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2. Flow cytometric analysis reveals different nuclear DNA contents in cultivated Fonio (Digitaria spp.) and some wild relatives from West-Africa
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Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., Schubert, V., Dansi, A., Jovtchev, G., Meister, A., Pistrick, K., Akpagana, K., and Friedt, W.
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- 2007
3. Diversity, conservation and related wild species of Fonio millet (Digitaria spp.) in the northwest of Benin
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Dansi, A., Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., and Vodouhè, R.
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- 2010
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4. Traditional leafy vegetables and their use in the Benin Republic
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Dansi, A., Adjatin, A., Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., Faladé, V., Yedomonhan, H., Odou, D., and Dossou, B.
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- 2008
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5. Genetic diversity and population differentiation of traditional fonio millet (Digitaria spp.) landraces from different agro-ecological zones of West Africa
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Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., Wagner, C., Dansi, A., Ahlemeyer, J., Daïnou, O., Akpagana, K., Ordon, F., and Friedt, W.
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- 2007
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6. Caractéristiques sociodémographiques des éleveurs de porcs (Sus Scrofa domesticus) et structure du cheptel porcin au Sud du Bénin
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Djimenou, D, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Koudande, D.O., Chrysostome, C.A.A.M., Hounzangbe-Adote, S.M., and Agbangla, C
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Caractéristiques des éleveurs, élevage de porcs, enquête transversale et rétrospective, porc local, Sud-Bénin, Breeders’ characteristics, local pig, pigs breeding, South of Benin, transverse and retrospective survey - Abstract
L’élevage porcin en milieu paysan, une activité économiquement rentable, est peu explorée au Bénin. En vue de déterminer les caractéristiques des producteurs et la structure des cheptels porcins au Sud du Bénin, une enquête transversale et rétrospective couplée aux observations directes des cheptels a été conduite auprès de 105 éleveurs de porcs. Les résultats ont montré que les éleveurs appartenaient à trois grands groupes sociolinguistiques dont les Fon, les Adja et les Yoruba, et étaient dominés par les artisans et les agriculteurs. Ils étaient en majorité des hommes et chefs de ménage. Leur âge a varié entre 33 et 58 ans et leur expérience entre 10 et 20 ans. La motivation des éleveurs était liée à la rusticité et la productivité des porcs. La race de porc majoritairement élevée était le porc local. La taille du troupeau variait entre 10 et 23 têtes. Les cheptels regorgeaient des porcs de tous les stades physiologiques à part les verrats qui étaient en nombre réduit. L’élevage porcin est l’apanage de presque tous les groupes sociolinguistiques et socioprofessionnels au Sud du Bénin. Un appui politique au profit de cette activité sera un grand atout pour la réduction de la pauvreté au Bénin.© 2017 International Formulae Group. All rights reserved.Mots clés: Caractéristiques des éleveurs, élevage de porcs, enquête transversale et rétrospective, porc local, Sud-BéninEnglish Title: Socio-demographic characteristics of pig producers and structure of pig herd in South of BeninEnglish AbstractPigs breeding in rural areas, an economically profitable activity, is less explored in Benin. To determine the characteristics of producers and the structure of pig herds in South of Benin, a transverse and retrospective investigation coupled with direct observations of pig herds was led using 105 pig breeders. Results showed that breeders belonged to three great sociolinguistic groups comprising Fon, Adja and Yoruba, and were dominated by craftsmen and farmers. Breeders were in majority men and heads of household. Their age varied between 33 and 58 years and their practice between 10 and 20 years. Breeders’ motivation was related to the rusticity and the productivity of pigs. The local pig was the mostly used breed. The herds size varied between 10 and 23 heads. Herds were composed of pigs at different physiological stages except boars that were of reduced number. Pigs breeding is a prerogative activity of almost all sociolinguistic and socio-professional groups in South of Benin. Therefore, a political support of this activity will be a large asset for the reduction of poverty in Benin.© 2017 International Formulae Group. All rights reserved.Keywords: Breeders’ characteristics, local pig, pigs breeding, South of Benin, transverse and retrospective survey
