Diversification processes in fig and olive varieties in Morocco: an interdisciplinary ethnobiological–genetic approach

On the basis of several projects and collaborations (FruitMed 901-007, GDR Mosaïque 3353, collaboration with ICARDA), we are pursuing our research by conducting an in-depth study on the role of clonally propagated trees and spontanous figs in the diversification of Mediterranean fruit trees. In addition, we will assess the roles of public policies and new stakeholders such as nursery growers in the configuration of tree agrodiversity in the Mediterranean region. Following the discussions currently under way on the research organization in the Mediterranean Basin, we plan to develop a large-scale ANR project on diversification processes in relation to in situ conservation and the evolution of traditional agroecosystems.