Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions

Social Impact Statement The use of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in agrosystems is a potential solution to the challenges arising from global change. These species could contribute to the equitable diversification of agricultural systems. Providing knowledge on their genetic diversity an...

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Main Authors: Thomas Kaczmarek, Sandrine Causse, Suleiman D. Abdul, Solomon Abraham, Enoch G. Achigan‐Dako, Charlotte Adje, Joseph Adjebeng‐Danquah, Richard Y. Agyare, Louise Akanvou, Yacoubou Bakasso, Mamadou B. Barry, Samuel K. Bonsu, Caroline Calatayud, Soukeye Conde, Marie Couderc, Stephen N. Dachi, Tely Diallo, Baye M. Diop, Monique Deu, Mame C. Gueye, Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima, Abdul R. Issah, Ndjido A. Kane, Yeremakhan Keita, James Kombiok, Ablaye Ngom, Jean‐Louis Noyer, Katina Olodo, Happiness O. Oselebe, Jean‐Louis Pham, Marie Piquet, Doris K. Puozaa, Ronan Rivallan, Sani Saidou, Emmanuel Sekloka, Theophilus K. Tengey, Edak A. Uyoh, Sylvie Vancoppenolle, Yves Vigouroux, Leila Zekraoui, Christian Leclerc, Adeline Barnaud, Claire Billot
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author Thomas Kaczmarek
Sandrine Causse
Suleiman D. Abdul
Solomon Abraham
Enoch G. Achigan‐Dako
Charlotte Adje
Joseph Adjebeng‐Danquah
Richard Y. Agyare
Louise Akanvou
Yacoubou Bakasso
Mamadou B. Barry
Samuel K. Bonsu
Caroline Calatayud
Soukeye Conde
Marie Couderc
Stephen N. Dachi
Tely Diallo
Baye M. Diop
Monique Deu
Mame C. Gueye
Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima
Abdul R. Issah
Ndjido A. Kane
Yeremakhan Keita
James Kombiok
Ablaye Ngom
Jean‐Louis Noyer
Katina Olodo
Happiness O. Oselebe
Jean‐Louis Pham
Marie Piquet
Doris K. Puozaa
Ronan Rivallan
Sani Saidou
Emmanuel Sekloka
Theophilus K. Tengey
Edak A. Uyoh
Sylvie Vancoppenolle
Yves Vigouroux
Leila Zekraoui
Christian Leclerc
Adeline Barnaud
Claire Billot
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Sandrine Causse
Suleiman D. Abdul
Solomon Abraham
Enoch G. Achigan‐Dako
Charlotte Adje
Joseph Adjebeng‐Danquah
Richard Y. Agyare
Louise Akanvou
Yacoubou Bakasso
Mamadou B. Barry
Samuel K. Bonsu
Caroline Calatayud
Soukeye Conde
Marie Couderc
Stephen N. Dachi
Tely Diallo
Baye M. Diop
Monique Deu
Mame C. Gueye
Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima
Abdul R. Issah
Ndjido A. Kane
Yeremakhan Keita
James Kombiok
Ablaye Ngom
Jean‐Louis Noyer
Katina Olodo
Happiness O. Oselebe
Jean‐Louis Pham
Marie Piquet
Doris K. Puozaa
Ronan Rivallan
Sani Saidou
Emmanuel Sekloka
Theophilus K. Tengey
Edak A. Uyoh
Sylvie Vancoppenolle
Yves Vigouroux
Leila Zekraoui
Christian Leclerc
Adeline Barnaud
Claire Billot
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description Social Impact Statement The use of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in agrosystems is a potential solution to the challenges arising from global change. These species could contribute to the equitable diversification of agricultural systems. Providing knowledge on their genetic diversity and fostering access to data and results is essential for the development of strong collaborative future research. The study addressed these issues by assessing the diversity of the largest fonio (Digitaria exilis) collection existing to date. Associated with a user‐friendly Shiny application (https://shinyapps.southgreen.fr/app/foniodiv), our results reinforce research efficiency and broaden the prospects for all actors involved in enhancing fonio and indigenous crops as valuable resources for the future.
