SAMPEA 22 (IT 17K-1297-3-1)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-26-47

Variety Name: SAMPEA 22

Original Name: IT 17K-1297-3-1

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, Early maturity, reistance to bacterial blight and tolerance to Striga and drought and suitable for cowpea flour (2.4 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sahel 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): 2.4

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026