HIGHLIGHTS

• Research Assistant, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Publisher of five scientific papers
• Co-supervisor of two undergraduates and mentoring to many graduate and PhD Students
• Reviewer for Biotropica and Economic Botany journals

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 96068180/95564321

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin) in sandwich with Rhodes University (South Africa), 2017, Major: Natural Resources Management
• DEA (equivalent to MSc), University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2010, Major: Forestry and Natural Resources Management
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Parakou (Benin), 2008, Major: Forestry and Natural Resources Management
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), CEG Albarika, Parakou, Benin, 2003

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Natural Resources Management and Conservation, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Agriculture, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Climate Change, Conservation Biology, Ethnobotany, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnoecology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Management of Protected Area, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Phytosociology, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Invasive species ecology, Invasive species impacts on plant species, Horticulture, Multiple pressures assessment and impacts on forest species.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Kenya, South Africa.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• Academic research projects
• Consulting projects (with GIZ, Cabinet de recherches stigmate)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Economic Botany
• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World

SELECTED GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• OWSD Postgraduate Fellowship Addendum for conferences attendance (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and ICRAF Nairobi, Kenya)
• ICRAF sponsorship for conference attendance (New Delhi, India)
• International Foundation for Science (IFS) Individual Research Grant
• VertNet sponsorship for workshop training attendance (University of Denver, Boulder, Colorado, USA)
• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Postgraduate Training Fellowship
• IUFRO-SPDC Conference Travel Grants (Nairobi, Kenya)
• Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Postgraduate Fellowship

PUBLICATIONS 

Degree theses

1. SINASSON S.K.G. 2008. Contribution to the sustainable management of private teak (Tectona grandis L.f)plantations in Abomey-calavi Municipality (Atlantic department, South Benin): Structural, ecological characteristics and management potentials. Agronomy engineer dissertation; Faculty of Agronomy. University of Parakou, 121p + annexes.
2. SINASSON S.K.G. 2010. Dynamics of natural forests of Bonou and Itchèdè-Toffo, South Benin. DEA (MSc) dissertation, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 143p).
3. SINASSON S.K.G. 2017. Ethnobotany and ecology of Mimusops andongensis Hiern and Mimusops kummelBruce ex A. DC: implications for the species management and conservation in Benin (West Africa). PhD thesis, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

Articles

1. Sinasson Sanni G.K., Shackleton C.M. and Sinsin B. 2018. Reproductive phenology of two Mimusopsspecies in relation to climate, tree diameter and canopy position in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Ecology,00:1–11, https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12457.
2. Sinasson, G. K. S., C. M. Shackleton, Achille E. Assogbadjo, and B. Sinsin. 2017. Local Knowledge on the Uses, Habitat and Change in Abundance of Multipurpose Mimusops Species in Benin. Economic Botany, 71: 105-122.
3. Sinasson, G. K. S., C. M. Shackleton, R. L. Glèlè Kakaï, and B. Sinsin. 2017. Impact of Forest Degradation and Invasive Species on the Population Structure of Mimusops andongensis (Sapotaceae). Biotropica, 49: 160-169.
4. Shackleton C., Ruwanza S., Sinasson Sanni G., Bennett S., De Lacy P., Modipa R., Mtati N., Sachikonye M. and Thondhlana G., 2016. Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Understanding and Categorising Ecosystem Disservices for Environmental Management and Human Wellbeing. Ecosystems 19: 587-600.
5. Sinasson Sanni K.G., Shackleton C.M. and Sinsin B. 2014. (Abstract) Combined impact of Use, Deforestation and Invasive species on the Population structure of Mimusops andongensis Hiern (Sapotaceae). The International Forestry Review, Vol. 16(5):291.
6. Sinasson S.K.G., Ganglo C.J., Natta A., De Cannière Ch., Devineau J-L. & de Foucault B. 2011. Phytocénose àMallotus oppositifolius (Geisl.) Müll. Arg. et Macrosphyra longistyla (DC.) Hiern dans le sous-bois des plantations privées de teck (Tectona grandis L.f) dans la Commune d’Abomey-Calavi, Sud-Benin. Acta Botanica Gallica 158:101-109.

  

OTHERS

• Languages: French (fluent, primary language), English (good), Nagot/Yoruba (fluent, native), Fon/Goun/Mina (fluent)
• Computer literacy: statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS, MINITAB, STATISTICA, etc); Mapping software (Arcview, ARCGIS, QGIS); Phytosociological software (PCord, Canoco, Twinspan); Ecological niche modeling (MaxEnt)

 

Last updated on: September 26, 2018

 HIGHLIGHTS

• Associate Professor of Forestry
• Head of the Agronomy Graduate Program of the National University of Agriculture (2017-present)
• Publisher of more than 30 scientific publications & 3 book chapters
• Visiting Senior Lecturer / Researcher at many universities in Africa, Asia, and Europe
• Member of 5 international scientific groups e.g. African Forests Forum and International Union of Forest Research Organization
• Reviewer of many journals including: Economic Botany, Human Ecology, Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, Land Degradation and Development 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 5996 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 95414726

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey Calavi (Benin), 2011, Major: Natural Resources Management and Conservation Biology
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2006, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Graduation Diploma, Major Biology & Geology (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série D), 2001

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Tropical Forestry, Forest estimations, Conservation Biology, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Restoration Ecology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobiology, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Protected Area Management & Assessment, Climate Change.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mauritania, The Gambia, Togo.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• EU research projects (DADOBAT, CODESRIA, CORAF, WASCAL)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Ecological Restoration (Since 2016)
• Ecosystem based Adaptation for food security in Africa Assembly (Since 2015)
• African Forests Forum (Since 2014)
• International Union of Forest Research Organizations (member since 2009).
• International Network on Indigenous Fruit Tree species (member since 2009).
• Society for Economic Botany (member since 2010).
• British Ecological Society (member 2010-2012).
• Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (member since 2010).
• IUCN SSC Crop Wild Relative Specialist Group (member since 2008).

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2017: African Academy of Sciences Young Affiliate.
• 2016: Equipment Subsidy Grant of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• 2014: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Georg Forster (HERMES) Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
• 2013: Award for Best research paper in Ecology 2011-2012 edition; The Support Africa International Foundation, Germany.
• 2013: International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden, Grant D/5464-1
• 2012: African-German Network of Excellence in Science – Award for Junior Researchers
• 2012: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) – Research Fellowship for Distinguished International Young Scientists

PUBLICATIONS

Peer reviewed publications

1. Oduor AMO, Long H, Fandohan AB, Liu J, Yu X (2018) An invasive plant provides refuge to native plant species in an intensely grazed ecosystem. Biological Invasions 20(10): 2745-2751. Impact Factor 2017: 2.473.
2. Slik JWF, Franklin J, Arroyo-Rodríguez V, Field R, Aguilar S, Aguirre N, Ahumada J, et al.,Fandohan AB, et al. (2018) Phylogenetic classification of the world’s tropical forests. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United State of America https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1714977115 . Impact Factor 2016: 9.661.
3. Sèwadé C, Azihou AF, Fandohan AB, Glele Kakai RL, Mensah G, Houinato M (2017) Leaf biomass modeling, carrying capacity and species-specific performance in aerial fodder production of three priority browse species Afzelia africana, Pterocarpus erinaceus and Daniellia oliveri in Benin. Livestock Research for Rural Development 29(10): http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/10/sewa29192.html
4. Fandohan AB, Chadaré FJ, Gouwakinnou NG, Tovissodé CF, Bonou A, Djonlonkou SFB, Houndelo LFH, Sinsin CLB, Assogbadjo AE (2017) Usages traditionnels et valeur économique de Synsepalum dulcificum au Sud-Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 332(2): 17-30. Impact Factor 2016: 0.321.
5. Ahossou OD, Fandohan B, Stiers I, Schmidt M, Assogbadjo AE (2017) Extraction of Timber and Non-Timber Products from the Swamp Forest of Lokoli (Benin): Use Patterns, Harvesting Impacts and Management Options. International Forestry Review 19(2):133-144. Impact Factor 2016: 1.308.
6. Fandohan AB, Azihou AF, Assogbadjo AE, Fonton HN, van Damme P, Sinsin AB (2017) Environment-driven spatial pattern of tamarind trees in riparian forests. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 111 (1): 23-37.
7. Gouwakinnou NG, Fandohan AB, Adomou CA, Sinsin AB (2016) Mode de reproduction et phénologie florale d’une espèce dioïque, Sclerocarya birrea (Anacardiaceae), en relation avec l’utilisation des terres. Annales de l’Université de Parakou Série – sciences naturelles et agronomie : 6(1) : 26-33.
8. Moutouama JK, Fandohan AB, Biaou SSH, Amahowe OI, Moutouama FT, Natta AK (2016) Potential climate change favored expansion of a range limited species, Haematostaphis barteriHook f. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 110 (2): 397-411.
9. Gbedomon RC, Assogbadjo AE, Salako VK, Fandohan AB, Glèlè Kakaï R (2016) Exploring the spatial configurations of home gardens in Benin. Scientia Horticulturae 213: 13–23. Impact Factor 2015: 1.538.
10. Sèwadé C, Azihou AF, Fandohan AB, Houéhanou TD, Houinato M (2016) Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin. Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement 20(2) http://popups.ulg.ac.be/1780-4507/index.php?id=12823. Impact Factor 2015:0.457.
11. Gbedomon CR, Floquet A, Mongbo R, Salako KV, Fandohan AB, Assogbadjo A, Glele Kakai R (2016) Socio-economic and ecological outcomes of community based forest management: A case study from Tobé-Kpobidon forest in Benin, Western Africa. Forest Policy and Economics 64: 46–55. Impact Factor 2015: 2.00.
12. Fandohan AB, Moutouama JK, Biaou SSH, Gouwakinnou GN, Adomou CA (2015) Le réseau d’aires protégées Bénin-Togo assure-t-il la conservation de Thunbergia atacorensis (Acanthaceae)?Revue CAMES (Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie) 3(2):25-31.
13. Fandohan AB, Gouwakinnou NG, Deleke Koko KIE, Glele Kakai R, Assogbadjo AE (2015) Domesticating and conserving indigenous trees species: an ecosystem Based approach for adaptation to climate change in sub-Sahara Africa. Revue CAMES 03(01):55-60.
14. Yaoitcha AS, Houehanou TD, Fandohan AB, Houinato MRB (2015) Prioritization of useful medicinal tree species for conservation in Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin: A multivariate analysis approach. Forest Policy and Economics 61: 135–146. Impact Factor 2015: 1.856.
15. Djègo-Djossou S, Koné I, Fandohan AB, Djègo JG, Huynen MC, Sinsin B (2015) Habitat Use by White-thighed Colobus in the Kikélé Sacred Forest: Activity Budget, Feeding Ecology and Selection of Sleeping Trees. Primate Conservation (29):97-105.
16. Gbedomon RC, Fandohan AB, Salako VK, Idohou AFR, Glèlè Kakaї R, Assogbadjo AE (2015) Factors affecting home gardens ownership, diversity and structure: a case study from Benin. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:56 DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0041-3.Impact Factor 2015: 2.00.
17. Fandohan AB, Oduor AMO, Sode AI, Wu L, Cuni-Sanchez A, Assede E, Gouwakinnou GN (2015) Modeling vulnerability of protected areas to invasion by Chromolaena odorata under current and future climates. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 1(6):20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/EHS15-0003.1
18. Fandohan AB, Koko, IKED, Avocevou-Ayisso C, Gouwakinnou GN, Savi MK, Assogbadjo AE, Kakai RG. (2015) Lantana camara (verbenaceae): a potential threat to the effectiveness of protected areas to conserve flora and fauna in Benin. Agronomie Africaine 27(2): 115-126.
19. Baudoin M-A, Cuni Sanchez A, Fandohan B (2014) Small scale farmers’ vulnerability to climatic changes in southern Benin: the importance of farmers’ perceptions of existing institutions. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 19(8): 1195-1207. Impact Factor 2012: 1.856.
20. Idohou R, Fandohan B, Salako VK, Kassa B, Gbèdomon RC, Yédomonhan H, Glèlè Kakai, Assogbadjo AE (2014) Biodiversity conservation in home gardens: Traditional knowledge, use patterns and implications for management. International Journal of Biodiversity Sciences, Ecosystem Services and Management 10(2): 89-100.
21. Kassa BD, Fandohan B, Azihou AF, Assogbadjo AE, Oduor AMO, Kidjo F, Babatounde S, Liu J, Glele Kakai R (2014) Survey of Loxodonta africana (Elephantidae)-caused bark injury on Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae) within Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin. African Journal of Ecology 52(4): 385–394. Impact Factor 2012: 0.631
22. Padonou EA, Fandohan B, Bachmann Y, Sinsin B (2014) How farmers perceive and cope with bowalization: A case study from West Africa. Land Use Policy 36: 461-467. Impact Factor 2012: 2.346
23. Padonou EA, Kassa B, Assogbadjo AE, Fandohan B, Chakeredza S, Glèlè Kakai, Sinsin B (2014) Natural variation in fruit characteristics and seed germination of Jatropha curcas in Benin, West Africa. Journal of Horticultural Sciences and Biotechnology 89(1):67-73. Impact Factor 2012: 0.637.
24. Houéto G, Glele Kakaï R, Salako V, Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Sinsin B, Palm R (2014) Effect of inventory plot patterns in the floristic analysis of tropical woodland and dense forest. African Journal of Ecology 52(3): 257-264. Impact Factor 2012: 0.631.
25. Salako KV, Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Idohou FAR, Gbedomon RC, Abdou Ibrahima W, Chakeredza S Dulloo ME, Glèlè Kakaï R (2014) Home gardens: An assessment of their biodiversity and potential contribution to conservation of threatened species and crop wild relatives in Benin. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 61: 313-330. Impact Factor 2012: 1.593.
26. Salako VK, Glele Kakaï RL, Assogbadjo AE, Fandohan B, Houinato M, Palm R (2013) Efficiency of inventory plot patterns in quantitative analysis of vegetation: a case study of tropical woodland and dense forest in Benin. Southern Forests 75(3): 137-143. Impact Factor 2012: 0.388.
27. Fandohan B, Gouwakinnou GN, Fonton NH, Sinsin B, Liu J (2013) Impact des changements climatiques sur la répartition géographique des aires favorables à la culture et à la conservation des fruitiers sous-utilisés: cas du Tamarinier au Bénin. Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement 17(3): 450-462. Impact Factor 2012:0.379.
28. Idohou R, Assogbadjo AE, Fandohan B, Gouwakinnou GN, Glele Kakai RL, SinsinB, Maxted N (2013) National Inventory and Prioritization of Crop Wild Relatives: case study for Benin. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 60: 1337–1352. Impact Factor 2012: 1.593.
29. Houéto G, Fandohan B, Ouédraogo A, Ago E, Salako VK, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï R, Sinsin B (2012) Floristic and dendrometric analysis of woodlands in the Sudano-Guinean zone: a case study of Belléfoungou forest reserve in Benin. Acta Botanica Gallica 159(4): 387-394. Impact Factor 2012: 0.310.
30. Fonton NH, Atindogbe G, Fandohan B, Lejeune P, Ligot G (2012) Structure spatial des arbres des savanes boisées et forêts claires soudaniennes : implication pour les enrichissements forestiers. Biotechnology Agronomy Society and Environment 16(4) : 429-440. Impact Factor 2012 :0.379.
31. Atindogbe G, Fonton NH, Fandohan B, Lejeune P (2012) Caractérisation des plantations privées de teck (Tectona grandis L.f.) du département de l’Atlantique au Sud-Bénin. Biotechnology Agronomy Society and Environment 16(4):441-451. Impact Factor 2012 :0.379.
32. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Salako VK, van Damme P, Sinsin B (2012) Which one comesfirst, the tamarind or the Macrotermes termitarium? Acta Botanica Gallica 159(3): 345-355. Impact Factor 2012: 0.310.
33. Cuni Sanchez A, Fandohan B, Assogbadjo A, Sinsin B (2012) A countrywide multi-ethnic assessment of local communities’ perception of climate change in Benin (West Africa). Climate and Development 4(2): 114-128. Impact Factor 2012: 1.000.
34. Assogbadjo AE, Chadare FJ, Glèlè Kakaï R, Fandohan B, Baidu-Forson JJ (2012) Variation in biochemical composition of baobab (Adansonia digitata) pulp, leaves and seeds in relation to soil types and tree provenances. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 157: 94-99. Impact Factor 2011: 3.004.
35. Dadjo C, Assogbadjo AE, Fandohan B, Glèlè Kakaï R, Chakeredza S, Houehanou DT, Van Damme P, Sinsin B (2012). Uses and Management of Black Plum (Vitex Doniana Sweet) In Southern Benin. Fruits 67(3) : 173-187. Impact Factor 2012: 0.764.
36. Assogbadjo AE, Fandohan B, Glèlè Kakaï R, Kyndt T, Hardy OJ, Gheysen G, Sinsin B (2012) Genetic evidence of the contribution of ethnic migrations to the propagation and persistence of the rare and declining scrambling shrub Caesalpinia bonduc L. Human Ecology 40 : 117-128. Impact Factor 2012: 1.361.
37. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï RL, Sinsin B (2011) Effectiveness of a protected areas network in the conservation of Tamarindus indica L. (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae) in Benin. African Journal of Ecology 49 : 40-50. Impact Factor 2011: 0.655.
38. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï R, Sinsin B (2011) Geographical distribution, tree density and fruit production of Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae) across three ecological regions in Benin. Fruits 66 (2): 53-62. Impact Factor 2011: 0.764.
39. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï R, Kyndt T, Sinsin B (2011) Quantitativemorphological descriptors confirm traditionally classified morphotypes of Tamarindus indica L. fruits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 58 : 299-309. Impact Factor 2011: 1.554.
40. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï R, Kyndt T, De Caluwe E, Codjia JTC, Sinsin B (2010) Women’s traditional knowledge, use value and the contribution of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) to rural households’ cash income in Benin. Economic Botany 64(3) : 248-259. Impact Factor 2010: 1.260.
41. Fandohan AB, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï RL, Sinsin B, Van Damme P (2010) Impact of habitat type on the conservation status of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) populations in the W National Park of Benin. Fruits 65(1) :11-19. Impact Factor 2010: 0.348.
42. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Glèlè Kakaï R, Sinsin B (2010) Variation in seed morphometric traits, germination and early seedling growth performances of Tamarindus indica L. InternationalJournal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4(4): 1102-1109.
43. Djagoun CAMS, Glele Kakaï R, Konnon D, Sewade C, Kouton M, Bonou W, Gouwakinnou G, Fandohan B (2010) Potentiel des Ressources Végétales Forestières Alimentaires et Médicinales de la Forêt Classée de l’Ouémé Supérieur et N’Dali au Nord Bénin – Potential Food and Medicinal Use of Plant Resources of the Oueme Superieur and N’Dali Classified Forests (Northern Benin). Fruit, Vegetable and Cereal Science and Biotechnology 4: 47-54.
44. Fandohan B, Glèlè-Kakaï R, Sinsin B, Pelz D (2008) Caractérisation dendrométrique et spatiale de trois essences ligneuses médicinales dans la forêt classée de Wari Maro au Benin. Revue Ivoirienne des Sciences et Technologies 12: 173-186.

