A5088954823- Agricultural pest management studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Peanut Plant Research Studies
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Soybean genetics and cultivation
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
2016-2025
Université d'Abomey-Calavi
2024
University of Ibadan
2024
National Centre for Infectious Diseases
2024
National Agricultural Research Institute
2024
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
2003-2015
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2012
The fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda is a prime noctuid pest of maize on the American continents where it has remained confined despite occasional interceptions by European quarantine services in recent years. currently become new invasive species West and Central Africa outbreaks were recorded for first time early 2016. presence at least two distinct haplotypes within samples collected Nigeria São Tomé suggests multiple introductions into African continent. Implications this threat to...
Cashew, Anacardium occidentale L. (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae), is an important cash crop in Benin. However, its production threatened by several biotic factors, especially insects. In Benin, very few studies have focused on insects and just listed species commonly found cashew worldwide. The present investigation fills this gap presenting exhaustive inventory of insect associated with the country. survey was carried out from September 2009 to August 2010 22 orchards (5 young 17 mature)...
Knowledge on the spread and distribution of insecticide resistance in major malaria vectors such as Anopheles funestus is key to implement successful management strategies across Africa. Here, by assessing susceptibility status an inland population An. Giles (Kpome) investigating molecular basis resistance, we show that multiple consistent plasmodium infection rate are present populations from Kpome. The level collected was assessed. Synergist (PBO) used screen mechanisms. TaqMan technique...
Abstract Background For controlling the resistance to insects, in particular carpophagous and phyllophagous caterpillars, using chemical pesticides has led contamination of cotton area Benin. Facing this problem, alternative methods including use entomopathogenic fungi as biopesticide could be a sound measure preserve environment, biodiversity ensure good quality crops. Previous studies have revealed insecticidal potential Beauveria bassiana on some insect pest species. However, little is...
The present study is the first modeling effort at a global scale to predict habitat suitability of fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda and its key parasitoids, namely Chelonus insularis, Cotesia marginiventris,Eiphosoma laphygmae,Telenomus remus Trichogramma pretiosum, be considered for biological control. An adjusted procedure machine-learning algorithm, maximum entropy (Maxent), was applied experiments. Model predictions showed particularly high establishment potential five...
The management of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in maize field necessitates use a big quantities insecticides and sometimes multiple types formulations chemicals. crops is associated with environmental risks health hazards to both producers consumers. This study was designed evaluate residue 11 that were used control high population Mokwa, Nigeria. Maize soil samples collected from an experimental investigate level using performance liquid chromatography (HPLC, Agilent...
After five years of its first report on the African continent, Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is considered a major threat to maize, sorghum, and millet production in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite rigorous work already conducted reduce FAW prevalence, dynamics invasion mechanisms Africa are still poorly understood. This study applied interdisciplinary tools, analytics, algorithms dataset with spatial lens provide insights project intensity infestation across The data...
Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is the main pest of stored dried yam chips that causes significant losses in less than 3 months. The assassin bug, Alloeocranum biannulipes (Montrouzier & Signoret) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and African mahogany ( Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A. Juss. (Meliaceae)), ackee Blighia sapida K. Koenig (Sapindaceae)), bridelia Bridelia ferruginea Benth. (Euphorbiaceae)) leaf powders have proven to be efficient control this pest. This study aims...
Abstract Background Pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) production has decreased over the years due to several constraints, including insect pest attacks, which contribute its status as neglected and underutilized species in Benin. In order develop an integrated management strategy, we documented farmers’ post-harvest conservation practices, perceptions, of storage pests. Four hundred producers were surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire 76 villages northern The...
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, a major pest in maize production, was assessed for its temporal and spatial distribution fields during both the dry rainy seasons of 2021 2022 two agroecological regions Benin (zone 6 8). Zone (AEZ 6) “called zone terre de barre” (Southern Central Benin) consisted ferralitic soils, Sudano-Guinean climate (two alternating with seasons) rainfall ranging between 800 1400 mm per year; while 8 8) called “fisheries region” Benin” is characterized by...
The legume pod borer Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is a serious pest of cowpea in West-Africa. parasitoid Apanteles taragamae Viereck (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) that originates from Taiwan potential candidate for biological control M. vitrata. We investigated under laboratory conditions the functional response by offering each experienced female 10, 20, 30 and 40 larvae studied influence different host larval ages on development, longevity, sex ratio, lifetime fecundity...
The parasitoid wasp Apanteles taragamae is a promising candidate for the biological control of legume pod borer Maruca vitrata, which recently has been introduced into Benin. effects volatiles from cowpea and peabush flowers vitrata larvae on host selection behavior were investigated under laboratory conditions by using Y-tube olfactometer. Naïve oviposition-experienced female wasps given choice between several odor sources that included (1) uninfested, (2) vitrata-infested, (3) mechanically...
This study compared the efficacy of linguistically and dialectically localized animated educational videos (LAV) against traditional learning extension (TLE) presentations for gains knowledge around agricultural- healthcare-related topics within a rural population in Benin. While both approaches demonstrated gains, LAV resulted significantly higher test scores more detailed retention. A key contribution this research, moreover, involves use mobile phone technologies to further disseminate...
In a previous study, raw cashew kernels were assayed for the fungal contamination focusing on strains belonging to genus Aspergillus and aflatoxins producers. These samples showed high with section Nigri species absence of aflatoxins. To investigate diversity secondary metabolites, including mycotoxins, A. may produce thus threaten contaminate kernels, 150 isolated from their production metabolites using liquid chromatography resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Seven black Aspergilli...
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...
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L. Walp) is an important grain legume for human and livestock nutrition, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae), one of the most widespread destructive insect pests cowpea host-plant resistance effective approach to minimize pest damage at seedling stage. This study was aimed identifying resistant sources A. within mini core collection, a set accessions from largest world germplasm collection maintained International...