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Bassirou Sine

Centre d'Etude Regional pour l'Amelioration de l'Adaptation a la SecheresseORCID 0000-0002-1978-8446Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Genomics· 3 Genetics· 1 Physiology· 1 Plant Biology· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 5 Organism:plant (other)· 3 Research Focus:database / resource· 2 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1

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Cyril DiattaiD· 4 shared Geoffrey P. MorrisiD· 4 shared Jacques M. FayeiD· 4 shared Daniel FoncékaiD· 3 shared Fanna MainaiD· 3 shared Ndjido Ardo KaneiD· 3 shared Adam L. HealeyiD· 2 shared Alexandre GrondiniD· 2 shared

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2021-2026 · peak 3/yr

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A stable genomic variant for photoperiodic flowering plasticity to enhance grain mold escape and yield stability in sorghum

Djidjoho A.T. Hodehou, Cyril Diatta, Souleymane Bodian, Mbery Ndour, Diariétou Sambakhe, Bassirou Sine, Terry J. Felderhoff, Diaga Diouf, Geoffrey P. Morris, Ndjido Ardo Kane, Jacques M. Faye

The paper identifies stable genomic loci associated with photoperiodic flowering and grain mold resistance in sorghum, providing tools for breeding climate-resilient varieties.

bioRxiv · Apr 4, 2026 · PreprintGenetics

Delivering trait-enhanced varieties to African smallholders through a pangenomic breeding network

Fanna Maina, Jacques M. Faye, Alexander Wireko Kena, Cyril Diatta, Moctar Issiakou Tankari, Ardaly Abdou Ousseini, Ousmane Seyni Diakité, Aissata Mamadou Ibrahim, Oumarou Abdoulaye Moussa, Harou Abdou, Rabiou Abdou, Joseph Pascal Sène, Souleymane Bodian, Mbery Ndour, Diariétou Sambakhe, , Geoffrey P. Morris

The paper demonstrates how a global pangenomic breeding network can develop and deploy drought and pest-resistant sorghum varieties for smallholder farmers in Niger.

bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2025 · PreprintGenomics

Developing future resilience from signatures of adaptation across the sorghum pangenome

Geoffrey P. Morris, Avril M. Harder, Adam L. Healey, Chloee M. McLaughlin, Brian R. Rice, Clara M Cruet-Burgos, Jerry W. Jenkins, Joanna L. Rifkin, Shengqiang Shu, John J Spiekerman, Carl J. VanGessel, Erica Agnew, Alain Audebert, Kerrie Barry, Ivan R. Baxter, , John T. Lovell

This paper constructs a sorghum pangenome and identifies trait-associated variants to inform climate-aware genome-enabled breeding strategies.

bioRxiv · Aug 1, 2025 · PreprintGenomics

Genetic control of the leaf ionome in pearl millet and correlation with root and agromorphological traits

Princia Aurore Biawallys Nakombo-Gbassault, Sebastián Arenas, Pablo Affortit, Awa Faye, Paulina Flis, Bassirou Sine, Daniel Moukouanga, Pascal Gantet, Kosh-Komba Ephrem, Ndjido Ardo Kane, Malcolm John Bennett, Darren Wells, Philippe Cubry, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Alexandre Grondin, , Laurent Laplaze

This study identifies genetic factors influencing leaf ion concentrations in pearl millet and links them to root and agromorphological traits to improve nutrient efficiency.

PLoS ONE · May 19, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Root metaxylem area influences drought tolerance and transpiration in pearl millet in a soil texture dependent manner

Pablo Affortit, Awa Faye, Dylan H. Jones, Ezenwoko Benson, Bassirou Sine, James Burridge, Mame Sokhatil Ndoye, Luke Barry, Daniel Moukouanga, Stephanie Barnard, Rahul Bhosale, Tony Pridmore, Pascal Gantet, Vincent Vadez, Philippe Cubry, , Alexandre Grondin

The paper examines how root metaxylem area affects drought tolerance and transpiration in pearl millet, showing soil texture-dependent water use strategies.

bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology

A Genomics Resource for Genetics, Physiology, and Breeding of West African Sorghum

Jacques M. Faye, Fanna Maina, Eyanawa A. Akata, Bassirou Sine, Cyril Diatta, Aïssata Mamadou, Sandeep Marla, Sophie Bouchet, Niaba Témé, Jean‐François Rami, Daniel Foncéka, Ndiaga Cissé, Geoffrey P. Morris

The paper develops a genomic resource for West African sorghum by characterizing a diverse panel and identifying QTLs for flowering time and plant height.

The Plant Genome · Apr 5, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics