Palanga, Koffi Kibalou
Bawa, Anissou
Lare, Yendoupalou Gniana
Dicko, Aliou
Ayena, Jacques Idohou Kadjogbé
Adjacou, Dowo Michée
Houehanou, Thierry Dèhouégnon
Gouwakinnou, Gérard Nounagnon
Natta, Armand Kuyema
Funding for this research was provided by:
TWAS-IsBD postdoctoral fellowship (Agreement No. 021/2024)
Article History
Received: 15 July 2025
Accepted: 31 October 2025
First Online: 24 December 2025
Declarations
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: The study received ethical approval from the Pedagogic and Scientific Commission of Université de Kara. The research proposal was initially submitted to the commission, which confirmed its scientific and ethical validity. Prior to data and morphotype collection for the ethnobotanical survey, informed consent was obtained from all tiger nut growers involved in the study. Participants also provided their consent for the submission and publication of the survey results.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.