Nadège A Agbodjato

Université d'Abomey-Calavi

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a significant tropical leguminous crop, comprising a crucial protein source in the nourishment of many people. This chapter comprehensively examines the advancements in cowpea research, offering insights into the diverse aspects of this versatile legume crop. Starting with the taxonomy and botanical description of cowp...

In the face of persistent soil degradation in Benin caused by poor agricultural practices, including excessive use of chemical fertilizers, it is urgent to find solutions that take into account the microorganisms of interest. This study aimed to assess the effect of combining three strains of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on maize p...

Drought is one of the main abiotic factors affecting global agricultural productivity. However, the application of bioinocula containing plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) has been seen as a potential environmentally friendly technology for increasing plants’ resistance to water stress. In this study, rhizobacteria strains were isolated fr...

Maize and cowpea are among the staple foods most consumed by most of the African population, and are of significant importance in food security, crop diversification, biodiversity preservation, and livelihoods. In order to satisfy the growing demand for agricultural products, fertilizers and pesticides have been extensively used to increase yields...

In the face of persistent soil degradation in Benin due to poor agricultural practices, including excessive use of chemical fertilizers, there is an urgent need to seek solutions that integrate microorganisms of interest. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of combining three strains of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on maize pro...

Excessive use of mineral fertilizers in maize farming negatively affects far-mers' income and impacts long-term soil health. This study aims to appreciate the effectiveness of biostimulant based on native Glomeraceae arbuscu-lar mycorrhizal fungi on the production and uptake of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium of maize (Zea mays L.) plants in cen...

Excessive application of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals can cause significant imbalances in soils and agricultural ecosystems. To minimize these impacts, biofertilizers and organic fertilizers are needed to maintain a sustainable production system. The use of subterranean microorganisms in agriculture to stimulate plant growth and imp...

Biotechnology proposes various ecological approaches to control climatic constraints, soil fertility and plant nutrition using biological products, such as biostimulants to achieve a healthy and environment-friendly agriculture. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of biostimulant-coated maize seed and biostimulant application on the gro...

This study presents the draft genome sequences of four strains of rhizobacteria, namely, Bacillus cereus ADO11, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia NAA11, Acinetobacter pittii LAM11, and Serratia marcescens NSA15, which were isolated from maize soils and have the ability to stimulate plant growth. The genome assembly sizes for the strains were 4,476,462 b...

The attainment of the millennium for development objectives require to improve the productivity of major cultures like maize (Zea mays L.). The present study aimed to assess the potential of Glomus cubens, Rhizophagus intraradices and Funneliformis mosseae to improve the productivity of corn cultivated on reddish ferrous soil in Southern Benin. A b...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the fertilizing potential of two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomeraceae and Acaulosporaceae) native to the rhizosphere soils of Benin in a controlled environment (under greenhouse) and in a field environment. For this purpose, corn seeds were coated with Glomeraceae and Acaulosporaceae strains and then...

Maize plays an important role in agricultural production systems in all agro-ecological zones of Benin. Despite its importance, its production faces many constraints including soil fertility. One of the ecological technologies aimed at improving agricultural production is the use of soil microorganisms including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)....

Faced with the problems posed by the abusive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it is important to find other alternatives that can guarantee a sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the tolerance of a PGPR (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria) Pseudomonas putida strain to differe...

In a context of sustainable agriculture, the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) represents a potential tool for environmentally friendly agricultural management in the face of the challenges of climate change and the reduction in the costs and disadvantages of mineral fertilization. This study therefore aims to evaluate the performance of fi...

Integrated production in sustainable agriculture aims to improve the efficiency of biological inputs through plant-based bioformulations or microorganisms, which are an excellent source of natural fertilisers. A variety of plant stimulants are increasingly used in crop production for environmentally sustainable agriculture. These products have diff...

The use of biotechnological approaches to increase soil fertility and productivity allows to obtain sustainable agriculture with lesser use of chemical fertilizers. The present study aimed to determine whether the inoculation of Bacillus panthothenicus, Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas syringae, or Serratia marces-cens combin...

