Tenkouano, A.    

Firstname:A. 
Surname:Tenkouano 
Email:a.tenkouano@cgiar.org 
Institute:IITA 
Homepage:http://www.iita.org 
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Banana and plantain
Banana weevil
Black Sigatoka
Black leaf streak
Burrowing nematode
Cosmopolites sordidus
Host-plant resistance
Map-based cloning
Musa
Mycosphaerella
Plantain
Radopholus similis
Resistance breeding
Wild species




Publications as Author



2022

Plantain hybrids for the humid forest agroecology of central Africa - diseases and pests load, fruit yield and farmers perception, Lienou, J., Ngatat, S., Nanga, S. N., Doumtsop, A. R. P., Abang, A., Fotso Kuate, A., Fiaboe, K., Fonbah, C., Ajebesone, F. N.*, Njukwe, E., Tenkouano, A. and Hanna, R., in: Plant Production Science, volume 25, number 4, pages 484-500, ISSN 1343-943X, 2022. [DOI]
 

2013

Pathogenic variation of Mycosphaerella species infecting banana and plantain in Nigeria, Zandjanakou-Tachin, M., Ojiambo, P., Vroh Bi, I., Tenkouano, A., Gumedzoe, Y. M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Pathology, volume 62, number 2, pages 298-308, ISSN 0032-0862, 2013. [DOI]
 

2012

New cassava varieties for Cameroon: a technical guide, Hanna, R., Njukwe, E., Amah, D., Tenkouano, A., Dixon, A., Nguekam, A., Doumtsop, A. R. P. and Ngoko, Z., 2012.
 
Additive relationships and parent-offspring regression in Musa germplasm with intergeneration genome size polymorphism, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H. and Ortiz, R., in: Scientia Horticulturae, volume 136, pages 69-74, ISSN 0304-4238, 2012. [DOI]
 

2011

Banana and plantain-based foods consumption by children and mothers in Cameroon and Southern Nigeria: a comparative study, Honfo, F. G., Tenkouano, A. and Coulibaly, O., in: African Journal of Food Science, volume 5, number 5, pages 287-291, ISSN 1996-0794, 2011.
 
Hybrid distribution to farmers: adoption and challenges, Tenkouano, A., Pillay, M. and Coulibaly, O., pages 305-319, chapter 16, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-1-4398-0017-1, 2011.
 

2010

Evaluation and delivery of disease-resistant cassava varieties with comparable micronutrient density to farmers in Cameroon, Njukwe, E., Amah, D., Ndango, R., Tindo, M., Dixon, A. and Tenkouano, A., in: Root and tuber crops for poverty alleviation through science and technology for sustainable development: proceedings of the 10th symposium of ISTRC-AB held from 8-12 October, 2007 in Maputo, Mozambique, pages 332-337, ISTRC-AB, 2010.
 
Evaluation of yam genotypes for field reaction to biotic constraints and nutritional characteristics in two agro-ecologies of Cameroon, Nukenine, E.*, Fombang, E. N.*, Chouka, F. P.*, Njukwe, E., Tenkouano, A. and Asiedu, R., Abstract (Oral presentation) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Réaction des génotypes de manioc en champ aux contraintes biotiques et leurs qualités nutritionnelles a Mbang Mboum (Adamaoua, Cameroon), Nukenine, E.*, Njintang, N. Y.*, Housseini, , Njukwe, E., Tenkouano, A., Ngeve, J. and Dixon, A., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Fast-track release of black leaf streak resistant banana and plantain (Musa spp.) hybrids and related technologies to farmers in Cameroon: a strategy to enhance food security, Njukwe, E., Amah, D., Ndango, R. and Tenkouano, A., in: Acta Horticulturae, volume 2, number 879, pages 577-584, ISSN 0567-7572, 2010.
 
Introduction and evaluation of improved varieties of Dioscorea rotundata, and D. cayenensis with high micronutrient content in Cameroon, Njukwe, E., Amah, D., Ndango, R., Tenkouano, A. and Asiedu, R., in: Root and tuber crops for poverty alleviation through science and technology for sustainable development: proceedings of the 10th symposium of ISTRC-AB held from 8-12 October, 2007 in Maputo, Mozambique, pages 338-342, ISTRC-AB, 2010.
 
Rapid and mass screening of banana and plantain for resistance to Black sigatoka disease using detached leaf and in vitro plantlets, Ojiambo, P., Twizeyimana, M., Tenkouano, A. and Bandyopadhyay, R., pages 91-100, chapter 5, International Atomic Energy Agency, ISBN 978-92-0-105110-3, 2010.
 
Factors affecting the adoption of disease-resistant plantain and banana (Musa spp.) hybrids in Nigeria, Aitchedji, C., Tenkouano, A. and Coulibaly, O., in: Acta Horticulturae, volume 2, number 879, pages 741-748, ISSN 0567-7572, 2010.
 
Value-adding post harvest processing of cooking bananas (Musa spp. AAB and ABB genome groups), Adeniji, T. A., Tenkouano, A., Ezurike, J., Ariyo, O. and Vroh Bi, I., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 9, number 54, pages 9135-9141, ISSN 1684-5315, 2010.
 

2009

Evaluation of iron, zinc, potassium and proximate qualities of five Musa genotypes, Baiyeri, K., Ede, A. E.*, Otitoju, G. T., Mbah, O.*, Agbo, E., Tenkouano, A. and Faturoti, B., in: Journal of Applied Biosciences, volume 18, pages 1002-1008, ISSN 1997-5902, 2009.
 
Host plant resistance and tolerance of Musa landraces and hybrids to nematode infestation, Dochez, C., Speijer, P., De Schutter, B., Dubois, T., Tenkouano, A., De Waele, D. and Ortiz, R., in: Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, volume 92 (Supplement), pages 137-153, ISSN 1612-9830, 2009.
 
Identification and genetic diversity of Mycosphaerella species of banana and plantain in Nigeria, Zandjanakou-Tachin, M., Vroh Bi, I., Ojiambo, P.+, Tenkouano, A., Gumedzoe, Y. M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Pathology, volume 58, number 3, pages 536-546, ISSN 0032-0862, 2009.
 
Resistance of F1 segregating populations derived from crosses between wild banana accessions Musa acuminata spp. burmannicoides 'Calcutta 4' and M. balbisiana 'Montpellier' to black leaf streak disease, Vroh Bi, I., Zandjanakou, M, Mbah, W., Tenkouano, A., Ojiambo, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Acta Horticulturae, volume 828, pages 353-357, ISSN 0567-7572, 2009.
 
Effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning management on fruit size, shelf life and pulp colour of 'PITA 24' and 'Mbi-Egome' plantains (Musa sp. AAB group), Baiyeri, K., Aba, S. C.*, Faturoti, B. and Tenkouano, A., in: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, volume 3, number 2, pages 215-226, ISSN 1018-7081, 2009.
 
Combining ability for important agronomic traits in Musa L. diploid populations, Oselebe, H. O.* and Tenkouano, A., in: Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology, volume 1, number 1, pages 93-104, ISSN 2006-3938, 2009.
 
The role of crop improvement in pest and disease management, Lorenzen, J., Tenkouano, A., Bandyopadhyay, R., Vroh Bi, I., Coyne, D. and Tripathi, L., in: Acta Horticulturae, volume 828, pages 305-314, ISSN 0567-7572, 2009.
 
Host plant resistance to Radopholus similis in a diploid banana hybrid population, Dochez, C., Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R.+, Whyte, J. and De Waele, D., in: Nematology, volume 11, number 3, pages 329-335, ISSN 1388-5545, 2009. [DOI]
 
Residual effect of plantain-targeted manure on substrate fertility and performance of follower maize (Zea mays) crop, Baiyeri, K., Tenkouano, A. and Aba, S. C.*, in: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, volume 3, number 2, pages 194-204, ISSN 1018--7081, 2009.
 

2008

Relationship between root and shoot growth traits during the plant crop and first ratoon in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) and its implications for perennial cultivation on degraded Ultisols in south-eastern Nigeria., Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Soka, G., Turyagyenda, L. and Tenkouano, A., Abstracts 133, P. 9 - 11, in the Book of Abstracts of the International e-Conference on Agricultural BioSciences 2008 (IeCAB 2008), held June 2 - 16, 2008.
 
Relationship between root and shoot growth traits during the plant crop and first ratoon in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) and its implications for perennial cultivation on degraded Ultisols in south-eastern Nigeria, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Soka, G., Turyagyenda, L. and Tenkouano, A., 2008.
 
International institute of tropical agriculture plantain and banana programme: an insight into the contributions of farmer-to- farmer extension paradigm, Faturoti, B., Agwu, A. E.*, Igbokwe *, E. M. and Tenkouano, A., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 7, number 13, pages 2137-2146, ISSN 1684 5315, 2008.
 
Antinutrients and heavy metals in new Nigerian Musa hybrid peels with emphasis on utilization in livestock production, Adeniji, T. A., Barimalaa, I. S.*, Tenkouano, A., Sanni, L. and Hart, A. D.*, in: Fruits, volume 63, number 2, pages 65-73, ISSN 0248-1294, 2008.
 
Comparative study of shoot and root development in micropropagated and suckerderived banana and plantain (Musa spp.) plants, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Tenkouano, A., Turyagyenda, L., Soka, G. and Ortiz, R.+, Abstracts 134, P. 20 - 21, in the Book of Abstracts of the International e-Conference on Agricultural BioSciences 2008 (IeCAB 2008), held June 2 - 16, 2008.
 
Banana and plantain, Tripathi, L., Tripathi, J., Tenkouano, A. and Bramel, P., volume 5, pages 77-108, chapter 3, Blackwell, ISBN 978 1 405 16708 6, 2008.
 
Comparative study of shoot and root development in micropropagated and suckerderived banana and plantain (Musa spp.) plants, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Tenkouano, A., Turyagyenda, L., Soka, G. and Ortiz, R., 2008.
 