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- 2018
7. Activites antimicrobiennes des extraits de trios plantes medicinales utilisees dans le traitement traditionnel des toxi-infections alimentaires au Sud du Benin
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Ayena, AC, Agassounon Djikpo Tchibozo, M, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Karou, S, Anani, K, and De Souza, C
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plantes médicinales, potentialités antimicrobiennes toxi-infections alimentaires, criblage, phytochimique - Abstract
Les propriétés antimicrobiennes des extraits hydroéthanoliques des feuilles de Spondias mombin L. (Anacardiaceae), de Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) et de Pterocarpus santalinoides L. (Papilionadeae) sont étudiées afin de justifier leur utilisation pour le traitement des infections et toxi-infections alimentaires au Bénin. Les souches Enterobacter cloaceae 1553, Escherichia coli UB1005, Klebsiella ozareae 1361, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 187, Staphylococcus aureus MR, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus agalactiae, Salmonella typhi, Clostridium perfringens et Staphylococcusaureus à coagulase+, souvent incriminés dans les infections et toxi-infections alimentaires ont été retenues. Les potentiels antibactériens des extraits ont été évalués in vitro par la méthode de dilution en milieu liquide associée à l'étalement sur le milieu gélosé Mueller Hinton. Le criblage phytochimique préliminaire a été également fait. Les extraits hydroéthanoliques de ces plantes inhibent à des divers degrés la croissance in vitro des bactéries soumises à l’étude. Les concentrations minimales inhibitrices des extraits varient de 0,315 à 1,25 mg/ml et bactéricides de 0,625 à 2,5 mg/ml. Le test phytochimique montre que tous ces extraits contiennent des flavonoïdes, des saponosides, des tanins, des triterpènes et stéroïdes, à l’exception des alcaloïdes et anthraquinones. Ces composés chimiques présents dans ces extraits seraient à l'originedes effets antibactériens enregistrés et justifient leur usage.Mots clés : plantes médicinales, potentialités antimicrobiennes toxi-infections alimentaires, criblage, phytochimiqueSpondias mombin L. (Anacardiaceae), Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) and Pterocarpus santalinoides L. (Papilionadeae) are studied in order to justify their use for infections and food borne illness treatment in Benin. The strains Enterobacter cloaceae 1553, Escherichia coli UB1005, Klebsiella ozareae 1361, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 187, Staphylococcus aureus MR, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus agalactiae, Salmonella typhi, Clostridium perfringens and Staphylococcus aureus à coagulase+ often incriminated in infections and food borne illness have been retained. Antibacterial potential of extracts were evaluated in vitro using dilution in liquid medium method associated with sprawl on agar medium Mueller Hinton. The preliminary phytochemical screening was also made. The hydro-ethanolic extracts of these plants inhibited to various degrees the growth in vitro of bacteria subjected to study. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of the extracts ranged from 0.315 to 1.25 mg/ml and bactericides from 0.625 to 2.5 mg/ml. The phytochemical test shows that all these extracts contain flavonoids, saponosides, tannins, steroids, and triterpenes, with the exception of the alkaloids and anthraquinones. These chemical compounds present in these extracts would be at the origin of the antibacterial effects observed and justify their use.Keywords: Medicinal plants, antimicrobial potentiality, food toxi-infectious, criblage, phytochemistry
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- 2015
8. Variabilité génétique des accessions d’igname Dioscorea alata L. introduites au Bénin à partir des Îles du Sud-Pacifique
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Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Missihoun, AA, Sedah, P, Dagba, RA, Kinhoegbe, G, Ahanhanzo, C, and Agbangla, C
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Agro-morphologie, Bénin, D. alata, Diversité génétique, Îles Pacifiques, SSRs - Abstract
