@article{fdi:010090040,
  title = {{R}ethinking iconic species reforestation in {W}est {A}frica : seed shape harnessing is strategic for enhanced germination and vigorous growth in {K}haya senegalensis and {P}arkia biglobosa},
  author = {{A}dji, {B}. {I}. and {L}etort, {V}. and {W}ang, {X}. {J}. and {K}ang, {M}. {Z}. and {D}e {R}effye, {P}. and {J}aeger, {M}. and {C}ilas, {C}. and {K}ouassi, {K}. {H}. and {D}uminil, {J}{\'e}r{\^o}me and {S}abatier, {S}. and {A}kaffou, {D}. {S}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{S}eed size is a critical factor that can impact the regeneration process of plant populations. {T}he objective of this study is to identify optimal seeds for the cultivation of two overexploited native forest species in {C}ote d'{I}voire, namely {K}haya senegalensis ({D}esr.) {A}.{J}uss., 1830 and {P}arkia biglobosa ({J}acq.) {R}.{BR}. ex {G}. {D}on, 1830. {A} total of 1080 seeds per species were evaluated for germination and seedling vigour in two distinct environments (dry and humid) in {C}ote d'{I}voire. {T}he results demonstrated that, for {K}haya senegalensis, larger seeds exhibited higher germination rates, whereas for {P}arkia biglobosa, smaller and medium-sized seeds showed better germination performance. {H}owever, regardless of species and study site, larger seeds consistently produced more vigorous seedlings. {I}n this case, pretreatment tests on large seeds of {P}arkia biglobosa can potentially enhance their germination performance. {L}arge seeds, ranging from 0.25-0.37 g in {K}haya senegalensis and 0.2-0.32 g in {P}arkia biglobosa, appear to be the most suitable and best candidates for high-quality, high-performance seeds to optimise the cultivation of these species in {C}ote d'{I}voire. {D}istributing such seeds to farmers can contribute to the success of reforestation and agroforestry programs involving these target species in {C}ote d'{I}voire. {T}hese findings contribute to the sustainable management of the target species and can serve as a basis for restructuring forest regeneration policies in {C}ote d'{I}voire.},
  keywords = {seed quality ; reforestation ; {K}haya senegalensis ; {P}arkia biglobosa ; {C}ote d'{I}voire ; {COTE} {D}'{IVOIRE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{F}orests},
  volume = {14},
  numero = {7},
  pages = {1311 [18 p.]},
  year = {2023},
  DOI = {10.3390/f14071311},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010090040},
}