Phenotypic relationships among growth, yield and black leaf streak disease responses of Musa genotypes, Baiyeri, K., Pillay, M. and Tenkouano, A., in: Journal of Crop Improvement, volume 21, number 1, pages 41-54, ISSN 1542-7528, 2008.
 
Effect of processing on the proximate, mineral, and pasting properties of whole flour made from some new plantain and banana hybrids pulp and peel mixture, Adeniji, T. A. and Tenkouano, A., in: Agro-Science, volume 7, number 2, pages 99-105, ISSN 1119-7455, 2008.
 
Effect of processing and storage on the colour of plantain and banana products, Adeniji, T. A. and Tenkouano, A., in: Agro-Science, volume 7, number 2, pages 88-92, ISSN 1119-7455, 2008.
 
Manure placement effects on root and shoot growth and nutrient uptake of 'PITA 14' plantain hybrid (Musa sp. AAAB), Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: African Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 3, number 1, pages 013-021, ISSN 1991- 637X, 2008.
 
Ploidy versus gender effects on inheritance of quantitative traits in Musa species, Oselebe, H. O.* and Tenkouano, A., in: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference, Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). October 19-23, 2008 Ebonyi State Unversity, Abakaliki, Nigeria, pages 1118-1122, 2008.
 
Fruit characteristics and ripening pattern of ten Musa genotypes in a sub-humid environment in Nigeria, Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: Fruits, volume 63, number 1, pages 3-9, 2008.
 
Variability in agricultural and biological yields of ten musa genotypes evaluated for two cropping cycles in a sub-humid environment of Nigeria, Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: Journal of Crop Improvement, volume 21, number 1, pages 27-40, ISSN 1542-7528, 2008.
 

2007

Unlocking the profit potentials of an innovation: a case study of IITA hybrid plantains and bananas, Faturoti, B., Emah, G.*, Isife, B.*, Tenkouano, A., Adeniji, T. A. and Lemchi, J., in: Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, volume 6, number 2, pages 177-182, 2007.
 
Relative contribution of banana and plantain products to the nutritional requirements for iron, zinc and vitamin A of infants and mothers in Cameroon, Honfo, F. G., Kayode, A. P. P., Coulibaly, O. and Tenkouano, A., in: Fruits, volume 62, number 5, pages 1-11, 2007.
 
Micronutrient value and contribution of plantain-derivrd foods to daily intakes of iron, zinc and beta-cartene in southern Nigeria, Honfo, F. G., Hell, K., Coulibaly, O. and Tenkouano, A., in: InfoMusa, volume 16, number 1-2, pages 2-6, 2007.
 
Rapid screening of Musa species for resistance to black leaf streak using in vitro plantlets in tubes and detached leaves, Twizeyimana, M., Ojiambo, P., Tenkouano, A., Ikotun, T.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Disease, volume 91, number 3, pages 308-314, ISSN 0191-2917, 2007.
 
A review of policy acts and initiatives in plantain and banana innovation system in Nigeria, Faturoti, B., Madukwe, M. C., Tenkouano, A. and Agwu, A. E.*, in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 6, number 20, pages 2297-2302, 2007.
 
Manure placement influenced growth and dry matter yield of a plantain hybrid, Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, pages 385-390, African Crop Science Society, 2007.
 
Effect of processing on micronutrient content of chips produced from some plantain and banana hybrids, Adeniji, T. A. and Tenkouano, A., in: Fruits, volume 62, pages 345-352, ISSN 0248-1294, 2007. [DOI]
 
Macro-propagation of banana and plantain: training manual, Njukwe, E., Tenkouano, A., Amah, D., Sadik, K.*, Perez, M., Nyine, M. and Dubois, T., 2007.
 
Adaptation pattern and yield stability of banana and plantain genotypes grown in contrasting agro-ecologies in Nigeria, Tenkouano, A. and Baiyeri, K., in: African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, pages 377-384, African Crop Science Society, 2007.
 
Sink competition and desuckering effects on field performance of triploid and tetraploid plantain genotypes, Tenkouano, A., Vuylsteke, D. and Swennen, R.+, in: Journal of Crop Improvement, volume 20, number 1/2, pages 31-51, 2007. [DOI]
 

2006

Analysis of genetic diversity in accessions of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O' Rorke) Baill, Ude, G., Dimkpa, C., Anegbeh, P., Shaibu, A., Tenkouano, A., Pillay, M. and Tchoundjeu, Z., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 5, number 3, pages 219-223, 2006.
 
Biological factors affecting seed set in highland bananas, Ssebuliba, R., Magambo, M. J. S.*, Talengera, D., Makumbi, D.*, Tenkouano, A., Rubaihayo, P.* and Pillay, M., in: Journal of Crop Improvement, volume 16, pages 67-79, ISSN 1542-7528, 2006.
 
Influence of crop management practices in two locations on plantain response to plant parasitic nematodes, Olaniyi, M., Speijer, P., De Waele, D., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: Niger Delta Biologia, volume 5, number 1, pages 1-3, 2006.
 
