Détermination des centres de diversités des Poaceae d’Afrique de l’Ouest en vue de leur conservation

Research identifies critical centers of diversity for Poaceae (grasses) in West Africa, pinpointing regions such as northern Burkina Faso and areas between the Gulf of Guinea and latitude 10°N as hotspots for species richness. The study analyzed over 134,000 specimens from 116 genera and 402 species, revealing uneven sampling efforts across the region, with some areas like northeastern Mali underrepresented. Spatial distribution maps highlight variability in diversity patterns, emphasizing the need for targeted conservation strategies to protect these biodiversity-rich zones. The findings underscore the importance of prioritizing regions with high grassland diversity for preservation efforts.

Adjoumani, A. P. K., Neuba, R. F. D., Akaffou, A. T., & Konan, P. A. (2023). Détermination des centres de diversités des Poaceae d’Afrique de l’Ouest en vue de leur conservation. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 17(3), 973–984. https://doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v17i3.17