Dr. Lydie-Stella Koutika
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Dr. Lydie-Stella Koutika

Director and Senior Researcher
Research Centre on Productivity and Sustainability of Industrial Plantations (CRDPI), Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo

Highest Degree
Post Doctoral Fellow in Terrestrial Ecology from University of Wageningen, Netherlands

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Soil Organic Matter Dynamics
62%
Nitrogen Cycling
90%
Carbon Dynamics
75%
Phosphorus Availability
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
3
Articles
46
Abstracts
21

Selected Publications

  1. Koutika, L.S., R. Matondo, A. Mabiala-Ngoma, V.S. Tchichelle and M. Toto et al., 2022. Sustaining forest plantations for the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Sustainability, Vol. 14. 10.3390/su142114624.
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  2. Koutika, L.S., 2022. Boosting C sequestration and land restoration through forest management in tropical ecosystems: A mini-review. Ecologies, 3: 13-29.
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  3. Koutika, L.S., K. Taba, M. Ndongo and M. Kaonga, 2021. Nitrogen-fixing trees increase organic carbon sequestration in forest and agroforestry ecosystems in the Congo basin. Reg. Environ. Change, Vol. 21. 10.1007/s10113-021-01816-9.
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  4. Koutika, L.S., L. Cafiero, A. Bevivino and A. Merino, 2020. Organic matter quality of forest floor as a driver of C and P dynamics in acacia and eucalypt plantations established on a Ferralic Arenosols, Congo. For. Ecosyst., Vol. 7. 10.1186/s40663-020-00249-w.
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  5. Koutika, L.S., A. Fiore, S. Tabacchioni, G. Aprea, A.P. de Araujo Pereira and A. Bevivino, 2020. Influence of Acacia mangium on soil fertility and bacterial community in eucalyptus plantations in the congolese coastal plains. Sustainability, Vol. 12. 10.3390/su12218763.
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  6. Rumpel, C., F. Amiraslani, C. Chenu, M.G. Cardenas and M. Kaonga et al., 2019. The 4p1000 initiative: Opportunities, limitations and challenges for implementing soil organic carbon sequestration as a sustainable development strategy. Ambio, 49: 350-360.
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  7. Koutika, L.S., S. Ngoyi, L. Cafiero and A. Bevivino, 2019. Soil organic matter quality along rotations in acacia and eucalypt plantations in the Congolese coastal plains. For. Ecosyst., Vol. 6. 10.1186/s40663-019-0197-8.
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  8. Koutika, L.S., 2019. Afforesting savannas with Acacia mangium and eucalyptus improves P availability in Arenosols of the Congolese coastal plains. Geoderma Regional, Vol. 16. 10.1016/j.geodrs.2019.e00207.
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  9. Le Cadre, E., M. Kinkondi, L.S. Koutika, D. Epron and L. Mareschal, 2018. Anionic exchange membranes, a promising tool to measure distribution of soil nutrients in tropical multispecific plantations. Ecol. Indic., 94: 254-256.
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  10. Koutika, L.S., L. Mareschal and S. Rudowsky, 2018. Fate of Acacia mangium in eucalypt mixed-species plantations during drought conditions in the Congolese coastal plains. Bosque (Valdivia), 39: 131-136.
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  11. Tchichelle, S.V., L. Mareschal, L.S. Koutika and D. Epron, 2017. Biomass production, nitrogen accumulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in a mixed-species plantation of eucalypt and acacia on a nutrient-poor tropical soil. For. Ecol. Manage., 403: 103-111.
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  12. Tchichelle, S.V., D. Epron, F. Mialoundama, L.S. Koutika, J.M. Harmand, J.P. Bouillet and L. Mareschal, 2017. Differences in nitrogen cycling and soil mineralisation between a eucalypt plantation and a mixed eucalypt and Acacia mangium plantation on a sandy tropical soil. South. For.: J. For. Sci., 79: 1-8.
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  13. Koutika, L.S., S.V. Tchichelle, L. Mareschal and D. Epron, 2017. Nitrogen dynamics in a nutrient-poor soil under mixed-species plantations of eucalypts and acacias. Soil Biol. Biochem., 108: 84-90.
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  14. Koutika, L.S. and L. Mareschal, 2017. Acacia and eucalypt change P, N and C concentrations in POM of Arenosols in the Congolese coastal plains. Geoderma Regional, 11: 37-43.
