HIGHLIGHTS

• Research Assistant, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Publisher of five scientific papers
• Co-supervisor of two undergraduates and mentoring to many graduate and PhD Students
• Reviewer for Biotropica and Economic Botany journals

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 96068180/95564321

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin) in sandwich with Rhodes University (South Africa), 2017, Major: Natural Resources Management
• DEA (equivalent to MSc), University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2010, Major: Forestry and Natural Resources Management
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Parakou (Benin), 2008, Major: Forestry and Natural Resources Management
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), CEG Albarika, Parakou, Benin, 2003

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Natural Resources Management and Conservation, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Agriculture, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Climate Change, Conservation Biology, Ethnobotany, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnoecology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Management of Protected Area, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Phytosociology, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Invasive species ecology, Invasive species impacts on plant species, Horticulture, Multiple pressures assessment and impacts on forest species.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Kenya, South Africa.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• Academic research projects
• Consulting projects (with GIZ, Cabinet de recherches stigmate)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Economic Botany
• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World

SELECTED GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• OWSD Postgraduate Fellowship Addendum for conferences attendance (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and ICRAF Nairobi, Kenya)
• ICRAF sponsorship for conference attendance (New Delhi, India)
• International Foundation for Science (IFS) Individual Research Grant
• VertNet sponsorship for workshop training attendance (University of Denver, Boulder, Colorado, USA)
• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Postgraduate Training Fellowship
• IUFRO-SPDC Conference Travel Grants (Nairobi, Kenya)
• Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Postgraduate Fellowship

PUBLICATIONS 

Degree theses

1. SINASSON S.K.G. 2008. Contribution to the sustainable management of private teak (Tectona grandis L.f)plantations in Abomey-calavi Municipality (Atlantic department, South Benin): Structural, ecological characteristics and management potentials. Agronomy engineer dissertation; Faculty of Agronomy. University of Parakou, 121p + annexes.
2. SINASSON S.K.G. 2010. Dynamics of natural forests of Bonou and Itchèdè-Toffo, South Benin. DEA (MSc) dissertation, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 143p).
3. SINASSON S.K.G. 2017. Ethnobotany and ecology of Mimusops andongensis Hiern and Mimusops kummelBruce ex A. DC: implications for the species management and conservation in Benin (West Africa). PhD thesis, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

Articles

1. Sinasson Sanni G.K., Shackleton C.M. and Sinsin B. 2018. Reproductive phenology of two Mimusopsspecies in relation to climate, tree diameter and canopy position in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Ecology,00:1–11, https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12457.
2. Sinasson, G. K. S., C. M. Shackleton, Achille E. Assogbadjo, and B. Sinsin. 2017. Local Knowledge on the Uses, Habitat and Change in Abundance of Multipurpose Mimusops Species in Benin. Economic Botany, 71: 105-122.
3. Sinasson, G. K. S., C. M. Shackleton, R. L. Glèlè Kakaï, and B. Sinsin. 2017. Impact of Forest Degradation and Invasive Species on the Population Structure of Mimusops andongensis (Sapotaceae). Biotropica, 49: 160-169.
4. Shackleton C., Ruwanza S., Sinasson Sanni G., Bennett S., De Lacy P., Modipa R., Mtati N., Sachikonye M. and Thondhlana G., 2016. Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Understanding and Categorising Ecosystem Disservices for Environmental Management and Human Wellbeing. Ecosystems 19: 587-600.
5. Sinasson Sanni K.G., Shackleton C.M. and Sinsin B. 2014. (Abstract) Combined impact of Use, Deforestation and Invasive species on the Population structure of Mimusops andongensis Hiern (Sapotaceae). The International Forestry Review, Vol. 16(5):291.
6. Sinasson S.K.G., Ganglo C.J., Natta A., De Cannière Ch., Devineau J-L. & de Foucault B. 2011. Phytocénose àMallotus oppositifolius (Geisl.) Müll. Arg. et Macrosphyra longistyla (DC.) Hiern dans le sous-bois des plantations privées de teck (Tectona grandis L.f) dans la Commune d’Abomey-Calavi, Sud-Benin. Acta Botanica Gallica 158:101-109.

  

OTHERS

• Languages: French (fluent, primary language), English (good), Nagot/Yoruba (fluent, native), Fon/Goun/Mina (fluent)
• Computer literacy: statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS, MINITAB, STATISTICA, etc); Mapping software (Arcview, ARCGIS, QGIS); Phytosociological software (PCord, Canoco, Twinspan); Ecological niche modeling (MaxEnt)

 

Last updated on: September 26, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Assistant Professor at the University of Abomey-Calavi
• Publisher of more than ten scientific papers
• Member of The Interdisciplinary Research Group in Landscape Ecology and Environment (GRIEPE)
• Supervisor of more than 15 MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of two journals: Annales des Sciences Agronomiques and International Journal of Biology and Chemicals Sciences
• Treasurer of the Beninese Association of Pastoralism 

CONTACT INFORMATION

B.P. 696 Abomey-Calavi, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 89 58 02/95 78 60 10

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2012
• Environmental Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2005, Major: Environmental Management and Protection
• High School Diploma, (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), Collège d’Enseignement Général d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2001

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Landscape ecology, Applied Ecology, Conservation of Biodiversity, Remote sensing, GIS, Agroforestry, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Ecological Modeling, Ecosystem Ecology, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Ecology, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology), Protected Area Management Assessment.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Tchad, Nigeria.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• IRD research projects
• ARES research projects

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Beninese Association of Pastoralism
• The Interdisciplinary Research Group in Landscape Ecology and Environment (GRIEPE)

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Prix du meilleur enseignant de l’année 2017 (FSA/UAC).

PUBLICATIONS

Adjahossou S. G. C., Houehanou D. T., Toyi M., Tente B., Houinato M., Sinsin B, 2018. Degré de pression et perception endogène de multiplication et de conservation du genre Isoberlinia au Moyen-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Spécial hors-série n° 4, Science et Technique, Sciences Naturelles et Appliquées, 25-38.

Ahoudji M. C., Toyi M. S., Dan B. S. C., Houinato M. R.B., Sinsin B., 2016. Effects of land cover change on rangeland vegetation in w biosphere reserve, Benin republic, West Africa. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment, 8, 2:157 – 170.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Bogaert, J., Sinsin B., 2016. Impact des activités d’extraction de gravier au sud du Bénin et leurs perceptions des populations locales Tropicultura, 34 (2) : 166-179.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Kassa B., Sinsin B., 2015. Caractéristiques floristiques, phytosociologiques et écologiques de la végétation des carrières en République du Bénin. REV. CAMES-Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie, 03 (2) : 13-24.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Sinsin B., 2015. Importance de la terre arable dans la recolonisation végétale des sites de carrières calcaires au sud de la République du Bénin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques, 19 (1): 115-135.

Bio A., Toyi S.S.M., Yoka J., Djego G.J.1, Awede B.3, Laleye A.4, Sinsin A.B. 2015. Contribution aux connaissances des principales plantes antihypertensives utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Bassila (Bénin, Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue CAMES – Série Pharm. Méd. Trad. Afr., 17(2) : 8-18.

Bio A., Yoka J., Toyi M. S., Djego G. J. & Sinsin B., 2014. Contribution à la connaissance des principales plantes antihypertensives utilisées en médecine traditionnelle au Bénin (Afrique de l’ouest). Annales des sciences agronomiques, 18(2):79-97.

Sambieni K. R., Biloso Moyene A., Toyi M. S., Occhiuto R., Bogaert J., Dossou B., 2017. La végétation arborée domestique dans le paysage urbain et périurbain de la ville de Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo.  Afrique SCIENCE, 14(2) :197 – 208.

Sambieni K. R., Bilosso Moyene A., Toyi M. S., Sambieni E., Natta A. K, Occhiuto R., Bogaert, J., 2018. La biodiversité des parcelles habitées en zone périurbaine à Kinshasa: déterminants socio-biophysiques et représentations. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(3): 1164-1183

Sambiéni K.R., Toyi M.S., Mama A., 2015. Perception paysanne sur la fragmentation du paysage de la Forêt classée de l’Ouémé Supérieur au nord du Bénin. VertigO – la revue électronique en sciences de l’environnement. DOI : 10.4000/vertigo.16477 ; ISSN 1492-8442.

Toyi M. S., Bastin J-F., André M., De cannière C., Sinsin B., Bogaert J. 2013. Effets de lisière sur la productivité du teck (Tectona grandis L .f) : étude de cas des teckeraies privées du sud-Bénin. Tropicultura (31) : 1 ; 71-77.

Toyi S. M., Barima S. Y. S., Mama A., Andre M., Bastin J-F., De Cannière C., Sinsin B. & Bogaert J., 2013. Tree plantation will not compensate natural woody vegetation cover loss in the Atlantic Department of southern Benin. Tropicultura (31):1; 61-70.

Toyi S. S. M., Eda A. F., Barima S. S., Bamba I., Sinsin B., 2017. Dynamique paysagère de la Forêt Classée de la Lama au sud du Bénin. Tropicultura, 36 (2), 217-231.

Zinsouklan J., Toyi M., Aoudji A. K. N., Tenté B.,  Hounnou F., Houinato M., 2014. Vers une valorisation durable des espèces négligées : formes d’utilisations, retombées financières et modes de gestion de Parkia Biglobosa (jacq.) r.br. ex benth. au centre-Bénin. REV. CAMES-Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie, 02 (2): 21-27.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Professor, Agriculture & Pastoralism
• Deputy Director, Doctoral School of Faculty of Agronomic Sciences
• Publisher of more than 80 scientific papers
• Visiting Professor at many universities in Africa and Europe
• Coordinator of more than 5 research-development projects
• Supervisor of more than 9 PhD graduates and countless MS and BS Students
• Chair, Pastoralism and Rangeland Management
• Reviewer of many journals including: IJBCS, Agronomie Africaine, Revue Scientifique et Technique Forêt et Environnement Bassin du Congo
• Member of the Beninese Association of Pastoralism 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 69 6564/ 95 40 07 81

Fax : (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Free University of Brussels (Belgium), 2001, Major: Agronomy and Biological Engineer
• Master of Science (DEA)., Agric University of Gembloux (Belgium), 1991, Major: Agronomy / Grassland
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 1988, Major: Agronomy & Crop Production
• High School Diploma, Major Biology and Geology (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), Lycée d’Abomey, Benin, 1982

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Livestock, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecosystem Ecology, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology), Protected Area Management Assessment, Rangeland ecology, Species Diversity, Tropical Ecology and Biology

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Togo, Niger, Nigeria

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects (ECARESE, BIOCEL with FNRSIT, PROSAE, VPMAS, OPASISI, PAMF)
• Bilateral projects: Belgium (IRSNB, ARES-PRD); Netherlands (Flore du Benin); France(RIPIECSA, ECLIS, SEP),Italia (BBB), UE (ECOPAS, UNDESERT), USA (SIMPROMEAT), etc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa
• Beninese Association of Pastoralism
• Member of administration council of the Center of expertise and partnership for sustainable development (CePED)
• Deputy of French Humanity association (Comité Tiers monde Isigny-Carentan)

PUBLISHED BOOKS

La réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari (Bénin) : Guide & lexique pour le suivi des parcours naturels : habitats, Faune et Feux. (2017) Museum ISSN 2295-4511.

RESEARCH PROJECTS 

1. RIPIECSA : Interdisciplinary and Participatory Research on the Dynamics of Ecosystems, Climate and Societies In West Africa
2. ECLIS : Research Project on Animal Breeding, Climate and Health
3. ECARESE : Combined effects of human activities and climate variability on natural resources and animal breeding systems in the coastal zone of Benin (2015-2018)
4. BIOCEL : Conservation biology and ethnopharmacology of woody medicinal plants in Benin (2015-2018)
5. ARES-PRD : Improving traditional breeding systems of goats and sheeps in a changing environmental and societal context (2017-2022)
6. IRSNB : Improving biodiversity management in Protected Areas of Benin (2013-2017)
7. BBB : Benin Buffalo Breeding project