 

Proceeding and book chapters

45. Fandohan B, Cuni Sanchez A (2015) Local perceptions of climate change and its impacts on indigenous fruit trees Water, adaptation and sustainability in Benin. Pp: 180-196 In: D Stucker D, Lopez- Gunn E (eds) Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management Capacity, equity and sustainability. Taylor and Francis, London and New York.
46. Fandohan B, Assogbadjo AE, Sinsin B (2010) Tamarindus indica L. Leguminosae. Pp 292-297 In: Sinsin B, Kampmann D (eds) Biodiversity atlas of West Africa, Volume I: Benin. Cotonou and Frankfurt/Main.
47. Fandohan AB, Assogbadjo AE, Sinsin B (2009) Endogenous Knowledge on tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) in northern Benin. Pp 57-62 In: Parrotta JA, Oteng-Yeboah A, Cobbinah J (eds) Traditional Forest-Related Knowledge and Sustainable Forest Management in Africa. IUFRO World Series 23.

Dissertations

48. Fandohan AB (2011) Conservation biology of Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae) in Benin, West Africa. PhD Dissertation, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey Calavi, Bénin. 227p. ISBN: 978-99919-384-9-3 ; February, 2011.
49. Fandohan AB (2007) Structure des populations et importance socioculturelle du tamarinier (Tamarindus indica L.) dans la Commune de Karimama (Nord-Benin). Mémoire de DEA, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin. 55p ; November, 2007.
50. Fandohan AB (2006) Abondance et structure des peuplements de sept essences ligneuses médicinales dans la forêt classée de Wari-Maro, (Région des Monts-Kouffé) Centre Benin. Thèse d’Ingénieur Agronome, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université  d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin. 108p; December 2006.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Assistant Professor at the University of Abomey-Calavi
• Publisher of more than ten scientific papers
• Member of The Interdisciplinary Research Group in Landscape Ecology and Environment (GRIEPE)
• Supervisor of more than 15 MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of two journals: Annales des Sciences Agronomiques and International Journal of Biology and Chemicals Sciences
• Treasurer of the Beninese Association of Pastoralism 

CONTACT INFORMATION

B.P. 696 Abomey-Calavi, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 89 58 02/95 78 60 10

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2012
• Environmental Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2005, Major: Environmental Management and Protection
• High School Diploma, (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), Collège d’Enseignement Général d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 2001

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Landscape ecology, Applied Ecology, Conservation of Biodiversity, Remote sensing, GIS, Agroforestry, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Ecological Modeling, Ecosystem Ecology, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Ecology, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology), Protected Area Management Assessment.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Tchad, Nigeria.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• IRD research projects
• ARES research projects

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Beninese Association of Pastoralism
• The Interdisciplinary Research Group in Landscape Ecology and Environment (GRIEPE)

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Prix du meilleur enseignant de l’année 2017 (FSA/UAC).

PUBLICATIONS

Adjahossou S. G. C., Houehanou D. T., Toyi M., Tente B., Houinato M., Sinsin B, 2018. Degré de pression et perception endogène de multiplication et de conservation du genre Isoberlinia au Moyen-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Spécial hors-série n° 4, Science et Technique, Sciences Naturelles et Appliquées, 25-38.

Ahoudji M. C., Toyi M. S., Dan B. S. C., Houinato M. R.B., Sinsin B., 2016. Effects of land cover change on rangeland vegetation in w biosphere reserve, Benin republic, West Africa. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment, 8, 2:157 – 170.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Bogaert, J., Sinsin B., 2016. Impact des activités d’extraction de gravier au sud du Bénin et leurs perceptions des populations locales Tropicultura, 34 (2) : 166-179.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Kassa B., Sinsin B., 2015. Caractéristiques floristiques, phytosociologiques et écologiques de la végétation des carrières en République du Bénin. REV. CAMES-Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie, 03 (2) : 13-24.

Aitondji A.L., Toyi M.S.S., Sinsin B., 2015. Importance de la terre arable dans la recolonisation végétale des sites de carrières calcaires au sud de la République du Bénin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques, 19 (1): 115-135.

Bio A., Toyi S.S.M., Yoka J., Djego G.J.1, Awede B.3, Laleye A.4, Sinsin A.B. 2015. Contribution aux connaissances des principales plantes antihypertensives utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Bassila (Bénin, Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue CAMES – Série Pharm. Méd. Trad. Afr., 17(2) : 8-18.

Bio A., Yoka J., Toyi M. S., Djego G. J. & Sinsin B., 2014. Contribution à la connaissance des principales plantes antihypertensives utilisées en médecine traditionnelle au Bénin (Afrique de l’ouest). Annales des sciences agronomiques, 18(2):79-97.

Sambieni K. R., Biloso Moyene A., Toyi M. S., Occhiuto R., Bogaert J., Dossou B., 2017. La végétation arborée domestique dans le paysage urbain et périurbain de la ville de Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo.  Afrique SCIENCE, 14(2) :197 – 208.

Sambieni K. R., Bilosso Moyene A., Toyi M. S., Sambieni E., Natta A. K, Occhiuto R., Bogaert, J., 2018. La biodiversité des parcelles habitées en zone périurbaine à Kinshasa: déterminants socio-biophysiques et représentations. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(3): 1164-1183

Sambiéni K.R., Toyi M.S., Mama A., 2015. Perception paysanne sur la fragmentation du paysage de la Forêt classée de l’Ouémé Supérieur au nord du Bénin. VertigO – la revue électronique en sciences de l’environnement. DOI : 10.4000/vertigo.16477 ; ISSN 1492-8442.

Toyi M. S., Bastin J-F., André M., De cannière C., Sinsin B., Bogaert J. 2013. Effets de lisière sur la productivité du teck (Tectona grandis L .f) : étude de cas des teckeraies privées du sud-Bénin. Tropicultura (31) : 1 ; 71-77.

Toyi S. M., Barima S. Y. S., Mama A., Andre M., Bastin J-F., De Cannière C., Sinsin B. & Bogaert J., 2013. Tree plantation will not compensate natural woody vegetation cover loss in the Atlantic Department of southern Benin. Tropicultura (31):1; 61-70.

Toyi S. S. M., Eda A. F., Barima S. S., Bamba I., Sinsin B., 2017. Dynamique paysagère de la Forêt Classée de la Lama au sud du Bénin. Tropicultura, 36 (2), 217-231.

Zinsouklan J., Toyi M., Aoudji A. K. N., Tenté B.,  Hounnou F., Houinato M., 2014. Vers une valorisation durable des espèces négligées : formes d’utilisations, retombées financières et modes de gestion de Parkia Biglobosa (jacq.) r.br. ex benth. au centre-Bénin. REV. CAMES-Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie, 02 (2): 21-27.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Publisher of 14 scientific papers and books
• Extraordinary lecturer at University of Pretoria
• Coordinator of research-development projects
• Member of 5 international scientific groups such as IUFRO, AETFAT
• Supervisor of MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of many journals including: Agroforestry systems, Journal of Forestry Research 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 97 61 38 29

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2014, Major: Agronomy
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2006, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Diploma, Major Biology (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique D), CEG Ste Rita, Benin, 2001

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Nature Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant community ecology, Plant Ecology and Phytosociology, Protected Area Management Assessment, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Vegetation Ecology.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Afrique du Sud, Mozambique, Malawi.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• IFS research projects
• Rufford foundation project

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Conservation of Biology (SCB)
• International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
• Group for Phytosociological Nomenclature (GPN)
• Association Béninoise des Pastoralistes (Benin Association of pastoralists)
• Association pour l’Etude de la Taxonomie de la Flore d’Afrique Tropicale (AETFAT)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assédé, Chabi Adéyèmi Marc Sylvestre Djagoun, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Yannick Senakpon Caleb Gogan, Meryas Dègbémabou Kouton, Aristide Cossi Adomou, Coert Johannes Geldenhuys, Paxie Wanangwa Chirwa, Brice Augustin Sinsin. 2018. Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa. South African Journal of Botanic116: 230-237.
2. Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assédé, Chabi Adéyèmi Marc Sylvestre Djagoun, Akomian Fortuné Azihou, Meryas Dègbémabou Kouton, Yannick Senakpon Caleb Gogan, Coert Johannes Geldenhuys, Paxie Wanangwa Chirwa and Brice Augustin Sinsin. 2017. Folk perceptions and patterns of use of orchid species in Benin, West Africa. Flora et Vegetatio Sudano-Sambesica 20: 26-36.
3. Marco Schmidt, Eméline Assédé, Horst Oebel, Jakob Fahr, Brice Sinsin, 2016. Biota of the WAP complex – starting a citizen science project for West Africa’s largest complex of protected areas. Flora et Vegetatio Sudano-Sambesica 19:  3-6.
4. Gbeffe, A.K., Houehanou, T.D., Habiyaremye, M., Assede, E.S.P., Yaoitcha, A.S., de Bisthoven, L.J., Sogbohossou, E.A., Houinato, M., Sinsin, A.B. (2016). Effects of termite mounds on composition, functional types and traits of plant communities in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology 1-12.
5. Émeline Sessi Pélagie Assédé, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Aristide Cossi Adomou, Madjidou Oumorou, Brice Sinsin. 2015. Effet du relief sur la régénération des espèces ligneuses en zone soudanienne du Bénin. Bois et Forêt des Tropiques 326(4): 15-24.
6. Fandohan, A. B., A. M. O. Oduor, A. I. Sodé, L. Wu, A. Cuni-Sanchez, E. Assede, and G. N. Gouwakinnou. (2015). Modeling vulnerability of protected areas to invasion by Chromolaena odorata under current and future climates. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 1(6): 1-12.
7. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)a. Magnoliophyta, Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari, Atacora, Benin. Check list (8): 642-661.
8. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)b. Relationship between stand regime and population structure of Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Meliaceae) and Terminalia macroptera (Combretaceae) in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari (Benin, West Africa).  International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 4(12): 427-438.
9. Assédé P.S.E, Adomou A.C., Sinsin B. (2012)c. Secondary succession and factors determining change in soil condition from fallow to savannah in the Sudanian Zone of Benin. Phytocoenologia 42 (3 – 4): 181 – 189.

Books

10. Thierry D. Houenahou,Eméline S.P. Assédé, François Muhashy Habiyaremye, Etotépé A. Sogbohossou, Méryas Kouton, Pierre Onodjè Agbani, Alain S. Yaoitcha, Alain K. Gbeffe et Marcel R. B. Houinato. 2017. La Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari (Bénin), Guide & lexique pour le suivi des parcours naturels: Habitats, Faune et Feux. Bruxelles, Belgique – Edition IRSNB – ISSN: 2295-4511– 154 p.

11. Assédé, E.P.S.,Kouton, M.D, Geldenhuys, C.J., Sinsin, B. 2016. Habitat and Plant Species of the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari. Cotonou, Bénin – Les Edition Plurielles – ISBN: 978-999192-2-182-2 – 128 p.

12. Assédé P.S.E, Nago G., Sinsin B. 2013. Les petites mares de la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Deutschland, Allemagne (Germany) – Editions Universitaires européennes – ISBN: 978-613-1-56174-0. 113 p.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Publisher of more than 25 scientific papers
• Membership of more than 10 research-development projects
• Supervisor of more than 20 MS and BS Students
• Reviewer of many journals including Journal of Forestry Research, Journal of Central South University, African Journal of Ecology, Energy Research and Social Science, South African Journal of Botany 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 95 69 35 74 / 97 21 39 22

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey Calavi (Benin), 2012, Major: Natural Resources Management
• DEA degree (M.Sc.), University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2008, Major: Natural Resources Management
• Engineer degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2006, Major: Zootechnics and Management of Natural Pastures
• High School Diploma, Major Technical Sciences (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), Collège d’Enseignement Général I de Savalou, Benin, 2000

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Livestock, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Nature Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Phytosociology, Protected Area Management Assessment, Rangeland ecology, Restoration Ecology, Species Diversity, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Vegetation Ecology.

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Togo, Germany.

