The overarching goal of this database is to enhance our comprehension of various species, focusing on their identification, phenotypic and genetic diversity. The specific objectives include:
Species Presentation:
- Showcase each species within the collections at Bassin-Martin, Reunion Island, and Kianjavato, Madagascar. This presentation includes a comprehensive photo gallery for visual reference.
Collection Information:
- Provide detailed information about each collection site, offering insights into their characteristics and significance.
Data Compilation:
- Aggregate diverse information encompassing natural distributions, habitats/ecology, architectural features, morphological attributes, phenological patterns, genetic/genomic data, traits of interest, and IUCN red list status. This information is collated from both referenced and unreferenced literature, as well as personal observations.
Accessibility and Downloading:
- Make the compiled and published data easily accessible and downloadable, ensuring that researchers and interested parties can utilize the information effectively.
This collaborative initiative has been realized through a partnership involving IRD (UMR DIADE), CIRAD (UMR AMAP), FOFIFA, and the University of Majahanga. Contributors to this database include E. Couturon, P. Hamon, R. Guyot, P. Bonnet, S. Sabatier, J.J. Rakotomalala, N. Raharimalala, Sreenath Lakkanna (Unit of Central Coffee Research Institute), Rickarlos Bezandry (University of Mahajanga, Madagascar), and C. Cazevielle (INSERM). For further inquiries or collaboration, you may contact the respective contributors using the provided email addresses.