IITA 2021 Cowpea characterization dataset
IITA 2021 Cowpea characterization dataset is generated using 50 descriptors
IPGRI
Tropical
Pattern of pigment distribution on full grown immature pods
Intensity of green colour
Presence/absence of V-mark on leaflets
Of newly opened flowers
Recorded for stem, branches, petioles and peduncles in the 6th week after sowing
Evaluated in the 6th week after sowing
Of stems, leaves and pods
Based on plant width and height 3 – 4 weeks after sowing
Recorded when pods are full grown
Of mature pods
Recorder when peduncles have reached full length
Of mature pod
The shape of the pigment pattern which surrounds the hilum.
A visual estimate of seed compression, being indicative of spacing within the pod
List of accessions included in the dataset