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• Bilateral projects: Belgium (Investigating bush fire, habitats and ecosystems services for strengthening local conservation in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve); Germany (Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung / Foundation, Germany), etc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Conservation Biology
• Society for Economic Botany
• British Ecological Society

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to European conference of Tropical Ecology, Paris, France.
• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to European conference of Tropical Ecology, Brussels, Belgium.
• Humboldt Travel grant to participate to Tropentag 2016, Vienna, Austria.
• Humboldt Postdoc Research Fellowship, Germany
• Rufford Small grant for Nature Conservation
• Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS) funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
• Complete Travel Grant to participate to 2 ème Journées Scientifiques du CAMES à Dakar.
• Grant for Junior Researchers” of the African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES)
• Complete Travel grant for participation in 3rd international Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species for a Food- Secure Africa (Accra, Ghana)
• Research grant funding by International Foundation for Science (IFS)
• Postdoc research grant at University of Abomey Calavi
• BIOTA-West : Complete travel grant for participation in Final Workshop of BIOTA-West (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
• Special DAAD Bursary for a field visit and training in Ecology, Germany.
• BIOTA-Africa (Biodiversity for Transect Analysis) : Complete travel grant for participation in international congress of BIOTA-Africa (Spier, South Africa)
• Doctorate research grant funding by German Federal Ministry for Education and Research through BIOTA (Biodiversity Monitoring Transect Analysis) program in Africa
• Small grant research funding by African Network for Agroforestry Education (ANAFE)
• Etc.

PUBLICATIONS 

A- Publications in peer reviewed Scientific Journals

1. Salako V.K., Vihotogbé R., Houéhanou T., Sodé I.A., Glèlè Kakaï. 2018. Predicting the potential impact of climate change on the declining agroforestry species Borassus aethiopum Mart. in Benin: a mixture of geostatistical and SDM approach. Agroforest Syst. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0262-2

2. Adjahossou S. G. C., Houehanou D. T., Toyi M., Tente B., Houinato M., Sinsin B. 2018. Degré de pression et perception endogène de multiplication et de conservation du genre Isoberlinia au Moyen-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Science et technique, Sciences naturelles et appliquées, Spécial hors-série n° 4, 25 – 38.

3. Ahoyo C.C., Mama Sambo Imorou I., Houehanou D.T., Yaoitcha S.A., Houinato R.B.M., Sinsin A. B. 2018. De l’ethnomédecine à l’ethnopharmacologie vétérinaire et la conservation d’espèces ligneuses au Bénin : application raisonnée d’outils quantitatifs. Science et technique, Sciences naturelles et appliquées, Spécial hors-série n° 4, 559 – 573.

4. Ahoyo, C.C.; Houehanou, T.D.; Yaoitcha, A. S.; Prinz, K.; Assogbadjo, A. E.;  Adjahossou, C.S.G.; Hellwig, F.; Houinato, M.R.B. 2017. A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability, doi:10.1007/s10668-017-9990-0

5. Salako, K. V.; Houehanou, T. D.;  Yessoufou, K.; Assogbadjo, A.E.; Akoègninou, A.; Glèlè Kakaï, R. L. 2017. Patterns of elephant utilization of borassus aethiopum mart. and its stand structure in the pendjari national park, benin, west Africa. Tropical Ecology 58(2): 425–437.

6. Gbeffe A. K., Houehanou T. D., Habiyaremye M., Emeline S. P. Assede E. S. P., Yaoitcha A. S., Janssens de Bisthoven L. J., Sogbohossou E.A., Houinato M. and Sinsin B. A. 2017. Effects of termite mounds on composition, functional types and traits of plant communities in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology, doi: 10.1111/aje.12391.

7. Mensah, S., Houéhanou T.D., Assogbadjo A. E., Anyomi E. A., Ouedraogo A., Glèlè Kakaï. R. 2016. Latitudinal variation in the woody species diversity of Afzelia africana Sm. habitats in West Africa. Tropical Ecology 57(4): 717-726.

8. Adjahossou, S. G. C.; Gouwakinnou, G. N.; Houehanou, D. T.; Sode, A. I.; Yaoitcha, A. S.; Houinato, M. R. B.; Sinsin, B. 2016. Efficacité des aires protégées dans la conservation d’habitats favorables prioritaires de ligneux de valeur au Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 3 2 8 (2), 67 – 76. Impact factor 2014 : 0.192

9. Donou Hounsode M.T., Assogbadjo A. E., Houehanou D.T., Glele Kakaï R.L. Agbangla C. 2016. Facteurs socioeconomiques influençant l’usage des raphias au Benin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue CAMES Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie 4 (2), 1-17. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor. 

10. Sèwadé, C., Azihou, A. F., Fandohan, A. B., Houéhanou, D. T., Houinato, M. 2016. Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin. Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Societé et Environnement 20 (2), 113-129.Impact factor 2014 : 0.457. 

11. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare, F., Zanvo, S., B. Sinsin. 2016. Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 20, 187-205. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

12. Salako, V., Azihou, A., Kassa, B., Houehanou, T., Assogbadjo, A., Glele Kakaï, R. 2016.Fine-scale spatial analysis of elephants-induced damages predicts spatial isolation in the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park. African Journal of Ecology 54(1), 9-19. Impact Factor 2014:0.824.

13. Yaoitcha, A. S, Houehanou, D. T., Fandohan A. B., Houinato, M. R.B. 2015. Prioritization of useful medicinal tree species for conservation in Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin: A multivariate analysis approach. Forest Policy and Economics 61, 135–146. Impact Factor 2014:1.856.

14. Yaoitcha, A. S., Houehanou, T. D., Dan, B. S. C., Adounkpe, J. G., Arbonnier, M., Houinato, M. R. B. 2015. Medicinal tree species in Benin (West Africa): literature review and perspective researches. Annales des sciences agronomiques 19(2): 89-106. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor. 

15. Idohou, R, Assogbadjo, A.E., Houéhanou, T.; Glèlè Kakaï, R., C. Agbangla. 2015. Variation in Hyphaene thebaica Mart. fruit: physical characteristics and factors affecting seed germination and seedling growth in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 90 (3): 291–296. Impact Factor 2014: 0,541. 

16. Mensah, S., Houehanou, D. T., Etotépé Aïkpémi Sogbohossou, E. A., Assogbadjo, A. E.; Glèlè Kakaï, R. 2014. Effect of human disturbance and climatic variability on the population structure of Afzelia africana Sm. ex pers. (Fabaceae–Caesalpinioideae) at country broad-scale (Benin, West Africa) South African Journal of Botany 95: 165–173.Impact Factor 2014: 0.978.

17. Vitoule, E. T.; Houehanou, D. T., Kassa, B., Assogbadjo, A. E.; Glèlè Kakaï, R.; Djego, J., Sinsin, B. 2014. Endogenous knowledge and human disturbance impact on abundance of two underutilized wild edible tree species in southern Benin, QScience Connect 2014:15. http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2014.15. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

18. Houehanou, T. D., Glèlè Kakaï, R. L., Assogbadjo, A. E., Kindomihou, V., Houinato, M., Wittig, R.and Sinsin, B. A. 2013. Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure from protected to unprotected savannahs in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology, 51: 358–365.Impact Factor 2014: 0.824 

19. Houehanou, D. T., Kindomihou, V., Stevart, T., Tente, B., Houinato, M., Sinsin B. 2013. Variation of mistletoes impact on fruit yield of shea tree in contrasting habitats and implication for its conservation. Fruits, 68: 109-120.Impact Factor 2014: 0.8 

20. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo, A. E., Glèlè Kakaï, R. Kyndt, T., Sinsin, B. 2013. How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species. Ecological Complexity, 13: 60-68. Impact Factor 2014: 1.931.

21. Dadjo, C., Assogbadjo, A. E, Fandohan, B., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Chakeredza, S; Houehanou, D.T., Van Damme, P., Sinsin, B. 2012. Uses and Management of Black Plum (Vitex Doniana Sweet) In Southern Benin. Fruits, 67: 239–248. Impact Factor 2014: 0.8 

22. Houehanou, T. D., Assogbadjo, A. E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Houinato, M., Sinsin, B., 2011. Valuation of local preferred uses and traditional ecological knowledge in relation to three multipurpose tree species in Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 13: 554-562. Impact Factor 2014: 1.856. 

23. Houehanou, T.D., Kindomihou V., Sinsin, B. 2011. Effectiveness of conservation areas in protecting Shea trees against hemiparasitic plants (Loranthaceae) in Benin, West Africa. Plant Ecology and Evolution 144(3): 267-274.Impact Factor 2014: 0.986 

24. Houehanou T. D., Houinato M., Adandedjan C, Gbangboche A B, Hounzangbe–Adote MS and Sinsin BA. 2008. Gestion pastorale et structure des terroirs agricoles dans la périphérie de la Djona (Nord-Est Bénin).International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 2(4): 497-507. Peer reviewed journal without impact factor.

  

B- Publications without peer review process

1. Salako, V., Kénou, C., Houéhanou Thierry, Assogbadjo, A., Kakai, R. G.  2014. Impact of traditional agroforestry systems practices on conservation effectiveness of useful trees: case study of Borassus aethiopum Mart. in Benin. In book of abstract of XXIV IUFRO World Congress Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research 5-11 october, 2014, Salt Lake City, USA. The International Forestry Review, Vol. 16(5) www.cfa-international.org. (Abstract of Conference).

2. Aïssa Amadou, Thierry Houehanou, Marcel Houinato, Ali Mahamane, Brice Sinsin. 2013. Diversification and valorization of Non Timber Forest Products of plants resources in Torodi department (Niger, West Africa): social variation and implications for perspectives policies. In book of abstract of 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) for a Food- Secure Africa in Accra, Ghana, from 25 to 27 September 2013. http://www.nuscommunity.org/fileadmin/NUS_Docs/documents/publications/books/book-of-abstracts_web_small.pdf (Abstract of Conference).

3. Houehanou, T, Kindomihou,V, Houinato, M. and Sinsin, B. (2007). Dendrometrical characterization of a firewood plant species (Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and its surrounding land use area (Benin, WesternAfrica). Proceedings in Tropentag, Conference on International Agricultural Research for Development, Gottingen. Link:http://www.tropentag.de/2008/abstracts/full/358.pdf. (Conference proceedings).

C- Book chapter

1. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., B. Sinsin. 2014. Biotechnology in biodiversity conservation: Overview of its application on conservation of endangered African tree species, In Ahuja M.R; Ramawat, K.G. 2014. Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Sustainable development and biodiversity 4, pp 171-180.   http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-09381-9_9

D- Book

1-      Houehanou D. T., Assédé, S.P.E., Muhashy Habiyaremye F., Sogbohossou A.E., Kouton M., Agbani, P.O., Yaoitcha A.S., Gbeffe A.K., Houinato M.R.B. 2017. La Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari (Bénin) Guide & lexique pour le suivi des parcours naturels : Habitats, Faune et Feux. Publié par l’Institut royal des Sciences naturelles de Belgique (IRSNB). ISSN : 2295-4511. 141p.

PARTICIPATION TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS 

1. Houehanou,T.D., Prinz K., Hellwig, F., Assogbadjo, A.E., Gebauer, J., Glele Kakaï, R.L., Sinsin, B. 2018. Morphological traits variation of Afzelia africana Sm. in relation to climatic condition and implication for species conservation in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “Challenges in tropical ecology and conservation – global perspectives” March 26 – 29, 2018, Université Pierre-Marie Curie and Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France (Oral presentation)

2. Houehanou,T.D., Prinz K., Hellwig, F., Assogbadjo, A.E., Gebauer, J., Glele Kakaï, R.L., Sinsin, B. 2018. Genetic diversity and population structure of the threatened tree species Afzelia africana Sm. and implication for the species conservation in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “Challenges in tropical ecology and conservation – global perspectives” March 26 – 29, 2018, Université Pierre-Marie Curie and Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France (Poster presentation)

3. Houehanou, D. T., Prinz, K., Hellwig, F., Ahoyo, C. C., Gebauer J. 2017. Quantitative ethnobotany towards conservation of food tree species of Wari Maro forest Reserve in the Sudanian zone of Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “(re)connecting tropical biodiversity in space and time”, February 06-10, 2017, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (Poster presentation).

4. Houehanou, D. T., Prinz K., Hellwig, F, Mensah S., Assogbadjo, A., Glele Kakaï, R., Gebauer, J. 2017. Population and community traits assessments for sustainable management and conservation of Afzelia africana in Benin. European Conference of Tropical Ecology, “(re)connecting tropical biodiversity in space and time”, February 06-10, 2017, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (Oral presentation).

5. Ahoyo, C., Houehanou T., Yaoïtcha A., Houinato M. 2016. How Quantitative Ethnobotany Involves Biodiversity Conservation: a Tested Approach on Wari Maro Forest Reserve (Benin) in International conference of Tropentag, September 18-21, 2016, Vienna, Austria “Solidarity in a competing world —fair use of resources”(Poster presentation)

6. Houehanou, D. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare, F., Zanvo, S., B. Sinsin. 2015. Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical. Deuxième journées scientifiques du CAMES à Dakar (Sénégal) du 23 – 25 Novembre 2015.

7. IFS regional Alumnae Meeting for West and Central Africa: Bringing together grantees of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon for sustainable actions towards promotion of science and development in the West and Central Africa. 09 – 11 December, 2013, Cotonou, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences.

8. Amadou Aïssa, Houehanou, D. T.,Yaoïtcha, A., Houinato, M., Mahamane, A. & Brice Sinsin. (2013) Diversification and valorization of Non Timber Forest Products of plants resources in Torodi department (Niger, West Africa): social variation and implications for perspectives policies. 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) for a Food- Secure Africa took place in Accra, Ghana, from 25 to 27 September 2013. (Poster presentation)

9. Participation to the international workshop on organic certification held on 25 November to 1st December, 2012 at University of Abomey-Calavi & Centre Anouarite, of Abomey Calavi, Benin republic.

10. Houehanou, T. D. (2012) How far woody floristic composition, diversity and structure change from protected to unprotected savannas in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin. Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé xv ème  edition,  du 22 au 26 octobre 2012, campus universitaire, Lomé – Togo. (Présentation orale)

11. Houehanou T. D. (2010) Assessment of conservation of threatened tree species and Vitellaria paradoxa (against loranthaceae parasite) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in its land use areas (Benin). Worshop Final BIOTA : Capitalisation des données et stratégies de conservation de la Biodiversité en Afrique de l’Ouest (BIOTA West) Ouagadougou du 25 au 31 Janvier 2010. (Présentation orale)

12. Houehanou T. D. (2009) Change in spatial structure population of threatened tree species Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and implication for its conservation. ATBC- gto Conference, 2009, July 27-30 in Marburg (Germany) on Impacts of Global Change on Tropical Ecosystems: Cross-cutting the abiotic, biotic and human spheres”. (Poster presentation).

13. Houehanou T. D.  (2008) Size class distribution of a used fire wood tree (Anogeissus Leiocarpa DC.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in a Surrounding Land Use Area (Benin,Western Africa). International Congress of BIOTA AFRICA in Spier (Afrique du Sud) on Biodiversity of Africa-Observation and Sustainable Management for our future! From 2008, September, 19 to October, 03. (Poster presentation)

14. Houehanou T. D.  (2008) Dendrometrical characterization of a common plant species (Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and in a surrounding land use area (Benin, West Africa). International conference of Tropentag: Competition for Resources in a Changing World – New Drive for Rural development », Tropentag 2008, October 7-9, Hohenheim, Germany. (Poster presentation)

15. Participation to Summer school in Germany, 2009, July 31- August 19 on “Sustainable use and conservation of Biodiversity in middle Europe and the Tropics”.

 

TRAINING COURSES

–       2017: Speech and vocal training, Germany.

–       2017: Descriptive and inferential statistic with SPSS, Germany.

–       2016: English Grammar and Pronunciation, Germany.

–       2016: Introducing R as a flexible tool for statistical analyses, Germany.

