SAMPEA 25 (IT 16K-2556-2)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-26-46

Variety Name: SAMPEA 25

Original Name: IT 16K-2556-2

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield , medium maturity, resistance to bacteria blight and Striga (2.7 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan Savanna agroecology

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): 2.7

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026