Folk taxonomy and traditional uses of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) landraces by the sociolinguistic groups in the central region of the Republic of Benin

• Main Authors: Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko (Author), Joelle Toffa (Author), Arlette Adjatin (Author), Ahouélété Joel Akpo (Author), Azize Orobiyi (Author), Alexandre Dansi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume crop grown in the central region of the Republic of Benin. However, its production declined in recent years to the extent that its diversity is being threatened with extinction. Understanding the folk nomenclature a...