PUBLICATIONS

1. Dègnon Jonas, Kotyn., Dèdègbê Louis, Ahomadikpohou., Euloge, Ogouwale., Marcel Romuald Benjamin Houinato (2018). Contraintes et efficacité des systèmes paysans de stockage des produits agricoles en pays Agonlin (Bénin, Afrique de l’ouest). Revue Ivoirienne de Géographie des Savanes. Numéro 4, 63 – 82p.
2. Jonas D., Kotyn., Louis Dèdègbê, Ahomadikpohou., Euloge, Ogouwale., Marcel Houinato (2018). Typology of Farming Storage systems in Zou Department (Benin, West Africa). International Journal of Science and Research. Vol 7, 1759 – 1768p.
3. Sylvain, Efio., Etotepe A, Sogbohossou., Yves Z, Magnon., Marcel R. B Houinato., M, Habiyaremye, Brice Sinsin, Rigobert Cocou, Tossou (2018). Human-wildlife conflicts and mitigation measures in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Northern Benin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques. Vol 22 15-31p.
4. Roel Dire, Houdanon., Sylvanus, Mensah., Césaire, Gnangle., Nourou Soulemane, Yorou., Marcel Houinato. (2018). Ecosystem services and biomass stock from bamboo stands in central and southern Benin, West Africa. Springer Nature Energ. Ecol. Environ. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40974-018-0084-010p.
5. C. Sewade., B . E. Lokonon., A .F. Azihou, G .S .Akouèhou., G. A. Mensah., R .L . Glèlè Kakaï & M . R. B, Houinato. (2018). Use diversity and farmer’s preference of 48 local multipurpose fodder trees: a comparative analysis of three sociolinguistic groups of Benin. Annales des sciences agronomiques 2 2 ( 1 ) : 33 – 52 , 2018  ISSN 1659 – 5009
6. Alassan S. Assani, Ibrahim T. Alkoiret, Hilaire Sanni Worogo, Abdel-Aziz Agbayigbo, Marcel Houinato (2017). Floristic Characterization of the Natural Rangelands of the Classified Forest of Upper Alibori in Northern Benin. Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology. Vol-2, Iss-10 (Oct, 2017): 380-389p. DOI: 10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.10.4
7. Sabi Lolo Ilou B., Sogbohossou E.A., Toko Imorou I., Houinato M.R.B. & Sinsin B. 2017. Diversité et importance socio-économique des services écosystémiques dans la réserve de biosphère  de la Pendjari au Nord-Benin. J. Rech. Sci. Univ. Lomé (Togo), 19(3): 15-28
8. C Sèwadé., A F, Azihou., A B, Fandohan., R L, Glèlè Kakaï., G A, Mensah., and M R B Houinato.(2017). Leaf biomass modeling, carrying capacity and species-specific performance in aerial fodder production of three priority browse species Afzelia africana, Pterocarpus erinaceus and Daniellia oliveriin Benin. Livestock Research for Rural Development 29 (10) 2017 14p. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/10/sewa29192.html
9. Tchibozo SVC., Dossa LH., Alowanou GG., Koura BI., Lesse P., Houndonougbo F., Houinato M B. (2017). Valorisation des Ressources Alimentaires Locales en Alimentation des Lapins en Engraissement en Afrique : Synthèse bibliographique. Journal of Applied Biosciences 120: 12036-12041 ISSN 1997-5902. 2017 https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v120i1.6
10. Tchibozo Sélidji Vital Chlodulfe., Dossa Luc Hippolyte., Houndonougbo Frédéric., Koura Bossima Ivan.,Houinato Benjamin Marcel. (2017). Effets De L’incorporation Du Son De Maïs A Différents Doses Sur Les Performances De Croissance Des Lapereaux Et La Rentabilité De L’élevage. European Scientific Journal August 2017 edition Vol.13, No.24 473-482p. ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) doi: 0.19044/esj.2017. v13n24p473  URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2017.v13n24p473
11. Djohy Georges, Edja Ange Honorat, Djènontin André Jonas et Houinato Marcel (2017). Vulnérabilité et dynamiques sociopolitiques d’adaptation des éleveurs transhumants aux perturbations climatiques au Nord du Bénin dans les systèmes socio-écologiques en Afrique du Nord et de l’Ouest face au changement global, Gouvernance, Adaptation, Viabilité et Résilience; Chapitre 10, CERES Publishing, pp 260-276
12. ASSANI S. Alassan., ALKOIRET T. Ibrahim., HOUINATO Marcel. (2017). Transhumance and protected areas in West Africa: State of play and Management mechanisms review. The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences Vol-2, Iss-3 (Apr-Jun, 2017):73-80p. DOI: 10.21276/haya
13. Alassan ASSANI SEIDOU, Ibrahim ALKOIRET TRAORE, Mohamed Nasser BACO, Marcel HOUINATO (2017). Transhumance map and pastoral calendar of cattle herds exploiting the forage resources of theclassified forest of upper alibori northern Benin” International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol. 4, Issue 4, 50-70p, Avril 2017, Impact Factor= 5.46 ISSN: (2349-4077)
14. Assani S. A., Alkoiret I. T. and Houinato M (2016).Productivity of Cattle Herd in Transhumance in Classified Forest of Upper Alibori Northern Benin. Journal of Animal Science Advances 2016, 6(11): 1802-1810p. DOI: 10.5455/jasa.19691231040000011
15. Musco N., Koura B.I., Tudisco R., Awadjihè G., Adjolohoun S., Cutrignelli M.I., Mollica M.P., Houinato M., Infascelli F., Calabrό S. (2016). Nutritional characteristics of forage grown in south of Bénin publié dans ̏Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science” 29(1), 51-61, Impact Factor= 0,541
16. Kindomihou M.V., Sinsin B., Holou R.Y.A., Ambouta J-M K, Gruber W., Adjolohoun S., Houinato M., Herbauts J., Lejoly J., Meerts P. (2016). The effect of seasonal variations, covariations, with minerals and forage value on Itchgrass’ folar silicification from Sudanian Bénin. « Silicon » 8(4) : 487-496, DOI : 10.1007/s12633-015-9355-y, Impact Factor= 0,860
17. Séidou A.A., Alkoiret I., Houinato M., Mensah G.A. (2016). Typology Of Cattle Herds In Transhumance In The Classified Forest Of Upper Alibori Northern Benin in European Scientific Journal, 12(15): 251-261.
18. Lessè P., Houinato M., Azihou F., Djenontin J. et Sinsin B. (2016). Typologie, productivité, capacité de charge et valeur pastorale des pâturages des parcours transhumants au Nord Est  de la République du Bénin. International Journal of Innovation and AppliedStudies, 14(1): 132-150.
19. Adjahossou S. G. C., Gouwakinnou G. N., Houéhanou D. T., sode A. I., Yaoïtcha A.,Houinato M. et Sinsin B. (2016) Efficacité des aires protégées dans la conservation d’habitats favorables prioritaires de ligneux de valeur au Bénin. Bois et forêts des tropiques, 328 (2), 67-76.
20. Sèwadé C., Azihou A.F., Fandohan A.B.,Houéhanou T.D., Houinato M. (2016). Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudanoguinéenne du Bénin. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ., 20(2), 1-17.
21. Ahoudji M.C.; Toyi M.S.; Dan B.S.C.; Houinato M.R.B. & Sinsin B. (2016). Effects of land cover change on rangeland vegetation in W Biosphere reserve, Benin Republic, West Africa. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 8(2):157 – 170.
22. Myrèse C. Ahoudji, Marcel R.B. Houinato, Jorgen Axelsen and A.B. Sinsin. (2016) Climatic variability and spatial distribution of herbaceous fodders in the Sudanian zone of Benin (West Africa).International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 6(1): 26-32.
23. Gbeffè Alain K.; Thierry D. Houehanou; Muhashy Habiyaremye; Emeline S. P. Assede ; Alain Yaoïtcha; Luc Janssens de Bisthoven; Etotépé Sogbohossou; Marcel Houinato et  Brice A. Sinsin (2016) Effects of Termite mounds on Composition, Functional Types and Traits of Plant Communities in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West – Africa). African journal of ecology (in press)
24. Assani S. A., Alkoiret I. T.et Houinato M. (2016) Productivity of Cattle Herd in Transhumance in Classified Forest of Upper Alibori Northern Benin in Journal of Animal Science Advances, 11:1802-1810.
25. Lesse P., Houinato M., Azihou F., Djenontin J. et Sinsin B. (2016). Typologie, productivité, capacité de charge et valeur pastorale des pâturages des parcours transhumants au Nord Est de la République du Bénin. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 14(1): 132-150.
26. Musco N., Koura B.I., Tudisco R., Awadjihè G., Adjolohoun S., Cutrignelli M.I., Mollica M.P., Houinato M., Infascelli F., Calabrò S., 2016. Nutritional characteristics of forage grown in south of Benin. Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science, 29(1): 51-61.
27. Koura B.I., Houndonougbo F. et Houinato M., 2015. Effect of incorporation of cowpea and soybean pods in diets on feed intake, feed digestibility and growth performances of rabbit.Revue CAMES, Science de la Vie, de la Terre et Agronomie (SVT-A), 03(02): 32-36.
28. Koura B.I., Dedehouanou H., Dossa H. L., Kpanou B. V., Houndonougbo F., Houngnandan P., Mensah G. A. and Houinato M., 2015. Determinants of crop-livestock integration by small farmers in three agro-ecological regions of Benin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 9(5): 2263-2271.
29. Koura B.I., Dossa H.L., Kassa B., Houinato M. (2015). Adaptation of peri-urban cattle production system to environmental changes: herders feeding strategies in southern Benin. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 39: 83-98.
30. Yaoitcha A.S., Houehanou D.T., Fandohan A.B., Houinato M (2015). Prioritization of useful medicinal tree species for conservation in Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin: A multivariate analysis approach. Forest Policy and Economics, 61: 135-146.
31. Koura B.I., Dedehouanou H., Vissoh P., Houndonougbo F., Houinato M. (2015). Improving small scale farmers’ endogenous crop-livestock practices in rural, periurban and urban areas of Benin. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 25(1): 3814-3827.
32. Lessè P., Djènontin J., Yabi B., Toko I., Tente B. & Houinato M. (2015). Cartographie et gestion des principaux points d’abreuvement aménagés des troupeaux transhumants au Nord Est du Bénin. Annales des sciences agronomiques 19(1) : 19-41, 2015
33. Hedji C.C., Houinato M., Houndonougbo F., Fiogbé E.D., 2015. Assainissement de l’environnement par la valorisation des ressources non conventionnelles en alimentation de porcs en croissance. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Science, 9(4): 1929-1936.
34. Hedji C.H., Houndonougbo M.F., Tougan P.U., Houinato M.R.B., Fiogbé E.D. (2015) Technological, sensorial and nutritional meat quality traits from pig fed with conventional and unconventional diets. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 6: 1514-1521.
35. Yaoitcha A.S., Houehanou T.D., Dan B.S.C., Adounkpe J.G., Arbonnier M., Houinato M., 2015. Medicinal tree species in Benin (West Africa): Literature review and perspective researches. Annales des sciences Agronomiques, 19 (2-Special): 089-106.
36. Hedji C.C.,Gangbazo N.D., Houinato M. et Fiogbé E.D (2014). Valorisation de Azollaspp, Moringaoleifera, son de riz, et de co-produits de volaille et de poisson en alimentation animale: synthèse bibliographique. Journal of Applied Biosciences, (81): 7277 – 7289.
37. Zinsouklan J., Toyi S.S.M., Aoudji K.N.A., Tenté B., Hounnou F., Houinato M (2014). Vers une valorisation durable des espèces negligées: formes d’utilisations, retombées financières et modes de gestion de Parkia biglobosa (JACQ.) R.BR. EX BENTH. au centre Bénin. Revue CAMES Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie, 02(02): 968 – 972. 2014.
38. Ahoudji M. C., Teka O., Axelsen J.& Houinato M.(2014) Current floristic composition, life form and productivity of grasslands in the hunting zone of Djona (Benin).Journal of Applied Bioscience 78: 6753-6762
39. Yoka J., Loumetoj. J., Djego J. G., Houinato M.&Akouango P. (2014)Adaptation d’un cultivar de Niébé (Vignaunguiculata(L.) Walp. aux conditions pédoclimatiques de Boundji (République du Congo). Afrique SCIENCE10(1) 217 – 225.
40. Houehanou T.D., Glèlè Kakaï R.L., Assogbadjo A.E., Kindomihou V., Houinato M., Wittig R. &Sinsin B. (2013) Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure from protected to unprotected savannahs in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa).African Journal of Ecology, 51, 358–365
41. Salako V.K., GleleKakaï R.L., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Houinato M. & Palm R. (2013) Efficiency of inventory plot patterns in quantitative analysis of vegetation: a case study of tropical woodland and dense forest in Benin, Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science, 75:3, 137-143
42. Houehanou T.D., Kindomihou V., Stevart T., Tente B., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2013) Efficiency of inventory plot patterns in quantitative analysis of vegetation: a case study of tropical woodland and dense forest in Benin Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science, 75:3, 137-143
43. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakai R., Kyndt T., Houinato M.& Sinsin B. (2013) How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species (Benin, West Africa)Ecological Complexity 13 (2013) 60–68
44. Zoffoun A.G., Aboh A.B., Adjolohoun S., HouinatoM. & Sinsin B. (2013) Effet de l’âge et de l’intensité de pâture sur le développement des touffes et la production de biomasse de Panicum maximum var. C1 dans les pâturages artificiels en zone soudanienne et subéquatoriale Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 7(3): 1168-1179, June 2013
45. Adjolohoun S., Houndonougbo F., Adandedjan C., Toleba S.S., Houinato M., Nonfon W.R. &Sinsin B.A. (2013) Influence of vegetative and seed establishment methods on seed yield and quality ofArachispintoiCIAT 17434 in Soudanian region of Benin du Bénin (BRAB) Numéro 73 – Juin 2013 ISSN sur papier (on hard copy) : 1025-2355 et ISSN enligne (on line) : 1840-7099
46. Adjolohoun S., Bindelle J., Adandedjan C., TolebaS.S.,Houinato M. &Sinsin B. (2013) Variety and environmental effects on crude protein concentration and mineral composition of Arachispintoi(Kaprovickas& Gregory) in Benin (West Africa) Journal of Applied Biology & BiotechnologyVol. 1 (03), pp. 024-028, October, 2013
47. Adjolohoun S., Bindelle J., Adandedjan C., Toléba S.S., Houinato M., Kindomihou V., Nonfon W.R.V.& Sinsin B. (2013) Influence de l’écartement et de la fertilisation azotée sur le rendement et la qualité des semences de Brachiariaruziziensis en climat tropical sub-humideFourrages (2013) 216, 339-345
48. Adjolohoun S., Bindelle J., Adandedjan C., Toléba S.S., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2013) Growth and Forage Production of Four Arachis Pintoi (Kaprovickas & Gregory) Genotypes in Two Contrasting Ecological Regions of Benin (West Africa) International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and ResearchVolume 2, Issue 2, ISSN (Online) 2319-1473
49. Awohouedji D.Y.G., Lesse P., Houinato M. & Hounzangbe-Adote S. (2013) Medicinal forage present in the natural pasture in Benin: a Review J Anim Prod adv 2013, 3(11) : 301-310
50. Ayssiwede S.B., Dieng A., Houinato M., Chrysostome C., Issay., Hornick J.-L.&Missohou A. (2013) Elevage des poulets traditionnels ou indigènes au Sénégal et en Afrique Subsaharienne : état des lieux et contraintes. Ann. Méd. Vét., 2013, 157, 103-119
51. Awohouedji G., Babatounde S., Adounkpe J.G., Houinato M., Hounzangbe-AdotéS. (2013) Supplementing Panicum maximum with two medicinal forages in the diet of Djallonke sheep at Benin national sheep center Scientific journal of animal Science (2013) 2(11) 284-295
52. Tehou C.A., Kossou E., Mensah G.A., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2013) Indentification et caractérisation des formations végétales exploitées par l’éléphant Loxodonta africana dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari au Nord. Pachyderm No. 52 July–December 2012
53. Houehanou T. D., Glèlè Kakaï R. L., Assogbadjo A. E., Kindomihou V., Houinato M., Wittig R., Sinsin B. A. (2012). Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure from protected to unprotected savannahs in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa).African Journal of Ecology,Vol 51, Issue 2, pp358-365.
54. Djenontin J.A., Madjidou O., Houinato M., Mensah G.A., Sinsin B. (2012) Le calendrier pastoral en élevage extensif dans le Nord-Est du Bénin : un outil de gestion du cheptel bovin de l’exploitation.  Sécheresse Volume 23, Numéro 4, 261-70
55. Adjolohoun S., Dahouda M., Adandedjan C., TolébaS.S., Houinato M., Nonfon R. & Sinsin B.(2012) Diversité et caractérisation morphologique des écotypes de l’espèce fourragère Panicum maximum au Bénin. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci.,  6(5) : 2043-2054.
56. AbohA. B., Babatounde S., Oumorou M., Houinato M.& Brice Sinsin (2012). Valeur pastorale des parcours naturels en zone soudano-guinéenne et stratégie paysanne d’adaptation aux effets de leur invasion par Chromolaena odorata au Bénin.Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 6(4): 1633-1646.
57. Ayssiwede S.B., Missoko M.R., Mankor A., Dieng A., Houinato M., Chrysostome C.A.A.M., Dahouda M., Missohou A. & Hornick J.L. (2012) Effets de l’incorporation de la farine de feuillesde Cassia tora (Linn.) dans la ration alimentairede jeunes poulets traditionnels du Sénégal.Revue Méd. Vét.,163, 8-9, 375-386
58. Babatounde S., Sidi H., Houinato M.,Oumorou M., Mensah G.A. &Sinsin, B. A. (2011) Valeur alimentaire des fourrages consommés par les taurillons Borgou sur les parcours naturels du centre du Bénin. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 5(6) 2382-2394.
59. Houehanou T. D. A., Assogbadjo A, Glele Kakaï, E. R., Houinato, M. & Sinsin B. (2011) Valuation of local preferred uses and traditional ecological knowledge in relation tothree multipurpose tree species in Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics (13) 554–562.
60. Zoffoun A.G., Salifou S., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2011) Interactions Ticks, Hosts and Pastures: Case of the Girolando Dairy Cattle and the Artificial Pastures ofPanicum maximum and Panicum maximumvar C1”. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. Vol. 5, No.4 (Serial No.35): 443-452.
61. Zoffoun A.G., Babatounde S., Houinato M., Mensah A.G. & Sinsin B. (2011) Comportement alimentaire des taurillons Girolando sur deux types de pâturages cultivés en zone subéquatoriale.      Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 91(4): 675-683, 10.4141/cjas2010-027.
62. Ayssiwede S.B., Dieng A., Bello H., Chrysostome C.A.A.M., Hane M.B., Mankor A., Dahouda M., Houinato M., Hornick J.L. & Missohou A. (2011) Effects of Moringa oleifera (Lam.) Leaves Meal Incorporation in Diets on Growth Performances, Carcass Characteristics and Economics Results of Growing Indigenous Senegal Chickens. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 10 (12): 1132-1145, ISSN 1680-5194.
63. Ayssiwede S.B., Chrysostome C.A.A.M., Zanmenou J.C., Dieng A., Houinato M., Dahouda M., Akpo Y., Hornick J.L. & Missohou A. (2011)  Growth Performances, Carcass and Organs Characteristics and Economics Results of Growing Indigenous Senegal Chickens Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Leuceana leucocephala (Lam.) Leaves Meal. International Journal of Poultry Science 10 (9): 734-749, ISSN 1682-8356.
64. Ayssiwede S.B., Zanmenou J.C., Issa Y., Hane M.B., Dieng A., Chrysostome C.A.A.M., Houinato M., Hornick J.L. & Missohou, A. (2011) Nutrient Composition of Some Unconventional and Local Feed Resources Available in Senegal and Recoverable in Indigenous Chickens or Animal Feeding. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 10 (8): 707-717, ISSN 1680-5194.
65. Babatounde S., Oumorou M., TCHABI V.I., Lecomte T., Houinato M., & Adandedjan C. (2010) Ingestion volontaire et préférences alimentaires chez des moutons Djallonké nourris avec des graminées et des légumineuses fourragères tropicales cultivées au Bénin. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 4(4): 1030-1043.
66. Oumorou M., Aboh B.A., Babatounde S., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2010) Valeur pastorale, productivité et connaissances endogènes de l’effet de l’invasion, par Hyptissuaveolens L. Poit., des pâturages naturels en zone soudano-guinéenne (Bénin). Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 4(4): 1262-1277.
67. Ahouangan B.D., Houinato M., Ahamide B., Agbossou E. & Sinsin B. (2010) Etude comparative de la productivité de repousses et de la capacité de charge des hémicryptophytes soumises aux feux de végétation dans les parcelles irriguée et non irriguées dans la Réserve Transfrontalière de Biosphère (RTB) du W – Benin. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 4(2): 479-490.
68. Babatounde S., Houinato M., Toleba S.S., Lecomte T., Adandedjan C. &Buldgen A. (2009) Caractéristiques de dégradabilité in sacco et valeurs protéiques des légumineuses fourragères cultivées au Bénin. Annales des sciences Agronomiques du Bénin 12 (2) 117-145.
69. Djenontin A.J., Houinato M., Toutain B. &Sinsin B. (2009) Pratiques et stratégies des éleveurs face à la réduction de l’offre fourragère au Nord-Est du Bénin. Sécheresse 20 (4) : 346-353.
70. Aboh B.A., Oumorou M., Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2009) Analyse biologique et phytogéographique des savanes colonisées par Chromolaena odorata et Hyptis suaveolens dans la région de Bétécoucou (Bénin). Syst. Geogr. Pl. 79: 81-92.
71. Houehanou T. D., Houinato M., Adandedjan C., Gbangboche A.B.,  Hounzangbe–Adote  S.& Sinsin A.B. (2008) Gestion pastorale et structure des terroirs agricoles dans la périphérie de la Djona (Nord-Est Bénin). Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 2(4): 497-507.
72. Aboh B.A., Houinato M., Oumorou M. & Sinsin  B. (2008) Capacités envahissantes de deux espèces exotiques, Chromolaena odorata (asteraceae) et Hyptis suaveolens (lamiaceae), en relation avec l’exploitation des terres de la région de Bétécoucou (Bénin). Belg. J. Bot. 141 (2) : 113-128.
73. Zoffoun A.G, Houinato M, Houessou L.G. & Sinsin B. (2008) Impact des cultures fourragères sur la diversité floristique des parcours de la ferme d’élevage de Kpinnou. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 2(1): 85-103.