–       2015 : Formation sur la base de données HORTIVAR de la FAO, Cotonou, Benin

–       2014 : Atelier/Formation sur le développement des plans de cours, pilote et ébauche de manuel de stage basés sur les curricula globaux, Natitingou, Benin.

–       2014: Atelier/Formation sur LMD, ABC et programme d’Innovation de l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques de Djougou (ENSTA-Djougou), Natitingou Benin.

–       2013: Atelier/Formation sur Recherche Appliquée, Natitingou, Benin

–       2013: Training on use of R software package for statistical analysis

–       2009: Training on Ecological niche modeling at Universität of Frankfurt am Maim, Germany

–       2008: Training on Use of GIS tools: practice of ArcGis software at University of Abomey Calavi, Benin.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Coordinator of RADAR-BE project (2018-2021)
• Scientific Director of the African Otter Network (2018-2020)
• Coordinator 8.02.08 – African wildlife conservation and management, International Union for Forest Research Organization (IUFRO)

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 BP 526 LEA-FSA, Cotonou
Tel: +229 97890218
Fax: +229 21303084

Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

• Ph.D, Natural Resource Management (Nov. 2009 – Dec. 2013), Faculty of Agronomy Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
• D.E.A (Master’s of philosophy degree equivalent). Natural Resource Management (Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2009), Faculty of Agronomy Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
• D.E.S.S (Professional Master’s degree equivalent). Natural Resource Management with Focus on Wildlife and Range Management (Nov. 2005-Oct. 2007), Faculty of Agronomy Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
• Diplôme d’Ingénieur des Travaux (Bsc degree equivalent in Protection and Management of the Environment (Oct. 2001-Jul. 2005), Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Wildlife ecology and conversation, Conservation genetic, Rangeland ecology and management, Protected area management, Non Timber Forest Product valorisation, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Wildlife Census (ground census).

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Niger, South Africa, Kenya, Togo, Uganda. 

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• AWF research projects (Species conservation grant)
• Small Grant Project.
• IRD program (JEAI)

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS 

Distinguished Awards

• 2014: Distinction as young affiliate to The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
• 2014: African German Network for Excellence in Science (AGNES)
• 2016: Humboldt- Georg Forster Research Fellowship
• 2018: British Ecological Society – Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa Prize

Scholarships

• 2007: Region Program of Man and the Biosphere research Grant for UNESCO: Program of Reinforcement of scientific and technical capacity for an efficient and sustainable use of biodiversity in biosphere reserves of dry and semi-dry West Africa.
• 2009: Bourse de soutien de l’UEMOA à la formation et la recherche de l’excellence.

Research Grants

• 2008: National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAB) competitive funds.
• 2010: 1^st Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation Application.
• 2011: American Society of Primatologists Conservation Small Grant Award.
• 2012: 1^st International Foundation of Sciences Awards.
• 2014: Tropical Biology Association Small Grant.
• 2015: African Wildlife Foundation Species Protection Grant
• 2015: The Palaeontological Scientific Trust grant
• 2016: Humboldt- Georg Forster Research Fellowship
• 2017: 2^nd Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation Application.
• 2018: 2^nd International Foundation of Sciences Awards.

Equipment Grant

• 2012: Wild idea Grant for purchasing Research Equipment.
• 2015: TWAS Research Grant for purchasing Research Equipment.

Travel Grants

• 2008: IUFRO-Support for Participant from Developing Country (SPDC).
• 2010: IUFRO-Support for Participant from Developing Country (SPDC).
• 2011: TWAS Travel Grant.
• 2011: VLIR UOS Travel Grant.
• 2012: IUFRO-Support for Participant from Developing Country (SPDC).

 

PUBLICATIONS

Dissertations

• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. 2013. Feeding ecology and habitat use of bovid species in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa). PhD degree. Faculty of Agronomy Science/University of Abomey-Calavi/Benin.165 pages.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. 2009. Large and small browser bovid species habitat use in a fluctuating sudanian ecosystem: a case study of Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) and Red-flanked-duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus) in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Northern Benin). These DEA (Master of philosophy degree equivalent)/ Faculty of Agronomy Science/University of Abomey-Calavi/Benin. 50 pages.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. 2007. Ethnozoologie et diversité des petits mammifères dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Mémoire de DESS. Université d’Abomey-Calavi/ Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques (FSA). 65 pages. (French)
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. 2005. Abondance et répartition des espèces de mangouste dans la forêt de Niaouli au Sud-Bénin. Mémo du DIT. EPAC/UAC. 86p. (French)

Publication with peer review process

• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., SOGBOHOSSOU E.A., KASSA B., AHOUANDJINOU C.B., AKPONA H.A., & SINSIN B. (2018) Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Conserving the Highly Hunted Mammal Species as Bushmeat in Southern Benin. The Open Ecology Journal, 11: 14-24.
• ASSÉDÉE.S.P., DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,  AZIHOU F.A.,  GOGAN Y.S.C.,  KOUTON M.D.,  ADOMOU A.C.,  GELDENHUYS C.J.,  CHIRWA P.W., SINSIN B. (2018) Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa. South African Journal of Botany, 116:230–237.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,AKPONA H.A., KASSA B., GICHOHI N., MURUTHI P. & SINSIN B. (2017) A stakeholder assessment of human–elephant conflict in Benin. Pachyderm, 58:161–166.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,CODRON D., SEALY J., MENSAH G.A. & SINSIN B.A. (2016) Isotopic niche structure of a mammalian herbivore assemblage from a West African savanna: Body mass and seasonality effect. Mammalian Biology, 81:644–650.
• GAUBERT P., NJIOKOU F., NGUA G., AFIADEMANYO K., DUFOUR S., MALEKANI J., GONEDEL BI S., TOUGARD C., OLAYEMI A., DANQUAH E., DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., KALEME P., MOLOLO C. N., STANLEY W., LUO S-J. & ANTUNES A. (2016) Phylogeography of the heavily poached African common pangolin (Pholidota, Manis tricuspis) reveals six cryptic lineages as traceable signatures of Pleistocene diversification. Molecular Ecology. DOI: 10.1111/mec.13886
• AKPONA H.A.,DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., HARRINGTON L.A., MENSAH G.A., KABRE A. T. & SINSIN B. (2015) Conflict between spotted-necked otters and fishermen in Hlan River, Benin. Journal for Nature Conservation 27: 63–71.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., KASSA B., COULSON T., MENSAH G.A.& SINSIN B.A. (2014) Hunting affects dry season habitat selection by several Bovid species in northern Benin. Wildlife Biology, 20(2):83-90.  
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., KASSA B., MENSAH G.A.& SINSIN B.A. (2013) Seasonal habitat and diet partitioning between two sympatric bovid species in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Northern Benin): waterbuck and western kob. African Zoology 48(2): 279–289.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., CODRON D., SEALY J., MENSAH G.A. & SINSIN B.A. (2013) Stable carbon isotope analysis of the diets of West African bovids in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Northern Benin).South African Journal of Wildlife Research 43 (1): 33-43.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., DJOSSA B.A., MENSAH G.A.& SINSIN B.A. (2013) Vigilance efficiency and behaviour of Bohor reedbuck Redunca redunca (Pallas 1767) in a savanna environment of Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Northern Benin). Mammal Study, 38(2):81-89.
• PHILIPPE GAUBERT, ANNIE MACHORDOM, ARTURO MORALES, JOSÉ VICENTE LOPÈZ-BAO, GÉRALDINE VERON, MOHAMMAD AMIN, TÂNIA BARROS, MOHAMMAD BASUONY, DJAGOUN, C. A.M.S. EMMANUEL DO LINH SAN, CARLOS FONSECA, ELI GEFFEN, SAKIR ONDER OZKURT, CORINNE CRUAUD, ARNAUD COULOUX AND FRANCISCO PALOMARES. (2011) Comparative phylogeography of two African carnivorans presumably introduced into Europe: disentangling natural versus human-mediated dispersal across the Strait of Gibraltar. Journal of Biogeography 38:341–358.
• GAUBERT P., BLOCH C., BENYACOUB S., ABDELHAMID A., PAGANI P., DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,  COULOUX A.,  DUFOUR S. (2012) Reviving the African Wolf Canis lupus lupaster in North and West Africa: A Mitochondrial Lineage Ranging More than 6,000 km Wide. PLoS One. Volume 7 | Issue 8 | e42740.
• ASSOGBADJO AE., GLELE-KAKAI R. L., VODOUHE F. G., DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., CODJIA J-C T. & SINSIN B A (2012). Biodiversity and Socioeconomic Factors Supporting Farmers’ Choice of Wild Edible Trees in the Agroforestry Systems of Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 14:41–49.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,AKPONA H.A., SINSIN B., MENSAH G.A. & DOSSA F. (2009) Mongoose species in southern Benin: Preliminary ecological survey and local community perceptions. Mammalia. (73):27-32.
• AKPONA H.A.,DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. & SINSIN B. (2008) Ecology and ethnozoology of three-cusped pangolinManis tricuspis (Mammalia, Pholidota) in the Lama forest reserve, Benin. Mammalia 72: 198-202.

Publications peer reviewed without impact factor

• ASSÉDÉ E.S.P.,DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., AZIHOU A.F., KOUTON M.D., GOGAN Y.S.C., GELDENHUYS C.J., CHIRWA P.W. & B. SINSIN. (2017) Folk perceptions and patterns of use of orchid species in Benin, West Africa. Flora et Vegetatio Sudano-Sambesica 20, 26-36.
• DJAGOUN, C.A.M.S.& GAUBERT Philippe. (2009) Small carnivorans from southern Benin: a preliminary assessment of diversity and hunting pressure. Small Carnivore Conservation. (40): 1–10.
• IDOHOU R.,DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., KASSA B., ASSOGBADJO A. E. & CODJIA J.T.C. (2013) Soil factors affecting density of three giant land snail species in different habitats of Dassa-Zoumé district (Central Benin). QScience Connect. http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2013.31

Publication without peer review process

• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,GLELE KAKAÏ R., KONNON D-D., SEWADE C., KOUTON M., BONOU W., GOUWAKINNOU G. & FANDOHAN B. (2010) Potential Food and Medicinal Use of Plant Resources of the Oueme Superieur and N’Dali Classified Forests (Northern Benin). Fruit, Vegetable and Cereal Science and Biotechnology. 4 (1): 47-54.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S.,KINDOMIHOU V. & SINSIN B. (2009). Diversity and ethnozoological study of small mammals in villages of the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in northern Benin. IUFRO World Series, vol. 23: 191-197.

Book chapters

• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., H.A. AKPONA, G.A. MENSAH, C. NUTTMAN & B. SINSIN. (2012). Wild Mammals Trade for Zootherapeutic and Mythic Purposes in Benin (West Africa): Capitalizing Species Involved, Provision Sources, and Implications for Conservation. R. R. N. Alves and I. L. Rosa (eds.), Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine, DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-29026-8_17, © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. pp 367-381.
• AKPONA H.A.,DJAGOUN C.A.M.S. & MENSAH G.A. (2011). Small Carnivores. In Sinsin B. & Kampmann D. (eds). Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa, Volume I: Benin. Cotonou & Frankfurt/Main. Pp:474-478.
• DJAGOUN C.A.M.S., H.A. AKPONA & I. DAOUDA. 2011. Small Predators: Herpestidae, Mustelidae, Viverridae, Canidae, Felidae & Nandiniidae. In P. NEUENSCHWANDER, B. SINSIN & G. GOERGEN (eds): Nature Conservation in West Africa: Red List for Benin. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). pp: 318-330.

 

TRAININGS AND WORKSHORPS

• Training in Qualitative Methodology in Social Science, International Foundation for Science, Research Institute for the Development, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 17-28 September, 2007.
• Training in biology of cheetah conservation, offered by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. From the 20th of October to the 15th of November 2008, at CCF’s field research centre in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.
• Training Workshop on Science-Policy Interfacing in Africa, IUFRO-SPDC/FORNESSA. 13-14 August 2008 Accra, Ghana.
• Training in Ecology and Conservation, Tropical Biology Association Field course. 1-30 November 2009. Kirindy Forest in the Morondave Region, Madagascar.
• National Training of Benin Clearing House Mechanism (CHM) under the Convention on Biological Diversity, 4-7 May 2010. Oriental Hotel, Benin.
• Training Workshop on Forest and Human Health. IUFRO. 16-20 August 2010. Seoul, Republic of Korea.
• Second Advanced Study Institute on Mathematical Modelling in Conservation Biology at the Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI), 8-16 January 2011, Naivasha, Kenya.
• Training on R software at Imperial College, 1-27 April 2011. United Kingdom.
• Seventh Biovision Word Life Sciences Forum, 27-29 March 2011, Lyon, France.
• Training course “Introduction to Stable Light Isotope Mass Spectrometry”. 28 May to 1 June 2012. Department of Archeology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
• Training course in Writing Convincing Research Proposal, 23-24 JUNE 2012, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KFRI), and Nairobi, Kenya.
• SPATIAL stable isotope short course, 14^th June to 26^th June 2015 Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

SYMPOSIUMS AND CONFERENCES

• First national congress on protected areas. University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 16 – 18 June 2006. Oral Communication.
• Journée Scientifique de l’Institut National Pour la Recherche Agronomique au Bénin, Cotonou, Benin (15 April, 2007). Oral Communication.
• 10th African Small Mammal Symposium, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin (Aug. 20-25, 2007).  Oral and Poster presentation.
• Journée Scientifique International de Lomé, University of Lomé, Togo. 24-28 October, 2008. Oral Communication.
• Third national congress on protected areas. University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 7 – 9 July 2008. Oral Communication
• First Conference on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Resources in Africa. IUFRO-SPDC/FORNESSA, Accra, Ghana, 15-17 August 2008.  Oral Communication.
• International Cheetah Conservation Biology Conference, Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), Otjiwarongo, Namibia. 20th of October to the 15th of November 2008. Oral Communication
• Fourth national congress on protected areas. University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 1 – 3 July 2009. Oral Communication
• National Seminary on the Biodiversity Conservation, Fondation Espace Afrique (CIEVRA), 6-8 July 2010. Oral communication.
• International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO).  XXIII World Congress, 23-28 August 2010, Seoul, South Korea. Oral communication.
• XIVème Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé (JSIL), Campus de Lomé – Togo 25-29 Octobre 2010.Oral communication.
• 13th Student Conference on conservation Sciences (SCCS), 22-24 Mars 2011, University of Cambridge, U.K. Poster communication.
• 11th African Small Mammal Symposium, University of Swaziland, Swaziland (July. 3-8, 2011).  Oral and Poster presentation
• First IUFRO-FORNESSA Regional Congress & ITTO/AFF Forest Policy Day, 25-30 June 2012 NAIROBI, KENYA. Oral communication
• 1st Student Conference on conservation Sciences (SCCS), China, Pekin University (1-5Nov. 2013). Oral Communication.
• From Past to Present–Changing Climates, Ecosystems and Environments of Arid Southern Africa: A Tribute to Louis Scott, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, from 7th to 11th July 2014. Oral Communication.
• International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO).  XXIV World Congress. From 29 September-11 October, 2014, Snowbird and Salt Lake City, Utah.
• The World Academy of Sciences 25th General Meeting. From 26-29 October 2014 in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Oral Communication.
• 12th Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum, from October 4 to 6, 2015, Kyoto, Japan. Attendance only.
• 1st International Conference of   TWAS Young Scientist Network, from 22 to 24 August 2017. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Oral Communication.
• IUFRO 125th ANNIVERSARY Congress 2017, from October 18 to 22, 2017, Freiburg, Germany. Oral Communication.
• 46th Symposium for Research Award Winner. From March 22 to 25, 2018, Bamberg, Germany. Attendance only.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

 HIGHLIGHTS

• Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi
• Coordinator of Scientific Seminars, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Coordinator of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Publisher of 25 scientific papers
• Supervisor of 10 PhD candidates, 15 MSc and 3 BSc students
• Member of scientific groups such as IUCN-WCPA, International Association for Landscape Ecology
• Reviewer of many journals including: Forest Ecology and Management, Restoration Ecology, South African Journal of Botany, African Journal of Ecology
• Member of the French – English Translation Committee, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

01 B.P. 532 Cotonou, Benin

Cell: (229) 65 87 80 16

Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2013, Major: Management of Natural Resources
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2008, Major: Management of Natural Resources
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Physics (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), CEG Allada, Benin, 2003

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Psychology and Conservation, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Geography, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology).

