Dr. Elie Padonou

Profile

Academic positionAssociate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Reader
Research fieldsSoil Sciences,Ecology of Land Use
KeywordsSoils characteristics, Land use, Soil erosion prediction, Soil conservation, Soil erosion
Honours and awards

2023: Associate Professor

Current contact address

CountryBenin
CityKetou
InstitutionUniversite Nationale d´Agriculture
InstituteEcole de Foresterie Tropicale

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Florian WichernFakultät: Life Sciences, Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Kleve
Prof. Dr. Florian WichernHochschule Rhein-Waal, Kleve
Start of initial sponsorship01/04/2021

Programme(s)

2019Georg Forster Research Fellowship Programme for Postdocs

Publications (partial selection)

2025Akakpo B.A., Padonou E.A, Ouedraogo V., Ahouandjinou E.B.O., Okhimamhe A.A., Ibrahim H., Becker R., Orekan V.A.O: Exploring urban vegetation index trends, seasonal variations, and their correlation with temperature in Benin (West Africa). In: Urban Resilience Sustainability, 3, 2025, 154–171
2025Padonou, E. A., Watson, C., Akakpo, B. A., & Wichern, F.: Impact of crop production on selected soil physicochemical properties in semiarid climate zone of Benin, West Africa. In: Discover Soil, 2, 2025, 11
2025Padonou, E. A., Avocèvou-Ayisso, C. M., Sewade, C., Hovozounkou, G. M., Akakpo, B. A., & Sinsin, B. Plant diversity, population structures and carbon stock of mangrove ecosystems of Ramsar Site 1017 in Benin. In: Wetlands Ecology and Management, 33, 2025, 24
2025Padonou E.A., Anignikin H., Akakpo B.A., Obe M.M., Akabassi G.C. Sinsin B.: Role of the Mangrove Ecosystem in Supporting the Resilience of Local Communities in Ouidah Municipality, Benin (West Africa). In: Human Ecology, 2025,
2024Babatunde, B. C., Padonou, E. A., Sinsin, F., Azihou, A. F., Akakpo, B. A., & de Zoeten, T.: Assessment of the Spatial Pattern of Small Termite Mounds and Trees in Altered Lands in Benin (West Africa). In: African Journal of Ecology, 62, 2024,
2024Quenum, I. A., Avocèvou-Ayisso, C., Idohou, R., Padonou, E. A., Akabassi, G. C., & Akakpo, B. A. Restoration and Governance Approaches of Mangrove Ecosystems in Africa. In: Wetlands, 44, 2024,
2024Akakpo, B. A., Padonou, E. A., Fandohan, A. B., & Assogbadjo, A. E. Traditional Farmlands for Tree Species Conservation in Benin. In: Small-scale Forestry, 23, 2024, 109-125
2023Padonou, E. A., Avocevou‐Ayisso, C. M., Akakpo, B. A., & Sinsin, B. Abiotic and biotic determinants of West African termite mounds in altered land. In: African Journal of Ecology, 61, 2023, 860-866
2023Akabassi, G. C., Padonou, E. A., Gbesso, G. H. F., Assogbadjo, A. E., & Guede, N. Z. Effect of climate and habitat on morphological characteristics and fruit production of Picralima nitida (Stapf) in West Africa. In: Journal of Environmental Geography, 16, 2023, 95-101
2023Padonou, E. A., Avocevou-Ayisso, C. M., Zanou, M., Obe, M. M., Agbahoungba, S., & Sinsin, B. Effects of unpaid caring activities and social norms on women's employment in mangrove areas of Ramsar site 1017 in Benin (West Africa). In: Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 7, 2023,
2023Padonou, E. A., Gbesso, G. H. F., Akakpo, B. A., Adjovi, R., Akabassi, G. C., & Kolawole, M. A.: Germination et croissance des types morphologiques de propagules du Palétuvier rouge (Rhizophora racemosa) du Site Ramsar 1017 au Bénin. In: Annales de l’Université de Parakou-Série Sciences Naturelles et Agronomie, 13, 2023, 65-76
2023Montcho, M., Padonou, E. A., Montcho, M., Mutua, M. N., & Bayen, P. Impact of land tenure on livelihoods of women livestock-keepers in Burkina Faso. In: Land Use Policy, 133, 2023,
2023Alexis Akakpo, B., Akabassi, G. C., & Padonou, E. A. Mapping approach of ecosystem services for land-use decision planning in Africa. In: CABI Reviews, 2023,