74. Djenontin A.J., Houinato M., Sinsin B. (2007) Nomination des vaches des troupeaux bovins par les éleveurs peuls au Nord du Bénin : Outils aux usages multiples. Ethnozootechnie (81) pp 81-89.

75. Brisso N., Houinato M., Adandédjan C. &Sinsin B. (2007). Dry season woody fooder productivity in savannas. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 2 & 3 (1) pp 181- 185.
76. Kagone H., Toutain B., Dulieu D., Houinato M., Boureima A. & Nocker U. (2006) Pastoralisme et aires protégées en Afrique de l’Ouest: du conflit a la gestion concertée de la transhumance transfrontalière dans la région du parc régional W (Bénin, Burkina Faso, Niger). Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa Vol. 54(1) 2006: 43-52
77. Houinato M., Kagone H. & Sinsin B. (2003) Seasonal cycle of herbaceous plant phytomass of Monts Kouffe region in Benin. In: Allsopp N., Palmer A.R., Milton S.J., Kirkman K.P., Kerly G.I.H., Hurt C.R. & Brown C.J. (eds.) Rangelands in the new millennium, VIIth International Rangeland Congress, Durban South Africa, 26 July – 1 August 2003, pp 1399-1402. ISBN 0-958-45348-9. African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 2003, 20(2) : 175-193.
78. Houinato M., Sinsin B. &Lejoly J. (2001) Impact des feux de brousse sur la dynamique des communautés végétales dans la forêt de Bassila (Bénin). Acta Bot. Gallica 148 (3) : 237-251.
79. Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2001) Analyse phytogéographique de la région des Monts Kouffé au Bénin. Syst. Geogr. Pl. 71: 889-910.
80. Houinato M. & Sinsin B. (2000) La pression agro-pastorale sur la Zone Riveraine de la Réserve de la Biosphère de la Pendjari. Tropicultura 18(3): 112-117.
81. Houinato M., Delvaux C. & Pauwels L. (2000) Les Eragrostis (Poaceae) du Bénin. Belg. Journ. Bot.133 (1-2): 21-35.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Publisher of 14 scientific papers and books
• Extraordinary lecturer at University of Pretoria
• Coordinator of research-development projects
• Member of 5 international scientific groups such as IUFRO, AETFAT
• Supervisor of MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of many journals including: Agroforestry systems, Journal of Forestry Research 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 61 38 29

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2014, Major: Agronomy
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2006, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Diploma, Major Biology (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), CEG Ste Rita, Benin, 2001

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Nature Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant community ecology, Plant Ecology and Phytosociology, Protected Area Management Assessment, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Vegetation Ecology.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Afrique du Sud, Mozambique, Malawi.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• IFS research projects
• Rufford foundation project

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Conservation of Biology (SCB)
• International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
• Group for Phytosociological Nomenclature (GPN)
• Association Béninoise des Pastoralistes (Benin Association of pastoralists)
• Association pour l’Etude de la Taxonomie de la Flore d’Afrique Tropicale (AETFAT)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assédé, Chabi Adéyèmi Marc Sylvestre Djagoun, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Yannick Senakpon Caleb Gogan, Meryas Dègbémabou Kouton, Aristide Cossi Adomou, Coert Johannes Geldenhuys, Paxie Wanangwa Chirwa, Brice Augustin Sinsin. 2018. Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa. South African Journal of Botanic116: 230-237.
2. Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assédé, Chabi Adéyèmi Marc Sylvestre Djagoun, Akomian Fortuné Azihou, Meryas Dègbémabou Kouton, Yannick Senakpon Caleb Gogan, Coert Johannes Geldenhuys, Paxie Wanangwa Chirwa and Brice Augustin Sinsin. 2017. Folk perceptions and patterns of use of orchid species in Benin, West Africa. Flora et Vegetatio Sudano-Sambesica 20: 26-36.
3. Marco Schmidt, Eméline Assédé, Horst Oebel, Jakob Fahr, Brice Sinsin, 2016. Biota of the WAP complex – starting a citizen science project for West Africa’s largest complex of protected areas. Flora et Vegetatio Sudano-Sambesica 19:  3-6.
4. Gbeffe, A.K., Houehanou, T.D., Habiyaremye, M., Assede, E.S.P., Yaoitcha, A.S., de Bisthoven, L.J., Sogbohossou, E.A., Houinato, M., Sinsin, A.B. (2016). Effects of termite mounds on composition, functional types and traits of plant communities in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology 1-12.
5. Émeline Sessi Pélagie Assédé, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Aristide Cossi Adomou, Madjidou Oumorou, Brice Sinsin. 2015. Effet du relief sur la régénération des espèces ligneuses en zone soudanienne du Bénin. Bois et Forêt des Tropiques 326(4): 15-24.
6. Fandohan, A. B., A. M. O. Oduor, A. I. Sodé, L. Wu, A. Cuni-Sanchez, E. Assede, and G. N. Gouwakinnou. (2015). Modeling vulnerability of protected areas to invasion by Chromolaena odorata under current and future climates. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 1(6): 1-12.
7. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)a. Magnoliophyta, Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari, Atacora, Benin. Check list (8): 642-661.
8. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)b. Relationship between stand regime and population structure of Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Meliaceae) and Terminalia macroptera (Combretaceae) in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari (Benin, West Africa).  International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 4(12): 427-438.
9. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)c. Secondary succession and factors determining change in soil condition from fallow to savannah in the Sudanian Zone of Benin. Phytocoenologia 42 (3 – 4): 181 – 189.

Books

10. Thierry D. Houenahou,Eméline S.P. Assédé, François Muhashy Habiyaremye, Etotépé A. Sogbohossou, Méryas Kouton, Pierre Onodjè Agbani, Alain S. Yaoitcha, Alain K. Gbeffe et Marcel R. B. Houinato. 2017. La Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari (Bénin), Guide & lexique pour le suivi des parcours naturels: Habitats, Faune et Feux. Bruxelles, Belgique – Edition IRSNB – ISSN: 2295-4511– 154 p.

11. Assédé, E.P.S.,Kouton, M.D, Geldenhuys, C.J., Sinsin, B. 2016. Habitat and Plant Species of the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari. Cotonou, Bénin – Les Edition Plurielles – ISBN: 978-999192-2-182-2 – 128 p.

12. Assédé P.S.E, Nago G., Sinsin B. 2013. Les petites mares de la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Deutschland, Allemagne (Germany) – Editions Universitaires européennes – ISBN: 978-613-1-56174-0. 113 p.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Publisher of more than 25 scientific papers
• Membership of more than 10 research-development projects
• Supervisor of more than 20 MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of many journals including Journal of Forestry Research, Journal of Central South University, African Journal of Ecology, Energy Research and Social Science, South African Journal of Botany 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 95 69 35 74 / 97 21 39 22

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey Calavi (Benin), 2012, Major: Natural Resources Management
• DEA degree (M.Sc.), University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2008, Major: Natural Resources Management
• Engineer degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2006, Major: Zootechnics and Management of Natural Pastures
• High School Diploma, Major Technical Sciences (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), Collège d’Enseignement Général I de Savalou, Benin, 2000

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Livestock, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Nature Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Phytosociology, Protected Area Management Assessment, Rangeland ecology, Restoration Ecology, Species Diversity, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Vegetation Ecology.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Togo, Germany.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• Bilateral projects: Belgium (Investigating bush fire, habitats and ecosystems services for strengthening local conservation in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve); Germany (Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung / Foundation, Germany), etc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Conservation Biology
• Society for Economic Botany
• British Ecological Society

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to European conference of Tropical Ecology, Paris, France.
• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to European conference of Tropical Ecology, Brussels, Belgium.
• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to Tropentag 2016, Vienna, Austria.
• Humboldt Postdoc Research Fellowship, Germany
• Rufford Small grant for Nature Conservation
• Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS) funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
• Complete Travel Grant to participate to 2 ème Journées Scientifiques du CAMES à Dakar.
• Grant for Junior Researchers” of the African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES)
• Complete Travel grant for participation in 3rd international Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species for a Food- Secure Africa (Accra, Ghana)
• Research grant funding by International Foundation for Science (IFS)
• Postdoc research grant at University of Abomey Calavi
• BIOTA-West : Complete travel grant for participation in Final Workshop of BIOTA-West (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
• Special DAAD Bursary for a field visit and training in Ecology, Germany.
• BIOTA-Africa (Biodiversity for Transect Analysis) : Complete travel grant for participation in international congress of BIOTA-Africa (Spier, South Africa)
• Doctorate research grant funding by German Federal Ministry for Education and Research through BIOTA (Biodiversity Monitoring Transect Analysis) program in Africa
• Small grant research funding by African Network for Agroforestry Education (ANAFE)
• Etc.

PUBLICATIONS 

A- Publications in peer reviewed Scientific Journals

1. Salako V.K., Vihotogbé R., Houéhanou T., Sodé I.A., Glèlè Kakaï. 2018. Predicting the potential impact of climate change on the declining agroforestry species Borassus aethiopum Mart. in Benin: a mixture of geostatistical and SDM approach. Agroforest Syst. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0262-2

2. Adjahossou S. G. C., Houehanou D. T., Toyi M., Tente B., Houinato M., Sinsin B. 2018. Degré de pression et perception endogène de multiplication et de conservation du genre Isoberlinia au Moyen-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Science et technique, Sciences naturelles et appliquées, Spécial hors-série n° 4, 25 – 38.

3. Ahoyo C.C., Mama Sambo Imorou I., Houehanou D.T., Yaoitcha S.A., Houinato R.B.M., Sinsin A. B. 2018. De l’ethnomédecine à l’ethnopharmacologie vétérinaire et la conservation d’espèces ligneuses au Bénin : application raisonnée d’outils quantitatifs. Science et technique, Sciences naturelles et appliquées, Spécial hors-série n° 4, 559 – 573.

4. Ahoyo, C.C.; Houehanou, T.D.; Yaoitcha, A. S.; Prinz, K.; Assogbadjo, A. E.;  Adjahossou, C.S.G.; Hellwig, F.; Houinato, M.R.B. 2017. A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability, doi:10.1007/s10668-017-9990-0

5. Salako, K. V.; Houehanou, T. D.;  Yessoufou, K.; Assogbadjo, A.E.; Akoègninou, A.; Glèlè Kakaï, R. L. 2017. Patterns of elephant utilization of borassus aethiopum mart. and its stand structure in the pendjari national park, benin, west Africa. Tropical Ecology 58(2): 425–437.

6. Gbeffe A. K., Houehanou T. D., Habiyaremye M., Emeline S. P. Assede E. S. P., Yaoitcha A. S., Janssens de Bisthoven L. J., Sogbohossou E.A., Houinato M. and Sinsin B. A. 2017. Effects of termite mounds on composition, functional types and traits of plant communities in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology, doi: 10.1111/aje.12391.

7. Mensah, S., Houéhanou T.D., Assogbadjo A. E., Anyomi E. A., Ouedraogo A., Glèlè Kakaï. R. 2016. Latitudinal variation in the woody species diversity of Afzelia africana Sm. habitats in West Africa. Tropical Ecology 57(4): 717-726.

8. Adjahossou, S. G. C.; Gouwakinnou, G. N.; Houehanou, D. T.; Sode, A. I.; Yaoitcha, A. S.; Houinato, M. R. B.; Sinsin, B. 2016. Efficacité des aires protégées dans la conservation d’habitats favorables prioritaires de ligneux de valeur au Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 3 2 8 (2), 67 – 76. Impact factor 2014 : 0.192

9. Donou Hounsode M.T., Assogbadjo A. E., Houehanou D.T., Glele Kakaï R.L. Agbangla C. 2016. Facteurs socioeconomiques influençant l’usage des raphias au Benin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue CAMES Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie 4 (2), 1-17. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor. 

