Search Results - "Marcel, Houinato"

Traditional medicinal knowledge of woody species across climatic zones in Benin (West Africa) by Ahoyo, Carlos C., Houéhanou, Thierry D., Yaoïtcha, Alain S., Prinz, Kathleen, Glèlè Kakaï, Romain, Sinsin, Brice A., Houinato, Marcel R.B.

“…Plant parts are often used by local people to treat their affections. This study addressed the Traditional Medicinal Knowledge of woody species in Benin and…”
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Vulnerability assessment of medicinal tree species in Benin (West Africa): Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloïdes (Lam.) and Morinda lucida Benth by Yaoitcha, Alain S., Vodouhe, Fifanou G., Azihou, Akomian F., Hounzangbé-Adoté, Sylvie, Houinato, Marcel R. B.

“…Many causes are suspected to explain the decline of medicinal plant species. This study aims to understand the threats on Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloïdes and…”
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A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa) by Ahoyo, Carlos C., Houehanou, Thierry D., Yaoitcha, Alain S., Prinz, Kathleen, Assogbadjo, Achille E., Adjahossou, Christian S. G., Hellwig, Frank, Houinato, Marcel R. B.

“…Quantitative ethnobotany researches can contribute much to guide biodiversity conservation, especially in developing countries. Our study presents a…”
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Small ruminant farmers’ feeding strategies to cope with climate change across five agroecological zones of Benin, West Africa by Romaric Gninkplékpo, Euvrard Landry, Koura, Bossima Ivan, Lesse, Paolo, Toko, Ismael, Demblon, Dominique, Houinato, Marcel R.B., Cabaraux, Jean-François

“…This study aimed to understand feeding strategies used by small ruminant farmers to cope with climatic change in the five contrasting agroecological zones…”
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Prioritization of useful medicinal tree species for conservation in Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin: A multivariate analysis approach by Yaoitcha, Alain S., Houehanou, Thierry D., Fandohan, Adandé Belarmain, Houinato, Marcel R.B.

“…Prioritization of medicinal plant species in conservation schemes is critically important in low income countries. This paper aimed at developing a…”
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Nutritional Value of Climate-Resilient Forage Species Sustaining Peri-Urban Dairy Cow Production in the Coastal Grasslands of Benin (West Africa) by Koura, Bossima Ivan, Vastolo, Alessandro, Kiatti, Dieu Donné, Cutrignelli, Monica Isabella, Houinato, Marcel, Calabrò, Serena

“…Along the coast of West Africa, grazing ruminants rely on perennial forage species remaining in uncultivated plots, roadsides, and marshlands during the dry…”
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Status and population structures of three anthelmintic tree species along climatic gradient in Benin and the implications for conservation by Alowanou, Géorcelin G, Houéhanou, Thierry D, Mensah, Sylvanus, Alissou, Bénoit K, Ahoyo, Carlos C, Akpako, Rauldin S, Wabi, Faroukou, Houinato, Marcel RB, Hounzangbé-Adoté, Sylvie M

“…Smallholder farmers make intensive use of anthelmintic plant species in the traditional treatment of animal parasitic infections. As a result, populations of…”
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Nutritional Characteristics of Forage Grown in South of Benin by Musco, Nadia, Koura, Ivan B, Tudisco, Raffaella, Awadjihè, Ghislain, Adjolohoun, Sebastien, Cutrignelli, Monica I, Mollica, Maria Pina, Houinato, Marcel, Infascelli, Federico, Calabrò, Serena

“…In order to provide recommendations on the most useful forage species to smallholder farmers, eleven grass and eleven legume forages grown in Abomey-Calavi in…”
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The effect of the silvopastoral system on milk production and reproductive performance of dairy cows and its contribution to adaptation to a changing climate in the drylands of Benin (West-Africa) by Assani Seidou, Alassan, Offoumon, Oyéniran Thierry La Fronde, Sanni Worogo, Sorebou Hilaire, Houaga, Isidore, Koara Yarou, Amoudawenou, Azalou, Maximilien, Adambi Boukari, Foukpe Zhairath, Idrissou, Yaya, Houinato, Marcel, Alkoiret Traoré, Ibrahim

“…Knowledge about dairy cows raised in small-scale agroforestry systems in dryland areas is of paramount importance to inform policy and decision making in the…”
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Effects of Aeschynomene histrix Poir. seed treatment on germination by Houndjo, Bignon Daniel Maxime, Adjolohoun, Sébastien, Adenile, Dourossimi Adam, Houinato, Marcel, Sinsin, Brice Augustin

