Lions of West Africa Ecology of lion (Panthera leo Linnaeus 1758) populations and human-lion conflicts in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, North Benin

PhD Dissertation:  Etotépé A. SOGBOHOSSOU (2011). Lions of West Africa Ecology of lion (Panthera leo Linnaeus 1758) populations and human-lion conflicts in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, North Benin. University of Leiden, The Netherlands. 158 p. Promotors: Geert R. de SNOO & Brice SINSIN Co-Promotor: Hans H. de IONGH.   Abstract: Earth’s biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate in […]

Tropical Grasses Silicification: Genetic Interspecific Variation, Influence of Growth Conditions and Relationship with the Foliar Structure

PhD Dissertation:  Valentin Kindomihou (2005). Tropical Grasses Silicification: Genetic Interspecific Variation, Influence of Growth Conditions and Relationship with the Foliar Structure. Laboratory of Plant Ecology and Biogeochemistry, Botanical Garden Jean Massart, Interfaculty School of Bioengineers, Free University of Brussels, Belgium. 193 pages. Promotors: Prof Pierre Meerts (ULB, Belgique) & Prof Brice Sinsin (UAC, Benin).   SUMMARY: This thesis […]

Diversity, leaf biomass of fodder trees and carrying capacity of rangelands in the Guineo-Congolese / Sudanian transition zone of Benin

PhD Dissertation:  Clément SEWADE (2017). Diversity, leaf biomass of fodder trees and carrying capacity of rangelands in the Guineo-Congolese / Sudanian transition zone of Benin. Doctoral School of Water and Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Benin. 242 pages. Thesis promotor: Prof. Dr Ir. Marcel Romuald Benjamin HOUINATO. SUMMARY: Native plant species in general and fodder trees […]

Phytosociology, ecology, grazing value, productivity and carrying capacity of natural pasturelands at Nikki-Kalale in Northern Benin

PhD Dissertation: SINSIN Brice (1993). Phytosociology, ecology, grazing value, productivity and carrying capacity of natural pasturelands at Nikki-Kalale in Northern Benin. PhD, ULB, Belgium, 353 p. Promotor: Prof Jean Lejoly.   Abstract: Phytosociology, ecology, productivity and grazing value of sudanian pasture lands were studied at Nikki-Kalalé in northern Benin. Factor analysis applied to the phytosociological relevés permitted […]

Biodiversity, priotization and impacts of potential future climate changes on the utilities vegetal species of the resident population of the forests manage by the Office National du Bois du Bénin

Master Thesis:  Donalde Dolorès DEGUENON (2017).  Biodiversity, priotization and impacts of potential future climate changes on the utilities vegetal species of the resident population of the forests manage by the Office National du Bois du Bénin. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. 48p. Supervisors: Prof ASSOGBADJO Achille and Dr IDOHOU Rodrigue   Abstract of the Master Thesis: The […]

Knowing bowalization, its impact on biodiversity, soil and human livelihoods in Benin (West Africa)

PhD Dissertation: Padonou Elie (2015). Knowing bowalization, its impact on biodiversity, soil and human livelihoods in Benin (West Africa). PhD Thesis, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin, 172 pages. Thesis Promotor: Prof. Ir. Brice SINSIN.   Summary: Desertification and land degradation are worldwide problems affecting soils, vegetation and especially the life of the rural […]

Ecology of isolated trees in tropical savannas: modelling of plant species distribution and colonization of new habitats through long-distance dispersal and facilitation

PhD Dissertation: Akomian Fortuné AZIHOU (2013). Ecology of isolated trees in tropical savannas: modelling of plant species distribution and colonization of new habitats through long-distance dispersal and facilitation. University of Abomey-Calavi. Benin. 162 pages. Promotor: Prof. Brice SINSIN.   Summary: Savannas occupy a fifth of the earth’s land surface and are one of the most sensitive ecosystems to future […]