 

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Niger, Togo

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• Small grants: Rufford Small Grant for Conservation, IFS Collaborative Research Grant, West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Research Grant for Excellence
• Research Funding Programme of the University of Abomey-Calavi
• National research projects (ONAB, FNRSIT)
• Bilateral projects: France (IRD-JEAI), Germany (LOEWE)

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Association for Landscape Ecology
• Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
• World Commission on Protected Areas
• Beninese Association of Pastoralism

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Nomination as Affiliate by the African Academy of Sciences for the period 2016 – 2020
• Member, Expert Assessment Groups – Green List supervised by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) for the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas initiative

 

PUBLICATIONS

• Guidigan M. L. G., Azihou F., Idohou R., Okhimanhe A. A., Fandohan A. B.,  Sinsin B. and Adet L., 2018. Modelling the current and future distribution of Kigelia africana under climate change in Benin, West Africa. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 4: 1225 – 1238.
• Amahowe O. I., Azihou A. F., Natta K. A., Biaou S. S. H., Biaou S., Agoï D-D and Balogoun S., 2018. Constraints of seedling survival and recruitment under adult tree of a multi-use species Afzelia africana Sm and Pers in Sudanian region of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0218-6.
• Guidigan M. L. G., Azihou F., Okhimanhe A. A., Sinsin B., Usman B. S. and Adet L., 2018. Examining the effectiveness of a protected areas network in the conservation of Kigelia africanaunder climate change by 2050 in Benin. Open Access Library Journal, 5: e4326.
• Assédé E. S. P., Djagoun C. A. M. S., Azihou F. A., Gogan Y. S. C., Kouton M. D., Adomou A. C., Geldenhuys C. J., Chirwa P. W. and Sinsin B., 2018. Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa. South African Journal of Botany, 116: 230 – 237.
• Sèwadé C., Lokonon B. E., Azihou A. F., Akouèhou G. S., Mensah G. A., Glèlè Kakaï R. L. and Houinato M. R. B., 2018. Use diversity and farmer’s preference of 48 local multipurpose fodder trees: a comparative analysis of three sociolinguistic groups of Benin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques, 22 : 33 – 52.
• Bucksch A., Atta-Boateng A., Azihou A. F., Battogtokh D., Baumgartner A., Binder B. M., Braybrook S. A., Chang C., Coneva V., DeWitt T. J., Fletcher A. G., Gehan M. A., Diaz -Martinez D. H., Hong L., Iyer-Pascuzzi A. S., Klein L. L., Leiboff S., Li M., Lynch J. P., Maizel A., Maloof J. N., Markelz R. J. C., Martinez C. C., Miller L. A., Mio W., Palubicki W., Poorter H., Pradal C., Price C. A., Puttonen E., Reese J. B., Rellán-Álvarez R., Spalding E. P., Sparks E. E., Topp C. N., Williams J. H. and Chitwood D. H., 2017. Morphological plant modeling: unleashing geometric and topological potential within the plant sciences. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8: 900. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00900
• Sèwadé C., Azihou A. F., Fandohan A. B., Glèlè Kakaï R. L., Mensah G. A. and Houinato M. R. B., 2017. Leaf biomass modeling, carrying capacity and species-specific performance in aerial fodder production of three priority browse species Afzelia africana, Pterocarpus erinaceus and Daniellia oliveri in Benin. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 29: Article #192.  http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/10/sewa29192.html
• Fandohan A. B., Azihou A. F., Asssogbadjo A. E., Fonton N. H., Sinsin A. B. and van Damme P., 2017. Environment-driven spatial pattern of tamarind trees in riparian forests. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 111: 23 – 37. doi: 10.12895/jaeid.20171.499
• Andronache I., Fensholt R., Ahammer H., Ciobotaru A-M., Pintilii R-D., Peptenatu D., Drăghici C-C., Diaconu D. C., Radulović M., Pulighe G., Azihou A. F., Toyi M. S. and Sinsin B., 2017. Assessment of textural differentiations in forest resources in Romania using fractal analysis. Forests, 8: 54. doi:10.3390/f8030054
• Houndonougbo J. S. H., Salako V. K., Idohou R., Azihou F. A., Assogbadjo A. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2017. Local perceptions of elephant-Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) interactions in the Pendjari National Park in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 331: 7 – 17.
• Hounkpèvi A., Azihou A. F., Kouassi E. K., Porembski S. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2016.Climate-induced morphological variation of black plum (Vitex doniana Sw.) in Benin, West Africa. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 63: 1073 – 1084.
• Idohou R., Assogbadjo A. E., Azihou F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Adomou A., 2016. Influence of the landscape context on stand structure and spatial patterns of the doum palm (Hyphaene thebaicaMart.) in the Republic of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems, 90: 591 – 605.
• Sèwadé C., Azihou A. F., Fandohan A. B., Houéhanou T. D. et Houinato M., 2016. Diversité, priorité pastorale et de conservation des ligneux fourragers des terres de parcours en zone soudano-guinéenne du Bénin. BASE, 20: 113 – 129.
• Salako V. K., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T. D., Kassa B. D. and Glèlè Kakaï R. L., 2016. Elephant-induced damage drives spatial isolation of the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park, Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 54: 9 – 19.
• Assédé E. S. P., Azihou F. A., Adomou A. C., Oumorou M. et Sinsin B., 2015. Effet du relief sur la régénération des espèces ligneuses en zone soudanienne du Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 326: 15 – 24.
• Donou Hounsode M. T., Glèlè Kakaï R., Azihou A. F.and Ouédraogo A., 2015. Efficiency of inventory plot patterns for the estimation of woody vegetation recruit density in a tropical dense forest in Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 53: 355 – 361.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Sinsin B., 2014. Importance of functional traits and regional species pool in predicting long-distance dispersal in savanna ecosystems. Plant Ecology, 215: 651 – 660.
• Kassa B. D., Fandohan B., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Oduor A. M. O., Kidjo F., Babatounde S., Liu J. and Glele Kakai R., 2014. Survey of Loxodonta africana (Elephantidae)-caused bark injury on Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae) within Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin. African Journal of Ecology, 52: 385–394.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R. and Sinsin B., 2013. Do isolated gallery-forest trees facilitate recruitment of forest seedlings and saplings in savanna? Acta Oecologica, 53: 11 – 18.
• Azihou A. F., Glèlè Kakaï R., Bellefontaine R. and Sinsin B., 2013. Distribution of tree species along a gallery forest–savanna gradient: patterns, overlaps and ecological thresholds. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 29: 25 – 37.
• Lokonon B. E., Bonou W. N., Kassa B., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R., 2013. Structural and ethnobotanical characterization of Velvet Tamarind (Dialium guineense Willd), a multipurpose tree species. Agronomie Africaine, 25: 121 – 131.
• Assogbadjo A. E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Adjallala F. H., Azihou A. F., Vodouhê G. F., Kyndt T. and Codjia J. T. C., 2011. Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of the threatened multipurpose scrambling shrub (Caesalpinia bonduc L.) in Benin. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 5: 1549 – 1557.
• Vodouhè R., Dansi A., Avohou T. H., Kpèki B. and Azihou F., 2011. Plant domestication and its contributions to in situ conservation of genetic resources in Benin. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 3: 40 – 56.s.

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Permanent Secretary of the Scientific Council of the University of Abomey-Calavi
• Vice Coordinator of the Doctorate Training in Natural Resources
• Head Unit at the Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Contribution to 138 peer reviewed papers, 20 books and/or book chapters; 11 proceedings and 9 technical reports
• Visiting Professor at many universities in Africa and South America
• Coordinator of RUFORUM CARP+ research-development project
• Member of international scientific groups such as the IUCN World Commission on Protected Area (WCPA), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (Young Affiliate), the African Expert Group on Plant Conservation Strategies (GSPC Initiative), the Society for Economic Botany, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), the Society for Ecological Restoration International.
• Supervisor of 4 PhD, 87 MSc. and more than 100 BSc. students

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

05 BP 1752, Cotonou, Benin

Tel: +229 95055975

Fax: +229 21303084

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Faculty of Biosciences Engineering, University of Ghent, Belgium, 1993, Major: Applied Biological Sciences
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2000, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Physics (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), Benin, 1993

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST

Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Biological Sciences, Forest Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Conservation genetics, Sustainable management of natural resources, Orphan and Non Timber Forest Products, Crop Wild relatives, Quantitative Ethnobotany

 

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE

Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, Togo, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Costa Rica, Brazil.

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• EU research projects (REFORM, TREEFOOD, CSAA, DADOBAT)
• etc.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Foundation for Sciences/ Benin Alumni Association
• Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
• World Commission on Protected Areas
• Medicinal and edible forest plants network of the South Saharan African Forest Genetic Program: SAFORGEN- Bioversity International
• African Expert Group on Plant Conservation Strategies (GSPC Initiative)
• Global Development Network
• Biodiversity and Biotechnology Network
• Society for Economic Botany
• International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
• Society for Ecological Restoration International
• Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Ethnobotany
• Laboratory of Applied Molecular Genetic

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

• Science in Africa (2017)
• The Name in Science by the Socrate Committee (2014)
• Third World Academy of Sciences research grants (2013)
• International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) fellowship (2012)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) Third Grants (2012)
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society conservation grants program (2011)
• Rufford Small Grant (RSG) for Nature Conservation (Renew, 2010)
• National Geographic Society Grant for Research and Exploration (2009)
• People’s Trust For Endangered Species Grant (2009)
• Idea Wild Grants for materials supplying (2007)
• King Leopold III Fund for Nature Conservation and Exploration (2007)
• The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund / Linnean Society of London (2007)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) (Renew Grants, 2006)
• Rufford Small Grant (RSG) for Nature Conservation (2006)
• British Ecological Society / Overseas Bursaries and Fellowship (2006)
• Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship (VFF) / Bioversity International & Hi-Bred International Inc. (2006)
• Rothamstead International Grants / African Fellows Programme (2005)
• African Forest Research Network (AFORNET) Grants (2004)
• International Foundation for Sciences (IFS) Grants (2004)
• World Agroforestry Centre / African Network for Agroforestry Education Grants (2004, 2000)

 

