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 …

Orphan small grain cereals highly contribute to food and nutrition security worldwide,
although the genetic and genomic resources for these cereals are far less available …

Providing food for the world's expanding population which is expected to exceed 10 billion
by the year 2050 is a major challenge to present-day agriculture. While increased crop …

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 …

Societal Impact Statement Fonio (Digitaria exilis—Kippist—Stapf) is a neglected cereal crop
that plays a crucial role in the food and nutritional security of sub‐Saharan populations …

Fonio plays an important role in food security and in income generation, in drought prone
areas of West Africa. This review aimed at highlighting fonio production constraints …

Striga are obligate root-parasitic plants of the major agricultural cereal crops, including
millets, in tropical and semi-arid regions of Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Australia …

Abstract Fonio, Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf and Digitaria iburua Stapf, is a hardy crop
grown in West Africa. It is a staple food in some parts of the region with excellent nutritional …

Deployment of advanced tools for trait improvement is imperative to sustain and improve the
productivity of food crops. However, over-dependence on rice, wheat, and maize for catering …

In a context of the global major changes, it is mandatory to enlarge the range of crops
supporting food security and pay great attention to neglected and underutilized species …