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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lecturer, School of Tropical Forestry, National University of Agriculture
  • Interested in research questions on land degradation, restoration and resilience of forest systems
  • Reviewer of African Journal of Ecology, Land degradation and development, Global Environmental Change 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 21 25 86

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., PhD in Agronomic Sciences, Option Management of Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2015
  • Diploma of Master of Sciences, Option Management of Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2011
  • Diploma of Agricultural Engineer (Planning and Management of Natural Resources), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2009

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Land degradation and restoration, Applied Ecology, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant Ecology, Sacred forest Management Assessment.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

  • National research projects (PIFSAP, PAPDFGC, TCP/BEN/3502)
  • EU research projects (UNDESERT)
  • Bilateral projects: Denmark (QUALITREE, TreeFood)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Society for Ecological Restoration International. Tucson AZ 85701, USA
  • African Academy of Sciences (AAS)

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Nominate in African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliate for 2017-2021
  • African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) Grant for Junior Researchers
  • Nominate in National University of Agriculture in Benin as teacher and researcher
  • Nominated as expert for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Target 3: land degradation and restoration

PUBLICATIONS

Impact Factor Journals

Padonou, E.A., Lykke, A.M., Bachmann, Y., Idohou, R., Sinsin, B. 2017. Mapping changes in land use/land cover and prediction of future extension of bowé in Benin, West Africa. Land Use Policy 69: 85–92.

Padonou, E.A., Tovissodé, F.C., Idohou, R., Salako, V.K., Fantondji, L., Vihotogbé, R., Fandohan, B., Assogbadjo, A.E. 2017. Pilot assessment of locally acknowledged morphotypes of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte) Baill. in southwestern Benin (West Africa). Fruits 72(5), 306–316.

Inoussa, M.M., Padonou, E.A., Lykke, A.M., Kakaï, R.G., Bakasso, Y., Mahamane, A., Saadou, M. 2017. Contrasting population structures of two keystone woodland species of W National Park, Niger. South African Journal of Botany, 112, 95-101.

Idohou, R., Peterson, A. T., Assogbadjo, A. E., Vihotogbe, R. L., Padonou, E., Kakaï, R. G. 2016. Identification of potential areas for wild palm cultivation in the Republic of Benin through remote sensing and ecological niche modeling. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 1-11.

Padonou, E.A., Bachmann, Y., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B. 2015. Spatial distribution of bowaland differences in physicochemical characteristics between bowal and woodland soils in West Africa (Benin). Catena 124: 45-52.

Padonou E.A., Teka O., Bachmann Y., Schmidt M., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B., 2015. Using species distribution models to select species resistant to climate change for ecological restoration of bowé in West Africa. African Journal of Ecology. 1-10.

Padonou, E.A., Fandohan, B., Bachmann, Y., and Sinsin, B. 2014. How farmers perceive and cope with bowalization: a case study from West Africa. Land Use Policy 36: 461-467.

Padonou, E.A., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Assogbadjo, A.E., Fandohan, B., Chakeredza, S., Sinsin, B. 2014 Natural variation in fruit characteristics and seed germination of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae). Journal of Horticulural Sciences and Biothecnology 89: 69-73.

Padonou, E.A., Kassa, B., Assogbadjo, A.E., Babatoundé, S., Glèlè Kakaï, R. 2013. Differences in germination capacity and seedling growth between different seed morphotypes of Afzelia africana Sm. species in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticulural Sciences and Biothecnology 88: 679-684.

 Padonou, E.A., Assogbadjo, A. E., Bachmann, Y., and Sinsin, B. 2013. How far bowalization affects phytodiversity, life forms and plant morphology in Sub-humid tropic in West Africa. African Journal of Ecology 51: 255-262.

Indexed Peer Review Journals without impact factor

Akabassi, G.C., Padonou, E.A., Chadare F.J., Assogbadjo, A.E. 2017. Importance ethnobotanique et valeur d’usage de Picralima nitida (stapf) au Sud-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest).  International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 11(5): 1979-1993

Atanasso, J.A., Chadare, F.J., Padonou, E.A., Ahouansinkpo, E., Koura, K., Houehanou, T., Assogbadjo, A.E.,  Glele Kakaï, R., . Sinsin, B. 2017. Habitats and utilizations of Lippia multiflora Moldenke: local perception of four ethnic groups from Benin (West Africa). Agronomie Africaine 29 (2): 111-120.

Glèlè Kakaï R., Salako V.K., Padonou E.A., Lykke A.M. 2016. Méthodes statistiques multivariées utilisées en écologie. 2015. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1): 9-26.

Strandberg B., Lykke A.M., Padonou E.A. 2016. Méthodes d’estimation objective du recouvrement de la Végétation et de la biomasse herbacées. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1): 1-7.

Mcghee W., Saigle W., Padonou E. A., Lykke A.M. 2016. Méthodes de calcul de la biomasse et du carbone des arbres en Afrique de l’Ouest. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 19(1) : 29-48.

Padonou, E.A., Ahossou, O.D., Okou, F.O.Y., Assogbadjo, A.E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B. 2015. Impact of climate on seed morphology and plant growth of Caesalpinia bonduc L. in West Africa. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research. 6: 86-96.

Padonou, E.A., Assogbadjo, A.E., Glele Kakaï, R., Lykke, A.M., Sinsin, B., Axelsen, J. 2015. Investigations of on farm seedling productivity of the rare and declining Caesalpinia bonduc in Benin (West Africa) by aid of simulation modelling. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 6: 116-131.

Agoyi E.E., Assogbadjo A.E., Padonou E.A., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. 2015. Morphological variation, cultivation techniques and management practices of Moringa oleifera in southern Benin (West Africa). International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 6: 97-105.

Padonou E.A., Aristide Adomou C., Bachmann Y., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B., 2014. Vegetation Characteristics of Bowé in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 250-255. doi: 10.11648/j.jps.20140205.27

Padonou, E.A., Kindomihou, M.V., Djègo, J. G., Sinsin, B.A. 2012. Diversity of Medicinal Plants and Preliminary Parameterization of their Uses in Benin (Western Africa). Journal of Asian Scientific Research2: 212-220.

Book Chapters

Yo, T., Adanguidi, J., Zannou, A., Padonou, E. 2018. Évaluation des besoins en bois des populations au niveau des zones de mangroves des sites Ramsar 1017 et 1018.  FAO, Bénin. ISBN: 978-92-5-130305-4 (FAO-Bénin)

Sinsin, B., Assogbadjo, A.E., Tente, B., Yo, T., Adanguidi, J., Lougbegnon, T., Ahouansou, S., Sogbohossou, É., Padonou, E., Agbani, P. 2018. Inventaire floristique et faunique des écosystèmes de mangroves et des zones humides côtières du Bénin. FAO & Laboratoire d’Écologie Appliquée, Bénin. ISBN 978-92-5-103148-7 (FAO-Bénin)

Padonou E.A., Lykke A.M., Bachmann Y., Sinsin B. 2015. Bowalization: its impact on soil, biodiversity, and human livelihoods in West Africa. In advanced in Environmental Research. Nova Science publication. 40: 187-198.

Assogbadjo A.E., Padonou E.A. 2015. The tree of life. In: Hegan A. Eds: No more endlings. Saving species one story at a time. Pp.153-158.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

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