Reproductive efficiency and breeding potential of East African highland (Musa AAA-EA) bananas, Ssebuliba, R., Talengera, D., Makumbi, D., Namanya, P., Tenkouano, A., Tushemereirwe, W. K.* and Pillay, M., in: Field Crops Research, volume 95, number 2-3, pages 250-255, 2006.
 
Prospects and determinants of adoption of IITA plantain and banana based technologies in three Niger Delta States of Nigeria, Faturoti, B., Emah, G.*, Isife, B.*, Tenkouano, A. and Lemchi, J., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 5, number 14, pages 1319-1323, ISSN 1684-5315, 2006.
 
New sources of resistance to Radopholus similis in Musa germplasm from Asia, Dochez, C., Dusabe, J., Whyte, J., Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and De Waele, D., in: Australasian Plant Pathology, volume 35, pages 481-485, 2006.
 
Root and shoot development during the plant crop and the first ratoon of banana and plantain (Musa spp.) with implications for perennial cultivation on degraded Ultisols in south-eastern Nigeria, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Turyagyenda, L. and Tenkouano, A., in: Proceedings of the 3rd annual Acrobat Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 8, 2006., pages 354, 2006.
 
Ploidy and genome composition of Musa germplasm at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Pillay, M., Ogundiwin, E., Tenkouano, A. and Doležel, J., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 5, number 13, pages 1224-1232, ISSN 1684-5315, 2006.
 
Assessment of linkage disequilibrium for candidate gene identification and marker-assisted breeding in Musa spp. (bananas and plantains), Vroh Bi, I. and Tenkouano, A., 2006.
 
Ploidy and genome segregation in Musa breeding populations assessed by Flow Cytometry and Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers, Oselebe, H. O.*, Tenkouano, A., Pillay, M., Obi, I. U.* and Uguru, M., in: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, volume 131, number 6, pages 780-786, 2006.
 
Ploidy variation of Musa hybrids from crosses, Oselebe, H. O.*, Tenkouano, A. and Pillay, M., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 5, number 11, pages 1048-1053, ISSN 1684-5315, 2006.
 
Genetic and phenotypic association between yield components in hybrid sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) populations, Kenga, R., Tenkouano, A., Gupta, S. and Alabi, S.*, in: Euphytica, volume 150, number 3, pages 319-326, 2006.
 
Genetic and cropping cycle effects on proximate composition and antinutrient contents of flour made from eleven Musa genotypes, Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, volume 12, number 2, pages 177-182, 2006.
 
Clean planting materials and management practices for sustained production of banana and plantain in Africa, Tenkouano, A., Hauser, S., Coyne, D. and Coulibaly, O., in: Chronica Horticulturae, volume 46, number 2, pages 14-18, ISSN 0567-7572, 2006.
 

2005

Effects of nematode infection and mulching on the yield of plantain (Musa spp., AAB-group) ratoon crops and plantation longevity in Southeastern Nigeria, Coyne, D., Rotimi, O., Speijer, P., De Schutter, B., Dubois, T., Auwerkerken, A., Tenkouano, A. and De Waele, D., in: Nematology, volume 7, number 4, pages 531-541, ISSN 1388-5545, 2005.
 
Methodologies for root system assessment in Musa spp., Blomme, G., Teugels, K., Blanchaert, I., Sebuwufu, G., Swennen, R. and Tenkouano, A., in: Banana Root System: towards a better understanding for its productive management: proceedings of an international symposium, held in San Jose, Costa Rica, 3-5 November 2003, pages 43-57, International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain (INIBAP), 2005.
 
Influence of genotype and developmental stage on plant dry matter distribution and shoot-root ratio in banana and plantain, Blomme, G., Teugels, K., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, pages 175-181, African Crop Science Society, 2005.
 
Dissemination and diffusion of cooking utilization methods in Nigeria, Lemchi, J., Tshiunza, M., Onyeka, U. P.* and Tenkouano, A., in: Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Technology, volume 12, pages 56-73, 2005.
 
Factors driving the adoption of cooking banana processing and utilisation methods in Nigeria, Lemchi, J., Tshiunza, M., Onyeka, U. P.* and Tenkouano, A., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 4, number 11, pages 1335-1347, ISSN 1684-5315, 2005.
 
Agroeconomic evaluation of black Sigatoka resistant hybrid plantains under smallholder management systems, Lemchi, J., Ezedinma, C., Tshiunza, M., Tenkouano, A. and Faturoti, B., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 4, number 10, pages 1045-1083, ISSN 1684-5315, 2005.
 
Biotechnology for improvement of banana production in Africa, Tripathi, L., Tripathi, J., Tushemereirwe, W. K.*, Tenkouano, A., Pillay, M. and Bramel, P., in: 9th ICABR International Conference on Agricultural Biotechnology: ten years later. Italy, 2005.
 
Outbreak of basal end rot on banana and plantain in Nigeria, Mwangi, M., Bandyopadhyay, R., Tenkouano, A. and Faturoti, T., in: African Crop Science Conference, pages 293-295, 2005.
 
