High temperature induced physiochemical changes in Vigna unguiculata L

Pulses are the best dietary source of proteins and play a very important role to fulfill the protein requirements of rapidly increasing population. Among these pulse crops, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) holds a key importance in our food supplement. It is a tropical legume and is grown primarily for its protein rich edible seeds. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is one of the most important grain legume and ability to enhance the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil, therefore, it is considered as an important component of sustainable agriculture. This book provides some comprehensive data on physiochemical variations of Vigna unguiculata L. (cowpea) variety PGCP 6 in response to high temperatures.