PUBLICATIONS

• IMPACT FACTOR JOURNALS

1. Salako K.V., Moreira F., Gbedomon R.C., Tovissodé F., Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2018). Traditional knowledge and cultural importance of Borassus aethiopumMart. in Benin: interacting effects of sociodemographic attributes and multi-scale abundance. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine: 14:36 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0233-8
2. Goussanou C.A., Guendehou S.,  Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2018). Application of site-specific biomass models to quantify spatial distribution of stocks and historical emissions from deforestation in a tropical forest ecosystem. Journal of Forestry Research 29:205-213. DOI 10.1007/s11676-017-0411-x
3. Salako, V.K., Kenou C., Dainou K.,  Assogbadjo, A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2018). Impacts of land use types on spatial patterns and neighbourhood distance of the agroforestry palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. in two climatic regions in Benin, West Africa. Agroforestry systems. doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0205-y
4. Mensah S., Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., & Glele Kakaï R. (2018). Differential Responses of Taxonomic, Structural, and Functional Diversity to Local-Scale Environmental Variation in Afromontane Forests in South Africa. Tropical Conservation Science 11: 1–13
5. 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. DOI 10.17660/th2017/72.5.6
6. Akpona J.D.T, Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan A.B. & Romain Glèlè Kakaï (2017). Inventory and multicriteria approach to identify priority commercial timber species for conservation in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 333(3): 5-16.
7. Assogba G.A., Fandohan A.B., Salako V.K. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Usages de Bombax costatum (Malvaceae) dans les terroirs riverains de la réserve de biosphère de la Pendjari, République du Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 333(3) : 17-29.
8. Gbedomon R.C., Salako V.K., Adomou A.C., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Plants in traditional home gardens: richness, composition, conservation and implications for native biodiversity in Benin. Biodiversity Conservation, DOI 10.1007/s10531-017-1407-8
9. Gbedomon R.C., Salako V.K. , Fandohan A.B., Idohou A.F.R., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Functional diversity of home gardens and their agrobiodiversity conservation benefits in Benin, West Africa. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:66. DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0192-5
10. Assogbadjo A.E., Mensah S. &Glèlè Kakaï R. (2017). The relative importance of climatic gradient versus human disturbance in determining population structure of Afzelia africana in West Africa. Southern Forests 79(2): 125–132.
11. Fandohan A.B., Chadare F.J., Gouwakinnou G.N., Tovissode C.F., Bonou A., Djonlonkou S.F.B., Houndelo L.F.H., Sinsin C.L.B &Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Usages traditionnels  et valeur économique de Synsepalum dulcificum au Sud-Bénin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 332(2): 17-30.
12. Gandji K., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E.,  Orekan V.O.A., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B.A. (2017). Evaluation of the sustainability of participatory management of forest plantations: the case study of Wari-Maro Forest Reserve, Republic of Benin. Southern Forests: 79(2): 133–142.
13. Houndonougbo J.S.H., Salako V.K., Idohou R., Azihou F.A.Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2017). Local perceptions of interactions between elephants and Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae)  in the Pendjari National Park in Benin. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 331(1): 33-43.
14. Mensah S., Veldtman R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Ham C., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Seifert T. (2017). Ecosystem service importance and use vary with socio-environmental factors: A study from household-surveys in local communities of South Africa. Ecosystem Services 23: 1-8.
15. Salako V.K., Houéhanou T.T., Yessoufou K., Assogbadjo A.E., Akoègninou A. & Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2017). Patterns of elephant utilization of Borassus aethiopum Mart. and its stand structure in the Pendjari National Park, Benin, West Africa. Tropical Ecology 58(2): 1–13.
16. Sinasson G.K. S., Shackleton C.M.,Assogbadjo A. E. &  Sinsin B. (2017). Local Knowledge on the Uses, Habitat, and Change in Abundance of Multipurpose Mimusops Species in Benin. Economic Botany 71(2): 105-122.
17. Ahossou O.D., Fandohan B., Stiers I., Schmidt M. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2017). Extraction of timber and non-timber products from the Swamp Forest of Lokoli (Benin): use patterns, harvesting impacts and management options. International Forestry Review 19(2):133-144.
18. Cron G.V., Karimi N., Glennon K.L., Udeh C.A. Witkowski Ed T.F., Venter S.M., Assogbadjo A.E. & Baum D.A. (2016). One African baobab species or two? Synonymy of Adansonia kilima and A. digitata. Taxon 65 (5) : 1037–1049
19. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Azihou F., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Adomou A. (2016). Influence of the landscape context on stand structure and spatial patterns of the doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica Mart.) in the Republic of Benin (West Africa). Agroforestry Systems : 90:591–605.
20. Idohou R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Peterson A.T. (2016). Spatio-temporal dynamic of suitable areas for species conservation in West Africa: eight economically important wild palms under present and future climates. Agroforestry Systems. DOI 10.1007/s10457-016-9955-6
21. Gbedomon R.C, Floquet A., Mongbo R., Salako K.V., Fandohan A.B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakai R. (2016). Socio-economic and ecological outcomes of community based forest management: A case study from Tobé-Kpobidon forest in Benin, Western Africa. Forest Policy and Economics 64:46-55.
22. Goussanou C.A., Guendehou S., Assogbadjo A.E., Kaire M., Sinsin B. &  Cuni-Sanchez A. (2016). Specific and generic stem biomass and volume models of tree species in a West African tropical semi-deciduous forest. Silva Fennica 50 (2). id 1474. http://dx.doi.org/10.14214/sf.1474
23. Mensah S., Assogbadjo A. E., Salako K. V., Ago E. E. and Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016). Accounting for tree spatial distribution in a comparison of plot sizes and shapes in dense forest and woodland in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/aje.12269.
24. Agbahoungba S., Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Idohou R., Salako V.K., Agoyi E.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016).  Ecological diversity and conservation of wild edible fruit trees species in the Lama Forest Reserve in Benin Bois et Forêts des Tropiques: 329 (3): 53-65.
25. Idohou R., Ariño A.H., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakai R., Sinsin B. (2015). Knowledge of diversity of wild palms (arecaceae) in the Republic of Benin: finding gaps in the national inventory by combining field and digital accessible knowledge. Biodiversity Informatics, 10: 45-55
26. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Houehanou T., Glèlè Kakaï  R., & Agbangla C. (2015). Variation in Hyphaene thebaica Mart. fruit: physical characteristics and factors affecting seed germination and seedling growth in Benin (West Africa). Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology 90 (3) : 291–296
27. Boedecker J., Termote C., Assogbadjo A.E., Van Damme P. & Lachat C. (2015). Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential. Food security 6 (6): 833-849 DOI 10.1007/s12571-014-0396-7
28. Gbedomon R. C., Fandohan A.B., Salako V. K., Idohou A.F.R., Glèlè KakaїR. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2015). Factors affecting home gardens ownership,diversity and structure: a case study from Benin. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2015) 11:56
29. Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., Adomou A.C., Agbangla C., Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2015). Latitudinal distribution, co-occurring tree species and structural diversity of the threatened palm Borassus aethiopum (Arecaceae) in Benin, West Africa. Plant Ecology and Evolution 14x (x): xx–xx, 201x
30. Houédjissin S. S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C. & Hounhouigan D. J. (2015). Quantitative morphological descriptors confirm traditionally classified morphotypes of Pentadesma butyracea Sabine (clusiaceae). Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8736 – 8747. ISSN 1997–5902.
31. Fandohan A. B, Salako V. K. , Assogbadjo A. E. , Diallo B. O. ,Van Damme P. & Sinsin B. (2015). Effect of climatic conditions on flowering and fruiting of Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae). Journal of Horticulture and Forestry 7(8): 186-192.
32. Salako V. K., Azihou A. F., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T. D., Kassa B. D. and Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2015). Elephant-induced damage drives spatial isolation of the dioecious palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Pendjari National Park, Benin. African Journal of Ecology 54: 9–19.
33. Gnonlonfoun I., Glèlè Kakaï R., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Ouédraogo A. (2014). Structural analysis of regeneration in tropical dense forest: combined effect of plot and spatial distribution patterns, Acta Botanica Gallica: Botany Letters, DOI: 10.1080/12538078.2014.984332
34. Mensah S., Houehanou T.D., Sogbohossou E.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2014). Effect of human disturbance and climatic variability on the population structure of Afzelia africana Sm. ex pers. (Fabaceae–Caesalpinioideae) at country broad-scale (Bénin, West Africa). South African Journal of Botany 95 (2014) 165–173
35. Agoyi E.E., Assogbadjo A.E., Gouwakinnou G., Okou F.A.Y. & Sinsin B. (2014). Ethnobotanical Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Southern Benin (West Africa). Ethnobotany Research & Applications 12:552-560
36. Idohou R., Fandohan B., Salako V. K., Kassa B., Gbèdomon R.C., Yédomonhan H., Glèlè Kakaï R.L. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2014). Biodiversity conservation in home gardens: traditional knowledge, use patterns and implications for management. International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management 10 (2): 89–100. DOI: 10.1080/21513732.2014.910554
37. HouetoG., Glele Kakaï R., Salako K. V., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Sinsin B., Palm R. (2014). Effect of inventory plot patterns in the floristic analysis of tropical woodland and dense forest. African journal of ecology: 52, 257–264. doi: 10.1111/aje.12112. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
38. Kassa D.B.,Fandohan B., Azihou A.F., Assogbadjo A.E., Oduor A.M.O., Kidjo F.C., Babatoundé S., Liu J. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2014). Survey of Loxodonta Africana(Elephantidae)-caused bark injury on Adansonia digitata (Malavaceae) within Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin. African Journal of Ecology doi: 10.1111/aje.12131. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
39. Salako V. K., Fandohan B., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou F. A. R., Gbedomon R. C., Chakeredza S., Dulllo M. E., Glele Kakaï R. (2014). Home gardens: An assessment of their biodiversity and potential contribution to conservation of threatened species and crop wild relatives in Benin. Genetic resources and crop evolution 61:313–330. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554
40. Okou F.A.Y., Assogbadjo A.E., Bachmann Y. & Sinsin B. (2014). Ecological factors influencing physical soil degradation in the Atacora mountain chain of West Africa. Mountain Research and Development 34(2):157-166. DOI: 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-13-00030.1
41. Padonou E.A., KassaB., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Chakeredza S., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2014). Natural variation in fruit characteristics and seed germination of Jatropha curcas, West Africa. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: 89 (1) 69–73. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.637
42. Kindomihou M.V., Glele Kakai R., Assogbadjo A.E., Holou R.A.Y, Sinsin B.A. (2013). Environmentally induced variation in germination percentage and energy of naked caryopses of Loxodera ledermannii (Pilger) W.D. Clayton ex Launert in subhumid Benin (West Africa). Advances in Environmental Biology, 7(2): 320-329, 2013 ISSN 1995-0756
43. SalakoV. K., Glele Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Houinato M., Palm R. (2013). Efficiency of inventory plot patterns in quantitative analysis of vegetation: A case study of tropical woodland and dense forest in Benin (West Africa). Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science: 75 (3): 137–143. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.567
44. Padonou E.A., KassaB., Assogbadjo A.E., Chakeredza S., Babatoundé B., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2013). Differences in germination capacity and seedling growth between different seed morphotypes of Afzelia africana Sm. in Benin, West Africa. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 88 (6) 679–684. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.637
45. Idohou R., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Gouwakinnou G.N., Glele Kakai R., Sinsin B., Maxted N. (2013). National inventory and prioritization of crop wild relatives: case study for Benin. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 60: 1337-1352. DOI 10.1007/s10722-012-9923-6. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554
46. 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(2): 255-262. doi: 10.1111/aje.12030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
47. Houehanou D.T., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Kindomihou V., Houinato M, Wittig R., Sinsin B.(2013). Change in the woody floristic composition, diversity and structure 1 from protected to 2 unprotected savannas in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve (Benin, West Africa). African Journal of Ecology 51(2): 358-365. doi: 10.1111/aje.12030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655.
48. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Kyndt T., Houinato M., Sinsin B. (2013). How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species (Benin, West Africa). Ecological Complexity 13: 60-68. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.926
49. Zossou S.H. N., Agbangba C. E., Ouatara B., Assogbadjo A. E., Ahanchede A., Sinsin B. (2013). Rhamphicarpa fistulosa in Lowland Rice Production in Africa: a Review. Advances in Environmental Biology, 7(14): 4567-4572.
50. Cuni SanchezA., Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2012). A countrywide multi-ethnical assessment of local communities’ perception of climate change in Benin (West Africa). Climate & Development 4 (2) :114–128. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.000
51. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Salako V.K., van Damme P. and Sinsin B. (2012). Which one comes first, the tamarind or the Macrotermes termitarium? Acta Botanica Gallica 159 (3): 345–355. doi:10.1080/12538078.2012.721252. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.310
52. Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Glele Kakaï R., Fandohan B., Baidu-Forson J.J. (2012). Effects of physicochemical constituents of the soil and geographic provenance of individuals on variation in biochemical composition of baobab pulp, leaves and seeds.Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment 157: 94-99. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2012.01.021. IF₂₀₁₂= 2.860. Elsevier, ISSN: 0167-8809
53. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T., Fandohan B., Hardy O.J., Gheysen G., Sinsin B. (2012). Genetic evidence of the contribution of ethnic migrations to the propagation and persistence of the rare and declining scrambling shrubCaesalpinia bonduc L. Human Ecology 40: 117-128.. DOI 10.1007/s10745-011-9442-7. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.538. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
54. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Vodouhê G.F., Djagoun C.A.M.S., Codjia J.T.C.& Sinsin B. (2012). Biodiversity and Socioeconomic Factors Supporting Farmers’ Choice of Wild Edible Trees in the Agroforestry Systems of Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 14: 41-49. doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2011.07.013. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.482. Elsevier, ISSN: 1389-9341
55. Dadjo C., Assogbadjo A.E., Fandohan B., Glèlè Kakaï R., Chakeredza S., Houehanou T.D. & Sinsin B. (2012). Uses and management of black plum (Vitex doniana Sweet) in Southern Benin. Fruits 67(3):173-187. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
56. Koura K., Ganglo J. C., Assogbadjo A.E. & Agbangla C. (2011). Ethnic differences in use values and use patterns of Parkia biglobosa in Northern Benin. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2011, 7:42. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.392. BioMed Central, CABI, Scopus, ISSN: 1746-4269
57. Glèlè Kakaï R., Akpona T.J.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Gaoué O.G., Chakeredza S., Gnanglè P. C., Mensah G. A., Sinsin B. (2011). Ecological adaptation of the shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) along climatic gradient in Benin, West Africa. African Journal of Ecology 49, 440-449. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2011.01279.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
58. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Houinato M., Sinsin B. (2011). Valuation of local preferred uses and traditional ecological knowledge in relation to three multi-use tree species in Benin (West Africa). Forest Policy and Economics 13: 554–562. doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2011.05.013. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.482; Elsevier, ISSN: 1389-9341
59. GouwakinnouG.N., Assogbadjo A.E., Lykke A.M., Sinsin B. (2011). Phenotypic variations in fruits and selection potential in Sclerocarya birrea subsp. Birrea. Scientia Horticulturae 129 : 777–783. doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2011.05.041. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.527. Elsevier, ISSN: 0304-4238
60. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Edon S. Kyndt T. & Sinsin B. (2011). Natural variation in fruit characteristics, seed germination and seedling growth ofAdansonia digitata L. in Benin. New Forests 41: 113–125. doi : 10.1007/s11056-010-9214-z. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.184. Springer, ISSN: 0169-4286
61. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T. & Sinsin B. (2011). Quantitative morphological descriptors confirm traditionally classified morphotypes of Tamarindus indica L. fruits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 58:299–309. doi:10.1007/s10722-010-9575-3. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554. Springer, ISSN: 0925-9864
62. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2011). Effectiveness of a protected areas network in the conservation of Tamarindus indica (Leguminosea–Caesalpinioideae) in Benin. African Journal of Ecology 49:40-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2010.01228.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
63. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Sinsin B. (2011). Geographical distribution, tree density and fruit production of Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae) across three ecological regions in Benin. Fruits 66: 53–62. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
64. Gouwakinnou G. N, Lykke A. M., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2011). Local knowledge, pattern and diversity of use of Sclerocarya birrea. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:8 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-7-8. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.392. BioMed Central, CABI, Scopus, ISSN: 1746-4269
65. Avohou T.H., Houehounha R., Glele-Kakai R., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2011). Firewood yield and profitability of a traditional Daniellia oliveri short-rotation coppice on fallow lands in Benin. Biomass and Bioenergy 35: 562-571. doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.030. IF₂₀₁₂ = 3.646. Elsevier, ISSN: 0961-9534
66. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.., Sinsin B. &Pelz, Dieter (2010). Structure of Anogeissus leiocarpa Guill., Perr. natural stands in relation to anthropogenic pressure within Wari-Maro Forest Reserve in Benin. African Journal of Ecology 48 (3): 644–653. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01160.x. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
67. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakai R., Kyndt T., Sinsin B. (2010).Conservation Genetics of Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the Parklands Agroforestry Systems of Benin (West Africa). Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 38 (2), Special Issue, 136-140. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.652. ISSN 0255-965X
68. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Kyndt T., De Caluwé E., Codjia J.T.C., Sinsin B. (2010). Women’s traditional knowledge, use value and the contribution of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) to rural households’ cash income in Benin. Economic Botany 64(3): 248–259. DOI: 10.1007/s12231-010-9123-2. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.604. Springer, ISSN0013-0001
69. Fandohan A.B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Sinsin B., Van Damme P. (2010). Impact of habitat type on the conservation status of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) in the W National Park of Benin. Fruits 65 (1): 11-19. IF₂₀₁₁ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
70. Fandohan B.,Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B. (2010). Variation in seed morphometric traits, germination and early seedling growth performances of Tamarindus indica L. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4(4): 1102-1109.
71. Cuni Sanchez A., Haq N. &Assogbadjo A.E. (2010). Variation in baobab leaf morphology and its relation to drought tolerance. Genetic Resource and Crop Evolution 57:17–25. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.554. Springer, ISSN: 0925-9864
72. Houehounha R., Avohou H.T., Gaoue O.G.,Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. (2010). Weed removal improves coppice growth of Daniellia oliveri and its use as fuelwood in traditional fallows in Benin. Agroforestry Systems 78: 115–125. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.378. Springer, ISSN: 0167-4366
73. Assogbadjo A.E., Kyndt T., Chadare F.J., Sinsin B, Gheysen G, Eyog-Matig O. & Van Damme P. (2009).Genetic fingerprinting using AFLP cannot distinguish traditionally classified baobab morphotypes. Agroforestry Systems 75:157–165. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.378. Springer, ISSN: 0167-4366
74. Bonou W., Glèlè Kakaї R.,Assogbadjo A.E., Fonton H.N. & Sinsin B. (2009). Characterisation of Afzelia africana Sm. habitat in the Lama Forest reserve of Benin. Forest Ecology and Management 258: 1084–1092. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.487. Elsevier, ISSN: 0378-1127
75. De Caluwé, E., De Smedt, S.,Assogbadjo, A.E., Samson, R., Sinsin, B. & Van Damme, P. (2009). Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in northern Benin. African Journal of Ecology 47: 433–440. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.655. Wiley, Online ISSN: 1365-2028
76. Kyndt T.,Assogbadjo A.E., Hardy O. J., Glele Kakaï R. , Sinsin B., Van Damme P., Gheysen G., (2009). Spatial and temporal genetic structuring of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae) in the traditional agroforestry systems of West Africa. American Journal of Botany 96(5): 950-957. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.664. Botanical Society of America, ISSN: 0002-9122
77. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Chadare F.J., Thomson L, Kyndt T., Sinsin B., Van Damme P. (2008).Folk classification, perception and preferences of baobab products in West Africa: consequences for species conservation and improvement. Economic Botany, 62 (1): 74-84. IF₂₀₁₂ = 1.604. Springer, ISSN 0013-0001
78. Assogbadjo A.E., Kyndt T., Sinsin B., Gheysen G., Van Damme P. (2006).Patterns of genetic and morphometric diversity in baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) populations across different climatic zones of Benin (West Africa). Annals of botany 97: 819-830. IF₂₀₁₂ = 4.030. Oxford Journals, ISSN 0305-7364
79. Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C., Sinsin B., Ekue M.R.M., Mensah G.A. (2005).Importance of rodents as a human food source in Benin. Belgian Journal of Zoology 135: 11-15. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.531. Royal Belgian Zoological Society, ISSN: 0777-6276
80. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B., Codjia J.T.C. and Van Damme P. (2005).Ecological diversity and pulp, seed and kernel production of the baobab (Adansonia digitata) in Benin. Belgian Journal of Botany 138 (1): 47-56. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0,625. ISSN, 0778-4031
81. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. and Van Damme P. (2005).Caractères morphologiques et production des capsules de baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) au Bénin. Fruits 60 (5) : 327-340. IF₂₀₁₂ = 0.764. EDP sciences, ISSN: 0248-1294
82. Sinsin B., Eyog M.O.,Assogbadjo A.E., Gaoué O.G. & Sinadouwirou T. (2004). Dendrometric characteristics as indicators of pressure of Afzelia Africa Sm. dynamics changes in trees found in different climate zones of Benin. Biodiversity and Conservation 13(8): 1555 – 1570. IF₂₀₁₂ = 2.238. Springer, ISSN: 0960-3115
83. Codjia J.T.C.,Assogbadjo A.E. (2004). Faune sauvage mammalienne et alimentation des populations holli et fon de la forêt classée de la Lama au Sud-Bénin. Cahiers Agricultures 13 : 341-7. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0.305. John Libbey Eurotext, ISSN. 1166-7699
84. Codjia J.T.CAssogbadjo A.E., Ekué M.R.M.(2003). Diversité et valorisation au niveau local des ressources forestières alimentaires végétales du Bénin. Cahiers Agriculture,12 : 321- 31. FI₂₀₁₂ = 0.305. John Libbey Eurotext, ISSN. 1166-7699

