The olive tree (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. europaea) is one of the most
important crops across the Mediterranean, particularly the southern Levant. Its regional …

A wealth of plant species used by humans for different purposes, but mainly as food,
originated and domesticated in the Mesoamerican region. Papaya (Carica papaya) is the …

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 …

Cultivated wheats are derived from an intricate history of three genomes, A, B, and D,
present in both diploid and polyploid species. It was recently proposed that the D genome …

Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is the emblematic palm of tropical coastal areas all around the
globe. It provides vital resources to millions of farmers. In an effort to better understand its …

Bacterial wilt (BW) is a major disease of solanaceous crops caused by the Ralstonia
solanacearum species complex (RSSC). Strains are grouped into five phylotypes (I, IIA, IIB …

The olive (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea) is one of the oldest and most socio‐
economically important cultivated perennial crop in the Mediterranean region. Yet, its origins …

Background Digitaria exilis, white fonio, is a minor but vital crop of West Africa that is valued
for its resilience in hot, dry, and low-fertility environments and for the exceptional quality of its …

Roots, tubers, and bananas (RTB) are vital staples for food security in the world's poorest
nations. A major constraint to current RTB breeding programmes is limited knowledge on the …

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 …