… (1/2) doi.org/10.1002/ps.8...

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Alexander J. SteinMay 7, 2025
#Cowpeas are a key crop in sub-Saharan #Africa, but the #legume pod borer can cause 80% #yields losses. Natural resistance to this #pest is absent and insecticides are ineffective, but Bt #cowpea provides complete resistance. Already commercialized in Nigeria… (1/x) doi.org/10.3390/agro... #GMO

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Mariann SebokApr 24, 2025
Are you in a rush and looking for something quick and easy to make? Look no further this Easy-Cow-Peasy Pasta Recipe is for you! This is one of my go-to recipes when in a rush and don't even have time to shop. Pretty much all these ingredients can be stored on the shelf or the fridge for the rainy days.
https://www.cookingwithmarchi.com/post/easy-cow-peasy-pasta-recipe
#cookingwithmarchi #plantbasedsupper #DeliciouslyVegan #highproteinmeals #highprotein #cowpea #blackeyedpeas #veganpasta #easyveganrecipes #easyveganmeals #easyveganfood
Easy-Cow-Peasy Pasta Recipe

Are you in a rush and looking for something quick and easy to make? Look no further this Easy-Cow-Peasy Pasta Recipe is for you! This is one of my go-to recipes when in a rush and don't even have time to shop. Pretty much all these ingredients can be stored on the shelf or the fridge for the rainy days.

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Nikolas KozloffDec 5, 2024
Time for black #nightshade, leafy #amaranth, #pumpkin leaves, #okra, #jute mallow, and leafy #cowpea in #peanut sauce
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/spider-plant-food-future-africa/ #Climate #climatechange
Scientists look to revive 'forgotten' crops of the past as staple foods become increasingly harder to grow: '[We] need to diversify the food system'

Researchers identified 52 species, including the spider plant, that can provide healthy meals even decades from now.

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Alexander J. SteinAug 10, 2024
#Ghana releases 1st #GMO crop for commercial cultivation. It's a #cowpea variety resistant to pod borer (that can cause 80% losses), with high #nutrition, higher #yields & early maturing. It's in line with efforts to ensure #foodsecurity in the country: https://gna.org.gh/2024/07/ghana-releases-first-gmo-crop-for-commercial-cultivation/
Ghana releases first GMO crop for commercial cultivation  | Ghana News Agency

By Albert Futukpor   Nyankpala (N/R), July 26, GNA – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute has released the pod borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea, the first…

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Matt WillemsenMay 25, 2024
Plant Virus Fights Cancers in Mice With 'Widespread Effectiveness'
https://www.sciencealert.com/plant-virus-fights-cancers-in-mice-with-widespread-effectiveness #medicine #metastatic #cancer #plant #virus #cowpea #mosaic
Plant Virus Fights Cancers in Mice With 'Widespread Effectiveness'

A virus that infects black-eyed pea plants has shown "widespread effectiveness" in helping thwart an array of metastatic cancers in mice, researchers report in a new study, offering hope the virus might hold similar potential for humans.

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David Plisken 🏳️‍⚧️ BLM! 🇵🇸Aug 12, 2023
Was told black eyed peas grew well in Missouri, but gosh I am still surprised. Drought tolerant and loving the heat. I've gotten a ton of beans already. I'm going to have to grow some Three Sisters next year. #Bloomscrolling #cowpea #blackeyedpeas