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Parasitoid Complex of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Ghana and Benin [PDF]
Insects, 2020 The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, a moth originating from the American continent, has recently invaded most African countries, where it is seriously threatening food security as a pest of cereals.
L. Agboyi +11 more
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Estimation and determinants of efficiency among rice farmers in Benin
Cogent Food and Agriculture, 2020 Rice plays an important role in achieving food security in Benin but its production remains low and needs to be optimized. This study estimates technical and allocative efficiencies as well as the sources of inefficiency among rice producers in Benin ...
Gbêtondji Melaine Armel Nonvide
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Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2021 Babesiosis, theileriosis, anaplasmosis, and heartwater are tick-borne diseases that threaten livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa including Burkina Faso and Benin. For over a decade, these two bordering countries have been facing an invasion of the
Achille Ouedraogo +2 more
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Assessment of potential seawater intrusion in a coastal aquifer system at Abomey - Calavi, Benin
Heliyon, 2020 Severe sea-water intrusion can be detected several kilometers inland and represents a high risk for coastal region groundwater. The coastal aquifer of the continental terminal of the township of Abomey-Calavi (Benin) has been highly exploited for ...
Sagnon Parfait Hounsinou
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Emerging Microbes and Infections, 2020 We report two outbreaks of Lassa fever that occurred in Benin in 2014 and 2016 with 20 confirmed cases and 50% (10/20) mortality. Benin was not previously considered to be an endemic country for Lassa fever, resulting in a delay to diagnose the disease ...
Caroline picard +2 more
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Host genetic background influences the severity of disease in Schistosoma haematobium infections [PDF]
ParasiteHost genetic factors influence the severity of infectious diseases, including schistosomiasis, which are major public-health burdens in Africa. While the role of host genetic background in Schistosoma mansoni infection has been clearly established, this ...
Savassi Boris Sègnito A.E. +9 more
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Mapping smallholder cashew plantations to inform sustainable tree crop expansion in Benin [PDF]
Remote Sensing of Environment, 2023 Cashews are grown by over 3 million smallholders in more than 40 countries worldwide as a principal source of income. As the third largest cashew producer in Africa, Benin has nearly 200,000 smallholder cashew growers contributing 15% of the country's ...
Leikun Yin +11 more
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Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 This study is part of the national programme for the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and was technically supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Kossou Jahdiel +9 more
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Effects of Aeschynomene histrix Poir. seed treatment on germination
Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2021 Description of the subject. Poor germination associated with physical dormancy was experienced in the legume Aeschynomene histrix Poir. seeds and can reduce the establishment and growth of this species. Objectives. To evaluate the effects of different
Sébastien Adjolohoun +2 more
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Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Four Local Fruits of Benin Among Apparently Healthy Young Adult Subjects [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2021 Background: Daily consumption of fruits is recommended due to their positive impact on the control of glycemia, cholesterol and coronary heart disease.
Moutawakilou Gomina +4 more
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