Population genomics uncovers loci for trait improvement in the indigenous African cereal tef (Eragrostis tef)

Population genomics uncovers loci for trait improvement in the indigenous African cereal tef (Eragrostis tef)

Abstract Tef (Eragrostis tef) is an indigenous African cereal that is gaining global attention as a gluten-free “superfood” with high protein, mineral, and fibre contents. However, tef yields are limited by lodging and by losses during harvest owing to its small grain size (150× lighter than wheat)....

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Main Authors: Maximillian R. W. Jones, Worku Kebede, Abel Teshome, Aiswarya Girija, Adanech Teshome, Dejene Girma, James K. M. Brown, Jesus Quiroz-Chavez, Chris S. Jones, Brande B. H. Wulff, Kebebew Assefa, Zerihun Tadele, Luis A. J. Mur, Solomon Chanyalew, Cristobal Uauy, Oluwaseyi Shorinola
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Communications Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08206-5
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