• INDEXED PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

85. Gandji K., Chadare F.J., Idohou R., Salako V.K.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R.L. (2018). Status and utilisation of Moringa oleifera Lam: a Review. African Crop Science Journal 26 (1): 137 – 156
86. Savi M.K., Noumonvi R., Chadaré FJ, Daïnou K., Salako V.K., Idohou R.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. (2018). Synergy between traditional knowledge of use and tree population structure for sustainability of Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott. & Endl in Benin (West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability DOI 10.1007/s10668-018-0091-5
87. Agbahoungba S., Karungi J., Badji A., Sadik K., Gibson P., Edema R.,Assogbadjo A.E. & Rubaihayo P.R. (2018). Inheritance of cowpea resistance to flower thrips in Uganda germplasm. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. 10(1): 21-32.
88. 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.  ISSN n° 1015-2288
89. 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. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 11(5): 1979-1993
90. Guendehou F., Djossa Agossou B., Teka O. &Assogbadjo A.E. (2017): Propagation de Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides par bouturage au Bénin. Revue de Géographie du Bénin 21: 24 – 47. ISSN 1840-5800
91. Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R., Chadare F.J., Salako V.K., Djagoun C.A.M.S. Akouehou G. & Mbairamadji J. (2017). Diversity and prioritization of non timber forest products for economic valuation in Benin (West Africa). African Journal of Rural Development 2(1):105-115.
92. Fandohan A.B., Azihou A.F.,Assogbadjo A.E., Fonton N.H., van Damme P. & Sinsin A.B. (2017). Environment-driven spatial pattern of tamarind trees in riparian forests. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 111(1): 23-37.
93. Ahoyo C.C., Houehanou T.D., Yaoitcha A.S., Prinz K.,Assogbadjo A.E., Adjahossou C.S.G, Hellwig F. & Houinato M.R.B. (2017). A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa). Environment, Development and Sustainability 15(5):1-22.
94. Dossou-Yovo H.O., Vodouhe F.G., Assogbadjo A. E. & Sinsin B. (2017). Environmental education and ecotourism using termitaria research findings: A case study of Pendjari reserve, Benin. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment 9(5): 71-76.
95. Donou  M.T., Houéhanou T.,  Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.L., Agbangla C. (2016). Use of Raffias’ species (Raphia spp.) and its impact on socioeconomic characteristics of harvesters in Benin (West Africa). International Journal of Biomolecules and Biomedicine 5 (1)1-19,
96. Tchétangni Y. A, Assogbadjo A.E, Houéhanou T et Bello D. O (2016). Perception paysanne des effets du changement climatique sur la production des noix d’anacardier (Anacardium occidentale L.) dans la commune de Savalou au Bénin.European Scientific Journal 12 (14) 220-239.
97. Houédjissin S.S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C., and Hounhouigan J.D. (2016): Traditional classification, perception, and preferences for tallow tree (Pentadesma butyracea Sabine) organs in Benin: implications for domestication and conservation.Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8736 – 8747.
98. Donou Hounsodé M.T., Assogbadjo A.E., Houéhanou T., Glèlè Kakaï R.L, Agbangla C. (2016).Facteurs socioéconomiques influençant l’usage des Raphias au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Revue de CAMES Science de la vie, de la terre et agronomie 4(1):1-17.
99. Houéhanou D.T., Assogbadjo A.E., Chadare F.J., Zanvo S. & Sinsin B. (2016): Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des études d’ethnobotanique quantitative en milieu tropical.Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 20 :187-205.

100. Akpona T. J. D., Idohou R., Assogbadjo A., Salako K. V., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2016). History, Impact of Soil Types on Stand Structure and Growth of the Dry Zone Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A.Juss.) in Plantation in Benin (West Africa). Environment and Ecology Research, 4(4): 193-199, DOI: 10.13189/eer.2016.040402, http://www.hrpub.org.
101. Ayena A C., Agassounon D. T. M., Assogbadjo A. E., Adoukonou-Sagbadja H., Agbangla C. et Ahanhanzo C. (2016). Usages Et Vulnérabilité De Pterocarpus Santalinoides L’her. Ex De (Papillionoidae), Une Plante Utilisée Dans Le Traitement Des Gastro-Enterites Dans le Sud du Benin. European Scientific Journal 12(6):218-239. Doi: 10.19044/esj.2016.v12n6p218, ISSN: 1857– 7881, http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n6p218.
102. Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R. & Sinsin B. (2016). eview of the higher education system in Benin: Status, challenges, opportunities and strategies for improvement. African Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 1(2): 2016: pp.129-139
103. Houéhanou D.T., Assogbadjo A. E., Chadare F. J., Zanvo S. & Sinsin B. (2016). Approches méthodologiques synthétisées des étudesd’ethnobotanique quantitative en Milieu Tropical. Annales des sciences agronomiques 20: 187-205, ISSN 1659-5009.
104. Houédjissin S.S., Azokpota P., Assogbadjo A., Ahanhanzo C., and Hounhouigan J.D. (2016). Traditional Classification, Perception, and Preferences for Tallow Tree (Pentadesma butyracea Sabine) Organs in Benin: Implications for domestication and conservation. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14 (0): 491-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.491-503
105. Donou Hounsodé M. T., Assogbadjo A. E., Houéhanou T., Glèlè Kakaï R.L, Agbangla C. (2016). Facteurs socioéconomiques influençant l’usage des Raphias au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). Rev. Cames 04 (01), ISSN 2424-7235.
106. Laleye F.O.A., Mensah S., Assogbadjo A. E., and Ahissou H. (2015). Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14 (0): 231-257. http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.231-257
107. Fandohan A. B., Gouwakinnou G.N., Déléké K.K.I.E., Glèlè Kakaï R.L., Assogbadjo A.E. (2015). Domesticating and conserving indigenous trees species: an ecosystem based approach for adaptation to climate change in Sub-Sahara Africa. Rev. Cames 03 (01): 55-60.
108. Padonou. E.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè 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 (IJAAR) 6 (3): 116-131 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
109. 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 (IJAAR) 6 (3): 116-131 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
110. Agoyi E.E. , Padonou E.A., Amoussa W., Assogbadjo A. E., 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 (IJAAR) 6 (3): 97-105 ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub.net
111. Honfo H., Tovissodé C.F., Gnanglè C., Mensah S., Salako V.K., Assogbadjo A.E., Agbangla C., and Glèlè Kakaï R (2015). Traditional Knowledge and Use Value of Bamboo in Southeastern Benin: Implications for sustainable management. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 14:139-153 http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/era.14.0.139-153
112. Gbèmavo S. J. C. D., GANDJI1 K., Gnanglè C. P., ASSOGBAJO A. E., Sokpon N., Glèlè Kakaï R.L (2015). Adaptation écologique et modélisation du rendement du Jatropha curcas L. en fonction des caractéristiques morphologiques le long d’un gradient climatique. Agronomie Africaine 27 (3): 201 – 211.
113. Fandohan A. B., I. Koko K. E. D., Avocevou-Ayisso C., Gouwakinnou G. N., Savi M. K., Assogbadjo A. E., Glèlè Kakaï R. L. (2015). Lantana camara (verbenaceae): a potential threat to the effectiveness of protected areas to conserve flora and fauna in Benin. Agronomie Africaine 27 (2): 115 – 126.
114. Gbèmavo C.J., Gandji1 K., Gnanglè C.P, Assogbadjo A. E. & Glèlè Kakaï R. L (2015). Variabilité morphologiques et conservation des morphotypes de Jatropha curcas Linn. (Euphoriaceae) au Bénin. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development 109 (1): 55 – 69. DOI: 10.12895/jaeid.20151.234
115. Agoyi E. E., Assogbadjo A. E., Gouwakinnou G., Okou F.A.Y., and Sinsin B. (2014). Ethnobotanical Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Southern Benin (West Africa). Ethnobotany Research & Applications 12:551-560. www.ethnobotanyjournal.org/vol12/i1547-3465-12-551.pdf
116. Vihotogbé R., Houessou L.G., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2014). Germination of seeds from earlier fruits of bitter and sweet african bush mango trees. African Crop Science Journal, 22 (4) : 109 – 115
117. Vitoule E.T., Houehanou T., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Glele Kakaï R., Djego J. & Sinsin B. (2014). Endogenous knowledge and human disturbance impact on abundance of two underutilized wild edible tree species in southern Benin. QScience Connect 2014:15 http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/ connect.2014.15
118. Gbemavo C. J. S. D., Gnangle C. P., Assogbadjo E. A. et Glele Kakaï L. R. (2014). Analyse des perceptions locales et des facteurs determinant l’utilisation des organes et des produits du Jatropha curcas linn. (euphorbiaceae) au Benin. Agronomie Africaine 26 (1) : 1 – 11.
119. Dagba R. A., Missihoun A. A., Adoukonou-Sagbadja H., Houehanou T. D., Assogbadjo A. E., Ahanhanzo C. & Agbangla C. (2014). Traditionnal Knowledge on millet (pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.BR.) Genetic Resources Conservation in Benin: Local taxonomy and cultivar characteristics. Annales des sciences agronomiques 18(2): 41-60, ISSN 1659-5009.
120. Kindomihou M.V., Glele Kakai L.R., Assogbadjo A.E., Holou R.A.Y., Sinsin B.A. (2013). Environmentally induced variation in germination percentage and energy of naked caryopses of Loxodera ledermannii (Pilger) W.D. Clayton ex Launert in subhumid Benin (West Africa). Advances in Environmental Biology 7(2): 320-329.
121. Lokonon B.E., Bonou W.N., Kassa B., Azihou A.F., Assogbadjo A.E., Babatoundé S., Glèlè Kakaï R. (2013). Structural and ethnobotanical characterization of velvet tamarind (Dialium guineense Willd), a multipurpose tree species. Agronomie Africaine 25 (2) : 121 – 131
122. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Vodouhê G.F. and Sinsin, B. (2013). Specific richness and cultural importance of wild edible trees in Benin. Acta Horticulturae 979: 255-261.
123. Goussanou C.A., Assogbadjo A.E., Gouwakinnou G.N., Glèlè-Kakaï R.L., Chakeredza S., Sinsin B. (2013). Biomass, root structure and morphological characteristics of the medicinal Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm) E.A. Bruce shrub across different ecologies in Benin. QScience Connect 12: http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2013.12
124. Idohou R., Djagoun C.A.M.S., Kassa B, Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C. (2013). Soil factors affecting density of three giant land snail species in different habitats of Dassa-Zoume` district (Central Benin), QScience Connect 2013:31 http://dx.doi.org/10.5339/connect.2013.31
125. Gnanglè C.P., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Vodounon S., Yabi J. & Sokpon N (2011). Tendances climatiques passées, modélisation, perceptions et adaptations locales au Bénin. Climatologie 8 : 27-40.
126. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R., Adjallala F.H., Azihou A.F., Vodouhê G.F., Kyndt T., Codjia J.T.C. (2011). Ethnic differences in use value and use patterns of the threatened multipurpose scrambling shrub (Caesalpinia bonduc L.) in Benin. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(9): 1549-1557. Indexed by: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar Metrics, CAB Abstract.
127. Gbemavo D.S.J.C., Glèlè Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Katary A., Gnanglè P. (2010). Effet de l’ombrage du karité sur le rendement capsulaire du coton dans les agroécosystèmes coton-karité du Nord-Bénin. Tropicultura 28, 4, 193-199. DOAJ, ISSN 0771-3312
128. Glèlè Kakaï R.., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. & Pelz D. (2009). Structure spatiale et régénération naturelle de Pterocarpus erinaceus poir en zone soudanienne au Bénin.Revue Ivoirienne des Sciences et Technologie 13 : 199 – 212.
129. Assogbadjo A.E., Amadji G., Glèlè Kakaï R.., Sinsin B. & Van Damme P. (2009). Evaluation écologique et ethnobotanique de Jatropha curcas L. au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3 (5): 1065-1077.
130. Gouwakinnou G. N., Kindomihou V., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B. (2009). Population structure and abundance of Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich) Hochst subsp. birrea in two contrasting land-use systems in Benin. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 1(6): 194-201. Academic Journals , ISSN 2141-243X
131. Hessou C., Glele Kakaï R., Assogbadjo A.E., Odjo T. & Sinsin B. (2009). Test de germination des graines de Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3(2): 310-317. AJOL, ISSN : 1991-8631
132. Codjia J.T.C., Vihotogbe R., Assogbadjo A.E. & Biaou G. (2009). Le marché du crincrin (Corchorus tridens) au Bénin. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques 12 (1): 15-33. AJOL, ISSN: 1659-5009
133. Sounon M., Glele Kakaï R., Avakoudjo J., Assogbadjo A. E. & Sinsin B. (2009). Tests de germination et de croissance de Artemisia annua L. anamed sur différents substrats au Bénin. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 3(2) : 337-346. AJOL, ISSN : 1991-8631
134. Vodouhe F., Coulibaly O., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B. (2008). Medicinal plant commercialization in Benin: An analysis of profit distribution equity across supply chain actors and its effect on the sustainable use of harvested species. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2(11): 331-340
135. Ekué M. R. M., Codjia J. T. C., Fonton B. K. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2008). Diversité et préférences en ressources forestières alimentaires végétales des peuples Otammari de la région de Boukoumbé au Nord-Ouest du Bénin. Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique du Bénin 60 : 1-12
136. Ekué M.R.M., Assogbadjo A.E., Mensah G.A., Codjia J.T.C. (2004). Aperçu sur la distribution écologique et le système agroforestier traditionnel autour de l’ackée (Blighia sapida) en milieu soudanien au Nord Bénin. Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique du Bénin 44 : 34-44.
137. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., ATEGBO E.A.D. (2003). Ressources végétales forestières de la forêt classée de la Lama et alimentation des populations riveraines. Annale des sciences agronomiques du Bénin (4) 2: 121-142. AJOL, ISSN: 1659-5009
138. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E. (2002). Diversité, structure et comportement des primates de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli au Bénin. Biogeographica 78(4) : 129-140.