Objectif: L’igname est l’une des plus importantes cultures vivrières à tubercules en Afrique de l’Ouest, en particulier au Bénin. Dans le but de renforcer la variabilité génétique des ignames cultivées D. alata (L.) au Bénin, une collection de 21 accessions a été récemment introduite des îles du Sud-Pacifique grâce à une coopération CIRAD-Institut National de Recherche Agricole du Bénin (INRAB). Le présent travail a pour objectif d’évaluer la variabilité génétique au sein de cette collection afin de favoriser son utilisation rationnelle.Méthodologies et résultats : Pour cette investigation, 10 marqueurs microsatellites et 17 traits agromorphologiques ont été utilisés. Une variation phénotypique significative a été observée dans la collection, notamment au niveau de nombreux attributs qualitatifs. Sur le plan moléculaire, un total de 40 allèles a été détecté avec en moyenne 4 allèles par locus. Neuf des 10 marqueurs microsatellites SSR utilisés se sont révélés discriminants avec une valeur moyenne du Potentiel en Information du Polymorphisme (PIC) estimée à 0,239. Les similarités génétiques estimées entre les accessions varient amplement (0,11 – 0,87), suggérant qu’une importante diversité existe dans la collection. L’étude de la structuration de cette variabilité génétique permet de classer les accessions en trois classes phénotypiques et deux groupes génétiques différents au sein de la collection.Conclusion : Ces résultats ont montré que les accessions introduites sont morphologiquement et génétiquement très diversifiées et contribuent donc significativement au renforcement de la diversité génétique des ignames cultivées au Bénin.Mots clés : Agro-morphologie, Bénin, D. alata, Diversité génétique, Îles Pacifiques, SSRsAbstractObjective: Yam is one of the most important tuber crops grown in West Africa, in particular in Benin. In order to reinforce the genetic variability of water yam D. alata (L.) cultivated in Benin, a collection of 21 accessions was recently introduced from the South Pacific Islands through the cooperation of CIRAD and National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB). The objective of this study was to assess the genetic diversity in this collection for favoring its rational use.Methodology and results: To conduct this investigation, ten microsatellites loci and 17 agro-morphological traits were used. A significant phenotypic variation was observed within the collection, mainly at many qualitative attributes. At molecular level, a total of 40 alleles was detected with an average allele number of 4 per locus. Nine of 10 microsatellites used were found to be discriminative with a mean value of Polymorphic Information Content (PIC) estimated at 0.239. Genetic similarities estimated between the accessions varied widely (0.11- 0.87), suggesting that an important genetic variability exist in the collection. The inference of the structure of such genetic variability revealed the existence of two genetic groups organized into three phenotypic classes within the collection.Conclusion: These results revealed that the introduced accessions are morphologically and genetically well diversified and thus will contribute significantly in reinforcing the existing local water yam genetic diversity in Benin.Key words: Agro-morphology, Benin, D. alata, Genetic Diversity, Pacific Islands, SSRs
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9. Contribution à l’amélioration de la production in vitro de deux espèces d’Ocimum spp (Lamiaceae): Ocimum basilicum et Ocimum gratissimum cultivées au Bénin
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Dossoukpevi, R, Ahanhanzo, C, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Cacai, G, Naitchede, H, and Agbangla, C
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Ocimum gratissimum et Ocimum basilicum sont des plantes aromatiques et médicinales de la famille des Lamiacées dont les utilisations sont nombreuses dans la thérapie traditionnelle et dans l’alimentation. Cesdeux espèces d’Ocimum font objet d’une utilisation intensive si bien qu’à certaines périodes de l’année elles ne sont plus disponibles. Il existe des contraintes multiples et variées qui entravent la bonne productivité de cesdeux espèces d’Ocimum par les méthodes traditionnelles de production (semis par graines, multiplication végétative). Il est alors nécessaire de développer des stratégies de production à grande échelle et aussi deconservation de ces ressources phytogénétiques. C’est pourquoi la présente étude a pour objectif général d’améliorer l’organogenèse par la culture in vitro d’Ocimum basilicum et d’Ocimum gratissimum cultivées auBénin. Des explants uninodaux des deux espèces sont ensemencés sur le milieu de culture contenant 1 mg/L de Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) en combinaison avec 0,5 ; 1 et 2 mg/L d’Acide Naphtalène Acétique (ANA).Le nombre d’explants régénérés, le nombre de pousses, le nombre de noeuds et le nombre de feuilles formées sont déterminés après quatre semaines de culture. Les résultats indiquent qu’il y a un fort taux derégénérescence et un bon développement des organes aériens sur le milieu contenant 1 mg/L d’ANA pour les deux espèces étudiées. Les nombres moyens maximum de pousses (0,2 pour OB et 0,89 pour OG) sont observés sur le milieu MS avec 1 mg/L d’ANA et 1 mg/L de BAP. Cette étude révèle une bonne aptitude pour la régénération et le développement végétatif des deux espèces d’Ocimum étudiées en l’occurrence pour l’espèce Ocimum gratissimum et ouvre ainsi la voie pour la poursuite des travaux en culture in vitro de ces dernières.Mots clés: Ocimum basilicum; Ocimum gratissimum; ANA; BAP; Culture in vitro; organogenèse.
