La agricultura es fundamental en la economía africana, aportando el 20% del PIB y el 60% de la mano de obra. En Benín, representa el 33% del PIB y da empleo al 70% de la población. La herbología estudia las malas hierbas, buscando comprender su biología y desarrollar métodos sostenibles para su control.
The study focuses on the primate populations and their food sources in the sacred forest of Kikélé, northern Benin. Researchers conducted a thorough inventory, identifying three primate species: the nocturnal Galago senegalensis and two diurnal species, Cercopithecus mona and Colobus vellerosus. Over 90 days, they documented 35 plant species for C. vellerosus, 39 for C. mona, and 12 for G. senegalensis, highlighting the dietary preferences of each species, with G. senegalensis feeding exclusively on ripe fruits, while the others consume fruits and leaves, predominantly from Leguminosae and mesophanerophytes.
Focusing on the conservation of the Sitatunga, a unique aquatic antelope, this study investigates sustainable maintenance strategies within the Sitatunga Valley Community Nature Park. Utilizing participatory diagnostic tools, including interviews and SWOT analysis, the research highlights the necessity of developing protected wetland areas and a green belt to support the species. The involvement of local communities in ecological monitoring is emphasized, aiming to gather reliable data for effective conservation efforts.