Volume 4 · Issue 1 · Article 2 · 2026

Genetic erosion and in-situ conservation of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Cameroon

Victor Akoa; Meguekam Tekam Liliane; Ngalle Hermine; Akoa Dominique; Akoa Régine; Bell Joseph Martin; Ngombo Clément Eya’a; Naveen Puppala

Abstract summary

A survey of 224 peanut farmers across northern and southern Cameroon examines the relationship between genetic erosion and in-situ conservation. The study discusses both practices as context-specific strategies for food-security resilience under climate pressure.

Keywords: Peanut; genetic erosion; in-situ conservation; food security; resilience