Université de Parakou

Bacillus cereus in African food systems from 2000 to 2025 as an underrecognized foodborne pathogen and emerging public health challenge

Foodborne diseases pose a major public health threat in Africa, driven by rapid urbanization, expanding informal food markets, and limited cold-chain infrastructure. Among bacterial pathogens, Bacillus cereus is a persistent but often overlooked hazard due to its spore-forming, t...

Biodiversity dynamics and ecosystem services of river confluence zones in west Africa under human and climate impacts

River confluence zones are recognized as critical ecological systems, characterized by high spatial heterogeneity, high biological productivity and important socio-economic value for local communities. These environments are critical for West Africa's biodiversity conservation, h...

Sheep-feeding practices and factors associated with fodder-tree integration in Northern Benin (West Africa)

Abstract Feed availability remains a major factor limiting animal productivity in sheep production systems in West Africa, especially during the dry season. This study analyzed sheep-feeding practices and examined factors associated with herders’ integration of fodder trees into...

Enhancing maize ( Zea Mays L.) resilience to climate change: The role of supplemental irrigation and fertiliser microdosing in improving grain‐filling rates of drought‐tolerant varieties in northern Benin

ABSTRACT Maize productivity depends on grain‐filling, which requires understanding the interactions among genotype, water and nutrient management. However, these interactions remain poorly investigated in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This study investigates the influence of suppleme...

Unveiling two novel species of Inocybe (Agaricales) with morphological and molecular inferences from temperate forests of Pakistan

Two new species of Inocybe are described from pine dominating moist temperate forests of Pakistan. Inocybe alba is distinguished from I. nobilis by an apically pruinose stipe, less fibrillose pileus, absence of veil remnants, and larger basidiospores and cheilocystidia. Inocybe p...

Remote Sensing-Based Assessment of Interannual Change of the Ecological Sustainability of Agricultural Landscapes in Northern Benin

Assessing ecological sustainability in agricultural landscapes requires approaches that integrate land-cover change, its ecological effects, and their spatial determinants. This study analysed changes between 2023 and 2024 across six agricultural landscapes in northern Benin usin...

A remote sensing–based approach to the regionalization of socioeconomic indicators in an agricultural headwater catchment in Northern Benin

The agroecosystems of the rural continuum of the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Volta River Basin are undergoing severe degradation, resulting in serious declines in ecosystem service capacities and weakening community livelihoods, as agriculture remains the primary source of inco...

Predicting Enteric Methane Emissions from Crossbred Growing Bulls (Montbéliarde × Borgou) Under Semi-Intensive Production Systems

Accurate estimation of enteric methane emissions is important for improving greenhouse gas inventories and supporting mitigation strategies in tropical cattle production systems. This study aimed to develop empirical equations for predicting daily enteric methane emissions from g...

Family planning self-care: From global frameworks to local meaning, perceptions, experiences and opportunities in Niger

Abstract Family planning (FP) self-care is a strategic pillar for advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and mitigating health workforce shortages. However, a significant disconnect persists between global normative frameworks and local implementation realities. This study exa...

Seed viability, germination, and seedling growth of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. to provenance and storage duration

Variations of climate conditions challenge germination of Kigelia africana seeds and growth across its distribution range. This study assessed the influence of provenances (with varied climate conditions) and seed storage duration on seed germination and seedling growth across th...

Endogenous honeycomb stone arrangements reduce soil erosion, improve soil moisture, and sorghum productivity under fertilizer microdosing on steep lands of Boukombé in northwestern Benin

The biophysical field-based evaluation of the endogenous soil and water conservation (SWC) practices in the hilly region of sub-Saharan West Africa is lacking. To address this, the current study aims to evaluate the most commonly used erosion control practices in the hilly region...

A Methodological Framework for Assessing Pastoralist Adaptation Pathways in the Benin Sahel, 2021–2026

{ "background": "Pastoralist systems in the Sahel are critically vulnerable to climate variability, yet methodological approaches for analysing their long-term adaptation strategies remain fragmented and often lack integration of socio-ecological data.", "purpose and objectives":...

A Methodological Framework for Assessing Pastoralist Adaptation Pathways in the Benin Sahel, 2021–2026

{ "background": "Pastoralist systems in the Sahel are critically vulnerable to climate variability, yet methodological approaches for analysing their long-term adaptation strategies remain fragmented and often lack integration of socio-ecological data.", "purpose and objectives":...

Agro-Food Processing and Territorial Attractiveness in Central Benin: Pathways Toward Sustainable Rural Economic Development

Agro-food processing activities are increasingly recognized as important levers of sustainable rural development, contributing to territorial attractiveness, local economic diversification, and more resilient rural livelihoods. However, despite growing recognition of their contri...