 Lab lab perperius, L. Sweet is a legume native to Africa and cultivated throughout the tropics for food and forage. A recent study has produced a high-quality chromosome scale assembly of its genome, which provides insight into the genetics behind the protein-rich seed's nutritious value. Additionally, the study identified two domestication events in the species, as well as genetic and phenotypic diversity in a comprehensive lab lab germplasm collection. This information will help improve the crop's performance and resilience to climate change. Furthermore, this study serves as an example of how researchers can work together with LMICs to sequence indigenous crops and make them available to the global community. This article was authored by Isaac N. J. C. A. C. A., Bernice Waru, Nadia Kamal, and others.