10. Sèwadé, C., Azihou, A. F., Fandohan, A. B., Houéhanou, D. T., Houinato, M. 2016. Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin. Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Societé et Environnement 20 (2), 113-129.Impact factor 2014 : 0.457. 

11. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare, F., Zanvo, S., B. Sinsin. 2016. Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 20, 187-205. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

12. Salako, V., Azihou, A., Kassa, B., Houehanou, T., Assogbadjo, A., Glele Kakaï, R. 2016.Fine-scale spatial analysis of elephants-induced damages predicts spatial isolation in the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park. African Journal of Ecology 54(1), 9-19. Impact Factor 2014:0.824.

13. Yaoitcha, A. S, Houehanou, D. T., Fandohan A. B., Houinato, M. R.B. 2015. Prioritization of useful medicinal tree species for conservation in Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin: A multivariate analysis approach. Forest Policy and Economics 61, 135–146. Impact Factor 2014:1.856.

14. Yaoitcha, A. S., Houehanou, T. D., Dan, B. S. C., Adounkpe, J. G., Arbonnier, M., Houinato, M. R. B. 2015. Medicinal tree species in Benin (West Africa): literature review and perspective researches. Annales des sciences agronomiques 19(2): 89-106. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor. 

15. Idohou, R, Assogbadjo, A.E., Houéhanou, T.; Glèlè Kakaï, R., C. Agbangla. 2015. Variation in Hyphaene thebaica Mart. fruit: physical characteristics and factors affecting seed germination and seedling growth in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 90 (3): 291–296. Impact Factor 2014: 0,541. 

16. Mensah, S., Houehanou, D. T., Etotépé Aïkpémi Sogbohossou, E. A., Assogbadjo, A. E.; Glèlè Kakaï, R. 2014. Effect of human disturbance and climatic variability on the population structure of Afzelia africana Sm. ex pers. (Fabaceae–Caesalpinioideae) at country broad-scale (Benin, West Africa) South African Journal of Botany 95: 165–173.Impact Factor 2014: 0.978.

17. Vitoule, E. T.; Houehanou, D. T., Kassa, B., Assogbadjo, A. E.; Glèlè Kakaï, R.; Djego, J., Sinsin, B. 2014. Endogenous knowledge and human disturbance impact on abundance of two underutilized wild edible tree species in southern Benin, QScience Connect 2014:15. http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2014.15. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

18. Houehanou, T. D., Glèlè Kakaï, R. L., Assogbadjo, A. E., Kindomihou, V., Houinato, M., Wittig, R.and Sinsin, B. A. 2013. Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure from protected to unprotected savannahs in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology, 51: 358–365.Impact Factor 2014: 0.824 

19. Houehanou, D. T., Kindomihou, V., Stevart, T., Tente, B., Houinato, M., Sinsin B. 2013. Variation of mistletoes impact on fruit yield of shea tree in contrasting habitats and implication for its conservation. Fruits, 68: 109-120.Impact Factor 2014: 0.8 

20. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo, A. E., Glèlè Kakaï, R. Kyndt, T., Sinsin, B. 2013. How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species. Ecological Complexity, 13: 60-68. Impact Factor 2014: 1.931.

21. Dadjo, C., Assogbadjo, A. E, Fandohan, B., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Chakeredza, S; Houehanou, D.T., Van Damme, P., Sinsin, B. 2012. Uses and Management of Black Plum (Vitex Doniana Sweet) In Southern Benin. Fruits, 67: 239–248. Impact Factor 2014: 0.8 

22. Houehanou, T. D., Assogbadjo, A. E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Houinato, M., Sinsin, B., 2011. Valuation of local preferred uses and traditional ecological knowledge in relation to three multipurpose tree species in Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 13: 554-562. Impact Factor 2014: 1.856. 

23. Houehanou, T.D., Kindomihou V., Sinsin, B. 2011. Effectiveness of conservation areas in protecting Shea trees against hemiparasitic plants (Loranthaceae) in Benin, West Africa. Plant Ecology and Evolution 144(3): 267-274.Impact Factor 2014: 0.986 

24. Houehanou T. D., Houinato M., Adandedjan C, Gbangboche A B, Hounzangbe–Adote MS and Sinsin BA. 2008. Gestion pastorale et structure des terroirs agricoles dans la périphérie de la Djona (Nord-Est Bénin).International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 2(4): 497-507. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

  

B- Publications without peer review process

1. Salako, V., Kénou, C., Houéhanou Thierry, Assogbadjo, A., Kakai, R. G.  2014. Impact of traditional agroforestry systems practices on conservation effectiveness of useful trees: case study of Borassus aethiopum Mart. in Benin. In book of abstract of XXIV IUFRO World Congress Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research 5-11 october, 2014, Salt Lake City, USA. The International Forestry Review, Vol. 16(5) www.cfa-international.org. (Abstract of Conference).

2. Aïssa Amadou, Thierry Houehanou, Marcel Houinato, Ali Mahamane, Brice Sinsin. 2013. Diversification and valorization of Non Timber Forest Products of plants resources in Torodi department (Niger, West Africa): social variation and implications for perspectives policies. In book of abstract of 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) for a Food- Secure Africa in Accra, Ghana, from 25 to 27 September 2013. http://www.nuscommunity.org/fileadmin/NUS_Docs/documents/publications/books/book-of-abstracts_web_small.pdf (Abstract of Conference).

3. Houehanou, T, Kindomihou,V, Houinato, M. and Sinsin, B. (2007). Dendrometrical characterization of a firewood plant species (Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and its surrounding land use area (Benin, WesternAfrica). Proceedings in Tropentag, Conference on International Agricultural Research for Development, Gottingen. Link:http://www.tropentag.de/2008/abstracts/full/358.pdf. (Conference proceedings).

C- Book chapter

1. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., B. Sinsin. 2014. Biotechnology in biodiversity conservation: Overview of its application on conservation of endangered African tree species, In Ahuja M.R; Ramawat, K.G. 2014. Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Sustainable development and biodiversity 4, pp 171-180.   http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-09381-9_9

D- Book

1-      Houehanou D. T., Assédé, S.P.E., Muhashy Habiyaremye F., Sogbohossou A.E., Kouton M., Agbani, P.O., Yaoitcha A.S., Gbeffe A.K., Houinato M.R.B. 2017. La Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari (Bénin) Guide & lexique pour le suivi des parcours naturels : Habitats, Faune et Feux. Publié par l’Institut royal des Sciences naturelles de Belgique (IRSNB). ISSN : 2295-4511. 141p.

PARTICIPATION TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS 

1. Houehanou,T.D., Prinz K., Hellwig, F., Assogbadjo, A.E., Gebauer, J., Glele Kakaï, R.L., Sinsin, B. 2018. Morphological traits variation of Afzelia africana Sm. in relation to climatic condition and implication for species conservation in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “Challenges in tropical ecology and conservation – global perspectives” March 26 – 29, 2018, Université Pierre-Marie Curie and Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France (Oral presentation)

2. Houehanou,T.D., Prinz K., Hellwig, F., Assogbadjo, A.E., Gebauer, J., Glele Kakaï, R.L., Sinsin, B. 2018. Genetic diversity and population structure of the threatened tree species Afzelia africana Sm. and implication for the species conservation in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “Challenges in tropical ecology and conservation – global perspectives” March 26 – 29, 2018, Université Pierre-Marie Curie and Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France (Poster presentation)

3. Houehanou, D. T., Prinz, K., Hellwig, F., Ahoyo, C. C., Gebauer J. 2017. Quantitative ethnobotany towards conservation of food tree species of Wari Maro forest Reserve in the Sudanian zone of Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “(re)connecting tropical biodiversity in space and time”, February 06-10, 2017, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (Poster presentation).

4. Houehanou, D. T., Prinz K., Hellwig, F, Mensah S., Assogbadjo, A., Glele Kakaï, R., Gebauer, J. 2017. Population and community traits assessments for sustainable management and conservation of Afzelia africana in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “(re)connecting tropical biodiversity in space and time”, February 06-10, 2017, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (Oral presentation).

5. Ahoyo, C., Houehanou T., Yaoïtcha A., Houinato M. 2016. How Quantitative Ethnobotany Involves Biodiversity Conservation: a Tested Approach on Wari Maro Forest Reserve (Benin) in International conference of Tropentag, September 18-21, 2016, Vienna, Austria “Solidarity in a competing world —fair use of resources”(Poster presentation)

6. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare, F., Zanvo, S., B. Sinsin. 2015. Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical. Deuxième journées scientifiques du CAMES à Dakar (Sénégal) du 23 – 25 Novembre 2015.

7. IFS regional Alumnae Meeting for West and Central Africa: Bringing together grantees of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon for sustainable actions towards promotion of science and development in the West and Central Africa. 09 – 11 December, 2013, Cotonou, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences.

8. Amadou Aïssa, Houehanou, D. T.,Yaoïtcha, A., Houinato, M., Mahamane, A. & Brice Sinsin. (2013) Diversification and valorization of Non Timber Forest Products of plants resources in Torodi department (Niger, West Africa): social variation and implications for perspectives policies. 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) for a Food- Secure Africa took place in Accra, Ghana, from 25 to 27 September 2013. (Poster presentation)

9. Participation to the international workshop on organic certification held on 25 November to 1st December, 2012 at University of Abomey-Calavi & Centre Anouarite, of Abomey Calavi, Benin republic.

10. Houehanou, T. D. (2012) How far woody floristic composition, diversity and structure change from protected to unprotected savannas in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin. Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé xv ème  edition,  du 22 au 26 octobre 2012, campus universitaire, Lomé – Togo. (Présentation orale)

11. Houehanou T. D. (2010) Assessment of conservation of threatened tree species and Vitellaria paradoxa (against loranthaceae parasite) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in its land use areas (Benin). Worshop Final BIOTA : Capitalisation des données et stratégies de conservation de la Biodiversité en Afrique de l’Ouest (BIOTA West) Ouagadougou du 25 au 31 Janvier 2010. (Présentation orale)

12. Houehanou T. D. (2009) Change in spatial structure population of threatened tree species Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and implication for its conservation. ATBC- gto Conference, 2009, July 27-30 in Marburg (Germany) on Impacts of Global Change on Tropical Ecosystems: Cross-cutting the abiotic, biotic and human spheres”. (Poster presentation).

13. Houehanou T. D.  (2008) Size class distribution of a used fire wood tree (Anogeissus Leiocarpa DC.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in a Surrounding Land Use Area (Benin,Western Africa). International Congress of BIOTA AFRICA in Spier (Afrique du Sud) on Biodiversity of Africa-Observation and Sustainable Management for our future! From 2008, September, 19 to October, 03. (Poster presentation)

14. Houehanou T. D.  (2008) Dendrometrical characterization of a common plant species (Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in a surrounding land use area (Benin, West Africa). International conference of Tropentag: Competition for Resources in a Changing World – New Drive for Rural development », Tropentag 2008, October 7-9, Hohenheim, Germany. (Poster presentation)

15. Participation to Summer school in Germany, 2009, July 31- August 19 on “Sustainable use and conservation of Biodiversity in middle Europe and the Tropics”.

 

TRAINING COURSES

–       2017: Speech and vocal training, Germany.

–       2017: Descriptive and inferential statistic with SPSS, Germany.

–       2016: English Grammar and Pronunciation, Germany.

–       2016: Introducing R as a flexible tool for statistical analyses, Germany.

–       2015 : Formation sur la base de données HORTIVAR de la FAO, Cotonou, Benin

–       2014 : Atelier/Formation sur le développement des plans de cours, pilote et ébauche de manuel de stage basés sur les curricula globaux, Natitingou, Benin.

–       2014: Atelier/Formation sur LMD, ABC et programme d’Innovation de l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques de Djougou (ENSTA-Djougou), Natitingou Benin.

–       2013: Atelier/Formation sur Recherche Appliquée, Natitingou, Benin

–       2013: Training on use of R software package for statistical analysis

–       2009: Training on Ecological niche modeling at Universität of Frankfurt am Maim, Germany

–       2008: Training on Use of GIS tools: practice of ArcGis software at University of Abomey Calavi, Benin.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Deputy Director of Statistical and Development Consulting Team
• Member of ITTO Fellowship Network
• Member of Volunteer Group of UAC
• Member of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 698 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 67 52 49 17

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

• Regional Master, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2017, Management of Natural Resources and Biodiversity
• Master’s Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2016, Geography: Territory Planning
• Bachelor, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2013, Environmental Planning and Protection
• High School Diploma, (Baccalaureat Scientific Series D), College of General Education of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2010

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agroforestry, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Ecological Modeling, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Species Diversity, Environmental Planning and Protection, Territory Planning.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• ITTO Fellowship Network
• Friendly students in environment of the polytechnic school of Abomey-Calavi

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

•  Environmental Student Friendly Recognition Award for contributing to its activities
• Congratulation of the Autonomous Center for Volunteering, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation at the University of Abomey-Calavi

PUBLICATIONS

KATE S., HOUNMENOU C. G., AGBANGBA C. E., DEGUENON D. D. S., GBAGUIDI M., NAKOU L. G. K. and SINSIN B., 2017. Effects of the index of temperature and relative humidity of the air on the fecundity of the cattle in agropastoral zone of Banikoara (North Benin). e-Journal of Science & Technology, 12 (3). 31-48 pp.

OTHERS

• Organizer and trainer at the 5th edition of the Symposium on Volunteering and Entrepreneurship which took place from August 13 to 18, 2018 in the Amphitheater Idriss Deby Itno
• Participation as a communicator at the 6th edition of the University of Abomey-Calavi symposium, which took place from 25 to 30 September 2017.
• Participation in the XXth Day of the Benin Association of Pastoralism, held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Institute of Applied Biomedical Sciences (ISBA) Fairground-Cotonou.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Lecturer, School of Tropical Forestry, National University of Agriculture
• Interested in research questions on land degradation, restoration and resilience of forest systems
• Reviewer of African Journal of Ecology, Land degradation and development, Global Environmental Change 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 21 25 86

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., PhD in Agronomic Sciences, Option Management of Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2015
• Diploma of Master of Sciences, Option Management of Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2011
• Diploma of Agricultural Engineer (Planning and Management of Natural Resources), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2009

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Land degradation and restoration, Applied Ecology, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant Ecology, Sacred forest Management Assessment.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects (PIFSAP, PAPDFGC, TCP/BEN/3502)
• EU research projects (UNDESERT)
• Bilateral projects: Denmark (QUALITREE, TreeFood)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
• Society for Ecological Restoration International. Tucson AZ 85701, USA
• African Academy of Sciences (AAS)

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Nominate in African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliate for 2017-2021
• African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) Grant for Junior Researchers

• Nominate in National University of Agriculture in Benin as teacher and researcher
• Nominated as expert for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Target 3: land degradation and restoration

PUBLICATIONS

Impact Factor Journals

Padonou, E.A., Lykke, A.M., Bachmann, Y., Idohou, R., Sinsin, B. 2017. Mapping changes in land use/land cover and prediction of future extension of bowé in Benin, West Africa. Land Use Policy 69: 85–92.

Padonou, E.A., Tovissodé, F.C., Idohou, R., Salako, V.K., Fantondji, L., Vihotogbé, R., Fandohan, B., Assogbadjo, A.E. 2017. Pilot assessment of locally acknowledged morphotypes of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte) Baill. in southwestern Benin (West Africa). Fruits 72(5), 306–316.

Inoussa, M.M., Padonou, E.A., Lykke, A.M., Kakaï, R.G., Bakasso, Y., Mahamane, A., Saadou, M. 2017. Contrasting population structures of two keystone woodland species of W National Park, Niger. South African Journal of Botany, 112, 95-101.

