Combining ability and heterosis analysis for mineral content in the leafy vegetable Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq.

Houdegbe AC, Achigan-Dako EG, Sogbohossou EOD, Odindo AO, Schranz ME, Sibiya J (2025) Combining ability and heterosis analysis for mineral content in the leafy vegetable Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq. PLoS One 20(9): e0332095. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332095 Spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) is a leafy vegetable rich in micronutrients, including minerals, vitamins, and secondary metabolites, making it a valuable opportunity crop […]
SNP markers revealed the genetic diversity and population structure of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze Syn. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit accessions collected in Benin

Dossa AF, Tchokponhoué DA, Houdegbe AC, Achigan-Dako EG (2025) SNP markers revealed the genetic diversity and population structure of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze Syn. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit accessions collected in Benin. PLoS One 20(9): e0331702. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331702 Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze is a wild species with many biological activities in medicine. The species can potentially serve as a pesticide […]
Agroecology Serving Local Territories

The Contributions of the ARES AGRO-ECO Project In response to the growing challenges of intensive agriculture, climate change, and the degradation of natural resources, agroecology is emerging as a sustainable and locally adapted solution. It is within this framework that the AGRO-ECO project was launched, led by the Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) […]
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 […]