Maize plays a vital role in Benin's agricultural production systems. However, at the producer-level, yields are still low, although the production of this cereal is necessary for food security. The aims of this study were to assess the efficacy of solid biostimulants formulated from the rhizobacteria Pseudomonas putida and different binders on maiz...

The application of biostimulants in agriculture represents an environmentally friendly alternative while increasing agricultural production. The aims of the study were to develop solid biostimulants based on five rhizobacteria native to Benin’s soils and to evaluate their efficacy on the growth and biomass yield of maize under greenhouse conditions...

The objective of the study was to evaluate chitosans produced from the exoskeletons of water (Callinectes amnicola) and land (Cardisoma armatum) crabs for use in agriculture in Benin. Then, the effects of these chitosans were combined with Pseudomonas putida in order to see their synergistic effects on the growth and yield of maize seeds of the var...

Crabs play an important economic and bio-ecological role in most aquatic ecosystems and occupy an important place in the variety of trophic niches. Callinectes amnicola Rochebrune and Cardisoma armatum Herklots are two edible species widely exploited in Benin. The present work aims to i) evaluate the socioeconomic and cultural importance of those t...

Agriculture has become a major issue in the face of an increasing population and growing food needs. The objective of the study was to produce chitosan from the exoskeletons of two crabs' species (Callinectes amnicola and Cardisoma armatum) for use in growing maize in Benin. For this purpose, the shells of each of the two species of crab collected...

Mycorrhizae are symbiotic associations between fungi and host plants, which confer several advantages, including good mineral nutrition. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) then present an effective alternative in order to develop a sustainable agriculture that is less dependent on mineral fertilizers. The objective of this study was to assess the i...

Consumption of market gardening product has displayed several cases of food poisoning because they are being consumed raw often. This study aims to establish antibiotics resistance and toxins production profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strain isolated from market gardening products and irrigation water in Cotonou. In this regard, 4 kind of market...

The application of Plant Growth Promoting rhizobacteria as a microbial bio-fertilizers to increase soil fertility and productivity, allows a rational use of chemical fertilizers which makes agriculture sustainable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the rhizobacteria Pseudomonas putida on the maize productivity in farmer environme...

The response of maize to a composite inoculation of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in fields in Central Benin was evaluated. The 2000 SYNEE maize variety underwent 3 AMF groups involved in treatments namely: T1 = "Control (AMF and fertilizer free)"; T2 = "Glomeraceae"; T3 = Acau "Acaulosporacea"; T4 = Diversi " Diversisporaceae"; T5 = "50% NPK...

Maize production faces many constraints, including declining yields due to the steady decline in the fertility of cultivated soils and attacks by maize plants by pathogenic microorganisms, despite its importance and increasing demand for environmental pollution in Benin. The exploitation of new biological tools in agriculture opens up opportunitie...

The growth and grain yield of maize (Zea mays), variety 2000 SYN EE-W were assessed in response to combined inoculation of native arbusular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) Rhizophagus intraradices with NPK fertilizer in rhizosphere of ferruginous soil of Benin. The experimental design was a randomized complete block of three treatments (CTL = Peasant Prac...

Maize production faces many constraints, including declining yields due to the steady decline in the fertility of cultivated soils and attacks by maize plants by pathogenic microorganisms, despite its importance and increasing demand for environmental pollution in Benin. The exploitation of new biological tools in agriculture opens up opportunities...

Aims: One of the alternatives proposed to improve the sustainability and productivity of agricultural systems is the use of organic fertilizers based on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the native mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus intraradices in the field at Ouenou in North Benin for improv...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the joint effects of three groups of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) (Glomeraceae, Acaulosporaceae and Diversisporaceae) on the growth of Maize Seedlings. The mycorrhizal fungi were isolated by the wet sieving method through decreasing sieve (300 µm, 125 µm, 63 µm and 38 µm) followed by centrifug...

The use of microbial technologies in agriculture is rapidly expanding with the discovery of new bacterial strains effective in improving plant growth. In this study, we tested and highlighted the efficacy of PGPR (Plant Growth Pro-moting Rhizobacteria) alone or in a consortium on maize growth. For this purpose, a greenhouse experiment was carried o...

