Djouaka, R. F.    

Firstname:R. F. 
Surname:Djouaka 
Email:R.Djouaka@cgiar.org 
Institute:IITA 
Homepage:http//www.iita.org 

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Publications as Author



2025

Seasonal variation of microsporidia MB infection in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii in two different geographical localities in Benin, Tchigossou, G., Lontsi-Demano, M., Tossou, E., Sovegnon, P. M.*, Akoton, R.*, Adanzounon, D., Dossou, H.*, Koto, M., Ogbon, E. A., Gouete, M., Nattoh, G.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: Malaria Journal, volume 24, number -: 95, pages 1-9, ISSN 1475-2875, 2025. [DOI]
 
Risk assessment of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting for circular waste management in southern Benin, Ogbon, E. A., Dzepe, D ., Lalander, C., Wiklicky, V., Sinda, P. V. K., Adeoti, R., Mignouna, D., Gbaguidi, B., Behanzin, J. G.*, Djouaka, R. F. and Riggi, L., in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 1, number 16, pages 1-16, ISSN 2352-4588, 2025. [DOI]
 
Enzymatic pretreatment optimizes rice husk decomposition by black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae, Dzepe, D ., Ndindeng, S. A., Ogbon, E. A., Riggi, L., Lalander, C. and Djouaka, R. F., in: BMC Environmental Science, volume 2, number -: 10, pages 1-13, ISSN 3004-8710, 2025. [DOI]
 

2024

Resistance to neonicotinoids is associated with metabolic detoxification mechanisms in Anopheles coluzzii from agricultural and urban sites in southern Benin, Tchigossou, G ., Dossou, C., Tepa-Yotto, G., Koto, M., Atoyebi, S. M., Tossou, E., Adanzounon, D., Gouete, M. A., Sina, H.*, Tchouakui, M., Dione, M., Wondji, C. S. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, volume 5, number -: 1339811, pages 1-13, ISSN 2673-7515, 2024. [DOI]
 
Cross-resistance to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids in malaria vectors from vegetable farms in the Northern Benin, Boukari, M. K. Y., Djegbe, I.*, Tepa-Yotto, G., Hessou-Djossou, D.*, Tchigossou, G ., Tossou, E., Lontsi-Demano, M., Adanzounon, D., Gbankoto, A.*, Djogbenou, S. L.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, volume 9, number 12: 305, pages 1-16, ISSN 2414-6366, 2024. [DOI]
 
Using artificial odors to optimize attractiveness of host decoy traps to malaria vectors, Akoton, R.*, Sawadogo, S. P.*, Tossou, E., Nikiema, A.*, Tchigossou, G ., Sovegnon, P. M.*, Djogbenou, S. L.*, Zeukeng, F.*, Hawkes, F. M.*, Dabire, R.*, Djouaka, R. F. and Gibson, G., in: Journal of Medical Entomology, volume 61, number 3, pages 808-814, ISSN 0022-2585, 2024.
 
Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater Ahafo-Ano, Ashanti region of Ghana, Dzepe, D., Osae, M. Y., Asabre, J. O., Twumasi, A., Ofori, E. S. K.*, Atampugre, G., Abdoulaye, T., Asiedu, R. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Green Technologies and Sustainability, volume 2, number 3: 100112, pages 1-9, ISSN 2949-7361, 2024. [DOI]
 
Willingness of west African consumers to buy food produced using Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Frass, Traore, O., Zaato, P. A., Baidoo, J. K., Feleke, S., Manyong, V., Abdoulaye, T., Djouaka, R. F., Schreinemachers, P. and Ba, M. N ., in: Foods, volume 13, number 17: 2825, pages 1-15, ISSN 2304-8158, 2024. [DOI]
 
Monitoring Aedes populations for arboviruses, Wolbachia, insecticide resistance and its mechanisms in various agroecosystems in Benin, Ateutchia-Ngouanet, S., Nanfack-Minkeu, F., Mavridis, K., Wanji, S.*, Demanou, M., Vontas, J. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Acta Tropica, volume 253, number -: 107178, pages 1-10, ISSN 0001-706X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Physico-chemical characterization of Anopheles gambiae s.l. breeding sites and kdr mutations in urban areas of Cotonou and Natitingou, Benin, Djegbe, I., Hessou-Djossou, D.*, Boukari, M. Y. G.*, Nonfodji, O.*, Tchigossou, G ., Djouaka, R. F., Cornelie, S., Akogbeto, M.*, Djogbenou, S. L.* and Chandre, F., in: BMC Infectious Diseases, volume 24, number -: 545, pages 1-12, ISSN 1471-2334, 2024. [DOI]
 
