Participatory evaluation of tolerant tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) genotypes in naturally contaminated fields by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Benin
Bagri Bouraïma, M., Sikirou, R., Zohoungbogbo, H. P., Sakiti, C., Awe, E. V., Ahohuendo, B. C., & Achigan-Dako, E. G. (2025). Participatory evaluation of tolerant tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) genotypes in naturally contaminated fields by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in Benin. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 1-19. https://rdcu.be/euJri Bacterial wilt (BW), caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC), […]
Thesis Defense, Idrissou AHOUDOU’s Research on Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato for Nutritional Security
Idrissou AHOUDOU has successfully defended his PhD research at the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi. His study, titled “A Participatory Selection Approach and Modeling Methods for the Dissemination of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato to Alleviate Vitamin A Deficiency in Human Nutrition in Benin,” was presented before a jury of distinguished professors and […]
Thesis Defense, Herbaud Phanuel ZOHOUNGBOGBO’s Groundbreaking Research on Genetic Improvement of Chili Pepper
Herbaud Phanuel ZOHOUNGBOGBO has successfully defended his PhD research before a distinguished panel of professors. His study, titled “Genetic Improvement of Chili Pepper (Capsicum spp.) for Resistance to Aphid-Transmitted Viruses in West Africa,” was conducted at the Genetics, Biotechnology & Seed Science Unit of the University of Abomey-Calavi. Since October 2021, Herbaud has dedicated himself […]
Evaluating Logistic Regression and Geographically Weighted Logistic Regression Models for Predicting Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Adoption Intention in Benin
Ahoudou, I., Fassinou Hotegni, N. V., Adjé, C.O.A., Akponikpè, T.L.I., Sogbohossou, D.E.O., Fanou Fogny, N., Assogba Komlan, F., Moumouni-Moussa, I. & Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2025b) ‘Evaluating logistic regression and geographically weighted logistic regression models for predicting orange-fleshed sweet potato adoption intention in Benin’, Scientific Reports, 15(1), p. 8927. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85173-1 The low adoption rate of […]
Multi-environmental traits selection and farmer’s participatory assessment of mean performance and stability of orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes in Benin
Ahoudou, I., Fassinou Hotegni, N. V., Sogbohossou, D.E.O., Akponikpè, T.L.I., Adjé, C.O.A., Assogba Komlan, F., Moumouni-Moussa, I. & Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2025) ‘Multi-environmental traits selection and farmer’s participatory assessment of mean performance and stability of orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes in Benin’, Heliyon, 11(2), p. e41685. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41685. Regularly consuming orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) is widely […]
Unveiling genetic diversity in jute mallow (Corchorus spp.): morphological clustering reveals distinctive traits among accessions from Africa and Asia
Afokpe, P.M., Ologou, S., Kouiho, S.R. et al. Unveiling genetic diversity in jute mallow (Corchorus spp.): morphological clustering reveals distinctive traits among accessions from Africa and Asia. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02295-7 Jute mallow is an important crop produced for its leaves and fiber. In Africa, it is mostly produced and consumed as a leafy green vegetable. We evaluated 32 […]
Molecular Diversity and Agronomic Performance of Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Cultivars in Benin: Local Cultivars and Lines Introduced From China
Azon CF, Fassinou Hotegni NV, Adjé CAO, Gnanglè LS, Benjamin E, Mhuruyengwe RL, Salaou AM, Houdegbe AC, Sogbohossou DO, Sedah P, Dossa K, Agbangla C, Quenum FJB, Achigan-Dako ED. Molecular Diversity and Agronomic Performance of Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Cultivars in Benin: Local Cultivars and Lines Introduced From China. Plant- Environment Interactions, 2024 ; 5:e70024 https://doi.org/10.1002/pei3.70024 Sesame […]
Yield assessment of new streak-resistant topcross maize hybrids in Benin
Mary Emeraghi, Innocent Iseghohi, Jacob Idohou, Kenneth C. Mkpuma, Pinawé C. Agbandou, Leonard Afouda, Pierre I. Akponikpe, Nicodeme V. Fassinou Hotegni, Antoine A. Missihoun, Happiness Oselebe and Enoch G. Achigan-Dako https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/opag-2022-0370/html Maize is the most consumed cereal in Benin but optimum production is hindered by the lack of access to high-quality seeds for intensification of the crop. This situation has led to the continued cultivation of […]
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 […]
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 […]