Factors Determining the Use and Cultivation of Moringa oleifera Lam. in the Republic of Benin.

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AuteurGANDJI, KISITO
AuteurSALAKO, KOLAWOLE VALERE
AuteurFANDOHAN, ADANDE BELARMAIN
AuteurASSOGBADJO, ACHILLE EPHREM
AuteurGLELE KAKAI, ROMAIN LUCAS
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2018
ResumeDespite its nutritious leaves and considerable economic importance, the agroforestry species Moringa oleifera Lam. is still considered a neglected and underutilized species. To contribute to the development of an effective valorization strategy for M. oleifera, this study identified factors driving its use and cultivation in Benin. To this end, an ethnobotanical survey through individual interviews (n = 801) was performed in 46 localities across biogeographical zones in Benin. Conditional inference tree–based classification models allowed us to identify factors that mostly influence the use, cultivation, and cultivation system of M. oleifera. Awareness, knowledge of the plant biology, gender, cultivation system, and age are factors influencing the use of M. oleifera. Cultivation systems are driven by ethnicity, knowledge of the plant’s biology, and the main socioprofessional activity. Effective valorization of M. oleifera requires awareness rising on its usefulness while providing knowledge on the plant biology.
DOI10.1007/s12231-018-9424-4
Autre identifiantBECDB-11384
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/10016
Languefr
Fait partie deEconomic Botany
SujetAfrica
Sujetagroforestry system
Sujetdriving factors
SujetMoringa oleifera L
Sujetuse
TitreFactors Determining the Use and Cultivation of Moringa oleifera Lam. in the Republic of Benin.
TypeArticle

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