Idohou, R., Peterson, A. T., Assogbadjo, A. E., Vihotogbe, R. L., Padonou, E., Kakaï, R. G. 2016. Identification of potential areas for wild palm cultivation in the Republic of Benin through remote sensing and ecological niche modeling. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 1-11.

Padonou, E.A., Bachmann, Y., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B. 2015. Spatial distribution of bowaland differences in physicochemical characteristics between bowal and woodland soils in West Africa (Benin). Catena 124: 45-52.

Padonou E.A., Teka O., Bachmann Y., Schmidt M., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B., 2015. Using species distribution models to select species resistant to climate change for ecological restoration of bowé in West Africa. African Journal of Ecology. 1-10.

Padonou, E.A., Fandohan, B., Bachmann, Y., and Sinsin, B. 2014. How farmers perceive and cope with bowalization: a case study from West Africa. Land Use Policy 36: 461-467.

Padonou, E.A., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Assogbadjo, A.E., Fandohan, B., Chakeredza, S., Sinsin, B. 2014 Natural variation in fruit characteristics and seed germination of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae). Journal of Horticulural Sciences and Biothecnology 89: 69-73.

Padonou, E.A., Kassa, B., Assogbadjo, A.E., Babatoundé, S., Glèlè Kakaï, R. 2013. Differences in germination capacity and seedling growth between different seed morphotypes of Afzelia africana Sm. species in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticulural Sciences and Biothecnology 88: 679-684.

 Padonou, E.A., Assogbadjo, A. E., Bachmann, Y., and Sinsin, B. 2013. How far bowalization affects phytodiversity, life forms and plant morphology in Sub-humid tropic in West Africa. African Journal of Ecology 51: 255-262.

Indexed Peer Review Journals without impact factor

Akabassi, G.C., Padonou, E.A., Chadare F.J., Assogbadjo, A.E. 2017. Importance ethnobotanique et valeur d’usage de Picralima nitida (stapf) au Sud-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest).  International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 11(5): 1979-1993

Atanasso, J.A., Chadare, F.J., Padonou, E.A., Ahouansinkpo, E., Koura, K., Houehanou, T., Assogbadjo, A.E.,  Glele Kakaï, R., . Sinsin, B. 2017. Habitats and utilizations of Lippia multiflora Moldenke: local perception of four ethnic groups from Benin (West Africa). Agronomie Africaine 29 (2): 111-120.

Glèlè Kakaï R., Salako V.K., Padonou E.A., Lykke A.M. 2016. Méthodes statistiques multivariées utilisées en écologie. 2015. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1): 9-26.

Strandberg B., Lykke A.M., Padonou E.A. 2016. Méthodes d’estimation objective du recouvrement de la Végétation et de la biomasse herbacées. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1): 1-7.

Mcghee W., Saigle W., Padonou E. A., Lykke A.M. 2016. Méthodes de calcul de la biomasse et du carbone des arbres en Afrique de l’Ouest. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1) : 29-48.

Padonou, E.A., Ahossou, O.D., Okou, F.O.Y., Assogbadjo, A.E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B. 2015. Impact of climate on seed morphology and plant growth of Caesalpinia bonduc L. in West Africa. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research. 6: 86-96.

Padonou, E.A., Assogbadjo, A.E., Glele Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B., Axelsen, J. 2015. Investigations of on farm seedling productivity of the rare and declining Caesalpinia bonduc in Benin (West Africa) by aid of simulation modelling. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 6: 116-131.

Agoyi E.E., Assogbadjo A.E., Padonou E.A., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. 2015. Morphological variation, cultivation techniques and management practices of Moringa oleifera in southern Benin (West Africa). International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 6: 97-105.

Padonou E.A., Aristide Adomou C., Bachmann Y., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B., 2014. Vegetation Characteristics of Bowé in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 250-255. doi: 10.11648/j.jps.20140205.27

Padonou, E.A., Kindomihou, M.V., Djègo, J. G., Sinsin, B.A. 2012. Diversity of Medicinal Plants and Preliminary Parameterization of their Uses in Benin (Western Africa). Journal of Asian Scientific Research2: 212-220.

Book Chapters

Yo, T., Adanguidi, J., Zannou, A., Padonou, E. 2018. Évaluation des besoins en bois des populations au niveau des zones de mangroves des sites Ramsar 1017 et 1018.  FAO, Bénin. ISBN: 978-92-5-130305-4 (FAO-Bénin)

Sinsin, B., Assogbadjo, A.E., Tente, B., Yo, T., Adanguidi, J., Lougbegnon, T., Ahouansou, S., Sogbohossou, É., Padonou, E., Agbani, P. 2018. Inventaire floristique et faunique des écosystèmes de mangroves et des zones humides côtières du Bénin. FAO & Laboratoire d’Écologie Appliquée, Bénin. ISBN 978-92-5-103148-7 (FAO-Bénin)

Padonou E.A., Lykke A.M., Bachmann Y., Sinsin B. 2015. Bowalization: its impact on soil, biodiversity, and human livelihoods in West Africa. In advanced in Environmental Research. Nova Science publication. 40: 187-198.

Assogbadjo A.E., Padonou E.A. 2015. The tree of life. In: Hegan A. Eds: No more endlings. Saving species one story at a time. Pp.153-158.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

 HIGHLIGHTS

• Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi
• Coordinator of Scientific Seminars, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Coordinator of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Publisher of 25 scientific papers
• Supervisor of 10 PhD candidates, 15 MSc and 3 BSc students
• Member of scientific groups such as IUCN-WCPA, International Association for Landscape Ecology
• Reviewer of many journals including: Forest Ecology and Management, Restoration Ecology, South African Journal of Botany, African Journal of Ecology
• Member of the French – English Translation Committee, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 532 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 65 87 80 16

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2013, Major: Management of Natural Resources
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2008, Major: Management of Natural Resources
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Physics (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), CEG Allada, Benin, 2003

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Psychology and Conservation, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Geography, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology).

 

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Niger, Togo

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• Small grants: Rufford Small Grant for Conservation, IFS Collaborative Research Grant, West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Research Grant for Excellence
• Research Funding Programme of the University of Abomey-Calavi
• National research projects (ONAB, FNRSIT)
• Bilateral projects: France (IRD-JEAI), Germany (LOEWE)

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Association for Landscape Ecology
• Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
• World Commission on Protected Areas
• Beninese Association of Pastoralism

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Nomination as Affiliate by the African Academy of Sciences for the period 2016 – 2020
• Member, Expert Assessment Groups – Green List supervised by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) for the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas initiative

 

PUBLICATIONS

• Guidigan M. L. G., Azihou F., Idohou R., Okhimanhe A. A., Fandohan A. B.,  Sinsin B. and Adet L., 2018. Modelling the current and future distribution of Kigelia africana under climate change in Benin, West Africa. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 4: 1225 – 1238.
• Amahowe O. I., Azihou A. F., Natta K. A., Biaou S. S. H., Biaou S., Agoï D-D and Balogoun S., 2018. Constraints of seedling survival and recruitment under adult tree of a multi-use species Afzelia africana Sm and Pers in Sudanian region of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0218-6.
• Guidigan M. L. G., Azihou F., Okhimanhe A. A., Sinsin B., Usman B. S. and Adet L., 2018. Examining the effectiveness of a protected areas network in the conservation of Kigelia africanaunder climate change by 2050 in Benin. Open Access Library Journal, 5: e4326.
• Assédé E. S. P., Djagoun C. A. M. S., Azihou F. A., Gogan Y. S. C., Kouton M. D., Adomou A. C., Geldenhuys C. J., Chirwa P. W. and Sinsin B., 2018. Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa. South African Journal of Botany, 116: 230 – 237.
• Sèwadé C., Lokonon B. E., Azihou A. F., Akouèhou G. S., Mensah G. A., Glèlè Kakaï R. L. and Houinato M. R. B., 2018. Use diversity and farmer’s preference of 48 local multipurpose fodder trees: a comparative analysis of three sociolinguistic groups of Benin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques, 22 : 33 – 52.
• Bucksch A., Atta-Boateng A., Azihou A. F., Battogtokh D., Baumgartner A., Binder B. M., Braybrook S. A., Chang C., Coneva V., DeWitt T. J., Fletcher A. G., Gehan M. A., Diaz -Martinez D. H., Hong L., Iyer-Pascuzzi A. S., Klein L. L., Leiboff S., Li M., Lynch J. P., Maizel A., Maloof J. N., Markelz R. J. C., Martinez C. C., Miller L. A., Mio W., Palubicki W., Poorter H., Pradal C., Price C. A., Puttonen E., Reese J. B., Rellán-Álvarez R., Spalding E. P., Sparks E. E., Topp C. N., Williams J. H. and Chitwood D. H., 2017. Morphological plant modeling: unleashing geometric and topological potential within the plant sciences. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8: 900. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00900
• Sèwadé C., Azihou A. F., Fandohan A. B., Glèlè Kakaï R. L., Mensah G. A. and Houinato M. R. B., 2017. Leaf biomass modeling, carrying capacity and species-specific performance in aerial fodder production of three priority browse species Afzelia africana, Pterocarpus erinaceus and Daniellia oliveri in Benin. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 29: Article #192.  http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/10/sewa29192.html
• Fandohan A. B., Azihou A. F., Asssogbadjo A. E., Fonton N. H., Sinsin A. B. and van Damme P., 2017. Environment-driven spatial pattern of tamarind trees in riparian forests. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 111: 23 – 37. doi: 10.12895/jaeid.20171.499
• Andronache I., Fensholt R., Ahammer H., Ciobotaru A-M., Pintilii R-D., Peptenatu D., Drăghici C-C., Diaconu D. C., Radulović M., Pulighe G., Azihou A. F., Toyi M. S. and Sinsin B., 2017. Assessment of textural differentiations in forest resources in Romania using fractal analysis. Forests, 8: 54. doi:10.3390/f8030054
• Houndonougbo J. S. H., Salako V. K., Idohou R., Azihou F. A., Assogbadjo A. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2017. Local perceptions of elephant-Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) interactions in the Pendjari National Park in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 331: 7 – 17.
• Hounkpèvi A., Azihou A. F., Kouassi E. K., Porembski S. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2016.Climate-induced morphological variation of black plum (Vitex doniana Sw.) in Benin, West Africa. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 63: 1073 – 1084.
• Idohou R., Assogbadjo A. E., Azihou F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Adomou A., 2016. Influence of the landscape context on stand structure and spatial patterns of the doum palm (Hyphaene thebaicaMart.) in the Republic of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems, 90: 591 – 605.
• Sèwadé C., Azihou A. F., Fandohan A. B., Houéhanou T. D. et Houinato M., 2016. Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin. BASE, 20: 113 – 129.
• Salako V. K., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T. D., Kassa B. D. and Glèlè Kakaï R. L., 2016. Elephant-induced damage drives spatial isolation of the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park, Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 54: 9 – 19.
• Assédé E. S. P., Azihou F. A., Adomou A. C., Oumorou M. et Sinsin B., 2015. Effet du relief sur la régénération des espèces ligneuses en zone soudanienne du Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 326: 15 – 24.
• Donou Hounsode M. T., Glèlè Kakaï R., Azihou A. F.and Ouédraogo A., 2015. Efficiency of inventory plot patterns for the estimation of woody vegetation recruit density in a tropical dense forest in Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 53: 355 – 361.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Sinsin B., 2014. Importance of functional traits and regional species pool in predicting long-distance dispersal in savanna ecosystems. Plant Ecology, 215: 651 – 660.
• Kassa B. D., Fandohan B., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Oduor A. M. O., Kidjo F., Babatounde S., Liu J. and Glele Kakai R., 2014. Survey of Loxodonta africana (Elephantidae)-caused bark injury on Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae) within Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 52: 385–394.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Sinsin B., 2013. Do isolated gallery-forest trees facilitate recruitment of forest seedlings and saplings in savanna? Acta Oecologica, 53: 11 – 18.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R., Bellefontaine R. and Sinsin B., 2013. Distribution of tree species along a gallery forest–savanna gradient: patterns, overlaps and ecological thresholds. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 29: 25 – 37.
• Lokonon B. E., Bonou W. N., Kassa B., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2013. Structural and ethnobotanical characterization of Velvet Tamarind (Dialium guineense Willd), a multipurpose tree species. Agronomie Africaine, 25: 121 – 131.
• Assogbadjo A. E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Adjallala F. H., Azihou A. F., Vodouhê G. F., Kyndt T. and Codjia J. T. C., 2011. Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of the threatened multipurpose scrambling shrub (Caesalpinia bonduc L.) in Benin. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 5: 1549 – 1557.
• Vodouhè R., Dansi A., Avohou T. H., Kpèki B. and Azihou F., 2011. Plant domestication and its contributions to in situ conservation of genetic resources in Benin. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 3: 40 – 56.s.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Permanent Secretary of the Scientific Council of the University of Abomey-Calavi
• Vice Coordinator of the Doctorate Training in Natural Resources
• Head Unit at the Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Contribution to 138 peer reviewed papers, 20 books and/or book chapters; 11 proceedings and 9 technical reports
• Visiting Professor at many universities in Africa and South America
• Coordinator of RUFORUM CARP+ research-development project
• Member of international scientific groups such as the IUCN World Commission on Protected Area (WCPA), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (Young Affiliate), the African Expert Group on Plant Conservation Strategies (GSPC Initiative), the Society for Economic Botany, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), the Society for Ecological Restoration International.
• Supervisor of 4 PhD, 87 MSc. and more than 100 BSc. students

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

05 BP 1752, Cotonou, Benin

Tel: +229 95055975

Fax: +229 21303084

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Faculty of Biosciences Engineering, University of Ghent, Belgium, 1993, Major: Applied Biological Sciences
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2000, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Physics (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), Benin, 1993

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Biological Sciences, Forest Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Conservation genetics, Sustainable management of natural resources, Orphan and Non Timber Forest Products, Crop Wild relatives, Quantitative Ethnobotany

 

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, Togo, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Costa Rica, Brazil.

