Current knowledge and breeding strategies for management of aphid-transmitted viruses of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Africa
Herbaud P. F. Zohoungbogbo, Fabrice Vihou, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako, Derek W. Barchenger. Current knowledge and breeding strategies for management of aphid-transmitted viruses of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Africa: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1449889 Aphid-transmitted viruses cause significant losses in pepper production worldwide, negatively affecting yield and quality. The emergence of new aphid-transmitted viruses or development of variants as well […]
Screening of triploid banana population under natural and controlled black sigatoka disease for genomic selection
Mbo Nkoulou, L. F., Fifen Nkouandou, Y., Bille Ngalle, H., Cros, D., Martin, G., Molo, T., Clement Eya’a, Charles Essome, Martine Zandjanakou-Tachin, Hervé Degbey, Joseph Bell, and Enoch G. Achigan-Dako (2024). Screening of triploid banana population under natural and controlled black sigatoka disease for genomic selection. Plant Dis., PDIS-04-23-0741-RE. doi: https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-23-0741-RE Black sigatoka disease (BSD) […]
Do agroecological practices control Ralstonia solanacearum wilt on solanaceous crops? A meta-analysis
Authors: Moukaïla Bagri Bouraïma | Charles L. Bielders | Rachidatou Sikirou | Vincent Awe Ezin | Bonaventure Cohovi Ahohuendo | Enoch G. Achigan-Dako Citation: Bagri Bouraïma, M., Bielders, C.L., Sikirou, R., Ezin, V.A., Ahohuendo, B.C. & Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2024) Do agroecological practices control Ralstonia solanacearum wilt on solanaceous crops? A meta-analysis. Plant Pathology, 00, 1–15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.14000 The […]
Assessing sustainability in smallholder vegetable farms in Benin Republic: A matrix approach
Nicodeme V. Fassinou Hotegni a, Alexandre Nouhougan Guidimadjègbè a, Mathieu A.T. Ayenan b, Ravi Gopal Singhc,1, Sylvanus Odjoc* https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indic.2024.100483 This study aims to assess the level of sustainability in vegetable-based agrifood production systems in Benin and to propose actions to enhance sustainability, food safety, and year-round production in the vegetable production systems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 200 vegetable farmers in contrasting agroecological areas (with areas of […]
Genetic diversity, essential oil’s chemical constituents of aromatic plant Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze Syn. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. and its uses in crop protection: a review
Dossa AF, Fassinou Hotegni NV, N’Danikou S, Yayi-Ladekan E, Adjé CAO, Lagnika L, Bokonon-Ganta AH and Achigan-Dako EG (2024) Genetic diversity, essential oil’s chemical constituents of aromatic plant Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze Syn. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. and its uses in crop protection: a review. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1454146. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1454146 This review provides evidence on the genetic diversity, chemical constituents, […]
Agronomic biofortification of cereals and legumes with iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium for food and nutrition security: Available options for farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nicodème V. Fassinou Hotegni, Fernand S. Sohindji, Mouizz A.B. Salaou, Pinawè C. Agbandou, Léocade W.S. Azonhoumon, Dèdéou Tchokponhoué, Carlos Houdegbe, Charlotte A.O. Adjé, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324004289 Although agronomic biofortification has been argued as strategic approach to cope with food and nutrition insecurity in many areas, smallholders’ farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are still facing […]
Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in Solanaceae crops: lessons learned and ways forward for Gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.), a traditional African vegetable
Sossou, B.E., Ayenan, M.A.T., Schafleitner, R. et al. Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in Solanaceae crops: lessons learned and ways forward for Gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.), a traditional African vegetable. Euphytica 220, 153 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03393-4 Bacterial wilt (BW) is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) and can lead to severe losses in a wide […]
Knowledge and management of insect pests affecting Gynandropsis gynandra [(L.) Briq (Cleomaceae)] among vegetable growers in Benin
Francisco, R. A., Fassinou Hotegni, N. V., Sogbohossou, D. E., Houdegbe, C. A., Achigan-Dako, E. G., & Bokonon-Ganta, A. H. (2024). Knowledge and management of insect pests affecting Gynandropsis gynandra [(L.) Briq (Cleomaceae)] among vegetable growers in Benin. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01344-z Spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) is a traditional leafy vegetable with […]
Production, domestication and genetic improvement of Vitex doniana Sweet: an overview
Soulémane, N., N’Danikou, S., Tchokponhoué, D.A. et al. Production, domestication and genetic improvement of Vitex doniana Sweet: an overview. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02012-4 Black plum (Vitex doniana Sweet) is a sub-Saharan African wild species of the family Lami aceae that signifcantly contribute to improving local communities’ livelihoods, especially in women. It generated an average income of US$D 80 during […]
Genetic diversity and structure of Benin pineapple (Ananas comosus (L) Merr.) germplasm collection using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers
Adjé, O.A.C., Missihoun, A.A., Sedah, P., Sagbadja, H.A., Achigan-Dako, E. and Agbangla, C. (2023). Genetic diversity and structure of Benin pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) germplasm collection using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers. J Plant Mol Breed 11(2): 94-106. doi:10.22058/JPMB.2024.2024521.1297 Pineapple stands as a cornerstone among Benin’s vital fruit crops, playing a pivotal role in […]