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<p>Morocco stands as one of the Mediterranean’s richest centers of plant diversity, harboring extensive pools of Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) and Wild Harvested Plants (WHP). Drawing on a comprehensive national checklist encompassing 4797 taxa, this study identifies 1135 overlapping taxa that hold dual importance: they serve simultaneously as genetic resources for crop improvement and as valuable wild resources for human use. This shared pool, dominated by <i>Fabaceae,</i> <i>Asteraceae</i>, <i>Lamiaceae</i>, <i>Poaceae</i> and <i>Apiaceae</i>, reflects both ecological adaptability and deep cultural integration. Most taxa fulfil multiple functions: medicinal, edible, aromatic, or artisanal, yet remain largely outside formal conservation frameworks. By revealing the scale and significance of these dual-use taxa, this work bridges the gap between biodiversity conservation, agrobiodiversity management, and rural livelihoods. Recognizing and safeguarding these taxa offers a pathway toward integrated conservation strategies that unite ecological, agricultural, and socio-cultural sustainability in Morocco and beyond.</p>

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Multifunctional dual-use taxa in Morocco: integrating crop wild relatives and wild harvested plants for biodiversity and agrobiodiversity conservation

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    2026年1月19日

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  • Khaoula Labrighli,
  • Hasna El Bakhouch,
  • Chouaib Moujahdi,
  • Ouafae Benkhnigue,
  • Jalal El Oualidi

摘要

Morocco stands as one of the Mediterranean’s richest centers of plant diversity, harboring extensive pools of Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) and Wild Harvested Plants (WHP). Drawing on a comprehensive national checklist encompassing 4797 taxa, this study identifies 1135 overlapping taxa that hold dual importance: they serve simultaneously as genetic resources for crop improvement and as valuable wild resources for human use. This shared pool, dominated by Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Poaceae and Apiaceae, reflects both ecological adaptability and deep cultural integration. Most taxa fulfil multiple functions: medicinal, edible, aromatic, or artisanal, yet remain largely outside formal conservation frameworks. By revealing the scale and significance of these dual-use taxa, this work bridges the gap between biodiversity conservation, agrobiodiversity management, and rural livelihoods. Recognizing and safeguarding these taxa offers a pathway toward integrated conservation strategies that unite ecological, agricultural, and socio-cultural sustainability in Morocco and beyond.