Mycotoxin concentrations in rice are affected by chalkiness, grain shape, processing type, and grain origin, Tang, E. N., Ndindeng, S. A., Onaga, G., Ortega-Beltran, A., Falade, T. D. O., Djouaka, R. F. and Frei, M., in: Mycotoxin Research, pages 1-15, ISSN 0178-7888, 2024. [DOI]
 
Pesticide residues and heavy metals in food: legumes and vegetables - Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Sinda, P. V. K., Falade, T. D. O. and Djouaka, R. F., Factsheet: reduction in the use and misuse of pesticides - use case 2, 2024.
 

2023

A novel approach for assessing technical grade and quality of Lambda-cyhalothrin and acetamiprid in insecticides used in agricultural systems by HPLC technique in southern Benin, Tossou, E., Tepa-Yotto, G., Tchigossou, G ., Soglo, M. F., Mbokou-Foukmeniok, S., Bougna-Tchoumi, H. H., Bokonon-Ganta, A. H., Tamo, M. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Agrochemicals, volume 2, number 4, pages 551-560, ISSN 2813-3145, 2023. [DOI]
 
Pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) isolates against life stages of Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae), Hintenou, M., Omoloye, A.*, Douro Kpindou, O., Karlsson, M. F., Djouaka, R. F., Bokonon-Ganta, A. H. and Tamo, M., in: Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, volume 33, number -: 45, pages 1-13, ISSN 1110-1768, 2023. [DOI]
 
Socio-economic determinants for the deployment of Climate-Smart One-Health innovations. A meta-analysis approach prioritizing Ghana and Benin, Sekabira, H., Tepa-Yotto, G., Tamo, M., Djouaka, R. F., Dalaa, M. A., Damba, O. T.*, Yeboah, S.*, Obeng, F., Asare, R., Abdoulaye, T. and Nazziwa, L.*, in: PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, volume 2, number 3: e0000052, pages 1-24, ISSN 2767-3197, 2023. [DOI]
 

2022

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Action for Food Systems Transformation in Ghana: capacity strengthening and Stakeholder consultation, Tepa-Yotto, G., Tamo, M., Dalaa, M. A., Dinku, T., Obeng Adomaa, F., Wilson, M., Yeboah, S.*, Kyere, R., Tahidu, D., Falade, T. D. O., Martey, F.*, Asare-Kyei, D.*, Ouedraogo, M., Kagabo, D., Dembele, C., Tonnang, H., Djouaka, R. F., Pita, J. and Njukwe, E.*, 2022.
 
A one health approach to plant health, Hoffmann, V., Paul, B., Falade, T. D. O., Moodley, A., Ramankutty, N., Olawoye, J.*, Djouaka, R. F., Lekei, E.*, De Haan, N., Ballantyne, P. and Waage, J., in: CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, volume 3, number -: 62, pages 1-7, ISSN 2662-4044, 2022. [DOI]
 
Determinants for deployment of climate-smart integrated pest management practices: a meta-analysis approach, Sekabira, H., Tepa-Yotto, G., Djouaka, R. F., Clottey, V., Gaitu, C.*, Tamo, M., Kaweesa, Y.* and Ddungu, S. P.*, in: Agriculture, volume 12, number 7: 1052, pages 1-19, ISSN 2077-0472, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

Circular bioeconomy research for development in sub-Saharan Africa: innovations, gaps, and actions, Feleke, S., Cole, S. M., Sekabira, H., Djouaka, R. F. and Manyong, V., in: Sustainability, volume 13, number 4: 1926, pages 1-20, ISSN 2071-1050, 2021. [DOI]
 

2020

A preliminary analysis on the effect of copper on Anopheles coluzzii insecticide resistance in vegetable farms in Benin, Talom, A., Essoung, M. A., Gbankoto, A.*, Tchigossou, G., Akoton, R., Sahabi, B. B. A.*, Atoyebi, S. M., Fotso Kuate, A., Verspoor, R. L., Tamo, M., Tchuinkam, T.*, Lehman, G. L.*, Lines, J., Wondji, C. S. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Scientific Reports, volume 10, number -: 6392, pages 1-10, ISSN 2045-2322, 2020. [DOI]
 
