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Fonio millet genome unlocks African orphan crop diversity for agriculture in a changing climate.
Nature communications - 8 Sept 2020
Abrouk Michael, Ahmed Hanin Ibrahim, Cubry Philippe, Šimoníková Denisa, Cauet Stéphane, Pailles Yveline, Bettgenhaeuser Jan, Gapa Liubov, Scarcelli Nora, Couderc Marie, Zekraoui Leila, Kathiresan Nagarajan, Čížková Jana, Hřibová Eva, Doležel Jaroslav, Arribat Sandrine, Bergès Hélène, Wieringa Jan J, Gueye Mathieu, Kane Ndjido A, Leclerc Christian, Causse Sandrine, Vancoppenolle Sylvie, Billot Claire, Wicker Thomas, Vigouroux Yves, Barnaud Adeline, Krattinger Simon G
Abstract excerpt
Sustainable food production in the context of climate change necessitates diversification of agriculture and a more efficient utilization of plant genetic resources. Fonio millet (Digitaria exilis) is an orphan African cereal crop with a great potential for dryland agriculture. Here, we establish high-quality genomic resources to facilitate fonio improvement through molecular breeding. These include a...
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