“…Description of the subject. Poor germination associated with physical dormancy was experienced in the legume Aeschynomene histrix Poir. seeds and can reduce…”
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NUTRITIVE VALUE AND IN VITRO METHANE PRODUCTION OF TWO PERENNIAL GRASSES UNDER DIFFERENT STOCKING RATES IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF WEST-AFRICA by Koura, Bossima Ivan, Vastolo, Alessandro, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte, Cutrignelli, Monica Isabella, Musco, Nadia, Houinato, Marcel, Calabrò, Serena

“…Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, pasture is the most used practice in ruminant production, and grazing areas characteristics varied in different environment…”
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Farmers’ and Herders’ Perceptions on Rangeland Management in Two Agroecological Zones of Benin by Diogo, Rodrigue Vivien Cao, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte, Vanvanhossou, Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich, Abdoulaye, Badirou Dine, Dosseh, Kossi Hélliot, Houinato, Marcel, Schlecht, Eva, Buerkert, Andreas

“…The sustainable use of rangelands in pastoral areas requires the inclusion of all stakeholders to develop sound management strategies. However, the role of…”
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Morphological variability within the indigenous sheep population of Benin by Whannou, Habib Rainier Vihotogbe, Afatondji, Cossi Ulriche, Ahozonlin, Maurice Cossi, Spanoghe, Martin, Lanterbecq, Deborah, Demblon, Dominique, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte

“…Knowledge of both the genetic diversity and geographical distribution of animal genetic resources is a prerequisite for their sustainable utilization,…”
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How do plant demographic and ecological traits combined with social dynamics and human traits affect woody plant selection for medicinal uses in Benin (West Africa)? by Ahoyo, Carlos Cédric, Houéhanou, Thierry Dèhouegnon, Yaoitcha, Alain Sèakpo, Akpi, Bénédicte Perpétue, Natta, Armand, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin

“…Several hypotheses have been used in ethnobotany to explain the plant's selection criteria by people for their daily needs. Thus, it is important to assess…”
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Hedonic analysis of attributes and factors affecting small ruminant price in Benin, West Africa by Zanou, Murielle Aménia Monsoyi, Zannou, Afio, Aoudji, Augustin Kossi Nounagnon, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte

“…The demand for small ruminants is increasing, but livestock production is not very market oriented. Understanding buyers' preferences allows breeders to orient…”
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Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin by Sèwadé, Clément, Azihou, Akomian Fortuné, Fandohan, Adandé Belarmain, Houéhanou, Thierry Dèhouégnon, Houinato, Marcel

“…Description du sujet. Les ligneux fourragers constituent une source importante pour la survie des ruminants en période de soudure. Vu la pression qu’ils…”
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Heterogeneity of preferences and breeders’ willingness to pay for improved livestock system in Benin, West Africa by Zanou, Murielle Aménia Monsoyi, Zannou, Afio, Aoudji, Augustin Kossi Nounagnon, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte

“…The productivity of livestock, including small ruminants, in Benin, is very low, and their management practices in terms of feeding, health and reproduction do…”
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Anthelmintic Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Phytochemical Screening of Plants Used to Treat Digestive Parasitosis of Small Ruminants in Benin (West Africa) by Tchetan, Esaïe, Olounladé, Pascal Abiodoun, Azando, Erick Virgile Bertrand, Khaliq, Hafiz Abdul, Ortiz, Sergio, Houngbeme, Alban, Alowanou, Géorcelin Goué, Koura, Bossima Ivan, Akouedegni, Guénolé Coovi, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin, Hounzangbe-Adote, Sylvie Mawule, Gbaguidi, Fernand Ahokanou, Quetin-Leclercq, Joëlle

“…Medicinal plants continue to be used alone or in combination with veterinary drugs to treat animal ailments, especially in developing countries where livestock…”
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Typology analysis and adaptive capacity of commercial gardening farmers to climate change in peri-urban areas along the coastal area of Benin (West Africa) by Ahouangan, Bidossessi Syntiche Chiméi Mérimée, Koura, Bossima Ivan, Lesse, Armel Dodji Paolo, Ahoyo, Carlos Cédric, Toyi, Scholastique Mireille, Vissin, Expédit Wilfrid, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin

“…The coastal environment represents a special site for human and economic activities. The population growth in this area has led to strong urbanization and,…”
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Market structure, trader behaviour and performance of small ruminants marketing in Benin, West Africa by Zanou, Murielle Aménia Monsoyi, Zannou, Afio, Dossa, Luc Hippolyte, Antoine-Moussiaux, Nicolas, Aoudji, Augustin Kossi Nounagnon, Voronine, Valérie, Demblon, Dominique, Houinato, Marcel Romuald Benjamin

“…Livestock markets are characterised by imperfections, distortions, and efficiency problems that impact livestock marketing. The purpose of this research was to…”
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