Environmental influences on shoot and root growth in banana and plantain, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, pages 1163-1167, African Crop Science Society, 2005.
 
Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) growth depends on size and physiological stage of planting material, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: African Crop Science Society Conference Proceedings, Entebbe, Uganda, 5-9 December 2005, pages 45-50, African Crop Science Society, 2005.
 
Integrating morphological and molecular taxonomy in Musa: the African plantains (Musa spp. AAB group), De Langhe, E., Pillay, M., Tenkouano, A. and Swennen, R.+, in: Plant Systematics and Evolution, volume 255, number 3 and 4, pages 225-236, ISSN 0378-2697, 2005. [DOI]
 
Response of East African highland bananas and hybrids to Radopholus similis, Dochez, C., Whyte, J., Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and De Waele, D., in: Nematology, volume 7, number 5, pages 655-666, ISSN 1388-5545, 2005.
 
Status of cooking banana in Nigeria: analysis of the adoption level by farmers, Lemchi, J., Tshiunza, M., Tenkouano, A. and Ezedinma, A., in: Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Technology, volume 12, pages 56-73, 2005.
 
Genetic diversity among East African highland bananas for female fertility, Ssebuliba, R., Rubaihayo, P.*, Tenkouano, A., Makumbi, D., Talengera, D. and Magambo, M. J. S.*, in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 13, number 1, pages 13-26, ISSN 1021-9730, 2005.
 
Evaluation of a method to simultaneously screen Musa germplasm against multiple nematode species, Coyne, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: InfoMusa, volume 14, number 2, pages 27-31, ISSN 1023-0076, 2005.
 
Technical manual on banana and plantain seed production, Njukwe, E., Tenkouano, A. and Amah, D., 2005.
 
Breeding banana and plantain: integrating molecular techniques and conventional approaches to explore genetic polymorphisms and predict progeny performance In: Genetic resources and biotechnology, Tenkouano, A., volume 3, pages 153-168, N/A, 2005.
 

2004

Safe and effective international movement of vegetatively propagated crops in sub-Saharan Africa, Hughes, J., Asiedu, R., Ayodele, M., Dixon, A. and Tenkouano, A., in: Book of Abstracts of the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October-5 November 2004, Mombasa, Kenya, 2004.
 
Effect of nematodes on root and shoot growth of in vitro-propagated and sword sucker-derived plants of six Musa spp. genotypes, Blomme, G., De Beule, H., Swennen, R.+, Tenkouano, A. and De Waele, D., in: Nematology, volume 6, pages 593-604, 2004.
 
Current issues and trends in plantain research at IITA with emphasis on nematode problems, Coyne, D., Bandyopadhyay, R., Tenkouano, A., Hauser, S. and Gold, C., in: Abstract presented at the 1st International Congress on Banana: harnessing research to improve livelihoods, 6-9 July 2004, Penang, Malaysia, 2004.
 
Relationship between electrical capacitance and root traits, Blomme, G., Blanchaert, I., Tenkouano, A. and Swennen, R.+, in: InfoMusa, volume 13, pages 14-18, 2004.
 
Molecular characterization of genomes in Musa and its applications, Pillay, M., Tenkouano, A., Ude, G. and Ortiz, R., pages 271-286, chapter 23, Science Publishers, 2004.
 
Improvement of East African highland bananas, Pillay, M., Tenkouano, A., Makumbi, D., Lwanga, C. and Talengera, D., in: Book of Abstracts of the 1st International Congress on Banana: harnessing research to improve livelihoods, 6-9 July 2004, Penang, Malaysia, 2004.
 
Disease incidence and symptom expression of banana streak badnavirus on plantain somaclones (Musa spp., AAB Group) in Nigeria, Nwauzoma, A., Tenkouano, A. and Daniel-Kalio, L., in: Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection, volume 21, 2004.
 
Progress in breeding and delivering improved plantain and banana to African farmers, Tenkouano, A. and Swennen, R.+, in: Chronica Horticulturae, volume 44, number 1, pages 9-15, ISSN 0578-039X, 2004.
 

2003

Sorghum head-bugs and grain molds in West and Central Africa; I: host plant resistance and bug-mold interactions on sorghum grains, Ratnadass, A., Marley, P., Hamada, M., Ajayi, O., Cisse, B., Assamoi, F., Beyo, J., Cisse, O., Dakouo, D., Diakite, M., Dossou-Yovo, S., Le Diambo, B., Vopeyande, V., Sissoko, I. and Tenkouano, A., in: Crop Protection, volume 22, pages 837-851, 2003.
 
Genetic diversity in an African plantain core collection using AFLP and RAPD markers, Ude, G., Pillay, M., Ogundiwin, E. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 107, pages 248-255, 2003.
 
Genetic diversity studies in Musa using AFLP markers, Ude, G., Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: Paper presented at: Third International Conference on the Molecular and Cellular Biology of Banana, 9-11 September, Leuven, Belgium, 2003.
 
