Since ancient times, invertebrates have played an important role in the traditional medicine many parts of world. In south-eastern Benin, more specifically Plateau Department, are widely used folk medicine. However, studies on their therapeutic use has been neglected and magical-religious purposes poorly understood. The present study aims to document knowledge related for medicinal by healers indigenous people Department.An ethno-sociological survey was conducted with 145 informants (80...

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume crop grown in the central region of Republic Benin. However, its production declined recent years to extent that diversity being threatened with extinction. Understanding folk nomenclature and taxonomy, as well use values allow maintenance Beninese agricultural system, a prerequisite develop efficient strategies for conservation. Knowing each sociolinguistic group various uses traditional knowledge their genetic resources, we...

Abstract The identification of technological and policy interventions allowing to improve the performance Beninese rice systems is necessary reduce heavy dependence on imports. This study characterized farming systems, identified production constraints, determinants adoption improved varieties by farmers. Four hundred eighteen farm households were surveyed across 39 villages using participatory research tools methods. Cluster analysis was used classify revealed four typologies differentiated...

Although termites are considered as agricultural pests, they play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem. Therefore, it matters to investigate farmers' perception of impacts on agriculture and their indigenous utilization. A semi-structured questionnaire was used interview 94 farmers through 10 villages Atacora department, northwestern region Benin, obtain information for development successful strategies termite management conservation. Their perceptions importance along with...

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important food consumed in every region Republic of Benin; however, it remains a neglected and under-utilized crop. In order to assess the value germplasm central Benin for useful breeding programs, 57 accessions were collected from 23 villages. After classification based on morphological variables seeds, these evaluated using 30 traits (18 qualitative 12 quantitative) following IBPGR descriptors experimental field at Faculty Sciences Technology...

Sweet potato is one of the most important food security promoted root crops in world, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, crop still neglected and underutilized Benin Republic. To establish baseline data for its better utilization upgrading value chain, 10 selected local varieties (01 cream, 02 white, 03 yellow, 04 orange flesh-colored) were compared their macro-nutritional composition assessed using standard Association Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) procedures...

Cassava is one of the staple food crops contributing significantly to and nutrition security in Benin. This study aimed assess diversity elite cassava cultivars Bantè district, determine physicochemical properties most preferred ones as well sensory attributes their major derived products (gari tapioca), compare them with farmers’ processors’ perception on technological qualities. The ethnobotanical investigation revealed existence 40 including 9 elites that were further classified into...

Dinoderus porcellus is considered as the most important pest of stored yam chips and compounds extracted from plants can be used for its control. The present study aimed to test insecticidal repellent activities powders extracts leaves Bridelia ferruginea , Blighia sapida Khaya senegalensis against D. . efficacy plant was compared with synthetic pesticide Antouka (Permethrin 3 g/kg + pirimiphos 16 g/kg). results experiment revealed that all were effective repellents. more than minimal weight...

Cleome gynandra (L.) Briq and viscosa Briq.,of the Capparaceae family are two wild or semi-domesticated herbaceous highly consumed as traditional leafy vegetables in Southern Benin. They little studied belong to neglected underutilized species. This study aims assess ethnobotanical knowledge qualitative phytochemical composition of these species well their toxicity risk southern Ethnobotanical data were collected using participatory appraisal tools techniques such group individual surveys...

L'existence d'impacts néfastes du changement climatique sur la production agricole en Afrique subsaharienne est maintenant solidement établie. Pour documenter les connaissances endogènes relatives au climatique, identifier contraintes qui y sont associées et affectent diversité niébé voandzou Bénin examiner stratégies adaptatives localement utilisées, 40 villages sélectionnés dans différentes zones agroécologiques ont été prospectés. Des méthodes d'analyses qualitatives quantitatives permis...

Abstract Background Alloeocranum biannulipes Montr. and Sign.(Hemiptera: Reduviidae) is a predator present in stored yam chips promising biological control agent against Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Numerical responses of A. to different densities (1, 2, 4, 6, 8) D. larvae were evaluated under ambient laboratory conditions (T°: 25 ± 2 °C; RH: 75–80%; photoperiod 12:12 h (L/D)). The number consumed prey, duration pre-oviposition oviposition, eggs laid, pre-imaginal...

Destruction of yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers by termites is a major constraint to production in Central Benin. To obtain the basic information for development appropriate strategies management yam, structured questionnaire was used interview 142 farmers about their knowledge termite species susceptibility landraces, and practices 14 villages through study area. A total 45 vernaculars names were recorded corresponding 10 species. All given had signification, mainly related morphological...

Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms is a neglected and underutilized crop in Benin subject to several constraints including storage insect attacks, which contribute the decrease its production. An ethnobotanical survey using semi-structured questionnaire was conducted 15 villages southern central document farmers' perceptions of M. pests their traditional management practices. The results showed that pest were most important constraint geocarpum. To overcome this constraint, promotion resistant...

In Benin, stored yam chips are severely attacked by Dinoderus porcellus Lesne which causes important losses. The use of medicinal plants combined with the insect-resistant can be an efficient alternative chemical insecticides for protection. This study aims to evaluate integrated pest management D. using effects resistant (Boniwouré, Gaboubaba, Wonmangou, and Yakanougo landraces) leaves powder Bridelia ferruginea Benth, Blighia sapida Juss Khaya senegalensis Cronquist. For that, repellence,...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate rice farmers’ perceptions on the manifestations climate change and identify efficient strategies determinants adoption these in Republic Benin. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were conducted using participatory research appraisal tools techniques, such as direct observation, individual interviews field visits through a questionnaire for data collection. A total 418 farmers across 39 villages located three climatic zones Benin interviewed....

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that contributes to food security and poverty reduction in Benin. However, there very little information on its production constraints, varietal diversity, storage practices, insect management, seed system. While these are necessary for use breeding programs better conservation of this legume. To fill gaps, ethnobotanical surveys were conducted 23 villages selected through central Benin using participatory rural appraisal tools techniques. The...

Abstract Termite (Isoptera: Termitidae) infestation is an important constraint of maize production in Benin. A survey 300 households was conducted 2018 throughout 30 villages Southern Benin to evaluate farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and management practices termite pests using focus group discussions individual interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire. The results showed that for most the farmers, susceptible crop attacks maturation developmental stage having highest abundance...