2023Teteli, C. S., Padonou, E. A., Mbodou, A., Langa, G. C. A., Mukotanyi, S. M., & Kokou, B. K.: Pratiques agroforestières prioritaires de conservation des sols dans la zone soudanienne au Bénin. In: Alternatives Rurales, 2023,
2023Padonou, E. A., Agbahoungba, S., Sewadé, C., Houngbo, S. B., Saliou, I. O., & Zannou, A.: Valeur des bois-énergie, bois d’œuvre et de service dans les zones de mangroves des sites Ramsar 1017 et 1018 au Bénin. In: VertigO-la revue électronique en sciences de l'environnement, 2023,
2022Akabassi, G. C., Palanga, K. K., Padonou, E. A., Dagnon, Y. D., Tozo, K., & Assogbadjo, A. E.: Biology, production constraints and uses of Cyperus exculentus L.(neglected and underutilized crop species), implication for valorization: a review. In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2022, 1-14
2022Padonou, E. A., Totin, E., Akakpo, B. A., Gbenontin, E., & Kolawole, M. A. Déterminants de l’abandon des foyers améliorés dans les systèmes de production du sel à Djègbadji, au Sud-Bénin. In: Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique du Bénin (BRAB) 32, 2022,
2022Padonou, E. A., Akabassi, G. C., Akakpo, B. A., & Sinsin, B. Importance of solar cookers in women's daily lives: A review. In: Energy for Sustainable Development, 70, 2022, 466-474
2022Padonou, E. A., Akakpo, B. A., Tchigossou, B., & Djossa, B.: Methods of soil seed bank estimation: a literature review proposing further work in Africa. In: iForest-Biogeosciences and Forestry, 15, 2022,
2022Montcho, M., Padonou, E. A., Montcho, M., Mutua, M. N., & Sinsin, B.: Perception and Adaptation Strategies of Dairy Farmers Towards Climate Variability and Change in West Africa. In: Climatic Change, 170, 2022,
2022Djagoun, C. A., Zanvo, S., Padonou, E. A., Sogbohossou, E., & Sinsin, B. Perceptions of ecosystem services: A comparison between sacred and non-sacred forests in central Benin (West Africa). In: Forest Ecology and Management, 503, 2022,
2022Teteli CS, Padonou EA, & Akakpo BA: Priorisation des pratiques anti-érosives de conservation des sols dans la zone soudanienne au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest). In: Tropicultura, 40, 2022,
2021Ganka, G., Fandohan, A. B., Padonou, E. A. Effet du niveau de maturité sur la germination des graines et les performances de croissance initiale de Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum.. In: Revue Sciences de l’Environnement, Université de Lomé, 18, 2021, 4-18
2021Akabassi, G. C., Padonou, E. A., Yao, E. J. K., Nakpalo, S., Palanga, K. K., Assogbadjo, B. E. J., ... & Zirihi, N. G. Extract yield, dilution methods and antifungal potential of fruits of Picralima nitida (Stapf.) TA Durand & H. Durand. In: Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2021,
2021Padonou, E. A., Gbaï, N. I., Kolawolé, M. A., Idohou, R., & Toyi, M. How far are mangrove ecosystems in Benin (West Africa) conserved by the Ramsar Convention?. . In: Land Use Policy, 108, 2021,
2021Lykke, A. M., Gregersen, S. B., Padonou, E. A., Bassolé, I. H. N., & Dalsgaard, T. K. Potential of Unconventional Seed Oils and Fats from West African Trees: A Review of Fatty Acid Composition and Perspectives. In: Lipids, 2021,
2021Daanon, A., Padonou, E. A., Akakpo, B. A., & Houinato, M. Variabilité des utilisations de Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. suivant les facteurs sociodémographiques au Nord-Bénin. In: Bois & Forets Des Tropiques, 347, 2021, 27-38
2021Montcho, M., Padonou, E. A., Houngbédji, M., Montcho, M., Mutua, M. N., & Sinsin, B. Variation of nutritional and microbiological properties of milk in relation to climate adaptation strategies across dairy production systems in West Africa. In: International Dairy Journal, 122, 2021,