SAMPEA 24 (IT 17K-2357-1)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-26-45

Variety Name: SAMPEA 24

Original Name: IT 17K-2357-1

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield , medium maturity, resistance to bacteria blight and Striga and tolerance to drought.(2.9 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern and Southern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Kano, Nigeria

Developing Institute: IITA, Kano & IAR Zaria;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: O. Boukar, P.O. ongom, C. Fatokun, m.L. umar, M.F. Ishiyaku, W.M. Abudllahi, A. Togola, D. ishaya, O.o. Olufajo and i. M. Utono

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.9

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026