Question

Cowpea variety resistant to bacterial blight disease is

Answer 1

Cowpea varieties TVU 12349 and TVU 15549 are resistant to Xanthomonas Campestris, also known as Bacterial Blight.

Cowpea is a grain legume and fodder crop, found in the tropics and sub-tropics of Africa, Asia and South America. They are susceptible to several plant diseases like Bacterial Blight etc. The pathogen of Bacterial Blight is transmitted through seeds and insects and can survive on crop residue and soil.

Bacterial Blight can reduce yield by 90% or more.

Answer 2

bacterial blight is your answer.....