• BOOKS OR CHAPTER OF BOOKS

 

139. IPBES (2018): Summary for policymakers of the regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. E. Archer, L. E. Dziba, K. J. Mulongoy, M. A. Maoela, M. Walters, R. Biggs, M-C. Cormier-Salem, F. DeClerck, M. C. Diaw, L. A. E. Dunham, P. Failler, C. Gordon, M. W. Halmy, K. A. Harhash, R. Kasisi, F. Kizito, A. Mensah, L. Tito de Morais, W. D. Nyingi, N. Oguge, B. Osman-Elasha, L.C. Stringer, A. Assogbadjo, B. N. Egoh, K. Heubach, L. Pereira and N. Sitas (eds.). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. [ ] pages.
140. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., Idohou R., Honfo S.H., Tovissodé S.F., Chadare F.J., Ekué M.R.M. et Yorou N.S. (2016). Espèces Ligneuses Sauvages Alimentaires du Bénin: Biodiversité et persectives de gestion. ISBN : 978-99919-2-016-0
141. Houehanou T.D., Assogbadjo A.E. and Sinsin B (2014). Biotechnology in Biodiversity Conservation: Overview of its Application for Conservation of Endangered African Tree Species, In Ahuja M.R. and Ramawat K.G. eds Biotechnology and Biodiversity pp: 171-180 

142. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Diversité des espèces en agroforesterie. Species diversity in agroforestry. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 190 – 194.

143. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Culture de Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae. Growing Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 222 – 227.

144. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. & Codjia J.T.C., 2011. Adansonia digitata L. Bombacaceae. Adansonia digitata L. Bombacaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 280 – 287.

145. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï R. & Sinsin B., 2011. Afzelia africana Caesalpiniaceae. Afzelia africana Caesalpiniaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 288 – 291.

146. Fandohan B., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Tamarindus indica L. Leguminosae. Tamarindus indica L. Leguminosae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 292 – 297.

147. Assogbadjo A.E., Bouko A.C., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don Leguminosae. Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don Leguminosae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 298 – 303.

148. Assogbadjo A.E., Djossa A.B., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. Sapotaceae.  Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. Sapotaceae. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 310 – 313.

149. Assogbadjo A.E., Amoussou G. & Sinsin B., 2011. L’hippopotame. Hippopotamus. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 442 – 445.

150. Nombimè G., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Les primates. Primates. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 470 – 473.

151. Assogbadjo A.E., Ekué R.M.R., Mensah G.A., Codjia J.T.C. & Sinsin B., 2011. Les petits mammifères : Rongeurs. Small Mammals : Rodents. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 480 – 489.

152. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B., 2011. Forêts classées. State Forest reserves. In: Sinsin B. & Kampmann D., eds. Atlas de la Biodiversité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Tome 1 Bénin. Biodiversity Atlas of West Africa Volume 1 Benin. pp: 530 – 535.

153. Assogbadjo A.E., Amoussou G., Sinsin B. & Neuenschwander P. 2011. Hippopotame. Hippopotamus. In: Neuenschwander P., Sinsin B. & Goergen G., eds. Protection de la Nature en Afrique de l’Ouest: une Liste Rouge pour le Bénin. Nature Conservation in West Africa: Red List for Benin. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 289 – 292. 

154. Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B., De Caluwe E. & Van Damme P. (2009). Développement et domestication du baobab au Bénin. LEA-FSA-UAC/DADOBAT, Cotonou, Bénin. 73 pages. ISBN : 978-99919-63-69-3

155. Sinsin B., Eyog-Matig O., Assogbadjo A.E. & T. Sinadouwirou Th. A. (2002). Caractérisation écologique des essences fourragères Khaya senegalensis (Desv) A. Juss et Afzelia africana Sm. suivant les gradients de latitude et de station au Bénin. In Oyog-Matig O., Gaoué O. G. and Obel-Lawson E (ed) 2002. Development of appropriate conservation strategies for African forest trees identified as priority species by SAFORGEN members countries. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Nairobi, Kenya. Pp 15-50.

156. Codjia J.T.C., Fonton-Kiki B., Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M Ekué (2000). Le baobab (Adansonia digitata), une espèce à usage multiple au Bénin. CECODI /CBDD/ Veco/ SNV/ FSA. 47p. ISBN 99919-953-0-7 

157. Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M. Ekué (2000). Répertoire actualisé des travaux réalisés sur les rongeurs et leurs prédateurs au Bénin.  55 p. 

158. Author of 6 chapters (Pp.85 ; pp.87 ; pp.100 ; pp.122 ; pp.151 ; pp.153) in DE VISSER J., G.A. Mensah, J.T.C. Codjia et A.H. Bokonon-Ganta (2000). Guide préliminaire de reconnaissance des rongeurs du Bénin (2001). 252p. Ed. Cocomultimedia   ISBN: 99919-902-1-6

 

• PROCEEDINGS 

159. Assogbadjo A.E., Glèlè Kakaï, R., Idohou, R. and Salako V. (2016). Building capacity for sustainable baobab leaves production in Benin. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 349-353. http://repository.ruforum.org
160. Hounsou-Dindin, G., Assogbadjo A.E.,  Idohou,  R., Salako, V.K.  & Glèlè Kakaï, R. (2016). Morphological variation of baobab fruits and seeds traits in smallholders farming systems in Benin: a preliminary study on baobab leaves production. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 613-620. http://repository.ruforum.org
161. Séro, B.N., Salako, V.K., Idohou, R., Assogbadjo  A.E. &  Glèlè Kakaï, R. (2016). Empirical assessment of the relative performance of orthogonal contrast analysis for optimization. In: Nampala M.P., Egeru A., Tusiime G., Osiru M., Mensah S. & Adipala E. eds (2016). Linking Agricultural Universities with Civil Society, the Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in support of Agricultural Development in Africa Partnerships to unlock the Potential of Agricultural Development in Africa. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Conference: Book of Abstracts. 17 – 21 October, 2016, Cape Town, South Africa.  RUFORUM Working Document Series (ISSN 1607-9345) No. 14 (2): 329-334. http://repository.ruforum.org
162. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007).  Caractérisation et stratégies de conservation du baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) dans les paysages agraires du Bénin. In: Mayaka T.B., De longh H. and Sinsin B. (eds) (2007). Ecological restoration of African Savanna Ecosystems. Proceedings of the third RNSCC International Seminar, 6 Feb, Cotonou, Benin. CEDC/CML, Leiden University. pp 35-50.

163. Assogbadjo A.E., Codjia J.T.C Sinsin, B. &  Van Damme P. (2007). Connaissances ethnobotaniques et valorisation du baobab (Adansonia digitata) pour la sécurité alimentaire des populations rurales au Bénin. In : Vodouhê S.R., Atta-Krah K., Achigan-Dako G.E., Eyog-Matig O. and Avohou H., editors, 2007. Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security in West and Central Africa. Regional Conference, 26-30 April 2004. Bioversity Internationl, Rome, Italy. pp : 66-77. ISBN 978-92-9043-750-5

164. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007). Les populations de primates menacés dans la forêt de Lokoli (Bénin). In: Fournier A., Sinsin B. & Mensah A.G. (2007). Quelles aires protégées pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest? Actes du Séminaire International sur l’aménagement et la gestion des aires protégées d’Afrique de l’Ouest pp 256-261. Ed. IRD, ISBN 978 2 7099 1634 9; ISSN 0767 2896.

165. Kassa B., Nobimè G., Hanon L., Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2007). Caractéristiques de l’habitat du singe à ventre rouge (Cercopithecus e. erythrogaster) dans le Sud-Bénin. Proceedings In: Fournier A, Sinsin B. & Mensah A.G. (2007). Quelles aires protégées pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest? Actes du Séminaire International sur l’aménagement et la gestion des aires protégées d’Afrique de l’Ouest. pp 262-271. Ed. IRD, ISBN 978 2 7099 1634 9; ISSN 0767 2896.

166. Assogbadjo A.E., De Caluwé E., Sinsin, B., Codjia, J.T.C. & Van Damme, P. (2006). Indigenous knowledge of rural people and importance of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) in Benin. Procedings of the Fourth International Congress of Ethnobotany (ICEB 2005), pp. 39-47. Yeditepe University, Istanbul 21-26 August 2005, Z. F. Ertug ed., Ege Yayinlari, Istanbul, 2006. 

167. Codjia J.T.C, Assogbadjo A.E., Ekué M.M.R & Yorou N.S. (2003). Diversité des ressources forestières alimentaires du Bénin : Rôle pour les populations locales et possibilité de valorisation pour un développement humain durable. Acte du IIè séminaire international sur l’aménagement intégré des forêts naturelles des zones tropicales sèches en Afrique de l’Ouest. Parakou-Bénin 25-29 Juin 2001. pp. 327-370, septembre 2003. ISSN 1659-651X ; FSA, Cotonou, Bénin. 

168. Assogbadjo A.E. & Sinsin B. (2002). Diversité des primates de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli et élaboration de stratégies pour leur conservation durable. Proceeding of the international workshop on Mammalogy, ReRE-VZZ, Benin, 30 October – 18 November, 2002. pp : 132-142 

169. Assogbadjo A.E., Kassa B., Sinsin B. et G. A. Mensah (2002). Notions sur les méthodes de dénombrement de la faune sauvage mammalienne: quelques expériences du Laboratoire d’Ecologie Appliquée au Bénin. Proceedings of the international workshop on Mammalogy, ReRE-VZZ, Benin, 30 October – 18 November 2002. pp. 201-206. 

 

• TECHNICAL REPORTS 

170. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E., Dossou-Yovo B., Tenté B., Clédjo P., Ouassa M. (2010). Réalisation de la monographie des sites RAMSAR des complexes Est et Ouest identifiés pour la conservation communautaire de la biodiversité et élaboration de la stratégie du gel du foncier. LEA-FSA-UAC, 27 pages + annexes.

171. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E. & Adi M. (2008). Monographie et ethnobotanique  de Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) au Bénin. Rapport technique, LEA/FSA/UAC, 30p.

172. Sinsin B., Assogbadjo A.E., Van den Akker M. et Van den Akker E. (2002). Inventaire et stratégie de conservation durable des ressources fauniques de la forêt marécageuse de Lokoli au sud du Bénin. LEA-UAC / AGRED ONG. Rapport technique, 32p.

173. Sinsin B., Ahokpè E., Assogbadjo A.E., Ekue M., Yorou S., Kassa B., Mama A., Houéssou L., Dainou K., Hunyet O., Teka O. &Toko I. (2002). Dénombrement terrestre de la faune dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-GTZ/CENAGREF/MAEP. Rapport technique. 73p.

174. Sinsin B., Kassa B., Assogbadjo A.E., Ahokpè E., Sogbohossou E., Toko I., Ekué M., Soulémane Y. N., Nobimè G. et M. Adi (2002). Dénombrement pédestre de la faune sauvage mammalienne dans la forêt classée de Toui-Kilibo. PGFTR / MAEP. Rapport technique. 24p.

175. Sinsin B., Tehou A., Assogbadjo A.E., Sogbohossou E., Mama A., Gbangboche A., Yorou S., Ekue M., Teka O., Sinandouwirou T., Toko I. Et Yayi A. (2001). Dénombrement terrestre de la faune dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-GTZ/CENAGREF/MDR. Rapport technique. 40p. + Annexes.

176. Codjia J.T.C, Yorou N. S, Assogbadjo A.E. & M.R.M. Ekué (2001). Etude ethnomycologique des forêts de la sous-préfecture de Bassila. Mise en place d’une filière des champignons comestibles. CECODI-ONG / PRRF-Bassila.  Rapport technique. 33p.

177. Sinsin B. & Assogbadjo A.E. (2001). Dénombrement des hippopotames (Hippotamus amphibius) dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari – Gtz / MDR. Rapport technique.
178. Sinsin B. et Assogbadjo A.E. (2001). Dénombrement aérien de la faune sauvage mammalienne dans la Réserve de la Biosphère de la Pendjari. Projet Pendjari-Gtz . Rapport technique 13p. + annexes.

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS
• Director, Laboratory of Applied Ecology
• Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin Republic
• Ex Rector / Chancellor / President of the University of Abomey Calavi in Benin Republic (West Africa) (2012-2017)
• Publisher of more than 350 scientific papers
• Visiting Professor at many universities in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America
• Coordinator of more than 20 research-development projects
• Member of more than 25 international scientific groups such as IUCN-WCPA, World Agroforestry Center
• Supervisor of more than 60 PhD graduates and countless MS and BS Students
• Spearheaded the UAC Foundation, Volunteer Group of UAC and the UAC Startup Valley
• Chair, Tropical Ecology
• Reviewer of many journals including: Food and Chemical Toxicology, Plant Ecology Evolution
• Editor, Annals of Agronomic Sciences
• Founder of the Beninese Association of Pastoralism
• Board Member of many organizations (e.g. ICRISAT)

 

CONTACT  INFORMATION
01 B.P. 526 Cotonou, Benin
Cell: (229) 97 01 61 36
Fax: (229) 21 30 30 84
E-Mail: [email protected] 

[email protected]

Website: www.leabenin-fsauac.net

 

EDUCATION
• Ph.D., Free University of Brussels (Belgium), 1993, Major: Agronomy
• Agricultural Engineering Degree, University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 1985, Major: Agronomy & Forestry
• High School Diploma, Major Mathematics and Physics (Diplôme du Baccalauréat Série Scientifique C), Lycée d’Abomey, Benin, 1980

 

SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTEREST
Agriculture, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, Bush Fire Impact on Plant Life Forms, Climate Change Biology, Conservation – Restoration, Conservation Biology, Ecological Modeling, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Statistics, Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Endangered and useful species conservation, Ethnobotany, Forest Conservation, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Livestock, Management of Rangelands and of Protected Area, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Nature Conservation, Non-Timber Forest Products Assessment, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation, Plant community ecology (Phytosociology), Plant Ecology and Phytosociology, Protected Area Management Assessment, Rangeland ecology, Restoration Ecology, Species Diversity, Tropical Ecology and Biology, Vegetation Ecology, Wildlife Census (ground and aerial census) and Conservation.

 

SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF EXPERIENCE
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Central Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, etc.

 

EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH

• National research projects
• EU research projects (SUN, DADOBAT, UNDESERT)
• Bilateral projects: Belgium (CIUF, VLIR)
• Germany (WV Stiftung; BIOTA)
• Netherlands (Flore du Benin)
• France (RIPESCA, VASA)
• etc.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Royal Botanical Society of Belgium
• Amicale Francophone de Phytosociologie
• Réseaux Parcours
• Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa
• Groupe de Recherche et d’Information sur la Pharmacopée et l’Environnement Tropical
• Society for Rangeland Management
• Ecological Society of America
• International Society for Tropical Ecology
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
• World Commission on Protected Areas
• Beninese Association of Pastoralism

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
• Member, International Fulbright Prize Selection Committee
• Alumni, Fulbright Prize Award
• Grand Chancelier de l’Ordre National du Bénin (2010)
• Award, International Foundation for Science
• Vice-Chair for West and Central Africa, IUCN/WCPA
• Best Manager of the Year, International Socrates Committee (2013)
• Prix de bonne gouvernance, Réseau National des Associations de Promotion de la Bonne Gouvernance (Réseau Bénin Espoir ONG) (2013)
• RUFORUM IMPRESSA (Impact Research and Science in Africa) Award (2017)
• Award of Personal Achievement from the Chinese Government. Presented by the Vice President of China (2016)
• Etc.

 

SELECTED PROJECTS

Biota of the WAP complex – citizen science and online guides

 

Farmers’ Approaches of Agrobiodiversity Conservation in Benin and West Africa

 

NTFP and biodiversity conservation in Benin

 

Assessment of Ecological Patterns of Termitaria Vegetation

 

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Food Security in West Africa

 

Socio-Economics of Agriculture Development in Africa

 

Preliminary DRIS model parameterization to access pineapple variety ‘Perola’ nutrient status in Benin (West Africa)

 

Pastoral resources management in northern Benin

 

Evolutionary ecology of the genus Guibourtia

 

UNDESERT (Understanding and combating desertification to mitigate its impact on ecosystem services)

 

SUN (Sustainable Use of Natural Vegetation in West Africa)

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Learn more at: 

www.BriceSinsin.com (Biography of Prof Brice Sinsin)

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brice_Sinsin

 

LAST UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018