The use of microbial technologies in agriculture is rapidly expanding with the discovery of new bacterial strains effective in improving plant growth. In this study, we tested and highlighted the efficacy of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) alone or in a consortium on maize growth. For this purpose, a greenhouse experiment was carried ou...

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of five plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (Bacillus panthothenicus; Pseudo-monas Cichorii; Pseudomonas Putida; Pseudomonas syringae and Serratia marcescens) on the growth and yield of maize on a ferruginous soil under field condition. Maize seeds were inoculated with 10 ml of bacterial s...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of nine plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) alone or in combination on maize seed germination and seedling growth under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. The germination and growth tests were carried out in square petri dishes and pots. Maize seeds were inoculated with suspension of...

The use of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) is considered one of the effective organic ways to increase the crops productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth promoting effect of three mycorrhizal fungi (Glomus cubense, Rhizophagus intraradices and Funneliformis mosseae) on maize crops in a ferruginous soil of Northern Benin. Ma...

Plants constantly interact with a multitude of microorganisms that they select among other things through their roots. Some bacteria, known as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), are able to stimulate growth and control plant diseases, thanks to the expression of a wide range of beneficial properties to the plant. The aim of this work was...

L'usage des produits agrochimiques (fertilisants minéraux, pesticides, régulateurs de croissance, etc.) pose de véritables problèmes de santé publique. La recherche de pratiques agricoles écologiquement plus saines force à s'orienter vers les bioproduits agrobénéfiques. C'est dans ce contexte que s'inscrit cette étude qui évalue l'effet combiné de...

The attainment of the millennium for development objectives require to improve the productivity of major cultures like maize (Zea mays L.). The present study aimed to assess the potential of Glomus cubens, Rhizophagus intraradices and Funneliformis mosseae to improve the productivity of corn cultivated on reddish ferrous soil in Southern Benin. A b...

Article History Keywords Maize Productivity Mycorrhization Ferruginous Soil Spore Benin. The objective of our study was to evaluate the promoted effects of three arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on maize growth and yield on ferruginous soil in center of Benin. The maize variety used was EVDT 97 STR C1. The maize seeds were inoculated with each of...

It is unanimously admitted that the chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in modern agriculture create a real environmental and public health problems. One of the promising solutions to substitute these agrochemicals products is the use of bio-resources, including plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). The PGPR focused more and more scient...

This study aimed to assess the effects of three plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and chitosan either singly or in combination on maize seeds germination and growth and nutrient uptake. Maize seeds were treated with chitosan and bacterial solution. The germination and growth tests were carried out in square Petri dishes and plastic pots.T...

The aim of this study was to assess the combined effects of the three plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria (Azospirillum lipoferum, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Pseudomonas putida) and a biostimulating molecule (chitosan) on plant growth parameters and seeds yield of maize in southern Benin. This study was conducted in reddish ferrous soil with fish...

Our study aims to characterize Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) isolated from maize roots in five agroecological zones of central and northern Benin. Sixty samples were collected at the rate of four samples per village and three villages per agroecological zone. Rhizobacteria strains were isolated from these samples and biochemically cha...

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known to influence plant growing both by direct and/or indirect mechanisms. This study aimed to establish PGPR profile of 15 bacteria isolated from maize (Zea mays L.) rhizosphere in Benin. These rhizobacteria were screened in vitro for the plant growth promoting traits like production of indole aceti...

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known to influence plant growing both by direct and/or indirect mechanisms. This study aimed to establish PGPR profile of 15 bacteria isolated from maize (Zea mays L.) rhizosphere in Benin. These rhizobacteria were screened in vitro for the plant growth promoting traits like production of indole aceti...

The present study aimed at biochemical and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli strains isolated from horticultural products and irrigation water of Cotonou. The samples were collected from 12 market gardeners of 4 different sites. Rapid’ E. coli medium was used for identification of E. coli strains and the antimicrobial susceptibility wa...