Working Document Series Open Access Nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of baobab pulp and leaves: A review A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi +1 more Baobab is an important in Africa for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The different parts of the tree (bark, leaves and pulp) are used for different purposes. Despite the health benefits properties of the baobab pulp and leaves, f… RUF-39633 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Inhomogeneous Poisson point process for species distribution modelling: relative performance of methods accounting for sampling bias and imperfect detection A. B. Fandohan · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Y. Mugumaarhahama · A. C. Mushagalusa +1 more Species distribution models (SDMs) have become tools of great importance in ecology, as advanced knowledge of suitable species habitat is required for the process of global biodiversity conservation. Presence-only data are the more abundan… RUF-39543 2022 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2022
Journal articles Open Access Impacts of harvesting intensity on tree taxonomic diversity, structural diversity, population structure, and stability in a West African mangrove forest A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · C. Gnanglè · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Understanding the impacts of wood harvesting intensity on the diversity and structure of ecosystems such as mangroves is essential for defining actions for their sustainable management. We compared tree taxonomic diversity, structural diver… RUF-39199 2021 CC BY 4.0 12 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Scaling up African baobab food products valuation through enhancement of their safety and value chains for food and nutritional security in Benin, West-Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C. Gbedomon · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more The African Baobab is a strategic indigenous tree species of sub-Saharan Africa. Its pulp is highly nutraceutical and is used as a food ingredient and dietary supplement. Locally, the pulp is used for several products. Leaves are also high… RUF-39036 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder based sauce fortified with moringa leaf powder in improving nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in Northern Benin J.O. Agossadou · F.J. Chadare · B.V.S. Houndji · E.S.H Nago +1 more Inappropriate complementary feeding is a major cause of malnutrition in young children in developing countries. The present study aimed at testing the effect of the consumption of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder (CTRP) based sauce for… RUF-39016 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Aboveground tree carbon stocks in West African semi-arid ecosystems: Dominance patterns, size class allocation and structural drivers Expedit E. Ago · Sylvanus Mensah · F Noulékoun The importance of terrestrial ecosystems for carbon sequestration and climate regulation is acknowledged globally. However, the underlying structural drivers are still not well un- derstood, particularly across distinct tropical forest eco… RUF-38817 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2020
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]: A versatile & underutilized grain legume for subhumid zones E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin · F. A. Sodédji +1 more Legume crops, with their high protein contents and ability to improve soil fertility, have great potential to contribute toward food security in Africa. Orphan crops have greater potential because of their resilience and contribution to fo… RUF-38803 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Revisiting biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling establishment, natural enemies and survival in a tropical tree species in a West Africa semi-arid biosphere reserve A.E. Assogbadjo · Justin A. Atanasso · Kangbéni Dimobe · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more Biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling establishment and survival are fundamental not only for elucidating processes occurring at plant early life stages, but also for assisting species natural regeneration. Keystone, multipurpose and econ… RUF-38800 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different pasteurization schemes on baobab nectar quality F.J. Chadare · F. O. M Egue · V. Y. O. Idohou · Y.E. Madode The baobab is a multi-purpose tree which is used in many countries for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Due to its sensorial and nutritional properties, it constitutes an opportunity for some processing units to valorize it throug… RUF-38447 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Caractérisation génétique moléculaire des accessions de niébé (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) utilisant des marqueurs microsatellites (SSRs) Pulchérie Jésugnon HOUINDE Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) est une légumineuse produite au Bénin dans les différentes zones de agro-écologiques et présente de nombreux cultivars. La présente étude a pour but de contribuer à la connaissance approfondie de cette … RUF-38130 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2019
