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View article: Uncovering genetic diversity and population structure of the multipurpose tree species <i>Moringa oleifera</i> : insights from DArTSeq SNP markers
Uncovering genetic diversity and population structure of the multipurpose tree species <i>Moringa oleifera</i> : insights from DArTSeq SNP markers Open
View article: Draft genome sequence of Kei apple, an underutilized African tree crop
Draft genome sequence of Kei apple, an underutilized African tree crop Open
View article: Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam
Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam Open
View article: Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam
Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam Open
The nutrient-rich tubers of the greater yam Dioscorea alata L. provide food and income security for millions of people around the world. Despite its global importance, however, greater yam remains an “orphan crop.” Here we address this res…
View article: Generation of open-source genomics resources for African orphan tree crops by African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC), a public-private partnership for promoting food and nutritional security in Africa
Generation of open-source genomics resources for African orphan tree crops by African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC), a public-private partnership for promoting food and nutritional security in Africa Open
© 2020 International Society for Horticultural Science. All rights reserved. The growing African population needs a substantial increase in food production along with nutritious food options to address hunger, malnutrition and stunting. Th…
View article: Draft Genomes of Two Artocarpus Plants, Jackfruit (A. heterophyllus) and Breadfruit (A. altilis)
Draft Genomes of Two Artocarpus Plants, Jackfruit (A. heterophyllus) and Breadfruit (A. altilis) Open
Two of the most economically important plants in the Artocarpus genus are jackfruit (A. heterophyllus Lam.) and breadfruit (A. altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg). Both species are long-lived trees that have been cultivated for thousands of years…
View article: Draft Genomes of two <i>Artocarpus</i> plants, Jackfruit (<i>A. heterophyllus</i>) and Breadfruit (<i>A. altilis</i>)
Draft Genomes of two <i>Artocarpus</i> plants, Jackfruit (<i>A. heterophyllus</i>) and Breadfruit (<i>A. altilis</i>) Open
Two of the most economically important plants in the Artocarpus genus are jackfruit ( A. heterophyllus Lam.) and breadfruit ( A. altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg). Both species are long-lived trees that have been cultivated for thousands of yea…
View article: Draft genome sequence of <i>Solanum aethiopicum</i> provides insights into disease resistance, drought tolerance, and the evolution of the genome
Draft genome sequence of <i>Solanum aethiopicum</i> provides insights into disease resistance, drought tolerance, and the evolution of the genome Open
Background The African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum) is a nutritious traditional vegetable used in many African countries, including Uganda and Nigeria. It is thought to have been domesticated in Africa from its wild relative, Solanum ang…
View article: African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC): status of developing genomic resources for African orphan crops
African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC): status of developing genomic resources for African orphan crops Open
The African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) successfully initiated the ambitious genome sequencing project of 101 African orphan crops/trees with 6 genomes sequenced, 6 near completion, and 20 currently in progress. Addressing stunting, mal…
View article: Draft genome sequence of the <i>Solanum aethiopicum</i> provides insights into disease resistance, drought tolerance and the evolution of the genome
Draft genome sequence of the <i>Solanum aethiopicum</i> provides insights into disease resistance, drought tolerance and the evolution of the genome Open
Background S. aethiopicum is a close relative to S. melongena and has been routinely used to improve disease resistance in S. melongena . However, these efforts have been greatly limited by the lack of a reference genome and the clear unde…
View article: The draft genomes of five agriculturally important African orphan crops
The draft genomes of five agriculturally important African orphan crops Open
Background The expanding world population is expected to double the worldwide demand for food by 2050. Eighty-eight percent of countries currently face a serious burden of malnutrition, especially in Africa and south and southeast Asia. Ab…
View article: Genetic diversity of Dyera polyphylla (Miq.) Steenis populations used in tropical peatland restoration in Indonesia
Genetic diversity of Dyera polyphylla (Miq.) Steenis populations used in tropical peatland restoration in Indonesia Open
Dyera polyphylla is a native tree species of peat swamp forests in Southeast Asia. Where it has been used in peatland restoration, the trees are of uncertain genetic origin. We analysed the genetic diversity of seven populations of D. poly…
View article: Use of microsatellite markers for the assessment of bambara groundnut breeding system and varietal purity before genome sequencing
Use of microsatellite markers for the assessment of bambara groundnut breeding system and varietal purity before genome sequencing Open
Maximizing the research output from a limited investment is often the major challenge for minor and underutilized crops. However, such crops may be tolerant to biotic and abiotic stresses and are adapted to local, marginal, and low-input e…
View article: Genome Sequencing to Unlock the Potential of African Indigenous Fruit Tree Species
Genome Sequencing to Unlock the Potential of African Indigenous Fruit Tree Species Open