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10. Evolution du ph et des microflores fermentaires de Agbelima produit a pahou au Benin
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Capo-Chichi, R, Agassounon, MTD, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Anago, DG, Ayi-Fanou, L, Karou, SD, Ahanhanzo, C, De Souza, C, Capo-Chichi, R, Agassounon, MTD, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, Anago, DG, Ayi-Fanou, L, Karou, SD, Ahanhanzo, C, and De Souza, C
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Agbélima est un produit dérivé des racines tubérisées du manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz, Euphorbiaceae) moulues, pressées puis fermentées. Il sert à préparer une pâte communément appelée agbéli. Les analyses microbiologiques réalisées sur le agbélima frais ont abouti durant les 72 H à la caractérisation des flores fermentaires. Les leuconostocs présents en nombre élevé au début de la fermentation du produit, subissent une réduction après 24 H et au fur et à mesure que la fermentation se poursuive à cause de l’acidité élevée. Par contre, les lactobacillus (Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus pentosus, Lactobacillus plantarum), suivis des lactocoques et des levures sont les responsables majeures de cette fermentation, car leur nombre augmente avec la réduction du pH. Aussi après 48H, les lactobacillus sont également légèrement inhibéset suppléés par les lactocoques qui ont montré une croissance progressive tout au long des 72 H de fermentation. C’est donc une association de bactéries lactiques et de levures, qui réalise la fermentation et développe le goût, l’arôme et l’odeur caractéristiques du produit. L’augmentation en nombre des souches fermentaires durant les 72 H pourrait être expliquée, par l’action du couple réduction pH/utilisation des sucres libérés lors de l’hydrolyse de la fraction d’amidon présent.Mots clés : Manioc, agbélima, microflores fermentaires, acidité.The agbélima is a by-product of cassava tuberous (Manihot esculenta Crantz, Euphorbiaceae) roots ground, pressed and fermented. It is used to prepare a paste commonly known as agbeli. Microbiological analyzes performed on fresh agbélima resulted in the characterization of fermentative flora during 72 H. Leuconostocs present in high numbers at the beginning of the fermentation product, underwent reduction after 24 H and the decrease continued gradually as the fermentation proceeded due to the high acidity. On the other hand, the lactobacillus (Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus pentosus, Lactoba
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11. Indigenous knowledge and traditional conservation of fonio millet (Digitaria exilis, Digitaria iburua) in Togo
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Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., primary, Dansi, A., additional, Vodouhè, R., additional, and Akpagana, K., additional
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12. Antimicrobial activity of Anacardium occidentale L. leaves and barks extracts on pathogenic bacteria
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Chabi, Sika K., primary, Sina, H., additional, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., additional, Ahoton, L. E., additional, Roko, G. O., additional, Saidou, A., additional, Adoti, K., additional, Ahanchede, A., additional, and Baba-Moussa, L., additional
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- 2014
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13. Gestion traditionnelle et statut des ressources génétiques du sorgho (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) au Nord-Ouest du Bénin
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Missihoun, AA, primary, Agbangla, C, additional, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, additional, Ahanhanzo, C, additional, and Vodouhe, R, additional
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- 2012
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14. Identification of wild and cultivated yam (dioscorea sp) species using isozyme markers
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Agbangla, C, primary, Dansi, A, additional, Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H, additional, Ahanhanzo, C, additional, Daïnou, O, additional, and Alavo, BC, additional
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- 2009
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15. Indigenous knowledge and traditional conservation of fonio millet (Digitaria exilis, Digitaria iburua) in Togo
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Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., primary, Dansi, A., additional, Vodouhè, R., additional, and Akpagana, K., additional
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- 2006
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16. Indigenous knowledge and traditional conservation of fonio millet (Digitaria exilis, Digitaria iburua) in Togo.