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• EU research projects (REFORM, TREEFOOD, CSAA, DADOBAT)
• etc.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Foundation for Sciences/ Benin Alumni Association
• Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
• World Commission on Protected Areas
• Medicinal and edible forest plants network of the South Saharan African Forest Genetic Program: SAFORGEN- Bioversity International
• African Expert Group on Plant Conservation Strategies (GSPC Initiative)
• Global Development Network
• Biodiversity and Biotechnology Network
• Society for Economic Botany
• International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
• Society for Ecological Restoration International
• Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Ethnobotany
• Laboratory of Applied Molecular Genetic

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Science in Africa (2017)
• The Name in Science by the Socrate Committee (2014)
• Third World Academy of Sciences research grants (2013)
• International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) fellowship (2012)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) Third Grants (2012)
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society conservation grants program (2011)
• Rufford Small Grant (RSG) for Nature Conservation (Renew, 2010)
• National Geographic Society Grant for Research and Exploration (2009)
• People’s Trust For Endangered Species Grant (2009)
• Idea Wild Grants for materials supplying (2007)
• King Leopold III Fund for Nature Conservation and Exploration (2007)
• The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund / Linnean Society of London (2007)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) (Renew Grants, 2006)
• Rufford Small Grant (RSG) for Nature Conservation (2006)
• British Ecological Society / Overseas Bursaries and Fellowship (2006)
• Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship (VFF) / Bioversity International & Hi-Bred International Inc. (2006)
• Rothamstead International Grants / African Fellows Programme (2005)
• African Forest Research Network (AFORNET) Grants (2004)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) Grants (2004)
• World Agroforestry Centre / African Network for Agroforestry Education Grants (2004, 2000)

 

PUBLICATIONS

• IMPACT FACTOR JOURNALS

1. Salako K.V., Moreira F., Gbedomon R.C., Tovissodé F., Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2018). Traditional knowledge and cultural importance of Borassus aethiopumMart. in Benin: interacting effects of sociodemographic attributes and multi-scale abundance. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine: 14:36 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0233-8
2. Goussanou C.A., Guendehou S.,  Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2018). Application of site-specific biomass models to quantify spatial distribution of stocks and historical emissions from deforestation in a tropical forest ecosystem. Journal of Forestry Research 29:205-213. DOI 10.1007/s11676-017-0411-x
3. Salako, V.K., Kenou C., Dainou K.,  Assogbadjo, A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2018). Impacts of land use types on spatial patterns and neighbourhood distance of the agroforestry palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. in two climatic regions in Benin, West Africa. Agroforestry systems. doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0205-y
4. Mensah S., Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., & Glele Kakaï R. (2018). Differential Responses of Taxonomic, Structural, and Functional Diversity to Local-Scale Environmental Variation in Afromontane Forests in South Africa. Tropical Conservation Science 11: 1–13
5. Padonou E.A., Tovissodé F.C., Idohou R., Salako V.K., Fantondji L., Vihotogbé R., Fandohan B. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Pilot assessment of locally acknowledged morphotypes of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte) Baill. in southwestern Benin (West Africa). Fruits 72(5): 306–316. DOI 10.17660/th2017/72.5.6
6. Akpona J.D.T, Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan A.B. & Romain Glèlè Kakaï (2017). Inventory and multicriteria approach to identify priority commercial timber species for conservation in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 333(3): 5-16.
7. Assogba G.A., Fandohan A.B., Salako V.K. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Usages de Bombax costatum (Malvaceae) dans les terroirs riverains de la réserve de biosphère de la Pendjari, République du Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 333(3) : 17-29.
8. Gbedomon R.C., Salako V.K., Adomou A.C., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Plants in traditional home gardens: richness, composition, conservation and implications for native biodiversity in Benin. Biodiversity Conservation, DOI 10.1007/s10531-017-1407-8
9. Gbedomon R.C., Salako V.K. , Fandohan A.B., Idohou A.F.R., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Functional diversity of home gardens and their agrobiodiversity conservation benefits in Benin, West Africa. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:66. DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0192-5
10. Assogbadjo A.E., Mensah S. &Glèlè Kakaï R. (2017). The relative importance of climatic gradient versus human disturbance in determining population structure of Afzelia africana in West Africa. Southern Forests 79(2): 125–132.
11. Fandohan A.B., Chadare F.J., Gouwakinnou G.N., Tovissode C.F., Bonou A., Djonlonkou S.F.B., Houndelo L.F.H., Sinsin C.L.B &Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Usages traditionnels  et valeur économique de Synsepalum dulcificum au Sud-Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 332(2): 17-30.
12. Gandji K., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E.,  Orekan V.O.A., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B.A. (2017). Evaluation of the sustainability of participatory management of forest plantations: the case study of Wari-Maro Forest Reserve, Republic of Benin. Southern Forests: 79(2): 133–142.
13. Houndonougbo J.S.H., Salako V.K., Idohou R., Azihou F.A.Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2017). Local perceptions of interactions between elephants and Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae)  in the Pendjari National Park in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 331(1): 33-43.
14. Mensah S., Veldtman R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Ham C., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Seifert T. (2017). Ecosystem service importance and use vary with socio-environmental factors: A study from household-surveys in local communities of South Africa. Ecosystem Services 23: 1-8.
15. Salako V.K., Houéhanou T.T., Yessoufou K., Assogbadjo A.E., Akoègninou A. & Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2017). Patterns of elephant utilization of Borassus aethiopum Mart. and its stand structure in the Pendjari National Park, Benin, West Africa. Tropical Ecology 58(2): 1–13.
16. Sinasson G.K. S., Shackleton C.M.,Assogbadjo A. E. &  Sinsin B. (2017). Local Knowledge on the Uses, Habitat, and Change in Abundance of Multipurpose Mimusops Species in Benin. Economic Botany 71(2): 105-122.
17. Ahossou O.D., Fandohan B., Stiers I., Schmidt M. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Extraction of timber and non-timber products from the Swamp Forest of Lokoli (Benin): use patterns, harvesting impacts and management options. International Forestry Review 19(2):133-144.
18. Cron G.V., Karimi N., Glennon K.L., Udeh C.A. Witkowski Ed T.F., Venter S.M., Assogbadjo A.E. & Baum D.A. (2016). One African baobab species or two? Synonymy of Adansonia kilima and A. digitata. Taxon 65 (5) : 1037–1049
19. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Azihou F., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Adomou A. (2016). Influence of the landscape context on stand structure and spatial patterns of the doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica Mart.) in the Republic of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems : 90:591–605.
20. Idohou R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Peterson A.T. (2016). Spatio-temporal dynamic of suitable areas for species conservation in West Africa: eight economically important wild palms under present and future climates. Agroforestry Systems. DOI 10.1007/s10457-016-9955-6
21. Gbedomon R.C, Floquet A., Mongbo R., Salako K.V., Fandohan A.B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakai R. (2016). Socio-economic and ecological outcomes of community based forest management: A case study from Tobé-Kpobidon forest in Benin, Western Africa. Forest Policy and Economics 64:46-55.
22. Goussanou C.A., Guendehou S., Assogbadjo A.E., Kaire M., Sinsin B. &  Cuni-Sanchez A. (2016). Specific and generic stem biomass and volume models of tree species in a West African tropical semi-deciduous forest. Silva Fennica 50 (2). id 1474. http://dx.doi.org/10.14214/sf.1474
23. Mensah S., Assogbadjo A. E., Salako K. V., Ago E. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016). Accounting for tree spatial distribution in a comparison of plot sizes and shapes in dense forest and woodland in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/aje.12269.
24. Agbahoungba S., Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Idohou R., Salako V.K., Agoyi E.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016).  Ecological diversity and conservation of wild edible fruit trees species in the Lama Forest Reserve in Benin Bois et Forêts des Tropiques: 329 (3): 53-65.
25. Idohou R., Ariño A.H., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakai R., Sinsin B. (2015). Knowledge of diversity of wild palms (arecaceae) in the Republic of Benin: finding gaps in the national inventory by combining field and digital accessible knowledge. Biodiversity Informatics, 10: 45-55
26. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Houehanou T., Glèlè Kakaï  R., & Agbangla C. (2015). Variation in Hyphaene thebaica Mart. fruit: physical characteristics and factors affecting seed germination and seedling growth in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology 90 (3) : 291–296
27. Boedecker J., Termote C., Assogbadjo A.E., Van Damme P. & Lachat C. (2015). Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential. Food security 6 (6): 833-849 DOI 10.1007/s12571-014-0396-7
28. Gbedomon R. C., Fandohan A.B., Salako V. K., Idohou A.F.R., Glèlè KakaїR. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2015). Factors affecting home gardens ownership,diversity and structure: a case study from Benin. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2015) 11:56
29. Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., Adomou A.C., Agbangla C., Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2015). Latitudinal distribution, co-occurring tree species and structural diversity of the threatened palm Borassus aethiopum (Arecaceae) in Benin, West Africa. Plant Ecology and Evolution 14x (x): xx–xx, 201x
30. Houédjissin S. S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C. & Hounhouigan D. J. (2015). Quantitative morphological descriptors confirm traditionally classified morphotypes of Pentadesma butyracea Sabine (clusiaceae). Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8736 – 8747. ISSN 1997–5902.
31. Fandohan A. B, Salako V. K. , Assogbadjo A. E. , Diallo B. O. ,Van Damme P. & Sinsin B. (2015). Effect of climatic conditions on flowering and fruiting of Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae). Journal of Horticulture and Forestry 7(8): 186-192.
32. Salako V. K., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T. D., Kassa B. D. and Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2015). Elephant-induced damage drives spatial isolation of the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park, Benin. African Journal of Ecology 54: 9–19.
33. Gnonlonfoun I., Glèlè Kakaï R., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Ouédraogo A. (2014). Structural analysis of regeneration in tropical dense forest: combined effect of plot and spatial distribution patterns, Acta Botanica Gallica: Botany Letters, DOI: 10.1080/12538078.2014.984332
34. Mensah S., Houehanou T.D., Sogbohossou E.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2014). Effect of human disturbance and climatic variability on the population structure of Afzelia africana Sm. ex pers. (Fabaceae–Caesalpinioideae) at country broad-scale (Bénin, West Africa). South African Journal of Botany 95 (2014) 165–173
35. Agoyi E.E., Assogbadjo A.E., Gouwakinnou G., Okou F.A.Y. & Sinsin B. (2014). Ethnobotanical Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Southern Benin (West Africa). Ethnobotany Research & Applications 12:552-560
36. Idohou R., Fandohan B., Salako V. K., Kassa B., Gbèdomon R.C., Yédomonhan H., Glèlè Kakaï R.L. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2014). Biodiversity conservation in home gardens: traditional knowledge, use patterns and implications for management. International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management 10 (2): 89–100. DOI: 10.1080/21513732.2014.910554
37. HouetoG., Glele Kakaï R., Salako K. V., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Sinsin B., Palm R. (2014). Effect of inventory plot patterns in the floristic analysis of tropical woodland and dense forest. African journal of ecology: 52, 257–264. doi: 10.1111/aje.12112. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
38. Kassa D.B.,Fandohan B., Azihou A.F., Assogbadjo A.E., Oduor A.M.O., Kidjo F.C., Babatoundé S., Liu J. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2014). Survey of Loxodonta Africana(Elephantidae)-caused bark injury on Adansonia digitata (Malavaceae) within Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin. African Journal of Ecology doi: 10.1111/aje.12131. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
39. Salako V. K., Fandohan B., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou F. A. R., Gbedomon R. C., Chakeredza S., Dulllo M. E., Glele Kakaï R. (2014). Home gardens: An assessment of their biodiversity and potential contribution to conservation of threatened species and crop wild relatives in Benin. Genetic resources and crop evolution 61:313–330. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554
40. Okou F.A.Y., Assogbadjo A.E., Bachmann Y. & Sinsin B. (2014). Ecological factors influencing physical soil degradation in the Atacora mountain chain of West Africa. Mountain Research and Development 34(2):157-166. DOI: 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-13-00030.1
41. Padonou E.A., KassaB., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Chakeredza S., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2014). Natural variation in fruit characteristics and seed germination of Jatropha curcas, West Africa. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: 89 (1) 69–73. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.637
42. Kindomihou M.V., Glele Kakai R., Assogbadjo A.E., Holou R.A.Y, Sinsin B.A. (2013). Environmentally induced variation in germination percentage and energy of naked caryopses of Loxodera ledermannii (Pilger) W.D. Clayton ex Launert in subhumid Benin (West Africa). Advances in Environmental Biology, 7(2): 320-329, 2013 ISSN 1995-0756
43. SalakoV. K., Glele Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Houinato M., Palm R. (2013). Efficiency of inventory plot patterns in quantitative analysis of vegetation: A case study of tropical woodland and dense forest in Benin (West Africa). Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science: 75 (3): 137–143. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.567
44. Padonou E.A., KassaB., Assogbadjo A.E., Chakeredza S., Babatoundé B., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2013). Differences in germination capacity and seedling growth between different seed morphotypes of Afzelia africana Sm. in Benin, West Africa. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 88 (6) 679–684. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.637
45. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Gouwakinnou G.N., Glele Kakai R., Sinsin B., Maxted N. (2013). National inventory and prioritization of crop wild relatives: case study for Benin. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 60: 1337-1352. DOI 10.1007/s10722-012-9923-6. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554
46. Padonou E.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Bachmann Y.and Sinsin B. (2013). How far bowalization affects phytodiversity, life forms and plant morphology in Sub-humid tropic in West Africa. African Journal of Ecology 51(2): 255-262. doi: 10.1111/aje.12030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
47. Houehanou D.T., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Kindomihou V., Houinato M, Wittig R., Sinsin B.(2013). Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure 1 from protected to 2 unprotected savannas in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology 51(2): 358-365. doi: 10.1111/aje.12030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
48. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Kyndt T., Houinato M., Sinsin B. (2013). How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species (Benin, West Africa). Ecological Complexity 13: 60-68. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.926
49. Zossou S.H. N., Agbangba C. E., Ouatara B., Assogbadjo A. E., Ahanchede A., Sinsin B. (2013). Rhamphicarpa fistulosa in Lowland Rice Production in Africa: a Review. Advances in Environmental Biology, 7(14): 4567-4572.
50. Cuni SanchezA., Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2012). A countrywide multi-ethnical assessment of local communities’ perception of climate change in Benin (West Africa). Climate & Development 4 (2) :114–128. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.000
51. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Salako V.K., van Damme P. and Sinsin B. (2012). Which one comes first, the tamarind or the Macrotermes termitarium? Acta Botanica Gallica 159 (3): 345–355. doi:10.1080/12538078.2012.721252. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.310
52. Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Glele Kakaï R., Fandohan B., Baidu-Forson J.J. (2012). Effects of physicochemical constituents of the soil and geographic provenance of individuals on variation in biochemical composition of baobab pulp, leaves and seeds.Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment 157: 94-99. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2012.01.021. IF₂₀₁₂= 2.860. Elsevier, ISSN: 0167-8809
53. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T., Fandohan B., Hardy O.J., Gheysen G., Sinsin B. (2012). Genetic evidence of the contribution of ethnic migrations to the propagation and persistence of the rare and declining scrambling shrubCaesalpinia bonduc L. Human Ecology 40: 117-128.. DOI 10.1007/s10745-011-9442-7. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.538. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
54. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Vodouhê G.F., Djagoun C.A.M.S., Codjia J.T.C.& Sinsin B. (2012). Biodiversity and Socioeconomic Factors Supporting Farmers’ Choice of Wild Edible Trees in the Agroforestry Systems of Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 14: 41-49. doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2011.07.013. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.482. Elsevier, ISSN: 1389-9341
55. Dadjo C., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Glèlè Kakaï R., Chakeredza S., Houehanou T.D. & Sinsin B. (2012). Uses and management of black plum (Vitex doniana Sweet) in Southern Benin. Fruits 67(3):173-187. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
56. Koura K., Ganglo J. C., Assogbadjo A.E. & Agbangla C. (2011). Ethnic differences in use values and use patterns of Parkia biglobosa in Northern Benin. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2011, 7:42. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.392. BioMed Central, CABI, Scopus, ISSN: 1746-4269
57. Glèlè Kakaï R., Akpona T.J.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Gaoué O.G., Chakeredza S., Gnanglè P. C., Mensah G. A., Sinsin B. (2011). Ecological adaptation of the shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) along climatic gradient in Benin, West Africa. African Journal of Ecology 49, 440-449. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2011.01279.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
58. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Houinato M., Sinsin B. (2011). Valuation of local preferred uses and traditional ecological knowledge in relation to three multi-use tree species in Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 13: 554–562. doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2011.05.013. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.482; Elsevier, ISSN: 1389-9341
59. GouwakinnouG.N., Assogbadjo A.E., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B. (2011). Phenotypic variations in fruits and selection potential in Sclerocarya birrea subsp. Birrea. Scientia Horticulturae 129 : 777–783. doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2011.05.041. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.527. Elsevier, ISSN: 0304-4238
60. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Edon S. Kyndt T. & Sinsin B. (2011). Natural variation in fruit characteristics, seed germination and seedling growth ofAdansonia digitata L. in Benin. New Forests 41: 113–125. doi : 10.1007/s11056-010-9214-z. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.184. Springer, ISSN: 0169-4286
61. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T. & Sinsin B. (2011). Quantitative morphological descriptors confirm traditionally classified morphotypes of Tamarindus indica L. fruits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 58:299–309. doi:10.1007/s10722-010-9575-3. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554. Springer, ISSN: 0925-9864
62. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2011). Effectiveness of a protected areas network in the conservation of Tamarindus indica (Leguminosea–Caesalpinioideae) in Benin. African Journal of Ecology 49:40-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2010.01228.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
63. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2011). Geographical distribution, tree density and fruit production of Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae) across three ecological regions in Benin. Fruits 66: 53–62. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
64. Gouwakinnou G. N, Lykke A. M., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2011). Local knowledge, pattern and diversity of use of Sclerocarya birrea. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:8 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-7-8. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.392. BioMed Central, CABI, Scopus, ISSN: 1746-4269
65. Avohou T.H., Houehounha R., Glele-Kakai R., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2011). Firewood yield and profitability of a traditional Daniellia oliveri short-rotation coppice on fallow lands in Benin. Biomass and Bioenergy 35: 562-571. doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 3.646. Elsevier, ISSN: 0961-9534
66. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.., Sinsin B. &Pelz, Dieter (2010). Structure of Anogeissus leiocarpa Guill., Perr. natural stands in relation to anthropogenic pressure within Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin. African Journal of Ecology 48 (3): 644–653. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01160.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
67. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakai R., Kyndt T., Sinsin B. (2010).Conservation Genetics of Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the Parklands Agroforestry Systems of Benin (West Africa). Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 38 (2), Special Issue, 136-140. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.652. ISSN 0255-965X
68. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T., De Caluwé E., Codjia J.T.C., Sinsin B. (2010). Women’s traditional knowledge, use value and the contribution of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) to rural households’ cash income in Benin. Economic Botany 64(3): 248–259. DOI: 10.1007/s12231-010-9123-2. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.604. Springer, ISSN0013-0001
69. Fandohan A.B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Sinsin B., Van Damme P. (2010). Impact of habitat type on the conservation status of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) in the W National Park of Benin. Fruits 65 (1): 11-19. IF₂₀₁₁ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
70. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B. (2010). Variation in seed morphometric traits, germination and early seedling growth performances of Tamarindus indica L. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4(4): 1102-1109.
71. Cuni Sanchez A., Haq N. &Assogbadjo A.E. (2010). Variation in baobab leaf morphology and its relation to drought tolerance. Genetic Resource and Crop Evolution 57:17–25. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554. Springer, ISSN: 0925-9864
72. Houehounha R., Avohou H.T., Gaoue O.G.,Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2010). Weed removal improves coppice growth of Daniellia oliveri and its use as fuelwood in traditional fallows in Benin. Agroforestry Systems 78: 115–125. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.378. Springer, ISSN: 0167-4366
73. Assogbadjo A.E., Kyndt T., Chadare F.J., Sinsin B, Gheysen G, Eyog-Matig O. & Van Damme P. (2009).Genetic fingerprinting using AFLP cannot distinguish traditionally classified baobab morphotypes. Agroforestry Systems 75:157–165. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.378. Springer, ISSN: 0167-4366
74. Bonou W., Glèlè Kakaї R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Fonton H.N. & Sinsin B. (2009). Characterisation of Afzelia africana Sm. habitat in the Lama Forest reserve of Benin. Forest Ecology and Management 258: 1084–1092. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.487. Elsevier, ISSN: 0378-1127
75. De Caluwé, E., De Smedt, S.,Assogbadjo, A.E., Samson, R., Sinsin, B. & Van Damme, P. (2009). Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in northern Benin. African Journal of Ecology 47: 433–440. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
76. Kyndt T.,Assogbadjo A.E., Hardy O. J., Glele Kakaï R. , Sinsin B., Van Damme P., Gheysen G., (2009). Spatial and temporal genetic structuring of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae) in the traditional agroforestry systems of West Africa. American Journal of Botany 96(5): 950-957. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.664. Botanical Society of America, ISSN: 0002-9122
77. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Chadare F.J., Thomson L, Kyndt T., Sinsin B., Van Damme P. (2008).Folk classification, perception and preferences of baobab products in West Africa: consequences for species conservation and improvement. Economic Botany, 62 (1): 74-84. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.604. Springer, ISSN 0013-0001
78. Assogbadjo A.E., Kyndt T., Sinsin B., Gheysen G., Van Damme P. (2006).Patterns of genetic and morphometric diversity in baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) populations across different climatic zones of Benin (West Africa). Annals of botany 97: 819-830. IF₂₀₁₂ = 4.030. Oxford Journals, ISSN 0305-7364
79. Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C., Sinsin B., Ekue M.R.M., Mensah G.A. (2005).Importance of rodents as a human food source in Benin. Belgian Journal of Zoology 135: 11-15. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.531. Royal Belgian Zoological Society, ISSN: 0777-6276
80. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B., Codjia J.T.C. and Van Damme P. (2005).Ecological diversity and pulp, seed and kernel production of the baobab (Adansonia digitata) in Benin. Belgian Journal of Botany 138 (1): 47-56. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0,625. ISSN, 0778-4031
81. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. and Van Damme P. (2005).Caractères morphologiques et production des capsules de baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) au Bénin. Fruits 60 (5) : 327-340. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
82. Sinsin B., Eyog M.O.,Assogbadjo A.E., Gaoué O.G. & Sinadouwirou T. (2004). Dendrometric characteristics as indicators of pressure of Afzelia Africa Sm. dynamics changes in trees found in different climate zones of Benin. Biodiversity and Conservation 13(8): 1555 – 1570. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.238. Springer, ISSN: 0960-3115
83. Codjia J.T.C.,Assogbadjo A.E. (2004). Faune sauvage mammalienne et alimentation des populations holli et fon de la forêt classée de la Lama au Sud-Bénin. Cahiers Agricultures 13 : 341-7. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0.305. John Libbey Eurotext, ISSN. 1166-7699
84. Codjia J.T.CAssogbadjo A.E., Ekué M.R.M.(2003). Diversité et valorisation au niveau local des ressources forestières alimentaires végétales du Bénin. Cahiers Agriculture,12 : 321- 31. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0.305. John Libbey Eurotext, ISSN. 1166-7699

