Abstract
The phenotypical, genotypical and environmental variability and correlations in cowpea were estimated, aiming at the selection of lines for green-grain production. Both parents and 62 lines (39 F4, 16 F3BC1, 07 F3BC2) were evaluated. The experiment was conducted in Teresina, Piaui, where the following traits were evaluated: stalk length; plant height at flowering; number of nodes on the main stem; number of secondary branches; number of pods per plant; pod width, length and thickness; number of grains per pod; weight of 100 grains; and grain yield. The 14 lines of the F4 population achieved high grain yields, with purple pods and white grains; they can be recommended for selection for green-grain production. Selection for more pods per plant may achieve a higher grain yield.
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