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
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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 […]
Drivers of the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach &Thonn.) Daniell] rhizosphere bacterial communities in Benin

Adigoun RFR, Durand A, Tchokponhoué DA, Achigan-Dako EG, Aholoukpè HNS, Bokonon-Ganta AH, Benizri E, 2024. Drivers of the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] rhizosphere bacterial communities in Benin. Science of The Total Environment; 938: 173550, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173550 Each plant species has its own rhizobacteriome, whose activities determine both soil biological quality and […]
Granaries used in maize storage and conservation across agroecological zones in the Republic of Benin: Distribution, characteristics and associated postharvest losses

Fassinou Hotegni, V.N., Agbo, N.F.M., Salaou, M.A.B, Odjo, S., Bokonon-Ganta, A.H., Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2024). Granaries used in maize storage and conservation across agroecological zones in the Republic of Benin: Distribution, characteristics and associated postharvest losses. Journal of Stored Product and Research, 107, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102348 Maize is the major staple food grown and consumed by Sub-Saharan […]
