Cyril Diatta

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

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

Genomic approaches to build de novo elite breeding gene pools from locally-adapted landraces

The paper develops genomic approaches to build elite gene pools from locally-adapted landraces, finding that QGI effectively identifies elite pairs while cis-elite crosses yield better genetic gain.

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

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

Developing future resilience from signatures of adaptation across the sorghum pangenome

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

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

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