Working Document Series Open Access Preparing graduates to improve institutional conditions for smallholder agricultural based innovation: experience from West Africa D. Dansou Kossoub · O. Sakyi-Dawsona · M. Traorec The experience of CoS-SIS (2008-2014), an action research programme in West Africa (Benin, Ghana and Mali), could be of interest for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. It focuses on implementing innovation platforms for improving the in… RUF-37734 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Formulation of infant foods fortified with baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp and/or moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder for under-five-years old children in Benin M Affonfere Malnutrition is one of the most serious problems throughout the world and children are especially vulnerable to it. The aim of this research is to formulate foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for under-five-year… RUF-37607 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of the consumption of fermented sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in northern Benin J.O. Agossadou Malnutrition in all its forms remains one of the most serious and neglected health problems. Benin is facing many challenges; the most important ones are to ensure food production and food and nutrition security for its 10 million people. … RUF-37606 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Perceptions des populations du bassin de l’Okpara à Kaboua des changements climatiques et stratégies d’adaptation E. Agbossou · D. Akogou · A.B.P. Chabi · E.R. Dossou-Yovo +2 more Les changements climatiques sévissent à l’échelle planétaire et viennent s’ajouter aux nombreux défis auxquels doit déjà faire face l’agriculture. Dans la communauté scientifique, ces changements sont surtout perçus en termes de réchauffem… RUF-37588 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Technical reports Open Access Enhancing Access to Graduate Training for Disadvantaged Students in Benin: First Year Technical Report A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin RUF-37374 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Traditional use of moringa leaves and baobab pulp as fortificant in mother and children feeding in Benin F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji · Y.E. Madode · M.I. Moumouni +1 more The present paper summarizes preliminary results on the extent to which baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder can be used in food to food fortification to alleviate micronutrients deficiencies among vulnerable groups in Benin. The work… RUF-37116 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological variation of baobab fruits and seeds traits in smallholders farming systems in Benin: a preliminary study on baobab leaves production A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · G. Hounsou-Dindin · R. Idohou +1 more Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) leaves are important non-timber forest product (NTFP) in rural areas and increasingly in urban areas in Africa. However, the overharvesting of the leaves constitutes a threat for natural stands of baobab. Thi… RUF-36985 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Empirical assessment of the relative performance of orthogonal contrast analysis for optimization A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · R. Idohou · V.K. Salako +1 more Optimization in decision making is essential for efficient allocation of rare resources. Finding the optimal values for a given process has been a key issue in statistical science. Analysis of variance is one of the popular statistical met… RUF-36863 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of consumption of foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder on the nutritional status of children J.O. Agossadou · F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji · D.J. Hounhouigan +3 more Malnutrition exists in various forms and affects all countries in the World. Despite several intiatives, the situation remains critical in sub saharan Africa. Non timber forest products (NTFP) are known to be very rich in nutrients but are… RUF-36776 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Formulation of infant foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for children under five M Affonfere · P. Azokpota · F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji +2 more Malnutrition is one of the most serious health problems throughout the world and the children under five are especially vulnerable. The aim of this research is to formulate food fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for … RUF-36773 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Building capacity for sustainable baobab leaves production in Benin A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · R. Idohou · V.K. Salako Food and nutritional insecurity are recurrent issues in traditional systems in sub- Saharan Africa and especially in Benin. As part of contribution to efforts against challenges of food and nutritional insecurity, this project focuses on “… RUF-36767 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective soybean seed systems in Benin: Current situation and prospects for production and delivery of good quality seed Sègbégnon Martin Agboton · Mathieu Anatole Tele Ayenan · Patrice Lagnon Sèwadé Facilitating farmers’ access to quality seed requires proper understanding of the functioning of seed systems. This study aimed at analyzing soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) seed systems in Benin to pave the way for strengthening this sect… RUF-36680 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Diversity and prioritization of non timber forest products for economic valuation in Benin (West Africa) G. Akouehou · A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C.A.M.S. Djagoun +3 more Species prioritization is a crucial step towards setting valuation strategy, especially for Non timber Forest Products (NTFP). This study aimed at assessing the diversity and ranking NTFPs for a successful economic valuation. Data were col… RUF-36648 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Fonio as a staple food in West Africa: An approach to upgrade nutritional value Moretti Diego · Brouwer Inge D. · Fanou Fogny. Nadia · Dembele Yara Koreissi Fonio (Digitaria exilis) is the most ancient West African traditional cereal, used as a staple food particularly during the food shortage periods. The potential of the grain for contributing to food security, while alleviating nutritional … RUF-36494 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory quality and safety of taste enhancers commercialized in southern and central Benin: A stakeholder prospective D.J. Hounhouigan · M.H. Hounhouigan · A.R. Linnemann · Y.E. Madodé +1 more Consumers of Afitin, a traditional condiment obtained from fermented African locust bean cotyledons, recently started to notice that the product is produced by secretly incorporating soya beans in the recipe. Consequently, reputation of th… RUF-36440 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