• INDEXED PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

85. Gandji K., Chadare F.J., Idohou R., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2018). Status and utilisation of Moringa oleifera Lam: a Review. African Crop Science Journal 26 (1): 137 – 156
86. Savi M.K., Noumonvi R., Chadaré FJ, Daïnou K., Salako V.K., Idohou R.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2018). Synergy between traditional knowledge of use and tree population structure for sustainability of Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott. & Endl in Benin (West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability DOI 10.1007/s10668-018-0091-5
87. Agbahoungba S., Karungi J., Badji A., Sadik K., Gibson P., Edema R.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Rubaihayo P.R. (2018). Inheritance of cowpea resistance to flower thrips in Uganda germplasm. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. 10(1): 21-32.
88. Atanasso J.A., Chadare F.J., Padonou E.A., Ahouansinkpo E., Koura K., Houehanou T,Assogbadjo  A.E., Glele Kakaï R. & Sinsin B. (2017). Habitats and utilizations of Lippia multiflora Moldenke: local perception of four ethnic groups from Benin (West Africa). Agronomie Africaine 29(2): 111-120.  ISSN n° 1015-2288
89. Akabassi G. C., Padonou E.A., Chadare F.J. &Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Importance ethnobotanique et valeur d’usage de Picralima nitida (stapf) au Sud-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 11(5): 1979-1993
90. Guendehou F., Djossa Agossou B., Teka O. &Assogbadjo A.E. (2017): Propagation de Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides par bouturage au Bénin. Revue de Géographie du Bénin 21: 24 – 47. ISSN 1840-5800
91. Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R., Chadare F.J., Salako V.K., Djagoun C.A.M.S. Akouehou G. & Mbairamadji J. (2017). Diversity and prioritization of non timber forest products for economic valuation in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Rural Development 2(1):105-115.
92. Fandohan A.B., Azihou A.F.,Assogbadjo A.E., Fonton N.H., van Damme P. & Sinsin A.B. (2017). Environment-driven spatial pattern of tamarind trees in riparian forests. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 111(1): 23-37.
93. Ahoyo C.C., Houehanou T.D., Yaoitcha A.S., Prinz K.,Assogbadjo A.E., Adjahossou C.S.G, Hellwig F. & Houinato M.R.B. (2017). A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability 15(5):1-22.
94. Dossou-Yovo H.O., Vodouhe F.G., Assogbadjo A. E. & Sinsin B. (2017). Environmental education and ecotourism using termitaria research findings: A case study of Pendjari reserve, Benin. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment 9(5): 71-76.
95. Donou  M.T., Houéhanou T.,  Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.L., Agbangla C. (2016). Use of Raffias’ species (Raphia spp.) and its impact on socioeconomic characteristics of harvesters in Benin (West Africa). International Journal of Biomolecules and Biomedicine 5 (1)1-19,
96. Tchétangni Y. A, Assogbadjo A.E, Houéhanou T et Bello D. O (2016). Perception paysanne des effets du changement climatique sur la production des noix d’anacardier (Anacardium occidentale L.) dans la commune de Savalou au Bénin.European Scientific Journal 12 (14) 220-239.
97. Houédjissin S.S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C., and Hounhouigan J.D. (2016): Traditional classification, perception, and preferences for tallow tree (Pentadesma butyracea Sabine) organs in Benin: implications for domestication and conservation.Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8736 – 8747.
98. Donou Hounsodé M.T., Assogbadjo A.E., Houéhanou T., Glèlè Kakaï R.L, Agbangla C. (2016).Facteurs socioéconomiques influençant l’usage des Raphias au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue de CAMES Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie 4(1):1-17.
99. Houéhanou D.T., Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Zanvo S. & Sinsin B. (2016): Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical.Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 20 :187-205.

100. Akpona T. J. D., Idohou R., Assogbadjo A., Salako K. V., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016). History, Impact of Soil Types on Stand Structure and Growth of the Dry Zone Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A.Juss.) in Plantation in Benin (West Africa). Environment and Ecology Research, 4(4): 193-199, DOI: 10.13189/eer.2016.040402, http://www.hrpub.org.
101. Ayena A C., Agassounon D. T. M., Assogbadjo A. E., Adoukonou-Sagbadja H., Agbangla C. et Ahanhanzo C. (2016). Usages Et Vulnérabilité De Pterocarpus Santalinoides L’her. Ex De (Papillionoidae), Une Plante Utilisée Dans Le Traitement Des Gastro-Enterites Dans le Sud du Benin. European Scientific Journal 12(6):218-239. Doi: 10.19044/esj.2016.v12n6p218, ISSN: 1857– 7881, http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n6p218.
102. Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R. & Sinsin B. (2016). eview of the higher education system in Benin: Status, challenges, opportunities and strategies for improvement. African Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 1(2): 2016: pp.129-139
103. Houéhanou D.T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare F. J., Zanvo S. & Sinsin B. (2016). Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des étudesd’ethnobotanique quantitative en Milieu Tropical. Annales des sciences agronomiques 20: 187-205, ISSN 1659-5009.
104. Houédjissin S.S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C., and Hounhouigan J.D. (2016). Traditional Classification, Perception, and Preferences for Tallow Tree (Pentadesma butyracea Sabine) Organs in Benin: Implications for domestication and conservation. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14 (0): 491-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.491-503
105. Donou Hounsodé M. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T., Glèlè Kakaï R.L, Agbangla C. (2016). Facteurs socioéconomiques influençant l’usage des Raphias au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Rev. Cames 04 (01), ISSN 2424-7235.
106. Laleye F.O.A., Mensah S., Assogbadjo A. E., and Ahissou H. (2015). Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14 (0): 231-257. http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.231-257
107. Fandohan A. B., Gouwakinnou G.N., Déléké K.K.I.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.L., Assogbadjo A.E. (2015). Domesticating and conserving indigenous trees species: an ecosystem based approach for adaptation to climate change in Sub-Sahara Africa. Rev. Cames 03 (01): 55-60.
108. Padonou. E.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B., Axelsen J. (2015). Investigations of on farm seedling productivity of the rare and declining Caesalpinia bonduc in Benin (West Africa) by aid of simulation modelling. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) 6 (3): 116-131 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
109. Padonou E. A., Ahossou O.D., Okou F.O.Y., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B.(2015). Impact of climate on seed morphology and plant growth of Caesalpinia bonduc L. in West Africa. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) 6 (3): 116-131 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
110. Agoyi E.E. , Padonou E.A., Amoussa W., Assogbadjo A. E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2015). Morphological variation, cultivation techniques and management practices of Moringa oleifera in Southern Benin (West Africa). International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) 6 (3): 97-105 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
111. Honfo H., Tovissodé C.F., Gnanglè C., Mensah S., Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., Agbangla C., and Glèlè Kakaï R (2015). Traditional Knowledge and Use Value of Bamboo in Southeastern Benin: Implications for sustainable management. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14:139-153 http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.139-153
112. Gbèmavo S. J. C. D., GANDJI1 K., Gnanglè C. P., ASSOGBAJO A. E., Sokpon N., Glèlè Kakaï R.L (2015). Adaptation écologique et modélisation du rendement du Jatropha curcas L. en fonction des caractéristiques morphologiques le long d’un gradient climatique. Agronomie Africaine 27 (3): 201 – 211.
113. Fandohan A. B., I. Koko K. E. D., Avocevou-Ayisso C., Gouwakinnou G. N., Savi M. K., Assogbadjo A. E., Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2015). Lantana camara (verbenaceae): a potential threat to the effectiveness of protected areas to conserve flora and fauna in Benin. Agronomie Africaine 27 (2): 115 – 126.
114. Gbèmavo C.J., Gandji1 K., Gnanglè C.P, Assogbadjo A. E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. L (2015). Variabilité morphologiques et conservation des morphotypes de Jatropha curcas Linn. (Euphoriaceae) au Bénin. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 109 (1): 55 – 69. DOI: 10.12895/jaeid.20151.234
115. Agoyi E. E., Assogbadjo A. E., Gouwakinnou G., Okou F.A.Y., and Sinsin B. (2014). Ethnobotanical Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Southern Benin (West Africa). Ethnobotany Research & Applications 12:551-560. www.ethnobotanyjournal.org/vol12/i1547-3465-12-551.pdf
116. Vihotogbé R., Houessou L.G., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2014). Germination of seeds from earlier fruits of bitter and sweet african bush mango trees. African Crop Science Journal, 22 (4) : 109 – 115
117. Vitoule E.T., Houehanou T., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Djego J. & Sinsin B. (2014). Endogenous knowledge and human disturbance impact on abundance of two underutilized wild edible tree species in southern Benin. QScience Connect 2014:15 http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/ connect.2014.15
118. Gbemavo C. J. S. D., Gnangle C. P., Assogbadjo E. A. et Glele Kakaï L. R. (2014). Analyse des perceptions locales et des facteurs determinant l’utilisation des organes et des produits du Jatropha curcas linn. (euphorbiaceae) au Benin. Agronomie Africaine 26 (1) : 1 – 11.
119. Dagba R. A., Missihoun A. A., Adoukonou-Sagbadja H., Houehanou T. D., Assogbadjo A. E., Ahanhanzo C. & Agbangla C. (2014). Traditionnal Knowledge on millet (pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.BR.) Genetic Resources Conservation in Benin: Local taxonomy and cultivar characteristics. Annales des sciences agronomiques 18(2): 41-60, ISSN 1659-5009.
120. Kindomihou M.V., Glele Kakai L.R., Assogbadjo A.E., Holou R.A.Y., Sinsin B.A. (2013). Environmentally induced variation in germination percentage and energy of naked caryopses of Loxodera ledermannii (Pilger) W.D. Clayton ex Launert in subhumid Benin (West Africa). Advances in Environmental Biology 7(2): 320-329.
121. Lokonon B.E., Bonou W.N., Kassa B., Azihou A.F., Assogbadjo A.E., Babatoundé S., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2013). Structural and ethnobotanical characterization of velvet tamarind (Dialium guineense Willd), a multipurpose tree species. Agronomie Africaine 25 (2) : 121 – 131
122. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Vodouhê G.F. and Sinsin, B. (2013). Specific richness and cultural importance of wild edible trees in Benin. Acta Horticulturae 979: 255-261.
123. Goussanou C.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Gouwakinnou G.N., Glèlè-Kakaï R.L., Chakeredza S., Sinsin B. (2013). Biomass, root structure and morphological characteristics of the medicinal Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm) E.A. Bruce shrub across different ecologies in Benin. QScience Connect 12: http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2013.12
124. Idohou R., Djagoun C.A.M.S., Kassa B, Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C. (2013). Soil factors affecting density of three giant land snail species in different habitats of Dassa-Zoume` district (Central Benin), QScience Connect 2013:31 http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2013.31
125. Gnanglè C.P., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Vodounon S., Yabi J. & Sokpon N (2011). Tendances climatiques passées, modélisation, perceptions et adaptations locales au Bénin. Climatologie 8 : 27-40.
126. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Adjallala F.H., Azihou A.F., Vodouhê G.F., Kyndt T., Codjia J.T.C. (2011). Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of the threatened multipurpose scrambling shrub (Caesalpinia bonduc L.) in Benin. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(9): 1549-1557. Indexed by: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar Metrics, CAB Abstract.
127. Gbemavo D.S.J.C., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Katary A., Gnanglè P. (2010). Effet de l’ombrage du karité sur le rendement capsulaire du coton dans les agroécosystèmes coton-karité du Nord-Bénin. Tropicultura 28, 4, 193-199. DOAJ, ISSN 0771-3312
128. Glèlè Kakaï R.., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. & Pelz D. (2009). Structure spatiale et régénération naturelle de Pterocarpus erinaceus poir en zone soudanienne au Bénin.Revue Ivoirienne des Sciences et Technologie 13 : 199 – 212.
129. Assogbadjo A.E., Amadji G., Glèlè Kakaï R.., Sinsin B. & Van Damme P. (2009). Evaluation écologique et ethnobotanique de Jatropha curcas L. au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3 (5): 1065-1077.
130. Gouwakinnou G. N., Kindomihou V., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B. (2009). Population structure and abundance of Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich) Hochst subsp. birrea in two contrasting land-use systems in Benin. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 1(6): 194-201. Academic Journals , ISSN 2141-243X
131. Hessou C., Glele Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Odjo T. & Sinsin B. (2009). Test de germination des graines de Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3(2): 310-317. AJOL, ISSN : 1991-8631
132. Codjia J.T.C., Vihotogbe R., Assogbadjo A.E. & Biaou G. (2009). Le marché du crincrin (Corchorus tridens) au Bénin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 12 (1): 15-33. AJOL, ISSN: 1659-5009
133. Sounon M., Glele Kakaï R., Avakoudjo J., Assogbadjo A. E. & Sinsin B. (2009). Tests de germination et de croissance de Artemisia annua L. anamed sur différents substrats au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3(2) : 337-346. AJOL, ISSN : 1991-8631
134. Vodouhe F., Coulibaly O., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B. (2008). Medicinal plant commercialization in Benin: An analysis of profit distribution equity across supply chain actors and its effect on the sustainable use of harvested species. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2(11): 331-340
135. Ekué M. R. M., Codjia J. T. C., Fonton B. K. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2008). Diversité et préférences en ressources forestières alimentaires végétales des peuples Otammari de la région de Boukoumbé au Nord-Ouest du Bénin. Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique du Bénin 60 : 1-12
136. Ekué M.R.M., Assogbadjo A.E., Mensah G.A., Codjia J.T.C. (2004). Aperçu sur la distribution écologique et le système agroforestier traditionnel autour de l’ackée (Blighia sapida) en milieu soudanien au Nord Bénin. Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique du Bénin 44 : 34-44.
137. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., ATEGBO E.A.D. (2003). Ressources végétales forestières de la forêt classée de la Lama et alimentation des populations riveraines. Annale des sciences agronomiques du Bénin (4) 2: 121-142. AJOL, ISSN: 1659-5009
138. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E. (2002). Diversité, structure et comportement des primates de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli au Bénin. Biogeographica 78(4) : 129-140.

