Evaluation of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in an Intercropping System as Pollinator Enhancer for Increased Crop Yield
Dingha, B.N., Omaliko, P.C., Amoah, B.A., Jackai, L.E., & Shrestha, D. (2021). Sustainability, 13(17), 9612.
This study evaluated cowpea as a companion crop to boost pollinator visitation and yield in intercropping systems, building on cowpea’s attractiveness to pollinators through its nectar and pollen. Pollinator abundance and diversity were assessed across sampling methods, informing recommendations for using cowpea to enhance pollination services and yield outcomes for pollinator-dependent crops grown alongside it.