10 years of commitment to innovation in plant breeding and seed science.

In 2015, the Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) at the University of Abomey-Calavi was founded with a clear ambition: to use scientific research to drive food security, sustainable nutrition, and agroecological production. Ten years down the line, GBioS celebrates a decade of passion, innovation, and contribution to the improvement of livelihoods in local […]
A Systematic Review on the Factors Influencing Adoption and Consumption of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ahoudou I, Sogbohossou DEO, Fassinou Hotegni VN, Fanou-Fogny N, Moumouni-Moussa I and Achigan-Dako EG (2025) A systematic review on the factors influencing adoption and consumption of orange-fleshed sweetpotato in sub-Saharan Africa. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 9:1545827. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1545827 Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a promising crop in combating vitamin A deficiencies (VAD) in sub-Saharan Africa […]
e-Cashew Project officially launched : a milestone in Agricultural Digital transformation

On Monday, April 14, 2025, Benin reached a significant milestone in the modernization of its agricultural sector with the official launch of the e-Cashew Project at the University of Abomey-Calavi. This pioneering initiative, born from a strategic partnership between Beninese and Belgian institutions, is set to digitally revolutionize the cashew value chain. Fully aligned with […]
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 […]
Call for Applications : five research scholars – final year MSc II students or Agro 5 Students

Are you a final-year MSc II or Agro 5 student ? Seize this opportunity to contribute to building a resilient food system ! This call invites passionate researchers to enhance the productivity of opportunity crops and improve nutrition by developing and deploying diverse, climate-resilient cropping systems. Application Deadline : February 21, 2025 How to Apply : […]
Fresh Pineapple Agronomy in the Republic of Benin: Recent Trends in Calcium Carbide Use and Producer Perceptions

Fassinou Hotegni, N., Linkpon, O.L.F., Adjé, C.A.O., Salaou, M.A.B. and Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2025), Fresh Pineapple Agronomy in the Republic of Benin: Recent Trends in Calcium Carbide Use and Producer Perceptions. Plant-Environment Interactions, 6: e70026. https://doi.org/10.1002/pei3.70026 Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merrill) is among the main fruits produced in West Africa. This is also the case for the […]
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 […]