PCR-RFLP of the ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacers (ITS) provides markers for the A and B genomes in Musa L., Nwakanma, D., Pillay, M., Okoli, B. E. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 108, pages 154-159, 2003.
 
Sectional relationships in the genus Musa L. inferred from PCR-RFLP of organelle DNA sequences, Nwakanma, D., Pillay, M., Okoli, B. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 107, number 5, pages 850-856, 2003.
 
Assessment of genotypic variation in the root architecture of Musa spp. under field conditions, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: InfoMusa, volume 12, number 1, pages 24-29, ISSN 1023-0076, 2003.
 
Agronomic performance of 4n x 2n-derived plantain (Musa sp. AAB group) hybrids in a humid agro-ecological zone of Nigeria, Shaibu, A., Nwonuala, A. I., Tenkouano, A. and Ogburia, N. M., in: Internetional Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development, volume 4, pages 1-8, 2003.
 
Genotype x environment interaction in multilocational testing of Musa germplasm, Pillay, M., Tenkouano, A., Hartman, J., Vuylsteke, D. and Ortiz, R., in: Paper presented at: 6th Biennial Conference of the African Crop Science Society; 12-17 October, Nairobi, Kenya, 2003.
 
Diploid banana hybrids TMB2x5105-1 and TMB2x9128-3 with good combining ability, resistance to black sigatoka and nematodes, Tenkouano, A., Vuylsteke, D., Okoro, J., Makumbi, D., Swennen, R.+ and Ortiz, R., in: HortScience, volume 38, number 3, pages 468-472, ISSN 0018-5345, 2003.
 
Prospects for breeding agronomically superior Musa with resistance or tolerance to BSV, Tenkouano, A., Dahal, G., Hughes, J. and Pillay, M., in: Plant Virology in sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a conference organized by IITA, 4-8 June 2001., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 2003.
 

2002

Analysis of genetic diversity and sectional relationships in Musa using AFLP markers, Ude, G., Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 104, pages 1239-1245, 2002. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity in Musa acuminata Colla and Musa balbisiana Colla and some of their natural hybrids using AFLP markers, Ude, G., Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 104, pages 1246-1252, 2002.
 
Root system development during two crop cycles, and relationships between the mother plant root system and lateral shoot growth, in banana and plantain (Musa spp.), Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: Desarrollo del sistema radical durante dos ciclos de cultivo en banano y platano (Musa spp.), pages 418-424, Carthagena, Colombia, 2002.
 
Production of transgenic Musa varieties for sub-Saharan Africa, Tripathi, L., Hughes, J. and Tenkouano, A., in: Paper Presented, Leuven, Belgium, 2002.
 
Genetic diversity studies in Musa using AFLP markers, Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: Paper presented, Leuven, Belgium, 2002.
 
Participation des femmes rurales à l'évaluation des nouvelles variétés de manioc dans la zone forestière du Sud-Cameroun, Fanwoua, J., Tenkouano, A., Wendt, J . and Rueda, J., in: Proceedings, Madid, Spain, 2002.
 
Rapid multiplication of plantain and banana; macropropagation techniques: a pictorial guide, Faturoti, B., Tenkouano, A., Lemchi, J. and Nnaji, N., 2002.
 
Yield and disease resistance of plantain (Musa spp., AAB group) somaclones in Nigeria, Nwauzoma, A., Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H., Pillay, M., Vuylsteke, D. and Daniel-Kalio, L., in: Euphytica, volume 123, pages 323-331, 2002.
 
Recent advances and challenges in banana and plantain breeding, Tenkouano, A., in: Proceedings, Bangalore, India, 2002.
 
Phenotypic and genetic correlations in Musa populations in Nigeria, Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and Baiyeri, K., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 10, number 2, pages 121-132, ISSN 1021-9730, 2002.
 

2001

Analysis of genetic diversity and relationships in East African banana germplasm, Pillay, M., Ogundiwin, E., Nwakanma, D., Ude, G. and Tenkouano, A., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 102, pages 965-970, ISSN 0040-5752, 2001.
 
Access to and sharing of plant biodiversity: the case of IITA in helping African nations to fight famine, Ng, N. Q., Asiedu, R., Singh, B., Menkir, A., Tenkouano, A., Asafo-Adjei, B.*, Ng, S. Y. C., Whyte, J., Badu-Apraku, B., Mahungu, N. and Ortiz, R., pages 91, 2001.
 
Cooking Banana consumption patterns in the Plantain-growing area of Southeastern Nigeria, Tshiunza, M., Lemchi, J., Onyeka, U. P.* and Tenkouano, A., in: Tropicultura, volume 19, number 3, pages 135-140, 2001.
 
Evaluating host plant reaction of Musa germplasm to Radopholus similis by inoculation of single primary roots, De Schutter, B., Speijer, P., Dochez, C., Tenkouano, A. and De Waele, D., in: Nematropica, volume 31, number 2, pages 295-300, 2001.
 
Estimation of root development from shoot traits in plantain and banana (Musa spp.), Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and Vuylsteke, D., in: InfoMusa, volume 10, number 1, pages 15-17, 2001.
 
