Genetic structure of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) population and fatty acid-based selection of elite genotypes in Benin
Bodjrenou GJ, Gbètoho M, Honfo F, et al (2026) Genetic structure of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) population and fatty acid-based selection of elite genotypes in Benin. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-026-01734-2 The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) is an important source of oil, primarily used in the chocolate, cosmetics, and food […]
VACS Amaranth and Okra Phenotyping by Drones Workshop: Strengthening Agricultural Research through UAV Technology
From February 16 to 20, 2026, the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) hosted an impactful workshop in Cotonou, Benin focussing on drone‑based phenotyping for amaranth and okra. The VACS Amaranth and Okra Phenotyping by Drones Workshop brought together researchers, graduate students, agronomists, and agricultural practitioners to explore how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly […]
Farmers’ perceptions and management of bacterial wilt disease: the case of gboma eggplant
Sossou, B. E., Ayenan, M. A. T., Rachidatou, S., Ezin, V. A., Bouraïma, M. B., Schreinemachers, P., Achigan Dako, E. G. (2026). Farmers’ perceptions and management of bacterial wilt disease: the case of gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.) in Benin. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2026.2636076 Leafy eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.), locally known as […]
Diversity of soil bacterial communities in response to fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) genotypes and pedoclimatic conditions in Benin
Akponikpè TLI, Sossa EL, Achigan-Dako EG, Amadji GL, Piutti S (2026) Diversity of soil bacterial communities in response to fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) genotypes and pedoclimatic conditions in Benin. PLoS One 21(1): e0330794. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330794 In sub-Saharan regions, soil fertility is a major concern for plant productivity, influenced by physical, chemical, and biological components. Among biological properties, […]
Metabolomic-guided diversity analysis reveals chemotypic groups and cosmetic-relevant biomarkers in shea trees (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) for industrial applications
Guillaume J. Bodjrenou, Jérémy Grosjean, Fernande G. Honfo, Alain Hehn, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako, Alexandre Olry, Metabolomic-guided diversity analysis reveals chemotypic groups and cosmetic-relevant biomarkers in shea trees (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) for industrial applications, Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 239, 2026, 122354, ISSN 0926-6690, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122354 Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn) is valued mainly for […]
Strengthening Genomic Data Analysis Skills in Africa
From 17 to 21 November 2025, the first session of the Regional Bioconductor Training was held at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), under the leadership of the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Sciences Unit (GBioS), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and the Unité de Recherche en Microbiologie Appliquée et Pharmacologie des substances naturelles (URMAPha), Polytechnical School of Abomey-Calavi, […]
Development of plant-based protein and oilseed value chains inBenin: the national program approved!
Crop production remains one of the pillars of Benin’s economic growth, making a major contribution to the national GDP and food security.Yet several local crops rich in plant-based proteins and oilseed content _such as doyi , voandzou (Bambara groundnut), cowpea, groundnut, sesame and egusi seeds_ which are essential to community diets, remain underutilized and contribute […]
Dr. BAGRI BOURAIMA Moukaïla’s defense on the agroecological management of tomato bacterial wilt caused by the ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Southern Benin
We are pleased to share that Dr. BAGRI BOURAIMA Moukaïla successfully defended his doctoral thesis before a distinguished jury at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi. His dissertation, titled “Agroecological management of tomato bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Southern Benin,” made a significant contribution to advancing sustainable solutions for managing bacterial wilt (BW) […]
Mutant lines derived from ethyl methanesulfonate treatment exhibit agronomic gain in Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]
Agossou, A.C., Vigninou, S., Tchokponhoué, D.A. et al. Mutant lines derived from ethyl methanesulfonate treatment exhibit agronomic gain in Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]. BMC Plant Biol 25, 1560 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-07545-z Macrotyloma geocarpum is a socio-economically important and nutrient-rich opportunity legume crop in which a broader genetic basis is required for an accelerated higher-yielding cultivar development. Here, we […]
First Report of Agroathelia rolfsii Causing Stem Rot on Kersting’s Groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum) in Benin
Touré, O. Y., N. K. A. Chabi, G. C. Tchemadon, E. G. Achigan-Dako, B. Nebie, and L. A. C. Afouda. 2025. “First Report of Agroathelia rolfsii Causing Stem Rot on Kersting’s Groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum) in Benin.” New Disease Reports 52, no. 2: e70074. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.70074 Kersting’s groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum) is an opportunity crop cultivated in several West African countries, mainly Benin (Agossou et al. 2023). It is highly prized […]