Tef or teff [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] is a cereal crop indigenous to the Horn of Africa, where it is a staple food for a large population. The popularity of tef arises from its resilience to environmental stresses and its nutritional value. For many years, tef has been considered an orphan crop, but recent research initiatives from across the globe are helping to unravel its undisclosed potential. Advanced omics tools and techniques have been directed toward the exploration of tef’s diversity with the aim of increasing its productivity. In this review, we report on the most recent advances in tef omics that brought the crop into the spotlight of international research.

Tef 或 teff [ Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] 是一种原产于非洲之角的谷类作物，是那里大量人口的主食。 tef 的受欢迎源于其对环境压力的适应力及其营养价值。多年来，tef 一直被认为是一种孤儿作物，但全球各地最近的研究举措正在帮助揭示其未公开的潜力。先进的组学工具和技术致力于探索 tef 的多样性，以提高其生产力。在这篇综述中，我们报告了 tef 组学的最新进展，这些进展使该作物成为国际研究的焦点。