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Nanou Emeline Dossa

Country of origin: Benin Currently in: South Africa, Pietermaritzburg General field of specialization: Agricultural Sciences
PhD Fellowship
Academic Background

Degrees

2017 Master Agricultural Sciences
2015 Undergraduate Agricultural Sciences
2013 Undergraduate Agricultural Sciences
2024 Doctorate Agricultural Sciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Agricultural Sciences

My research focuses on improving crop resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses through advanced plant breeding techniques. I am actively engaged in the development of maize varieties with enhanced Striga resistance and yield potential, utilizing innovative genetic improvement strategies. Additionally, I contribute to millet mutation breeding, exploring novel approaches to enhance resilience and productivity in challenging environments. Alongside these efforts, I am involved in the low phytic acid beans project, which aims to enhance the nutritional profile of beans by reducing their phytic acid content. This work integrates genetic and agronomic approaches to improve mineral bioavailability, ensuring better health outcomes for consumers while maintaining agronomic performance. My research integrates rigorous experimental designs, molecular analysis, and agronomic evaluations to support sustainable agricultural solutions. Through these initiatives, I aim to advance food security and crop sustainability while collaborating with international institutions to drive impactful scientific innovation.


Publications resulting from Research: 


1- Dossa, E. N., Shimelis, H., and Shayanowako, A. I. T. Genome-wide association analysis of grain yield and Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica resistance in tropical and sub-tropical maize populations. BMC Plant Biology. 2024; 24, 1-16.
2- Dossa, E. N., Shimelis, H., and Shayanowako, A. I. T. Genetic diversity analysis of tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for Striga resistance and agronomic traits with SNP markers. PLoS One. 2024; 19, 1-21.
3- Dossa, E. N., Shimelis, H., Shayanowako, A. I. T., and Laing, M. D. Screening tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for resistance to Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica and yield-related traits. Euphytica. 2024; 220: 1-23.
4- Dossa EN, Shimelis H, Mrema E, Shayanowako ATI, Laing M. Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2023; 14: 1-23.
5- Dossa, E. N., Shimelis, H., Shayanowako, A. I. T., and Laing, M. D. A meta-analysis of the effects of Striga control methods on maize, sorghum, and major millets production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop Science. 2023; 1-20.
6- Progeny testing of tropical and sub-tropical maize lines for grain yield and Striga resistance (Under consideration)



Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Research
Research Assistant at African Centre for Crop Improvement

Workshop and Conference Attended

2022 Kenya 16th world congress of parasitic plants
2023 Morocco African Plant Breeders Association Conference, 3rd edition
2022 Online Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium
2023 Musgrave Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium
2022 Australia TROPAG International Agriculture Conference
2022 Online -14th South African Plant Breeders Association Symposium
2023 Worcester Workshop on Bioinformatics and Wheat Genomics IV
2024 University of KwaZulu-Natal Soft skills course
2021 Online Workshop on Pant Variety Design for Emerging Markets in Africa

Affiliations

African Plant Breeders Association
International Parasitic Plant Society
African Centre for Crop Improvement

Presentation given

2022
A meta-analysis of the effects of Striga control methods on maize, sorghum, and major millets production in sub-Saharan Africa
Kenya
Event: 16th world congress of parasitic plants
2022
Genetic diversity analysis of tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for Striga resistance and agronomic traits with SNP markers
Australia
Event: TROPAG International Agriculture Conference
2022
Optimizing Striga control methods in the major cereal crops: a meta-analysis
Online
Event: Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium
2023
Genetic diversity analysis of tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for Striga resistance and agronomic traits with SNP markers
Morocco
Event: African Plant Breeders Association Conference, 3rd edition
2023
Screening tropical and sub‑tropical maize germplasm for resistance to Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica and yield related traits
Coastlands hotel, Musgrave
Event: Postgraduate Research Innovation Symposium
Fellowship with OWSD

Fellowship with OWSD

Fellowship with OWSD

Fellowship awarded 2019

OWSD 6th General Assembly certificate: download

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