• Three decades of research efforts on the uses, conservation, and management of Cola nitida (Vent.): State of knowledge and prospects in Africa 

  Tokannou, Isabelle E.T; Sanogo, Souleymane; Juliano, S.H. Houndonougbo; Kolawolé, Valère Salako; Adandé, Belarmain Fandohan (Forestry Studies, 2024)

  Cola nitida is a key multipurpose fruit tree species widely distributed across African countries. Several studies have investigated different aspects of the species, but there is a lack of synthesis on the current state ...
• Effect of Simulated Drought and Rainfall Fluctuation on Seedling Growth of Two Savannah Trees Species in Sudan: An Experimental Exploration 

  Ismail, A. E. Elzaki; Ahmed, A. H. Siddig; Emad, H. E. Yasin; Abdelmoniem, A. Attaelmnan; Nasradeen, A. H. Gadallah; Ahmed, M. M. Hasoba; Mustafa, A. Nasreldeen; Yousif, E. Yagoub; Kornél, Czimber (Acta Silvatica et Lignaria Hungarica, 2024)

  Climate change scenarios project that several regions, especially in dryland areas of sub-Saharan Africa, will undergo increasing aridity and, subsequently, expanding land degradation. The study aims to investigate the ...
• Exposure of African ape sites to climate change impacts 

  Razak, Kiribou; Paul, Tehoda; Onyekachi, Chukwu; Godfred, Bempah; Hjalmar, S. Ku¨hl; Julie, Ferreira; Tenekwetche, Sop; Joana, Carvalho; Matthias, Mengel; Lars, Kulik; Jean Pierre, Samedi Mucyo; Yntze, van der Hoek; Stefanie, HeinickeI (PLOS CLIMATE, 2024)

  Large gaps remain in our understanding of the vulnerability of specific animal taxa and regions to climate change, especially regarding extreme climate impact events. Here, we assess African apes, flagship and highly ...
• Impacts of Climate Change on the Distribution of African Wild Olive Tree in the Arid Environments of Northern Ethiopia 

  Yirga, Guf; Berihu, Tesfamariam; Ashenaf, Manaye; Ambago, Desalegn; Tesfay, Gidey; Haftu, Abrha; Sibhatleab, Hintsa (International Journal of Ecology, 2024)

  Climate change is impacting the sustainability of indigenous tree species. However, the impacts of climate change on African olive tree (Olea europaea subspecies Cuspidata) are less-explored. Tis study, conducted in Tigray, ...
• Two decades of land cover change and anthropogenic pressure around Bontioli Nature Reserve in Burkina Faso 

  Razak, Kiribou; Kangbéni, Dimobe; Huiyi, Yang; Truly, Santika; Sintayehu, W. Dejene (Environmental Challenges, 2024)

  Protected areas (PAs) are critical for ecosystem maintenance and providing services that benefit both wildlife and people. Nevertheless, climate change and anthropogenic pressures are posing an increasing challenge. ...
• Farmers’ perceptions and management of citrus fungal diseases in Benin 

  Toessi, Goudjo Habib; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Amari, Elisée Georges Dadé Ler-N'ogn; Gandonou, Esaïe; Zannou, Afio; Koné, Daouda (Heliyon, 2024-06-12)

  Background and aim: Citrus production represents an important activity for the national economy and a source of income for farmers in Benin. However, fungal diseases are a major constraint to production intensification. ...
• Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Phyllosticta citricarpa Causing Citrus Black Spot Disease in Benin 

  Toessi, Goudjo Habib; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Amari, Elisée Georges Dadé Ler-N’ogn; Dianda, Oumarou Zoéyandé; Wonni, Issa; Bouhssini, Mustapha El (2024-05-28)

  Citrus black spot is a major constraint to citrus production in Benin. Identification of the pathogen causing citrus black spot disease was carried out in the laboratory on symptomatic fruits. Fruit samples were collected ...
• Inventory, and Dissemination of Citrus Fungal Diseases in Benin 

  Toessi, Goudjo H.; Amari, Elisée G. D. L.; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Yéo, Yéfoungnigui S.; Adanvé, Jean-Fabrice (International Journal of Phytopathology, 2024-01)

  Fungal diseases are a major constraint for the intensification of citrus production in Benin. The aim of this study was to identify the main citrus fungal diseases and to assess their distribution, prevalence, and severity). ...
• Response of Species to the Impact of Climate Change in the Gum Arabic Belt, Sudan: A Case Study in Acacia senegal 

  Elhassan, Fatima Awadalla Abass; Kouassi, Edouard Konan; Abrha, Haftu; Laamarni, Ahmed; Siddig, Ahmed Ali Hassabelkareem (International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 2024-05-23)

  Sustainable management strategies of trees are important for indigenous agroforestry plant species, such as Acacia. Senegal (A. Senegal), due to the impacts of rapid population growth, land use and climate change. The ...
• Prevalence of mango stem-end rot disease in Côte d'Ivoire and identification of associated fungal pathogens 

  Yeo, Yefoungnigui Souleymane; Kone, Yassogui; Dembele, Dio Dramane; Amari, Elisee Ler-N’Ogn Dadee Georges; Rey, Jean-Yves; Ponte, Emerson Medeiros Del; v, Diana; Kone, Daouda (Tropical Plant Pathology, 2024-02-26)

