Agricultural biodiversity in Northwest Somalia - an assessment among selected Somali sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) germplasm

摘要: The seed sector situation in Northwest Somalia is critical. availability of food has decreased and many people are at risk hunger. Food security can be restored by enhancing the local genetic resources creating an efficient sector. Sorghum important as a fodder crop this region. It close to Ethiopia, which considered probable origin domestication Sorghum. Twelve morphological productive characteristics were chosen assess phenotypic variability 16 accessions sorghum from Somalia. Univariate (analysis variance G test) multivariate (discriminant cluster analysis) methods used variation within accession group into clusters based upon quantitative qualitative characters. Elmi Jama Cas, Masego Cad Carabi clearly represent distinct landraces with specific features suitable for different purpose, such grain and/or forage production. Each landrace tested able grow under harsh environmental conditions, thus ensuring low, but stable production small poor farmers. Knowledge conservation will provide broad base improved varieties developed, aiding stabilisation secure sustainable supply farmers