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139. IPBES (2018): Summary for policymakers of the regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. E. Archer, L. E. Dziba, K. J. Mulongoy, M. A. Maoela, M. Walters, R. Biggs, M-C. Cormier-Salem, F. DeClerck, M. C. Diaw, L. A. E. Dunham, P. Failler, C. Gordon, M. W. Halmy, K. A. Harhash, R. Kasisi, F. Kizito, A. Mensah, L. Tito de Morais, W. D. Nyingi, N. Oguge, B. Osman-Elasha, L.C. Stringer, A. Assogbadjo, B. N. Egoh, K. Heubach, L. Pereira and N. Sitas (eds.). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. [ ] pages.
140. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R., Honfo S.H., Tovissodé S.F., Chadare F.J., Ekué M.R.M. et Yorou N.S. (2016). Espèces Ligneuses Sauvages Alimentaires du Bénin: Biodiversité et persectives de gestion. ISBN : 978-99919-2-016-0
141. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B (2014). Biotechnology in Biodiversity Conservation: Overview of its Application for Conservation of Endangered African Tree Species, In Ahuja M.R. and Ramawat K.G. eds Biotechnology and Biodiversity pp: 171-180 

142. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Diversité des espèces en agroforesterie. Species diversity in agroforestry. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 190 – 194.

143. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Culture de Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae. Growing Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 222 – 227.

144. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. & Codjia J.T.C., 2011. Adansonia digitata L. Bombacaceae. Adansonia digitata L. Bombacaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 280 – 287.

145. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B., 2011. Afzelia africana Caesalpiniaceae. Afzelia africana Caesalpiniaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 288 – 291.

146. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Tamarindus indica L. Leguminosae. Tamarindus indica L. Leguminosae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 292 – 297.

147. Assogbadjo A.E., Bouko A.C., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don Leguminosae. Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don Leguminosae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 298 – 303.

148. Assogbadjo A.E., Djossa A.B., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. Sapotaceae.  Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. Sapotaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 310 – 313.

149. Assogbadjo A.E., Amoussou G. & Sinsin B., 2011. L’hippopotame. Hippopotamus. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 442 – 445.

150. Nombimè G., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Les primates. Primates. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 470 – 473.

151. Assogbadjo A.E., Ekué R.M.R., Mensah G.A., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Les petits mammifères : Rongeurs. Small Mammals : Rodents. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 480 – 489.

152. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Forêts classées. State Forest reserves. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 530 – 535.

153. Assogbadjo A.E., Amoussou G., Sinsin B. & Neuenschwander P. 2011. Hippopotame. Hippopotamus. In: Neuenschwander P., Sinsin B. & Goergen G., eds. Protection de la Nature en Afrique de l’Ouest: une Liste Rouge pour le Bénin. Nature Conservation in West Africa: Red List for Benin. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 289 – 292. 

154. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B., De Caluwe E. & Van Damme P. (2009). Développement et domestication du baobab au Bénin. LEA-FSA-UAC/DADOBAT, Cotonou, Bénin. 73 pages. ISBN : 978-99919-63-69-3

155. Sinsin B., Eyog-Matig O., Assogbadjo A.E. & T. Sinadouwirou Th. A. (2002). Caractérisation écologique des essences fourragères Khaya senegalensis (Desv) A. Juss et Afzelia africana Sm. suivant les gradients de latitude et de station au Bénin. In Oyog-Matig O., Gaoué O. G. and Obel-Lawson E (ed) 2002. Development of appropriate conservation strategies for African forest trees identified as priority species by SAFORGEN members countries. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Nairobi, Kenya. Pp 15-50.

156. Codjia J.T.C., Fonton-Kiki B., Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M Ekué (2000). Le baobab (Adansonia digitata), une espèce à usage multiple au Bénin. CECODI /CBDD/ Veco/ SNV/ FSA. 47p. ISBN 99919-953-0-7 

157. Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M. Ekué (2000). Répertoire actualisé des travaux réalisés sur les rongeurs et leurs prédateurs au Bénin.  55 p. 

158. Author of 6 chapters (Pp.85 ; pp.87 ; pp.100 ; pp.122 ; pp.151 ; pp.153) in DE VISSER J., G.A. Mensah, J.T.C. Codjia et A.H. Bokonon-Ganta (2000). Guide préliminaire de reconnaissance des rongeurs du Bénin (2001). 252p. Ed. Cocomultimedia   ISBN: 99919-902-1-6

 

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159. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Idohou, R. and Salako V. (2016). Building capacity for sustainable baobab leaves production in Benin. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 349-353. http://repository.ruforum.org
160. Hounsou-Dindin, G., Assogbadjo A.E.,  Idohou,  R., Salako, V.K.  & Glèlè Kakaï, R. (2016). Morphological variation of baobab fruits and seeds traits in smallholders farming systems in Benin: a preliminary study on baobab leaves production. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 613-620. http://repository.ruforum.org
161. Séro, B.N., Salako, V.K., Idohou, R., Assogbadjo  A.E. &  Glèlè Kakaï, R. (2016). Empirical assessment of the relative performance of orthogonal contrast analysis for optimization. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 329-334. http://repository.ruforum.org
162. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007).  Caractérisation et stratégies de conservation du baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) dans les paysages agraires du Bénin. In: Mayaka T.B., De longh H. and Sinsin B. (eds) (2007). Ecological restoration of African Savanna Ecosystems. Proceedings of the third RNSCC International Seminar, 6 Feb, Cotonou, Benin. CEDC/CML, Leiden University. pp 35-50.

163. Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C Sinsin, B. &  Van Damme P. (2007). Connaissances ethnobotaniques et valorisation du baobab (Adansonia digitata) pour la sécurité alimentaire des populations rurales au Bénin. In : Vodouhê S.R., Atta-Krah K., Achigan-Dako G.E., Eyog-Matig O. and Avohou H., editors, 2007. Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security in West and Central Africa. Regional Conference, 26-30 April 2004. Bioversity Internationl, Rome, Italy. pp : 66-77. ISBN 978-92-9043-750-5

164. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007). Les populations de primates menacés dans la forêt de Lokoli (Bénin). In: Fournier A., Sinsin B. & Mensah A.G. (2007). Quelles aires protégées pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest? Actes du Séminaire International sur l’aménagement et la gestion des aires protégées d’Afrique de l’Ouest pp 256-261. Ed. IRD, ISBN 978 2 7099 1634 9; ISSN 0767 2896.

165. Kassa B., Nobimè G., Hanon L., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007). Caractéristiques de l’habitat du singe à ventre rouge (Cercopithecus e. erythrogaster) dans le Sud-Bénin. Proceedings In: Fournier A, Sinsin B. & Mensah A.G. (2007). Quelles aires protégées pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest? Actes du Séminaire International sur l’aménagement et la gestion des aires protégées d’Afrique de l’Ouest. pp 262-271. Ed. IRD, ISBN 978 2 7099 1634 9; ISSN 0767 2896.

166. Assogbadjo A.E., De Caluwé E., Sinsin, B., Codjia, J.T.C. & Van Damme, P. (2006). Indigenous knowledge of rural people and importance of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) in Benin. Procedings of the Fourth International Congress of Ethnobotany (ICEB 2005), pp. 39-47. Yeditepe University, Istanbul 21-26 August 2005, Z. F. Ertug ed., Ege Yayinlari, Istanbul, 2006. 

167. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., Ekué M.M.R & Yorou N.S. (2003). Diversité des ressources forestières alimentaires du Bénin : Rôle pour les populations locales et possibilité de valorisation pour un développement humain durable. Acte du IIè séminaire international sur l’aménagement intégré des forêts naturelles des zones tropicales sèches en Afrique de l’Ouest. Parakou-Bénin 25-29 Juin 2001. pp. 327-370, septembre 2003. ISSN 1659-651X ; FSA, Cotonou, Bénin. 

168. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2002). Diversité des primates de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli et élaboration de stratégies pour leur conservation durable. Proceeding of the international workshop on Mammalogy, ReRE-VZZ, Benin, 30 October – 18 November, 2002. pp : 132-142 

169. Assogbadjo A.E., Kassa B., Sinsin B. et G. A. Mensah (2002). Notions sur les méthodes de dénombrement de la faune sauvage mammalienne: quelques expériences du Laboratoire d’Ecologie Appliquée au Bénin. Proceedings of the international workshop on Mammalogy, ReRE-VZZ, Benin, 30 October – 18 November 2002. pp. 201-206. 

 

• TECHNICAL REPORTS 

170. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E., Dossou-Yovo B., Tenté B., Clédjo P., Ouassa M. (2010). Réalisation de la monographie des sites RAMSAR des complexes Est et Ouest identifiés pour la conservation communautaire de la biodiversité et élaboration de la stratégie du gel du foncier. LEA-FSA-UAC, 27 pages + annexes.

171. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E. & Adi M. (2008). Monographie et ethnobotanique  de Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) au Bénin. Rapport technique, LEA/FSA/UAC, 30p.

172. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E., Van den Akker M. et Van den Akker E. (2002). Inventaire et stratégie de conservation durable des ressources fauniques de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli au sud du Bénin. LEA-UAC / AGRED ONG. Rapport technique, 32p.

173. Sinsin B., Ahokpè E., Assogbadjo A.E., Ekue M., Yorou S., Kassa B., Mama A., Houéssou L., Dainou K., Hunyet O., Teka O. &Toko I. (2002). Dénombrement terrestre de la faune dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-GTZ/CENAGREF/MAEP. Rapport technique. 73p.

174. Sinsin B., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Ahokpè E., Sogbohossou E., Toko I., Ekué M., Soulémane Y. N., Nobimè G. et M. Adi (2002). Dénombrement pédestre de la faune sauvage mammalienne dans la forêt classée de Toui-Kilibo. PGFTR / MAEP. Rapport technique. 24p.

175. Sinsin B., Tehou A., Assogbadjo A.E., Sogbohossou E., Mama A., Gbangboche A., Yorou S., Ekue M., Teka O., Sinandouwirou T., Toko I. Et Yayi A. (2001). Dénombrement terrestre de la faune dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-GTZ/CENAGREF/MDR. Rapport technique. 40p. + Annexes.

176. Codjia J.T.C, Yorou N. S, Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M. Ekué (2001). Etude ethnomycologique des forêts de la sous-préfecture de Bassila. Mise en place d’une filière des champignons comestibles. CECODI-ONG / PRRF-Bassila.  Rapport technique. 33p.

177. Sinsin B. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2001). Dénombrement des hippopotames (Hippotamus amphibius) dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari – Gtz / MDR. Rapport technique.
178. Sinsin B. et Assogbadjo A.E. (2001). Dénombrement aérien de la faune sauvage mammalienne dans la Réserve de la Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-Gtz . Rapport technique 13p. + annexes.

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