Mutant lines derived from Ethyl methanesulfonate treatment exhibit agronomic gain in Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]
Aboègnonhou C.O. Agossou, Sergio Vigninou, Dèdéou A. Tchokponhoué et al. Mutant lines derived from Ethyl methanesulfonate treatment exhibit agronomic gain in Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet], 17 September 2025, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7502817/v1 Macrotyloma geocarpum is a socio-economically important and nutrient-rich opportunity legume crop in which a broader genetic […]
Countrywide Corchorus olitorius L. core collection shows an adaptive potential for future climate in Benin
Tchokponhoue´ DA, N’Danikou S, Omondi E, Coffi S, Sossou BE, Houdegbe AC, Adje CAO, Fassinou Hotegni NV, Schranz ME, van Zonneveld M and Achigan-Dako EG (2025) Countrywide Corchorus olitorius L. core collection shows an adaptive potential for future climate in Benin. Front. Plant Sci. 16:1634672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1634672 Introduction: Understanding the genome-wide variation pattern in crop germplasm […]
A fast and effective method to distinguish cultivated fonio species: conservation and evaluation perspectives
Causse, S., Kaczmarek, T., Dubois, C., Achigan-Dako, E. G., Adjebeng-Danquah, J., Agyare, R. Y., Akanvou, L., Bakasso, Y., Barry, M. B., Diop, B. M., Gueye, M. C., Ibrahim Bio Yerima, A. R., Oselebe, H. O., Saidou Idi, S., Uyoh, E. A., Vancoppenolle, S., Barnaud, A., Billot, C., Rami, J.-F. and Leclerc, C. (2025) “A fast […]
New Doctoral Achievement at the University of Abomey-Calavi: Frida Dossa’s Research on 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔
The University of Abomey-Calavi, through its Laboratory of Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science (GBioS), proudly announces the successful defense of Frida Dossa’s doctoral thesis. After years of dedication and hard work, Frida Dossa has joined the ranks of doctors with her research titled: “selection of essential oil plant mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) kuntze syn. Hyptis suaveolens […]
New PhD Achievement at GBioS: Dr. Mary Emeraghi’s Research on Maize Streak Virus in Benin
The Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) of the University of Abomey-Calavi is proud to announce the successful defense of Dr. Mary Emeraghi’s PhD thesis. We warmly congratulate Dr. Emeraghi on this outstanding academic achievement and welcome her to the esteemed community of doctors. Dr. Emeraghi’s research, entitled “Current status of maize streak virus […]
New PhD Achievement at GBioS: Dr. Christel Ferréol Azon’s Research on Sesame Production in Benin
Congratulations to Dr. Christel Ferréol Azon on successfully defending his PhD thesis entitled “Developing pathways for higher yielding cultivars of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) adapted to agroecological zones of Benin” at the University of Abomey-Calavi, within the Genetics, Biotechnology, and Seed Science Unit (GBioS). This outstanding achievement marks another important milestone in his academic journey […]
Challenges and opportunities in the okra (Abelmoschus spp.) seed system in Benin
Blalogoe JS, Ayenan MAT, Aglinglo LA, N’Danikou S, Schafleitner R and Achigan-Dako EG (2025) Challenges and opportunities in the okra (Abelmoschus spp.) seed system in Benin.Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 9:1614338. DOI :10.3389/fsufs.2025.1614338 Introduction: Well-functioning seed systems are essential for disseminating improved crop varieties and boosting agricultural production. Understanding their functioning is key to designing tailored […]
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) […]