The Calamagrostis stricta (Poaceae) species complex is a circumpolar, boreo-arctic and montane taxon that includes numerous subspecies and varieties. The recent discovery of Calamagrostis lonana in the Alps calls for a thorough assessment of relationships within C. stricta . The main aim of our study was to elucidate the phylogenetic position, genetic structure and ploidy level of C. lonana , as compared to the other members o...

Although there exist over 7000 crop species, only a few are commercially valuable and grown on a large scale in monocultures worldwide. However, underutilised crops (also called orphan crops) have significant potential for food security and Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F. (Cucurbitaceae) is one such orphan crop grown in West Africa for its nutritious leaves, oil and protein-rich seeds. In this dioecious crop, farmers like to e...