Crescimento da planta e rendimento de sementes de feijão-caupi em Bom Jesus da Lapa - BA

Abstract

The use of quality seeds in the region of Bom Jesus da Lapa is critical to the success of the crop. The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth and yield of four cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) In Bom Jesus da Lapa - BA. They determined the ratio of leaf mass, the leaves dry matter and total mass of 100 seeds, harvest index and seed yield for Pajeú cultivars Guariba, Nightingale and local variety. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four cultivars and five blocks. Plant growth and yield of cowpea genotypes seeds shows distinct performance for the condition of Bom Jesus da Lapa - BA. The Nightingale and Pajeú genotypes had similar growth with superiority over genotypes Guariba and location. The Guariba genotype has income above the Nightingale, Pajeú and location. For the four genotypes there is strong correlation between harvest index and seed yield.