[PDF][PDF] Varietal diversity and genetic erosion of cultivated yams (Dioscorea cayenensis Poir-D. rotundata Lam complex and D. alata L.) in Togo

A Dansi, H Dantsey-Barry… - Int. J. Biodivers …, 2013 - academicjournals.org
D. cayenensis-D. rotundata complex and 134 cultivars of D. alata were identified. The spatial
distribution of the diversity was established using Ordinary Kriging modelling approach. The …

[PDF][PDF] Analysis of biochemical composition of yams (Dioscorea spp.) landraces from Southwest Ethiopia

T Mulualem, F Mekbib, S Hussein, E Gebre - Agrotechnology, 2018 - researchgate.net
Yams make a significant contribution to food security and medicinal importance in
develo** countries. In Ethiopia, there is insufficient scientific study on biochemical …

Survey of farmers' knowledge of cassava mosaic disease and their preferences for cassava cultivars in three agro-ecological zones in Benin

JA Houngue, JS Pita, GHT Cacaï… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2018 - Springer
Background Cassava is an important crop in Africa that is widely cultivated for its starchy
tuberous root, which constitutes a major source of dietary carbohydrates. Cassava mosaic …

Genetic diversity and relationship of Guinea yam (Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.–D. rotundata Poir. complex) germplasm in Benin (West Africa) using microsatellite …

YL Loko, R Bhattacharjee, AP Agre… - Genetic Resources and …, 2017 - Springer
Guinea yam (Dioscorea cayenensis–D. rotundata complex) is an important tuber crop that
highly contributes to food security and poverty alleviation in Benin. The knowledge and …

Climate variability and status of the production and diversity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in the arid zone of northwest Benin

I Dossou-Aminon, A Dansi, H Ahissou, N Cissé… - Genetic Resources and …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important staple food in semi-arid
tropics which contribute to food security and poverty alleviation in Benin. However, its …

[PDF][PDF] Yam crop** system in Côte d'Ivoire: current practices and constraints

AM Kouakou, GF Yao, KEB Dibi… - European Scientific …, 2019 - researchgate.net
Yam Crop** System in Cote d’Ivoire: Current Practices and Constraints Page 1 European
Scientific Journal October 2019 edition Vol.15, No.30 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857 …

Evaluation of smallholder farmers' use of indigenous knowledge in Ethiopian avocado (Persea americana Mill.) production and fruit preference criteria

B Sina, H Demissie, Y Rezene - CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2023 - Springer
Background Avocado is a versatile fruit that has been farmed for its flavor, nutritional worth,
and socioeconomic benefit in Ethiopia and other parts of the world. The purpose of the …

On-farm management and participatory evaluation of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) diversity across the agro-ecological zones of the Republic of Benin

G Kinhoégbè, G Djèdatin, LEY Loko, AG Favi… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2020 - Springer
Background Pigeonpea is a multipurpose food legume crop that contributes to food security
in the Republic of Benin. For the establishment of conservation and breeding programs …

On-farm participatory evaluation and selection of crop varieties at climate changes in Southern Niger

AA Moussa, B Traoré, BSB Gaoh… - African Journal of …, 2023 - oar.icrisat.org
Participatory varietal selection (PVS) is one of the most rapid and cost-effective ways for
breeders, farmers, and agronomists to identify high-yielding and well adapted varieties to …

Farmers' knowledge and perceptions of termites as pests of yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Central Benin

YL Loko, P Agre, A Orobiyi… - … Journal of Pest …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Destruction of yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers by termites is a major constraint to yam
production in Central Benin. To obtain the basic information for the development of …