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 […]
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 […]