Agriculture

Pearl millet genomic vulnerability to climate change in West Africa highlights the need for regional collaboration

B. Rhoné, D. Defrance, et al.

This groundbreaking research delves into the genomic vulnerability of pearl millet as climate change jeopardizes food security in sub-Saharan Africa. The study reveals critical vulnerabilities at northern cultivation edges and suggests that seed exchange among landraces could play a significant role in combatting these challenges. Conducted by Bénédicte Rhoné and colleagues, the findings emphasize the importance of regional collaboration.