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Hawksworth, David L., Bull, Alan T., Adoukonou-Sagbadja, H., Dansi, A., Vodouhè, R., and Akpagana, K.
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Fonio millet (Digitaria exilis Stapf, Digitaria iburua Stapf) is known in Togo far several centuries and has played a strategic role in the household food security mainly in rural areas. Using Participatory Research Appraisal (PRA) tools and techniques, 55 villages randomly selected in the two production zones of Togo were surveyed to document the ethnobotanical and indigenous knowledge related to its production, diversity, use and conservation. For all of the ethnic groups involved in fonio production in Togo (Akposso and Akébou in the south; Losso-Nawda, Lamba, Tamberma, Tchokossi and Gangan in the north), the crop has a high sociocultural value. The fonio genetic diversity being managed by the farmers seems important as 42 landraces were recorded. Two lines of origin that contributed to this current genetic diversity (local domestication or introduction from neighbouring countries) were reported by the farmers. Cooking qualities, growth cycle, colour and size of the grains are the main criteria used by farmers to describe varieties. According to farmers, fonio production and diversity are being regressing because of several constraints of which the most important are lack of adequate harvest, threshing and processing technologies and development of pests and diseases. The important ethnobotanical and indigenous data recorded will be useful in accessing the genetic diversity of the crop in Togo and in defining appropriate strategies for its conservation on farm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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17. Onion ( Allium cepa L.) and Drought: Current Situation and Perspectives.
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Sansan OC, Ezin V, Ayenan MAT, Chabi IB, Adoukonou-Sagbadja H, Saïdou A, and Ahanchede A
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Onions ( Allium cepa L.) are the second most commonly produced and consumed vegetable worldwide due to their economic, nutritional, and medicinal benefits. However, drought hinders vegetative growth, lowers yields and bulb quality, reduces photosynthetic activity, and alters the onion plant's metabolism. This review provides a summary of global research on the impact of drought on onions. It specifically seeks to shed light on aspects that remain unclear and generate research avenues. Relevant scientific articles were sourced from the AGORA database, Web of Science (WoS), and search engines such as Google Scholar, Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, and SCImago to achieve this objective. A total of 117 scientific articles and documents related to onion and drought were critically examined. The review revealed agromorphological, physiological, biochemical, and genomic studies depicting factors that contribute to drought tolerance in onion genotypes. However, there was little research on the physiological, biochemical, and genetic characteristics of drought tolerance in onions, which need to be deepened to establish its adaptation mechanisms. Understanding the mechanisms of onion response to water stress will contribute to fast-tracking the development of drought-tolerant genotypes and optimize onion production. Future research should be more focused on investigating onion drought tolerance mechanisms and structural and functional genomics and identifying genes responsible for onion drought tolerance., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Oladé Charles Sansan et al.)
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- 2024
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18. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships within local pigs in southern Benin.
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Djimènou D, Adoukonou-Sagbadja H, Dayo GK, Chrysostome CAAM, and Koudande DO
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- Alleles, Animals, Benin, Phylogeny, Swine genetics, Genetic Variation, Microsatellite Repeats
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The current context of climate change requires the conservation of local zoogenetic resources already very well adapted to the traditional breeding system, rough feeding, and heat and cold stress. This study assessed genetic diversity in local pigs in southern Benin, as a prerequisite for their sustainable use and sustainable management in Benin. A total of 69 individuals including 54 local pigs, 7 Large-White, and 8 hybrids (local pigs × Bush-pig) were genotyped by using 17 microsatellite markers. On the average, 8.94 alleles were detected per locus. Average expected and observed heterozygosities were respectively 0.51 and 0.46. Polymorphic information content was 0.61, and genetic diversity was 0.53. A phylogenetic tree gathered local pigs into three genetic clusters. Genetic structural analyses revealed introgression of Large-White's genes into the local pig's genome. Three groups were identified: hybrids (subpopulation 1), a mixture of Large-White and local pigs (subpopulation 2), and only local pigs (subpopulation 3). Symmetrical allelic distances were higher between subpopulations 1 and 2 (0.787) and then 1 and 3 (0.713). The same trend was detected for genetic distances between pairs of subpopulations. Genetic differentiation between subpopulations 2 and 3 was very weak as a consequence of high gene flow (10.82). Molecular variance analysis showed that 77% of genetic diversity within populations was related to variability between the individuals. These results showed that local pigs in southern Benin are threatened by genetic erosion and suggest prompt actions to implement sustainable conservation strategies., (© 2021. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.)