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spelling doaj-art-09686cf782dd4e048dc6db413ba7457f2025-08-20T01:48:20ZengWileyPlants, People, Planet2572-26112025-05-017362163010.1002/ppp3.10424Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessionsThomas Kaczmarek0Sandrine Causse1Suleiman D. Abdul2Solomon Abraham3Enoch G. Achigan‐Dako4Charlotte Adje5Joseph Adjebeng‐Danquah6Richard Y. Agyare7Louise Akanvou8Yacoubou Bakasso9Mamadou B. Barry10Samuel K. Bonsu11Caroline Calatayud12Soukeye Conde13Marie Couderc14Stephen N. Dachi15Tely Diallo16Baye M. Diop17Monique Deu18Mame C. Gueye19Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima20Abdul R. Issah21Ndjido A. Kane22Yeremakhan Keita23James Kombiok24Ablaye Ngom25Jean‐Louis Noyer26Katina Olodo27Happiness O. Oselebe28Jean‐Louis Pham29Marie Piquet30Doris K. Puozaa31Ronan Rivallan32Sani Saidou33Emmanuel Sekloka34Theophilus K. Tengey35Edak A. Uyoh36Sylvie Vancoppenolle37Yves Vigouroux38Leila Zekraoui39Christian Leclerc40Adeline Barnaud41Claire Billot42DIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceAbubarkar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi NigeriaDepartment of Genetics and Biotechnology University of Calabar Calabar NigeriaUnit of Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Sciences, GBioS, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences University of Abomey‐Calavi Cotonou Republic of BeninUnit of Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Sciences, GBioS, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences University of Abomey‐Calavi Cotonou Republic of BeninCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaDépartement Ressources génétiques CNRA Abidjan Côte d'IvoireUniversity of Abdou Moumouni Niamey NigerIRAG Conakry GuineaCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceNCRI, Badeggi Bida NigeriaIRAG Conakry GuineaISRA, CERAAS Thiès SenegalCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceISRA, CERAAS Thiès SenegalUnit of Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Sciences, GBioS, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences University of Abomey‐Calavi Cotonou Republic of BeninCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaISRA, CERAAS Thiès SenegalUniversity of Abdou Moumouni Niamey NigerKundok Development Consult (KDC) Tamale GhanaISRA, CERAAS Thiès SenegalCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceCenter for Crop Improvement, Nutrition & Climate Change (CCINCC) Ebonyi State University Abakaliki NigeriaDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceUniversity of Diffa Diffa NigerLaPAPP, University of Parakou Parakou Republic of BeninCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research—Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR‐SARI) GhanaDepartment of Genetics and Biotechnology University of Calabar Calabar NigeriaCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceDIADE, University of Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD Montpellier FranceCIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut Montpellier FranceSocial Impact Statement The use of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in agrosystems is a potential solution to the challenges arising from global change. These species could contribute to the equitable diversification of agricultural systems. Providing knowledge on their genetic diversity and fostering access to data and results is essential for the development of strong collaborative future research. The study addressed these issues by assessing the diversity of the largest fonio (Digitaria exilis) collection existing to date. Associated with a user‐friendly Shiny application (https://shinyapps.southgreen.fr/app/foniodiv), our results reinforce research efficiency and broaden the prospects for all actors involved in enhancing fonio and indigenous crops as valuable resources for the future.https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10424climate changediversificationmilletsneglected and underutilized speciesShiny applicationWest Africa
spellingShingle Thomas Kaczmarek
Sandrine Causse
Suleiman D. Abdul
Solomon Abraham
Enoch G. Achigan‐Dako
Charlotte Adje
Joseph Adjebeng‐Danquah
Richard Y. Agyare
Louise Akanvou
Yacoubou Bakasso
Mamadou B. Barry
Samuel K. Bonsu
Caroline Calatayud
Soukeye Conde
Marie Couderc
Stephen N. Dachi
Tely Diallo
Baye M. Diop
Monique Deu
Mame C. Gueye
Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima
Abdul R. Issah
Ndjido A. Kane
Yeremakhan Keita
James Kombiok
Ablaye Ngom
Jean‐Louis Noyer
Katina Olodo
Happiness O. Oselebe
Jean‐Louis Pham
Marie Piquet
Doris K. Puozaa
Ronan Rivallan
Sani Saidou
Emmanuel Sekloka
Theophilus K. Tengey
Edak A. Uyoh
Sylvie Vancoppenolle
Yves Vigouroux
Leila Zekraoui
Christian Leclerc
Adeline Barnaud
Claire Billot
Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
Plants, People, Planet
climate change
diversification
millets
neglected and underutilized species
Shiny application
West Africa
title Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
title_full Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
title_fullStr Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
title_full_unstemmed Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
title_short Towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop: A large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio (Digitaria exilis) accessions
title_sort towards conservation and sustainable use of an indigenous crop a large partnership network enabled the genetic diversity assessment of 1539 fonio digitaria exilis accessions
topic climate change
diversification
millets
neglected and underutilized species
Shiny application
West Africa
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10424
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