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 […]
Opportunity: MSc degree 2 in Communications at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) !
You have a Master degree 1 in communications and want to continue ; you are a Beninese; you are a computer literate; you do communicate clearly and rigorously in French and English, both orally and in writing . Then, this opportunity is yours ! Read the call for applications for more details : https://gbios-uac.org/master-communication/ Apply […]
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 […]
First Regional Training in Genomics and Plant Breeding launched!
This training is designed to equip professionals, postdocs, and PhD students with advanced breeding and genomics techniques, and analytical skills for crop improvement research. Its goal is to address critical challenges such as food and nutrition security and the impacts of climate change. Several well-structured modules and hands-on sessions were offered. Instructors came from the […]
Light on the intra-Africa academic mobility scheme at the University of Abomey-Calavi
The University of Abomey-Calavi welcomed a delegation from the intra-Africa academic mobility scheme team of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor and his team and also to meet with Intra-Africa project management teams. On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Rector of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Prof. […]
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, […]
Capacity building of extension agents on the concept of sustainability of agricultural production systems and the IDEA method (Indicators of Sustainability for Agricultural Farms) for better assessment of the sustainability of agricultural operations in the Republic of Benin.
As part of the FRESH initiative, “Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH),” implemented by a consortium of CGIAR partner organizations and led by the World Vegetable Center, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) commissioned a study from December 2022 to April 2023 on the sustainability of vegetable production systems in the […]
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 […]