Étiquette : GBioS

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 […]

Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in Solanaceae crops: lessons learned and ways forward for Gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.), a traditional African vegetable

Sossou, B.E., Ayenan, M.A.T., Schafleitner, R. et al. Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in Solanaceae crops: lessons learned and ways forward for Gboma eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.), a traditional African vegetable. Euphytica 220, 153 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03393-4 Bacterial wilt (BW) is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) and can lead to severe losses in a wide […]

Knowledge and management of insect pests affecting Gynandropsis gynandra [(L.) Briq (Cleomaceae)] among vegetable growers in Benin

Francisco, R. A., Fassinou Hotegni, N. V., Sogbohossou, D. E., Houdegbe, C. A., Achigan-Dako, E. G., & Bokonon-Ganta, A. H. (2024). Knowledge and management of insect pests affecting Gynandropsis gynandra [(L.) Briq (Cleomaceae)] among vegetable growers in Benin. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01344-z Spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) is a traditional leafy vegetable with […]

PATH project call for applications relaunched: One place still available

The Genetics Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) is re-launching the call for applications for the PATH project (Capacity building of young African students and researchers in precision agriculture through inter-regional academic mobility for an improved, climate-smart agricultural system) mobility grants to recruit a beneficiary for PhD studies. You obtained your Master’s degree from the […]

Stakeholder consultation workshop for the BOLDER Initiative (Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources) in the Republic of Benin

On Monday 5 and Tuesday 6, August 2024, the stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the BOLDER Initiative (Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources) was held at the Nobila Airport Hotel in Cotonou, marking an important milestone in the promotion of opportunity crops (also known as orphan crops) in the Republic of Benin. The first […]

Farmers’ Perception of Viral Diseases and Their Management in Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Production in Benin

Zohoungbogbo, H., Ganta, J., Ricardo, O., Chan, Y.-L., Adandonon, A., Bokonon-Ganta, A., Ba, M., Achigan-Dako, E., Barchenger, D. (2024). Farmers’ Perception of Viral Diseases and Their Management in Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Production in Benin. *HortScience*, 59, 110-120. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17422-23 Pepper (Capsicum spp.) is an important solanaceous cash crop in Benin; however, productivity is limited due to […]