Determinants of market production of cooking banana in Nigeria, Tshiunza, M., Lemchi, J. and Tenkouano, A., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 9, number 3, pages 537-547, 2001.
 
Future Challenges in Musa breeding, Pillay, M., Tenkouano, A. and Hartman, J., Food Products Press, 2001.
 
Biotechnology in horticulture, Ude, G., Tenkouano, A. and Pillay, M., in: Paper presented at: 19th Annual Conference of the Horticulture Society of Nigeria 28 May-June 1, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2001.
 
Current issues and future directions for Musa genetic improvement research at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture : advancing banana and plantain R & D in Asia and the Pacific, Tenkouano, A., in: Advancing banana and plantain R & D in Asia and the pacific - Vol. 10: proceedings of the 10th INIBAP-ASPNET Regional Advisory Committee Meeting, pages 11-23, International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain (INIBAP), Bangkok, Thailand, 2001.
 

2000

Assessment of variability in the root system characteristics of banana (Musa spp.) according to genome group and ploidy level, Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+ and Tenkouano, A., in: InfoMusa, volume 9, pages 4-7, 2000.
 
Early assessment of root system development in banana and plantain (Musa spp.), Blomme, G., Swennen, R.+, Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and Vuylsteke, D., in: MusAfrica, volume 14, pages 7-10, 2000.
 
Relationships between phenological and yield traits of the plant crop and first ratoon crop of Musa genotypes as affected by ploidy level and genomic group, Baiyeri, K., Mbah, B.* and Tenkouano, A., in: Agro-Science, volume 1, number 1, pages 113-121, ISSN 1119-7455, 2000.
 
Identification of RAPD markers linked to A and B genome sequences in Musa L, Pillay, M., Nwakanma, D. and Tenkouano, A., in: Genome, volume 43, pages 763-767, 2000.
 
Relationship between natural occurrence of banana streak badnavirus and symptom expression, relative concentration of viral antigen, and yield characteristics of some micropropagated Musa spp, Dahal, G., Ortiz, R., Tenkouano, A., Hughes, J., Thottappilly, G., Vuylsteke, D. and Lockhart, B., in: Plant Pathology, volume 49, number 1, pages 68-79, 2000.
 
Yield components of triploid and tetraploid Musa genotypes in Nigeria, Baiyeri, K., Mbah, B.* and Tenkouano, A., in: HortScience, volume 35, number 7, pages 1338-1343, 2000.
 
Status of testing and release of improved banana and plantain cultivars in Africa, Hartman, J., Tenkouano, A. and Vuylsteke, D., in: MusAfrica, volume 14, pages 5-6, 2000.
 
Ploidy and genomic group effects on yield components interaction in bananas and plantains across four environments in Nigeria, Baiyeri, K., Tenkouano, A., Mbah, B.* and Mbagwu, J., in: Scientia Horticulturae, volume 85, pages 51-62, ISSN 0304-4238, 2000.
 
Persistence and horticultural value of inflorescence dichotomy in plantain, Tenkouano, A., in: HortScience, volume 35, number 5, pages 933-936, ISSN 0018-5345, 2000.
 

1999

VNTR-based diversity analysis of 2x and 4x full-sib Musa hybrids, Crouch, J. H., Crouch, H. K., Tenkouano, A. and Ortiz, R., in: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, volume 2, number 3, 1999.
 
Evaluation of Musa landraces and hybrids for nematode resistance and tolerance in Southeastern Nigeria, Speijer, P., De Schutter, B., Tenkouano, A., Dubois, T. and De Waele, D., 1999.
 
Genetic and cropping system effects on yield and postharvest characteristics of Musa species in Southeastern Nigeria, Baiyeri, K., Tenkouano, A., Mbah, B.* and Mbagwu, J., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 7, number 1, pages 1-7, ISSN 1021-9730, 1999.
 
Future strategies for the application of DNA markers at IITA, Crouch, J. H., Tenkouano, A. and Quin, F., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 211-219, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Comparing yield stability of Musa genotypes in Nigeria using four statistical methods, Baiyeri, K., Tenkouano, A. and Mbah, B.*, in: Journal of Tropical Forestry Resources, volume 15, number 2, pages 53-67, 1999.
 
Heterotic responses of tetraploid and triploid plantain hybrids in southeast Nigeria, Wilson, V., Tenkouano, A., Pasberg-Gauhl, C. and Gauhl, F., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 7, number 2, pages 117-123, ISSN 1021-9730, 1999.
 
DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of the workshop on DNA markers at IITA held by the Crop Improvement Division, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, Crouch, J. H. and Tenkouano, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Comparison of DNA marker and pedigree-based methods of genetic analysis of plantain and banana (Musa spp.) clones; I: estimation of genetic relationships, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H., Crouch, H. K., Vuylsteke, D. and Ortiz, R., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 98, pages 62-68, ISSN 1432-2242, 1999.
 
