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<p>We analyze the pigeonpea production system in Togo, identify production constraints and preferred variety traits, and suggest conservation and sustainable use of the species. We conducted an ethnobotanical survey of 501 pigeonpea growers across 41 villages in the country’s five regions. The survey used two structured questionnaires administered through focus group discussions and individual interviews to collect information on production systems, production constraints, and farmer-preferred traits. A free-listing method was used to identify and prioritize the main constraints affecting production and the traits preferred by farmers. Frequencies were calculated from the collected data, and Fisher’s exact test was conducted to assess associations between region and parameters, such as gender roles in the production system and the pigeonpea calendar. The results show that the main cropping system is crop association, with pigeonpea mainly associated with maize (83.03%), sorghum (16.97%), sesame (14.09%), yams (12.97%), and soya bean (10.79%). When grown in a pure stand, the crop is usually used in a rotation system to increase soil fertility. Regarding the role of gender in pigeonpea production, men mainly plan pigeonpea production activities. The main constraints hampering pigeonpea production were transhumance, pest attacks, and climatic hazards. Short cooking time, high yield, earliness of accession, grain size, and grain color were the main traits guiding growers in their choice of pigeonpea varieties. The information provided by this study is of great importance for the sustainable conservation, promotion, and exploitation of pigeonpea.</p>

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Farmers’ Preferred Characteristics and Production Constraints in Pigeonpea [(Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)] Cropping Systems in Togo

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    2026年7月13日

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  • Koffi Kibalou Palanga,
  • Anissou Bawa,
  • Banla Essohouna Modom,
  • Béré Tchabana,
  • Ghislain Comlan Akabassi,
  • Koffi Tozo

摘要

We analyze the pigeonpea production system in Togo, identify production constraints and preferred variety traits, and suggest conservation and sustainable use of the species. We conducted an ethnobotanical survey of 501 pigeonpea growers across 41 villages in the country’s five regions. The survey used two structured questionnaires administered through focus group discussions and individual interviews to collect information on production systems, production constraints, and farmer-preferred traits. A free-listing method was used to identify and prioritize the main constraints affecting production and the traits preferred by farmers. Frequencies were calculated from the collected data, and Fisher’s exact test was conducted to assess associations between region and parameters, such as gender roles in the production system and the pigeonpea calendar. The results show that the main cropping system is crop association, with pigeonpea mainly associated with maize (83.03%), sorghum (16.97%), sesame (14.09%), yams (12.97%), and soya bean (10.79%). When grown in a pure stand, the crop is usually used in a rotation system to increase soil fertility. Regarding the role of gender in pigeonpea production, men mainly plan pigeonpea production activities. The main constraints hampering pigeonpea production were transhumance, pest attacks, and climatic hazards. Short cooking time, high yield, earliness of accession, grain size, and grain color were the main traits guiding growers in their choice of pigeonpea varieties. The information provided by this study is of great importance for the sustainable conservation, promotion, and exploitation of pigeonpea.