Minimal tillage and intermittent flooding farming systems show a potential reduction in the proliferation of Anopheles mosquito larvae in a rice field in Malanville, Northern Benin, Djegbe, I.*, Zinsou, M., Dovonou, E. F.*, Tchigossou, G., Soglo, M. F., Adeoti, R., Gbaguidi, B., Atoyebi, S. M., Chandre, F., Akogbeto, M.*, Lines, J. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Malaria Journal, volume 19, number -: 333, pages 1-10, ISSN 1475-2875, 2020. [DOI]
 
Investigating the molecular basis of multiple insecticide resistance in a major malaria vector Anopheles funestus (sensu stricto) from Akaka-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, Atoyebi, S. M., Tchigossou, G., Akoton, R., Riveron, J., Irving, H., Weedall, G. D., Tossou, E., Djegbe, I., Oyewole, I. O.*, Bakare, A. A.*, Wondji, C. S. and Djouaka, R. F., in: Parasites & Vectors, volume 13, number -: 423, pages 1-14, ISSN 1756-3305, 2020. [DOI]
 
Acetylcholinesterase (ace-1R) target site mutation G119S and resistance to carbamates in Anopheles gambiae (sensu lato) populations from Mali, Keita, M.*, Kane, F.*, Thiero, O.*, Traore, B.*, Zeukeng, F., Sodio, A. B.*, Traore, S. F.*, Djouaka, R. F., Doumbia, S.* and Sogoba, N.*, in: Parasites & Vectors, volume 13, number -: 283, pages 1-9, ISSN 1756-3305, 2020. [DOI]
 
Influence of larval density, substrate moisture content and feedstock ratio on life history traits of black soldier fly larvae, Dzepe, D., Nana, P.*, Fotso Kuate, A., Tchuinkam, T.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 6, number 2, pages 133-140, ISSN 2352-4588, 2020. [DOI]
 
Mineral analysis reveals extreme manganese concentrations in wild harvested and commercially available edible termites, Verspoor, R. L., Soglo, M. F., Adeoti, R., Djouaka, R. F., Edwards, S., Fristedt, R., Langton, M., Moriana, R., Osborne, M., Parr, C. L., Powell, K., Hurst, G. D. D. and Landberg, R., in: Scientific Reports, volume 10, number -: 6146, pages 1-9, ISSN 2045-2322, 2020. [DOI]
 

2019

Susceptibility profiles of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Deltamethrin reveal a contrast between the northern and the southern Benin, Tossou, E., Tepa-Yotto, G., Douro Kpindou, O., Sandeu, R.*, Datinon, B., Zeukeng, F.*, Akoton, R., Tchigossou, G., Djegbe, I.*, Vontas, J., Martin, T., Wondji, C. S., Tamo, M., Bokonon-Ganta, A.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, volume 16, number 11, pages 1-15, ISSN 1660-4601, 2019. [DOI]
 
A cytochrome P450 allele confers pyrethroid resistance on a major African malaria vector, reducing insecticide-treated bednet efficacy, Weedall, G. D., Mugenzi, L. M., Menze, B. D., Tchouakui, M., Ibrahim, S. S., Amvongo-Adjia, N.*, Irving, H., Wondji, M. J., Tchoupo, M.*, Djouaka, R. F., Riveron, J. and Wondji, C. S., in: Science Translational Medicine, volume 11, number 484, pages 1-13, ISSN 1946-6234, 2019. [DOI]
 

2018

Experimental huts trial of the efficacy of pyrethroids/piperonyl butoxide (PBO) net treatments for controlling multi-resistant populations of Anopheles funestus s.s. in Kpome, southern Benin [version 1; referees: 2 approved], Akoton, R., Tchigossou, G., Djegbe, I., Yessoufou, A.*, Atoyebi, S. M., Tossou, E., Zeukeng, F.*, Boko, P.*, Irving, H., Adeoti, R., Riveron, J., Wondji, C. S., Moutairou, K.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: Wellcome Open Research, volume 3, number -:71, pages 1-20, ISSN 2398-502X, 2018. [DOI]
 