  The Stem-end rot (SER) postharvest disease of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits is a significant economic threat to mango production. Without proper management strategies, it can lead to up to 100 % postharvest losses. ...
• Urban climate resilience in Africa: a review of nature-based solution in African cities' adaptation plans 

  Kiribou, Razak; Djene, Sintayehu; Bedadi, Bobe; Ntirenganya, Elie; Ndemere, Julius; Dimobe, Kangbéni (Discover Sustainability, 2024-05-16)

  Cities are globally exposed to climate change effects, which revealed that 55% of the world's population is at risk. Despite their low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, African cities are paying the highest ...
• Response of plant species to impact of climate change in Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu forest, Tigray, Ethiopia: Implications for domestication and climate change mitigation 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Hagos, Haftom; Birhane, Emiru; Gebresamuel, Girmay; Manaye, Ashenafi (Trees, Forests and People, 2024-01-07)

  This study aimed to predict distribution and Total Carbon Stock (TCS) dynamics of Acacia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, and Juniperus procera in the Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu National Forest in current (1970–2000) and future climate ...
• Effect of some biopesticides based on essential oil and plant extracts on postharvest mango Stem-end rot disease caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae 

  Yeo, Yefoungnigui Souleymane; Dembele, Dio Dramane; Camara, Brahima; Ouattara, Soualo; Rey, Jean-Yves; Fernandez, Diana; Kone, Daouda (Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023-09-27)

  Lasiodiplodia species causing mango Stem-end rot disease (SER) are mainly controlled using synthetic products, which can harm humans and environmental health. Therefore, developing an eco-friendly control method, such as ...
• Réponse de deux variétés de riz (Oryza sativa L.) à l’application de faibles doses de phosphate soluble sur les hyperdystric Ferralsols en zone forestière humide de Côte d’Ivoire 

  Kone, Brahima; Adanve, Jean-Fabrice; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Aminata, Koné (Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture, 2023-10-21)

  Description du sujet. La réponse du rendement des variétés de riz NERICA 1 et WAB 56-104 à de faibles doses d’engrais phosphatique soluble sur hyperdystric Ferralsol en zone forestière de la Côte d’Ivoire. Objectif. Evaluer ...
• Assessing structure, species diversity, and carbon stocks across altitudinal gradients in Hugumbrda Grat-kahsu forest, Tigray, Ethiopia: Implications for ecosystem service management 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Birhane, Emiru; Manaye, Ashenafi (Forest Science and Technology, 2023-12-27)

  The study area, affected by war and siege, necessitates a study of its current ecological status. The objective of this study was to assess the present forest structure, species diversity, and Total Biomass Carbon Stock ...
• Modeling impacts of climate change on the geographic distribution and abundances of Tamarindus indica in Tigray region, Ethiopia 

  Gufi, Yirga; Manaye, Ashenafi; Tesfamariam, Berihu; Abrha, Haftu; Tesfaye, Musse; Hintsa, Sibhatleab (Heliyon, 2023-06-27)

  Tamarindus indica is a multipurpose dry land species in sub-Saharan that is traditionally used to build resilience into the farming system. The species is highly threatened and listed on the IUCN Red List. However, information ...
• Impact of land-use and climate change on the population structure and distribution range of the rare and endangered Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra in northern Ethiopia 

  Birhane, Emiru; Gidey, Tesfay; Abrha, Haftu; Brhan, Abrha; Zenebe, Amanuel; Gebresamuel, Girmay; Noulèkoun, Florent (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2023-10-30)

  Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra are some of the most important rare and endangered tree species in dryland areas. Unfortunately, their sustainability is being compromised by different anthropogenic and natural factors. ...
• The ecology, distribution, and anthropogenic threats of multipurpose hemi-parasitic plant Osyris lanceolata 

  Mwangi, Jane Gachambi; Haggar, Jeremy; Mohammed, Salisu; Santika, Truly; Umar, Kabir Mustapha (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2023-08-29)

  Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. ex A. DC. is a multipurpose plant with high socioeconomic and cultural values. It is endangered in the biogeographical region of eastern Africa, but of less concern in other regions where ...
• Effect of Soil and Climatic Conditions on Brown Spot Occurrence in Rice Lowland across Four Agro-climatic Zones of Côte d’Ivoire 

  Adanvé, Jean-Fabrice; Koné, Brahima; Sikirou, Rachidatou; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott; Onaga, Geoffrey; Sorho, Fatogoma (Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2023-05)

  Aims: To evaluate interaction of soil pH and acidity with weather on Rice Brown spot (BS) occurrence in rice lowlands. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Four distinct rice lowlands ...
• Spatio-temporal prediction of climate and wildfire in Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu forest, Tigray: priority for early warning 

  Abrha, Haftu; Dodiomon, Soro; Ongoma, Victor; Hagos, Haftom; Birhane, Emiru (2023-08-28)

  Ethiopia’s forest fires are causing biodiversity loss and ecosystem destruction, highlighting the need for preventative measures. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the future impact of climate on forest fires ...

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