Publications by authors named "Kenani Chiwina"
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- This study explores the genetic factors influencing the color and patterns of cowpea seed coats using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) approach.
- Researchers examined 296 cowpea varieties with 110,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and identified eight distinct seed coat patterns.
- The analysis revealed 13 significant SNP markers and 23 candidate genes, with four genes likely directly affecting seed coat color, providing insights for future cowpea breeding programs to meet consumer demands.
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- The common bean is a widely grown legume affected by Fusarium wilt (FW), causing significant yield losses; disease-resistant cultivars are essential to combat this issue.
- This study aimed to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) linked to FW resistance in a panel of 157 common bean accessions using Genome-wide association studies (GWAS). 21 resistant accessions and multiple resistance-associated SNPs were identified.
- The research identified 17 candidate genes related to disease resistance and demonstrated genomic prediction accuracy for FW resistance, contributing to future enhancements through marker-assisted and genomic selection strategies.
Cowpea ( L. Walp., 2 = 2 = 22) is a protein-rich crop that complements staple cereals for humans and serves as fodder for livestock.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBeneficial endophytic bacteria influence their host plant to grow and resist pathogens. Despite the advantages of endophytic bacteria to their host, their application in agriculture has been low. Furthermore, many plant growers improperly use synthetic chemicals due to having no or little knowledge of the role of endophytic bacteria in plant growth, the prevention and control of pathogens and poor access to endobacterial bioproducts.
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