Occurrence and ecological habitat effect on Vitellaria paradoxa (C. F. Gaertn.) parasitism: implication for pest management and plant conservation

Gbemavo, Dossou Séblodo Judes Charlemagne; Dassou, Anicet Gbèblonoudo; Gbemavo, Médard; Ouinsavi, Christine

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10492

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“…Shea is regarded as a multipurpose tree in the savanna zone of Africa, where rural communities depend on SShea products for food, medicine, and income (Teketay et al2003., Teklehaimanot 2004Okiror et al 2012;Jasaw et al 2015;Maanikuu Peker 2017;Aleza et al 2018;Choungo Nguekeng et al 2021;Nuhu et al 2021;Ojo et al 2021;Gbemavo et al 2022;and Sodimu et al 2022). Despite having a wide distribution range, this species is under numerous threats, especially overexploitation for charcoal production, fuel wood, mortar/pestle, and hoe handling; land use patterns; bush fires; prolonged droughts; scarcity of Shea hybrids; long gestation periods; and rapid human population growth (Buyinza and Okullo 2015;Aderibigbe et al 2017;Garba and Muhammad-Lawal, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite having a wide distribution range, this species is under numerous threats, especially overexploitation for charcoal production, fuel wood, mortar/pestle, and hoe handling; land use patterns; bush fires; prolonged droughts; scarcity of Shea hybrids; long gestation periods; and rapid human population growth (Buyinza and Okullo 2015;Aderibigbe et al 2017;Garba and Muhammad-Lawal, 2020). Other threats include attacks by insects and parasitic plants, which often lead to the death of the tree or drive the species into local extinction (N'Djolossè et al 2012;Houehanou et al 2013;Gbemavo et al 2022).…”

Section: Family: Sapotaceaementioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

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Nigeria is one of the most floristic rich countries on the continent of Africa due to the variation in climate, which favors the growth of several species. Sadly, its biodiversity is one of the most threatened in the world, mainly due to deforestation and various unsustainable land use patterns, which are human activities. However, these anthropogenic activities are more prevalent in Nigeria's northern savanna zone (NSZ). In this study, we present the first regional conservation assessments and red listing of tree species in the northern savanna zone (NSZ) of Nigeria according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria and categories. We recorded 31 tree species as the most utilized in the region. For the assessments, we provided the fundamental taxonomic information of each species, their local names, and their uses. This study provided the extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, population size and trend, description of habitats, and ecological requirements and discussion of the threats affecting each species and their habitats. We further inform conservation actions and research activities needed to ensure the future of the tree species and their sustainable uses. Overall, approximately 97% of the taxa were evaluated as threatened (41% as endangered, 31% as critically endangered, 24% as vulnerable, and 4% as least concerned). Therefore, we recommend the adoption of the risk status of the species to develop sound conservation strategies and measures for the management of flora in this inundated region.

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Section: Family: Sapotaceaementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Family: Sapotaceaementioning

confidence: 99%

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

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“…In Benin, mistletoes are represented only by Loranthaceae family and are poorly studied. Indeed, apart from the record of 13 Loranthaceae species distributed across the country [ 25 ], studies carried out on mistletoes are mainly focused on their diversity and parasitism on V. paradoxa, C. sinensis , and C. nitida of which 87 %, 60 %, and 53 % respectively were infested [ 8 , 11 , 31 , 32 ]. Moreover, research works in northern Benin are scarce despite this area fully harbors several valuable woody species, heavily infested such as V. paradoxa , P. biglobosa , and Adansonia digitata [ [33] , [34] , [35] ].…”

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confidence: 99%