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Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and management practices for termite pests of maize in Southern Benin

Open Agriculture, 2019
Termite (Isoptera: Termitidae) infestation is an important constraint of maize production in Benin. A survey of 300 households was conducted in 2018 throughout 30 villages in Southern Benin to evaluate farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and management ...
Loko Laura Estelle Yêyinou, Orobiyi Azize, Toffa Joelle, Fagla Sédami Medegan, Gavoedo Dieudonné Martin, Manuele Tamò   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determinants of change in household-level consumption and poverty in Uganda, 1992/93-1999/00: [PDF]

"Recent estimates showing increase in the incidence of poverty in Uganda has kindled interest in understanding the factors that cause changes in poverty, as the reversal of the positive trend in the 1990s threatens the government's poverty eradication ...
Benin, Sam, Mugarura, Samuel
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Effect of in situ amylase and fermented maize starch on texture and after‐cooking storability of lafun dough

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lafun is made by fermenting and drying cassava chunks, which are then milled into flour and cooked into dough. Its quality characteristics are variety‐dependent, while it may become too soft or even liquefy during storage, leading to rejection by end‐users.
Laurent Adinsi, Muqsita Daouda, Alexandre Bouniol, Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Imayath Djibril Moussa, Francis Hotegni, Noël Akissoé   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact du festival Vodoun Days sur la valorisation patrimoniale et l’éducation à la citoyenneté au Bénin [PDF]

Pensées Genre, Penser Autrement
Cet article est une analyse de l’impact du Festival Vodoun Days sur la valorisation du patrimoine vodoun et le développement socio-économique de la ville de Ouidah.
Charbelle Raïssa Destinée Bignon , Basile Djessounoukon AGBODJOGBE , Kamel Arêo GARBA   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pathogenicity of indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes from Benin against mango fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) under laboratory conditions [PDF]

, 2018
Bactrocera dorsalis fruit fly is the economically most significant tephritid pest species on Mango, Mangifera indica L., in Benin, and entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) represent good candidates for its control in the soil.
Afouda, Leonard, Decraemer, Wilfrida, Godjo, Tognisse Anique, Willems, Anne, Zadji, Lionel   +4 more
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Food quality profile of fermented cassava dough: A tool for the value chain upgrading

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Agbelima is a fermented cassava mash, which is then cooked into dough. The key quality attributes are color, odor, stretchability, and sour taste. To succeed in upgrading agbelima value chain, there is a need to determine the instrumental parameters that predict the quality of consumer‐preferred attributes of the final product. This
Lionnel Arnaud Chabi China, Laurent Adinsi, Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Marcel Houngbedji, Ariane Awolo, Maora Gayet, Francis Hotegni, Flora Josiane Chadare, Noël Akissoé   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Baatonum Toponymy of Nigeria-Benin Border Area: Notes on the Methodology of Collecting Toponymic Data

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The collection of toponymic data can be a time-consuming, complex, and potentially unproductive process, particularly if not carefully managed. A key challenge lies in failing to engage community members who possess necessary knowledge, typically ...
Azibaoguanasi Williams
doaj   +1 more source

Empowerment of Women Farmers in Northern Benin: Multidimensional Analysis based on the WEAI index [PDF]

Pensées Genre, Penser Autrement
Despite their essential role in family farms, women farmers in Benin face limitations in access to resources and decision-making power due to social norms and structural inequalities.
EZIN Obossou Hypolite
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of global cotton markets on rural poverty in Benin [PDF]

World cotton prices have fallen by about 40 percent over the last two years, focusing attention on the effect of subsidies for cotton growers in depressing prices. This paper combines farm survey data from Benin with assumptions about the decline in farm-
Daniels, Lisa, Minot, Nicholas
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Comparative analysis of two methods for measuring sales volumes during malaria medicine outlet surveys. [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: There is increased interest in using commercial providers for improving access to quality malaria treatment. Understanding their current role is an essential first step, notably in terms of the volume of diagnostics and anti-malarials they ...
Goodman, Catherine, Hanson, Kara, Kleinschmidt, Immo, O'Connell, Kate, Palafox, Benjamin, Patouillard, Edith, Pok, Sochea, Tougher, Sarah   +7 more
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