African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Soybean quality preferences by the Beninese small-scale soy food processors using conjoint analysis

Mênouwesso H. Hounhouigan
  • Mênouwesso H. Hounhouigan
  • Ecole des Sciences et Techniques de Conservation et de Transformation des Produits Agricoles, Université Nationale d’Agriculture, 05 BP 1752, Sakété, Benin.
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Ken M. G. Kounouewa
  • Ken M. G. Kounouewa
  • Economie et Sociologie du Développement Rural, Ecole Doctorale des Sciences Agronomiques et de l’Eau, Université d’Abomey Calavi, 03 BP 2819, Jéricho, Cotonou, Benin.
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Martial R. N. Ablo
  • Martial R. N. Ablo
  • Stand for Development (StanDev), Non-Governmental Organization, 041 BP 12 Cotonou, Benin.
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Paul T. M. Ingenbleek
  • Paul T. M. Ingenbleek
  • Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Group, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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  •  Received: 08 December 2020
  •  Accepted: 24 February 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

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