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- 2021
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19. Pathogenicity and Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from the Hospital Environment of CHU-Z Abomey-Calavi/Sô-Ava (Benin).
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Socohou A, Sina H, Degbey C, Adjobimey T, Sossou E, Boya B, N'tcha C, Adoukonou-Sagbadja H, Adjanohoun A, and Baba-Moussa L
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- Bacterial Proteins genetics, Bacterial Toxins genetics, Benin, Enterotoxins genetics, Exotoxins genetics, Hospitals, University, Humans, Leukocidins genetics, Lipase genetics, Penicillin-Binding Proteins genetics, RNA, Bacterial genetics, RNA, Ribosomal genetics, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S genetics, Staphylococcus aureus genetics, Superantigens genetics, Virulence, Staphylococcal Infections microbiology, Staphylococcus aureus isolation & purification, Staphylococcus aureus pathogenicity, Virulence Factors genetics
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Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen present on a third of the healthy population. The bacterium possesses an extensive arsenal of virulence factors. The pathogenicity is linked with S. aureus high plasticity and its exceptional ability to incorporate foreign genetic material. The aim of the present study was to perform molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from the clinical environment of the CHU-Z Abomey-Calavi/Sô-Ava. Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus bacterium was performed on Chapman agar. Toxin production by isolated S. aureus strains was investigated using the radial immunoprecipitation technique. A colorimetric assay was used to evaluate Staphylococcus aureus lipase (SA-Lipase) production. Finally, the expression of antibiotic resistance genes and genes encoding toxins production was investigated. Our data suggest that none of the isolated Staphylococcus aureus strains expressed the investigated toxin genes. Interestingly, SA-Lipase was produced by 14.28% of our isolated S. aureus strains. The mec A gene was present in 57.14% of the isolated strains, while PVL and TSST-1 genes were identified in 2.85 and 7.14% of S. aureus, respectively. Significant genetic diversity was observed along the hospital environment S. aureus strains. The present study reveals the level of virulence of S. aureus strains isolated in the different units of CHU-Z Abomey Calavi/Sô-Ava through the production of lipase, PVL, and epidermolysins. The molecular study has favored a genetic characterization within the isolated strains., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2021 Akim Socohou et al.)
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- 2021
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20. Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Cola nitida Bark.
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Dah-Nouvlessounon D, Adoukonou-Sagbadja H, Diarrassouba N, Sina H, Adjanohoun A, Inoussa M, Akakpo D, Gbenou JD, Kotchoni SO, Dicko MH, and Baba-Moussa L
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Kola nut is chewed in many West African cultures and is used ceremonially. The aim of this study is to investigate some biological effects of Cola nitida's bark after phytochemical screening. The bark was collected, dried, and then powdered for the phytochemical screening and extractions. Ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of C. nitida were used in this study. The antibacterial activity was tested on ten reference strains and 28 meat isolated Staphylococcus strains by disc diffusion method. The antifungal activity of three fungal strains was determined on the Potato-Dextrose Agar medium mixed with the appropriate extract. The antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and ABTS methods. Our data revealed the presence of various potent phytochemicals. For the reference and meat isolated strains, the inhibitory diameter zone was from 17.5 ± 0.7 mm (C. albicans) to 9.5 ± 0.7 mm (P. vulgaris). The MIC ranged from 0.312 mg/mL to 5.000 mg/mL and the MBC from 0.625 mg/mL to >20 mg/mL. The highest antifungal activity was observed with F. verticillioides and the lowest one with P. citrinum. The two extracts have an excellent reducing free radical activity. The killing effect of A. salina larvae was perceptible at 1.04 mg/mL. The purified extracts of Cola nitida's bark can be used to hold meat products and also like phytomedicine.
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- 2015
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