Comparison of DNA marker and pedigree-based methods of genetic analysis in plantain and banana (Musa spp.) clones; II: predicting hybrid performance, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H., Crouch, H. K., Vuylsteke, D. and Ortiz, R., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, volume 98, pages 69-75, ISSN 1432-2242, 1999.
 
Performance evaluation and parental selection in Musa, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H. and Ortiz, R., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 176-182, CTA; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1999.
 

1998

Genetic diversity, hybrid performance and combining ability for yield in Musa germplasm, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H., Crouch, H. K. and Ortiz, R., in: Euphytica, volume 102, pages 281-288, 1998.
 
Ploidy determination in Musa germplasm using pollen and chloroplast characteristics, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H., Crouch, H. K. and Vuylsteke, D., in: HortScience, volume 33, number 5, pages 889-890, ISSN 0018-5345, 1998.
 
Combining ability for yield and plant phenology in plantain-derived populations, Tenkouano, A., Ortiz, R. and Vuylsteke, D., in: Euphytica, volume 104, number 3, pages 151-158, ISSN 0014-2336, 1998.
 
Ontogenetic characteristics and inheritance of resistance to leaf anthracnose in sorghum, Tenkouano, A., Miller, F. R., Fredericksen, R. A. and Nicholson, R. L., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 6, number 3, pages 249-258, ISSN 1021-9730, 1998.
 

1997

Evaluation of micropropagated plantain and banana hybrids for banana streak badnavirus incidence in Nigeria, Dahal, G., Hughes, J., Gauhl, F., Pasberg-Gauhl, C., Thottappilly, G., Tenkouano, A., Vuylsteke, D. and Lockhart, B., in: Phytopathology, volume 87, number S-22, 1997.
 
Comparative response of a day-neutral and photoperiod-sensitive sorghum to delayed sowing or transplanting, Tenkouano, A., Chantereau, J., Sereme, P. and Toure, A. B., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 5, number 3, pages 259-266, ISSN 1021-9730, 1997.
 

Publications as Editor

2011

Integrated pest management of Banana, Dubois, T. and Coyne, D., pages 121-144, chapter 7, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-1-4398-0017-1, 2011.
 
Biotechnology in Musa improvement, Tripathi, L., pages 219-236, chapter 11, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-1-4398-0017-1, 2011.
 
Propagation methods in Musa, Pillay, M., Cullis, C., Talengera, D. and Tripathi, L., pages 285-303, chapter 15, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-1-4398-0017-1, 2011.
 
Hybrid distribution to farmers: adoption and challenges, Tenkouano, A., Pillay, M. and Coulibaly, O., pages 305-319, chapter 16, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-1-4398-0017-1, 2011.
 

2004

Relationships among root traits, shoot traits, and bunch weight in banana and plantain (Musa spp.): an overview of conducted research, 2004.
 
Evaluation of Musa hybrids in Cote d'Ivoire, 2004.
 

1999

Application of DNA markers in maize, Menkir, A., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 117-123, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Potential for molecular breeding of yam at IITA, Asiedu, R., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 207-208, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Future strategies for the application of DNA markers at IITA, Crouch, J. H., Tenkouano, A. and Quin, F., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 211-219, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Potential for molecular breeding of soybean at IITA, Dashiell, K. and Fatokun, C., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 141-144, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Potential for molecular breeding of cassava at IITA, Dixon, A. and Okogbenin, E.*, in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 188-197, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Identification and utilization of gene synteny among species, Fatokun, C. and Dashiell, K., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 97-100, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Application of DNA markers in soybean, Fatokun, C. and Dashiell, K., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 138-140, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Applications of DNA markers in cowpea, Fatokun, C. and Mignouna, H., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 147-148, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Germplasm characterization at IITA, Ng, N. Q., Thottappilly, G. and Mignouna, H., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 78-84, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Potential for molecular breeding of cowpea at IITA, Singh, B., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 154-158, CTA; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1999.
 
DNA markers for forage and livestock improvement, Tarawali, S., Rege, E., Hanotte, O. and Hanson, J., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 107-112, CTA; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1999.
 
Performance evaluation and parental selection in Musa, Tenkouano, A., Crouch, J. H. and Ortiz, R., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 176-182, CTA; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1999.
 
Overview of DNA marker research at IITA, Thottappilly, G., Crouch, J. H. and Quin, F., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 3-8, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
DNA markers for plant health management, Thottappilly, G., Crouch, J. H. and Ortiz, R., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 101-106, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Integrating a geographic information system with germplasm databases, Jagtap, S. and Ng, N. Q., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 85-92, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Potential for molecular breeding of maize at IITA, Kling, J., Menkir, A., Ajala, S. and Quin, F., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 124-135, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Application of DNA markers in cassava, Mignouna, H., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 185-187, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Application of DNA markers in yam, Mignouna, H., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21–22 August 1996, pages 200-202, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.
 
Choice of DNA marker system, Mignouna, H., Fatokun, C. and Thottappilly, G., in: DNA marker-assisted improvement of the staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop on DNA markers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996, pages 9-15, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); CTA, 1999.