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Super Mélisse n’a pas fini de faire parler d’elle by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Oswald Tarimo, vulgarisateur agricole à Lemizuna, Tanzanie, transmet ses remerciements à Alex Adhinzin du Bénin qui nous a parlé des vertus (autres que les infusions) de Mélisse (voir Spore n° 80). …”
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LEXSYS: a computerized decision support tool for selecting herbaceous legumes for improved tropical farming systems by Carsky, R.J., Weber, G., Robert, A.

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Lutte contre les maladies du manioc: guide de la pratique de lutte integree a lusage des vulgarisateurs by Msikita, W., James, B., Nnodu, E., Legg, James P., Wydra, K., Ogbe, F.

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Scoping study on existing CIS/CSA relevant units/engagements in Democratic Republic of Congo by Karume, Katcho, Ayagirwe, Rodrigue, Ibanda, Angele, Lina, Alexis Alek, Mubalama, Mondo, Chuma, Géant, Bagula, Espoir

“…Selected staff of the considered universities [Université Evangélique en Afrique (UEA), Université de Kisangani (UNIKIS) and Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB)] were convened to a three day workshop in Benin, as a side event during the RUFORUM Triennial Conference and Annual General Meeting from 11th to 13th December 2021. …”
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Using artificial odors to optimize attractiveness of host decoy traps to malaria vectors by Akoton, R., Sawadogo, S.P., Tossou, E., Nikiema, A.S., Tchigossou, G., Sovegnon, P.M., Djogbenou, L., Zeukeng, F., Hawkes, F.M., Dabire, R.K., Djouaka, R., Gibson, G.

“…The alternatives tested were still effective at collecting target vector species, although the most effective included CO2, either alone (Benin) or in combination with synthetic odor (Burkina Faso). …”
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Better vegetable production systems in West Africa: prospects for the use of native antagonistic fungi for nematode management by Ahlé, V., Coyne, Danny L., Coosemans, J., Affokpon, A., Agbede, R.D.

“…This was observed especially in the poor sandy soils typical of urban and peri-urban sites of coastal cities in Benin, which reflect the situation in most West African countries. …”
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Yield and soil nitrous oxide emissions of Vigna radiata under contrasting fertilizer management practices in Maharashtra, India by Sommer, Rolf, Gholkar, Madhav, Kumbhar, Nitin

“…Rationale The Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security global program, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ and partners in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, India and Kenya, addresses the issue of soil degradation and loss of productivity and its impact on smallholder livelihoods. …”
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Pathogenicity and host specificity of Brazilian and African isolates of the acaropathogenic fungus Neozygites tanajoae to mite species associated with cassava by Agboton, B.V., Hanna, R., Hountondji, F.C.C., Tiedemann, A. von

“…However, onleaf discs the Brazilian isolate collected directly from Alto Alegre inBrazil (Brazil–Brazil isolate) caused a significantly higher mortality(80%) than the Brazilian isolate collected about 9 years post-releasefrom a field in Adjohoun (Brazil–Benin isolate) (61.3%). The two Afri-can isolates collected in Benin and Tanzania caused a mortality similarto the African–Brazilian isolate (62.3% and 61.3% respectively).Onwhole cassava plants, the four fungal isolates did not show any signifi-cant differences in incidence ofM. tanajoainfection. …”
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Mitochondrial haplotypebased identification of ethanolpreserved rootknot nematodes from Africa by Pagan, C., Coyne, Danny L., Carneiro, R., Kariuki, G., Luambana, N., Affokpon, A., Williamson, V.M.

“…To test the utility of this assay, we characterized ethanol-preserved samples from 103 single-species isolates from four countries in sub-Saharan Africa (Benin, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania). Mitochondrial haplotypes corresponding to M. javanica and M. incognita were the most prevalent. …”
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Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent by Anato, F.M., Wargui, R.B., Sinzogan, A.A.C., Offenberg, J., Adandonon, A., Vayssières, Jean-François, Kossou, D.K.

“…1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. …”
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An approach to rapid deployment of agricultural technologies: transfer of downy mildew resistant maize to farmers in Ogbomoso, southwest Nigeria by Ajala, S., Manyong, Victor, Adenle, V., Makinde, K., Akintunde, A., Olufowote, J.O., Bolaji, M., Bolaji, B.

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Onfarm study of Pueraria cover crop fallow system in the derived savanna of West Africa by Tian, G., Kolawole, G., Ishida, F., Carsky, R.J.

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Impact of drought-tolerant rice varieties (DTRV) on the livelihood of smallholder farmers by CGIAR Research Program on Rice

“…Adoption of DTRV increased the rice yield by 570 kg/ha (24% increase) leading to an increase in income of US$ 126 per ha in Benin, Madagascar and Nigeria. Adoption also improved household food security.…”
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Report of the rice outcome case study seed production of resilient rice varieties and the GEM parboiling system in Côte d’Ivoire by Zozo, R., Lewis, S., Kago, K., Opaluwah, A., Adetunji, O., Asiedu, E., Arouna., A., Ndindeng, S.A., Sanyang, S., Saidu, B., Aboudou, R., Musabyimana, I.

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Manioc au Gabon : vers un système semencier durable by Fotso Kaute, A., Bourobou, D., Zinga Koumba, C.R., Zozo, R., Kombila, A., Demikoyo, K.D., Effa Effa, B., Guibimgua, M.S., Abass, A., Nabahungu, L., Voga Moudoubou, J.D., Fiaboe, K.K.M.

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Heureux anniversaire au Réseau de Recherche et de Développement Cunicoles en Afrique by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Du 16 au 20 mars 1992 a eu lieu à Cotonou (République du Bénin) le Premier Congrès Régional Cunicole en Afrique. …”
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Production et valorisation du maïs à l'échelon villageois en Afrique de l'Ouest by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Cet ouvrage rassemble les actes du séminaire régional « Maïs prospère; production et valorisation du maïs à l'échelon villageois en Afrique de l'Ouest », qui s'est tenu à Cotonou, Bénin, en janvier 1994, organisé par le CIRAD et la...…”
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De la lutte biologique à une approche 'systèmes de la post-récolte by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…De la lutte biologique à une approche 'systèmes de la post-récolte Compte rendu d’une réunion IITA/GTZ tenue à Cotonou, Bénin, du 13 au 15 octobre 1997 sur le thème : 'La lutte intégrée contre les insectes nuisibles au maïs dans les greniers…”
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Blood parameters of goats, Mathangwane village, Tutume Agricultural District, Botswana by Shaw, A.P.M., Hoste, Christian H.

“…Countries covered include Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Zaire, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Republic of Central Africa, Gabon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea.…”
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Insect biodiversity for sustainable management of natural resources by Goergen, Georg E.

“…The arthropod reference collection at the Agricultural Research for Development in Africa (IITA) in Bénin that currently encompasses more than 350 000 specimens collected in a wide range of agricultural and natural environments throughout West Africa is also highlighted.…”
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