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Climate change is threatening environmental and nutritional security. In this scenario, forage crops and their wild relatives may contribute to maintain ecosystem services and minimize the effects of global warming. We reviewed the literature regarding the ecological, agronomic, and nutraceutical values of wild OnobrychisMiller species (sainfoins, Family Fabaceae). We also discussed their application prospects and the existing problems hampering their widespread domestication. Wild species of the genus Onobrychishave some interesting agronomic and ecological features such as perenniality, deep root system, and high‐stress tolerance, which make them suitable for future cultivation under climate change. Wild Onobrychisspecies are multipurpose species, which can be utilized for fodder and honey production under harsh environmental conditions. In addition, wild Onobrychisspecies water, ethanol, and methanol extracts exhibit antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti‐inflammatory, antitumor, antimicrobial, anti‐stressor, and many other pharmacological effects. Wild Onobrychisspecies have not been the subject of detailed studies. Compared with the cultivated forage legumes, wild Onobrychisspecies are still underexploited despite their potential to alleviate forage and food insecurity, either by domestication or by providing novel alleles for breeding purposes of the cultivated species Onobrychis viciifolia. Our review aims to increase scientific awareness toward exploring the potential uses of wild Onobrychisspecies to tackle current climate change. Wild Onobrychisspecies have not been the subject of in‐depth and detailed studies.Wild Onobrychisspecies are multipurpose plants that could be utilized to mitigate and adapt to climate change.Wild Onobrychisspecies have the potential to alleviate forage and food insecurity.Wild Onobrychisspecies could be domesticated or provide novel alleles/genes for breeding purposes. |
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