Agricultural research approaches for crops that nourish by improving nutrition, soil health, resilience and prosperity

Lecy, Kate & Gonzalez, Francisco & Becker-Reshef, Inbal & Chabala, Lydia & Cheboi, Juliana & Chimonyo, Vimbayi & Danquah, Eric & Demo, Riley & Eleblu, John & Fraser, Evan & Gerrano, Abe & Gonhi, Tinovonga & Griffin, Timothy & Hemrich, Günter & Houdégbé, Carlos & Kennedy, Gina & Mansaray, Alpha & Mbuya, Mduduzi & Murphy, […]
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 […]
Phenology and floral morph variation suggest non-classical distyly in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Sapotaceae]

Tchokponhoué, D.A., Vigninou, M.R., N’Danikou, S. et al. Phenology and floral morph variation suggest non-classical distyly in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Sapotaceae]. BMC Plant Biol 25, 1418 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-07320-0 Understanding floral biology and phenological variation patterns in plant species is crucial for hybridization and genetic improvement. In Synsepalum dulcificum […]
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 […]
