Ouinsavi, Christine A. I. Nougbodé https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2596-3896
Dossou, Justin https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0689-9152
Wédjangnon, Adigla Appolinaire https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8331-0976
Aguehoungue, Jérémie Bidossessi
Houêtchégnon, Towanou https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9174-5435
Kuiga Sourou, Bienvenue N. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7653-1981
Article History
Received: 17 September 2025
Accepted: 3 March 2026
First Online: 16 April 2026
Declarations
:
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The study complied with institutional, national, and international guidelines for research involving plant material. The collection and use of Vitellaria paradoxa plant material were conducted in accordance with local forestry regulations and community access rights. The research also followed the principles outlined in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Policy Statement on Research Involving Species at Risk of Extinction and the Convention on Biological Diversity guidelines on sustainable use of biological resources. No endangered or protected populations were destructively sampled during this study.
: Not applicable. This study did not involve human participants.
: All authors have read and approved the final manuscript and consent to its publication.