Non-permanent staff

Research interest

I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at UMR-DIADE of the Research Institute for Development (IRD) in France, and a permanent researcher at Jean Lorougnon Guédé University in Côte d'Ivoire, specializing in vascular plant genetics and improvement. My current research focuses on forest genomics (genetic diversity and domestication syndrome of wild plant species with significant agronomic and forestry interest value that are overexploited in Africa). I am particularly interested in conserving and sustainably managing Canarium schweinfurthii, an agroforestry species from the Burseraceae family, commonly known as 'African Olive' or 'Aiélé' or 'African Elemi.' This species is heavily exploited in West and Central Africa for its various uses, leading to a risk of losing genetic diversity and potential extinction. Developing sustainable conservation strategies is essential, including responsible genetic resource management, documenting genetic diversity distribution, and understanding local population practices.

I am a nature lover with a passion for integrative and evolutionary biology. My research interests are very broad, with a current focus on plant biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and addressing climate change challenges. I am a lover of tropical forest species and actively promote their sustainable and integrated management of phyto-genetic resources within the broader context of safeguarding humanity. I am committed to interdisciplinary and collaborative research, utilizing diverse approaches and fields, including genetics, botany, ecology, molecular biology, ecophysiology, paleontology, bioinformatics, and computational plant science, to advance the cause of healthy, sustainable, and environmentally-conscious agriculture.

Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mwdHGnYAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Beda-Adji

13. B.I. Adji, V. Letort, X. Wang, M. Jaeger, M. Kang, K. H. Kouassi, S. Y. Barima, J. Duminil, S. Sabatier, D. S. Akaffou, P. De Reffye, "Stochastic Modelling of Development and Biomass Allocation: Computation Applied to Architecture of Young Mahogany Trees (Khaya Senegalensis Desr. A. Juss), a Native African Savannah Emblematic Agroforestry Species." Preprint-Computers and Electronics in Agriculture-Elsevier (2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4556019

12. B.I. Adji, V. Letort, X. Wang, M. Kang, P. De Reffye, M. Jaeger, C. Cilas, K. H. Kouassi, J. Duminil, S. Sabatier, D. S. Akaffou, "Rethinking iconic species reforestation in West Africa: seed shape harnessing is strategic for enhanced  germination and vigorous growth in Khaya senegalensis and Parkia biglobosa."  Forests, 14, 1311 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/f14071311

11. Adji B.I., Akaffou D.S., Sabatier S., "Variation in growth unit morphology in Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss. (Meliaceae) and Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. (Fabaceae) according to habitat and climate."  Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, 354 (2022). https://doi.org/10.19182/bft2022.354.a36768

10. B.I. Adji, V. Letort, M. Kang, X. Wang, P. De Reffye, M. Jaeger, K. H. Kouassi, J. Duminil, C. Cilas, S. Sabatier, D. S. Akaffou, "Quality seed production to optimize the success of reforestation and agroforestry based on local indigenous forest species: case of Khaya senegalensis (Meliaceae) and Parkia biglobosa (Fabaceae) in West Africa" Research Square- (2022). https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2243407/v1

9. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, V. Letort, M. Kang, X. Wang, M. Jaeger, P. De Reffye, K.H. Kouassi, Y.P. Houphouet, J. Duminil, Y. Caraglio, S. Sabatier, "The architectural unit setting up and architectural characteristics of néré, Parkia biglobosa, jack, r. Br. (Fabaceae)." American Journal of Plant Sciences (2022). Https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2022.131008  

8. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, S. Sabatier, P. De Reffye, "Maternal environment and seed size are important for successful germination and seedling establishment of Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae). " (Journal of Forestry Research, 33, 977-990: Northeast Forestry University and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-021-01412-x 

7. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, S. Sabatier, "Ecological environment effects on germination and seedling morphology in Parkia biglobosa in nursery (Côte d'Ivoire) and greenhouse (France). " International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science, 5(5), pp. 1-13, ISSN: 2456-8635: AI Publication (2021). https://doi.org/10.22161/ijhaf.5.5.1 

6. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, K.H. Kouassi, Y.P. Houphouet, P. De Reffye, J. Duminil, M. Jaeger, S. Sabatier, "Allometric models for non-destructive estimation of dry biomass and leaf area in Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss., 1830 (Meliaceae), Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., 1804 (Fabaceae) and Parkia biglobosa, Jack, R. Br., 1830 (Fabaceae). " Trees-Structure and Function 35, 1905-1920: Springer-Verlag GmbHGermany (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-021-02159-y 

5. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, K.H. Kouassi, Y.P. Houphouet, J. Duminil, S. Sabatier, "Bioclimate influence on seed germination and seedling morphology parameters in Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., 1804 (Fabaceae). " International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 6(3), pp. 1-15, ISSN 2456-1878: Infogain (2021). https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab.63.1

4. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, K.H. Kouassi, Y.P. Houphouet, J. Duminil, S. Sabatier, "The Effect of Four Abiotic Factors on Macro-Anatomical Markers Development in Parkia biglobosa, Jack, R. Br., 1830 (Fabaceae) Crown. " American Journal of Plant Sciences, 12, 645-661: Scientific Research Publishing (2021). https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2021.124044 

3. Adji B I, Yao K A G, Gore Bi B N, Kadio G A, Gbotto A A, Assiri A A et Akaffou D S "Identification des pratiques et types de systèmes Agroforestiers à base de cacaoyers (Theobroma Cacao L.) Dans les trois principales zones de Production de cacao en côte d'ivoire. " Agronomie Africaine, 32 (3) : 323 - 342: ajol.info (2020). https://www.ajol.info/index.php/aga/article/view/202548 

2. B.I. Adji, D.S. Akaffou, K.H. Kouassi, Y.P. Houphouet, J. Duminil, S. Sabatier, "Influence of Different Environments on Germination Parameters and Seedling Morphology in Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss (Meliaceae)." American Journal of Plant Sciences, 11, 1579-1600: Scientific Research Publishing (2020). doi: 10.4236/ajps.2020.1110114 

1. K.K. Claude, A.B. Innocent,T. Karidia, "Floristic diversity of a voluntary Natural Reserve (VNR) of Sucrivoire on the right bank of the Bandama river in Zuenoula, in the West Centre of Côte d'Ivoire. " International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotecnology, 4(4): 909-918, ISSN: 2456-1878: Infogain (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab.444.

Formation and research experience

2023-Now : Post-Doctorant at IRD-DIADE, Montpellier, France

Topic: Distribution of genetic diversity study of Canarium schweinfurthii (Burseraceae) for climate change adaptation in Africa

Supervisor: Dr. Jerôme Duminil

2023 : Post-Doc at Institut Universitaire en Ingénierie du Bois et Paysage of Jean Lorougnon Guédé University (UJLoG), Côte d'Ivoire in collaboration with CIRAD (AMAP), France ; and Sino-European Lab in Computer Science, Automation and Applied Mathematics (LAMA), China ; and CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay University (France)

Topic: Structure-function modelling and yield prediction of Dioscorea rotundata and Khaya ivorensis using ghost-well models and architectural analysis

Supervisors: Prof. Philippe De Reffye, Dr. Xiujuan Wang, Prof Sélastique Akaffou and Prof Véronique Letord

2019-2022 : PhD in Tropical Agriculture and Forestry (Plant Genetics and Improvement), at UJLoG, Côte d'Ivoire co-directed with CIRAD-AMAP, France and IRD-DIADE, France

Topic: Architecture and structure-function modelling of native agroforestry species in Côte d'Ivoire. https://sde.hal.science/tel-04148625/

Supervisors: Prof Sélastique Akaffou, Dr. Sylvie Sabatier, Prof. Philippe De Reffye, Dr. Yves Caraglio, Dr. Marc Jaeger and Dr. Jerôme Duminil

2015-2016: Master in Agronomy science (Agroforestry), at UJLoG co-directed with National Centre for Agronomic Research of Côte d'Ivoire (CNRA), Côte d'Ivoire

Topic: Agro-biodiversity and cocoa-based agroforestry system typologies characterisation in the three main cocoa production zones (Loops) in Côte d'Ivoire.

Supervisors: Prof Sélastique Akaffou and Dr. Assiri Alexi