First report of the presence of L1014S Knockdown-resistance mutation in Anopheles gambiae s.s and Anopheles coluzzii from Togo, west Africa [version 1; referees: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations], Djegbe, I., Akoton, R., Tchigossou, G., Ahadji-Dabla, K. M.*, Atoyebi, S. M., Adeoti, R., Zeukeng, F., Ketoh, G. K.* and Djouaka, R. F., in: Wellcome Open Research, volume 3, number -:30, pages 1-13, ISSN 2398-502X, 2018. [DOI]
 
Measurement of pesticide residues from chemical control of the invasive Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in a maize experimental field in Mokwa, Nigeria, Togola, A., Meseka, S. K., Menkir, A., Badu-Apraku, B., Boukar, O., Tamo, M. and Djouaka, R. F., in: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, volume 15, number 5:849, pages 1-11, ISSN 1660-4601, 2018. [DOI]
 
Comparative phylogeography of Aedes mosquitoes and the role of past climatic change for evolution within Africa, Bennett, K. L., Kaddumukasa, M.*, Shija, F.*, Djouaka, R. F., Misinzo, G.*, Lutwama, J.*, Linton, Y. and Walton, C., in: Ecology and Evolution, volume 8, pages 3019-3036, ISSN 2045-7758, 2018. [DOI]
 
Molecular basis of permethrin and DDT resistance in an Anopheles funestus population from Benin, Tchigossou, G., Djouaka, R. F., Akoton, R., Riveron, J., Irving, H., Atoyebi, S.*, Moutairou, K.*, Yessoufou, A.* and Wondji, C. S., in: Parasites & Vectors, volume 11, number 1:602, pages 1-13, ISSN 1756-3305, 2018. [DOI]
 
Domestic animals infected with Mycobacterium ulcerans-implications for transmission to humans, Djouaka, R. F., Zeukeng, F., Bigoga, J. D.*, Kakou-Ngazoa, S., Akoton, R., Tchigossou, G., Coulibaly, D. N., Tchebe, S. J. E.*, Aboubacar, S., Nguepdjo, C. N.*, Tossou, E., Adeoti, R., Nsonga, T. M.*, Akpo, Y.*, Djegbe, I.*, Tamo, M., Mbacham, W. F.* and Ablordey, A.*, in: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, volume 12, number 7:e0006572, pages 1-19, ISSN 1935-2735, 2018. [DOI]
 
The rapid degradation of Lambda-Cyhalothrin makes treated vegetables relatively safe for consumption, Djouaka, R. F., Soglo, M. F., Kusimo, M. O., Adeoti, R., Talom, A., Zeukeng, F., Paraiso, A.*, Afari-Sefa, V., Saethre, M., Manyong, V., Tamo, M., Waage, J., Lines, J. and Mahuku, G., in: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, volume 15, number -:1536, pages 1-17, ISSN 1660-4601, 2018. [DOI]
 

2017

Genome-wide transcription and functional analyses reveal heterogeneous molecular mechanisms driving pyrethroids resistance in the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus across Africa, Riveron, J., Ibrahim, S. S., Mulamba, C., Djouaka, R. F., Irving, H., Wondji, M. J., Ishak, I. H. and Wondji, C. S., in: G3-Genes Genomes Genetics, volume 7, number 6, pages 1819-1832, ISSN 2160-1836, 2017. [DOI]
 
Mapping the distribution of Anopheles funestus across Benin highlights a sharp contrast of susceptibility to insecticides and infection rate to Plasmodium between southern and northern populations [version 2; referees: 2 approved]., Djouaka, R. F., Akoton, R., Tchigossou, G., Atoyebi, S. M., Irving, H., Kusimo, M. O., Djegbe, I.*, Riveron, J., Tossou, E., Yessoufou, A.* and Wondji, C. S., in: Wellcome Open Research, volume 1, number 28, pages 1-14, ISSN 2398-502X, 2017. [DOI]
 

2016

Historical environmental change in Africa drives divergence and admixture of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes: a precursor to successful worldwide colonization?, Bennett, K. L., Shija, F.*, Linton, Y., Misinzo, G.*, Kaddumukasa, M.*, Djouaka, R. F., Anyaele, O.*, Harris, A., Irish, S., Hlaing, T.*, Prakash, A.*, Lutwama, J.* and Walton, C., in: Molecular Ecology, pages 1-18, ISSN 0962-1083, 2016. [DOI]
 
