Abstract:
Inheritance of four characters namely pigmentation in axil, petiole, midrib
and veins in cowpea was studied in a cross Virginia x TVX 2112. An unusual ratio
of 39:25 was obtained for axil and 3:13 for petiole, midrib and veins. A basic
pleiotropic gene (Px) was detected in these characters. The inheritance pattern on
these characters was studied for the first time and the genie symbols were given.