Evidence of a multiple insecticide resistance in the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in south west Nigeria, Djouaka, R. F., Atoyebi, S. M., Tchigossou, G., Riveron, J., Irving, H., Akoton, R., Kusimo, M. O., Bakare, A. A.* and Wondji, C. S., in: Malaria Journal, volume 15, number 565, pages 1-10, ISSN 1475-2875, 2016. [DOI]
 
Multiple insecticide resistance in an infected population of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in Benin, Djouaka, R. F., Riveron, J., Yessoufou, A.*, Tchigossou, G., Akoton, R., Irving, H., Djegbe, I.*, Moutairou, K.*, Adeoti, R., Tamo, M., Manyong, V. and Wondji, C. S., in: Parasites & Vectors, volume 9, number 453, pages 1-12, ISSN 1756-3305, 2016. [DOI]
 

2015

Molecular differentiation of the African yellow fever vector Aedes bromeliae (Diptera: Culicidae) from its sympatric nonvector sister species, Aedes lilii, Bennett, K. L., Linton, Y., Shija, F.*, Kaddumukasa, M.*, Djouaka, R. F., Misinzo, G.*, Lutwama, J.*, Huang, Y., Mitchell, L. B., Richards, M.*, Tossou, E. and Walton, C., in: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, volume 9, number 12(e0004250), pages 1-19, ISSN 1935-2735, 2015.
 

2014

Zoom in at African country level: potential climate induced changes in areas of suitability for survival of malaria vectors, Tonnang, H., Tchouassi, D., Juarez, H.*, Igweta, L. and Djouaka, R. F., in: International Journal of Health Geographics, volume 13, number 12, pages 1-14, ISSN 1476-072X, 2014.
 
A single mutation in the GSTe2 gene allows tracking of metabolically based insecticide resistance in a major malaria vector, Riveron, J., Yunta, C., Ibrahim, S. S., Djouaka, R. F., Irving, H., Menze, B.*, Ismail, H., Hemingway, J., Ranson, H., Albert, A. and Wondji, C. S., in: Genome Biology, volume 15, number 2, pages 1-20, ISSN 1465-6906, 2014. [DOI]
 
Genetic Differentiation among Maruca vitrata F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Populations on Cultivated Cowpea and Wild Host Plants: Implications for Insect Resistance Management and Biological Control Strategies, Agunbiade, T., Coates, B. S., Datinon, B., Djouaka, R. F., Sun, W., Tamo, M. and Pittendrigh, B. R., in: PLoS ONE, volume 9, number 3(e92027), pages 1-9, ISSN 1932-6203, 2014. [DOI]
 

2013

Buruli ulcer: a disease which leads to severe disabilities and mostly affects children living in wet agro-ecosystems of West and Central Africa, Solange, K., Tchigossou, G., Kamgang, G. R., Sowunmi, A., Yessoufou, A.*, Adeoti, R., Fening, O. J., Goergen, G ., Tamo, M. and Djouaka, R. F., pages 379-386, chapter 30, Universitatsverlag Gottingen. (INBOOK), ISBN 978-3-86395-084-2, 2013.
 
Development of reference transcriptomes for the major field insect pests of cowpea: a toolbox for insect pest management approaches in West Africa, Agunbiade, T. A., Sun, W., Coates, B. S., Djouaka, R. F., Tamo, M., Ba, M. N.*, Dabire, C.*, Baoua, I.*, Olds, B. P. and Pittendrigh, B. R., in: PLOS ONE, volume 8, number 11(e79929), pages 1-14, ISSN 1932-6203, 2013. [DOI]
 
Identifying permethrin resistance loci in malaria vectors by genetic mapping, Witzig, C., Wondji, C. S., Strode, C., Djouaka, R. F. and Ranson, H., in: Parasitology, volume 140, number 12, pages 1468-1477, ISSN 0031-1820, 2013. [DOI]
 

2012

The agriculture and health program of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a CGIAR institution in Africa, Manyong, V., Maziya-Dixon, B., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Djouaka, R. F., pages 177-187, chapter 16, Universitatsverlag Gottingen, ISBN 978-3-86395-047-7, 2012.
 

2007

Does the spillage of petroleum products in Anopheles breeding sites have an impact on the pyrethroid resistance?, Djouaka, R. F., Bakare, A. A.*, Bankole, H. S., Doannio, J. M. C., Coulibaly, O., Kossou, H., Tamo, M., Basene, H. I., Popoola, K. O. K. and Akogbeto, M. C., in: Malaria Journal, volume 6, number 159, 2007. [DOI]