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  15. Gerant, D., M. Pluchon, L. Mareschal, L.S. Koutika, D. Epron and T. Nasholm, 2017. Seasonality of nitrogen partitioning (non-structural vs structural) in the leaves and woody tissues of tropical eucalypts experiencing a marked dry season. Tree Physiol. 10.1093/treephys/tpx032.
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  16. Tchichelle, S.V., D. Epron, F. Mialoundama, L.S. Koutika, J.M. Harmand, J.P. Bouillet and L. Mareschal, 2016. Differences in nitrogen cycling and soil mineralisation between a eucalypt plantation and a mixed eucalypt and Acacia mangium plantation on a sandy tropical soil. Southern Forests: J. Forest Sci. 10.2989/20702620.2016.1221702.
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  17. Koutika, L.S., L. Mareschal and D. Epron, 2016. Soil P availability under eucalypt and acacia on Ferralic Arenosols, republic of the Congo. Geoderma Regional, 7: 153-158.
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  18. Epron, D., S.V. Tchichelle, Y. Nouvellon, L. Mareschal and L.S. Koutika, 2016. No isotopic evidence for a differential mineralization of old soil organic matter in sandy, nutrient-poor, tropical soils under eucalypts and acacias. Eur. J. Soil Biol., 76: 92-94.
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  19. Epron, D., L.S. Koutika, S.V. Tchichelle, J.P. Bouillet and L. Mareschal, 2016. Uptake of soil mineral nitrogen by Acacia mangium and Eucalyptus urophyllax grandis: No difference in N form preference. J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 10.1002/jpln.201600284.
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  20. Koutika, L.S. and H.J. Rainey, 2015. A review of the invasive, biological and beneficial characteristics of aquatic species Eichhornia Crassipes and Salvinia molesta. Applied Ecol. Environ. Res., 13: 263-275.
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  21. Epron, D., C. Mouanda, L. Mareschal and L.S. Koutika, 2015. Impacts of organic residue management on the soil C dynamics in a tropical eucalypt plantation on a nutrient-poor sandy soil after three rotations. Soil Biol. Biochem., 85: 183-189.
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  22. Koutika, L.S., D. Epron, J.P. Bouillet and L. Mareschal, 2014. Changes in N and C concentrations, soil acidity and P availability in tropical mixed acacia and eucalypt plantations on a nutrient-poor sandy soil. Plant Soil, 379: 205-216.
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  23. Derrien, D., C. Plain, P.E. Courty, L. Gelhaye and T.C. Moerdijk-Poortvliet et al., 2014. Does the addition of labile substrate destabilise old soil organic matter? Soil Biol. Biochem., 76: 149-160.
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  24. Mareschal, L., J.P. Laclau, J.D.D. Nzila, A. Versini and L.S. Koutika et al., 2013. Nutrient leaching and deep drainage under Eucalyptus plantations managed in short rotations after afforestation of an African savanna: Two 7-year time series. Forest Ecol. Manage., 307: 242-254.
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  25. Koutika, L.S., T.E. Crews, G. Ayaga and P.C. Brookes, 2013. Microbial biomass P dynamics and sequential P fractionation in high and low P fixing Kenyan soils. Eur. J. Soil Biol., 59: 54-59.
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  26. Epron, D., Y. Nouvellon, L. Mareschal, R.M. e Moreira and L.S. Koutika et al., 2013. Partitioning of net primary production in Eucalyptus and Acacia stands and in mixed-species plantations: Two case-studies in contrasting tropical environments. Forest Ecol. Manage., 301: 102-111.
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  27. Koutika, L.S., H.J. Rainey and N. Dassonville, 2011. Impacts of Solidago gigantea, Prunus serotina, Heracleum mantegazzianum and Fallopia japonica invasions on ecosystems. Applied Ecol. Environ. Res., 9: 73-83.
  28. Koutika, L.S. and H.J. Rainey, 2010. Chromolaena odorata in different ecosystems: Weed or fallow plant? Applied Ecol. Environ. Res., 8: 131-142.
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  29. Koutika, L.S., N. Dassonville, S. Vanderhoeven, L. Chapuis-Lardy and P. Meerts, 2008. Relationships between C respiration and fine particulate organic matter (250-50μm) weight. Eur. J. Soil Biol., 44: 18-21.
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  30. Koutika, L.S., M. Yemefack and D. Folefoc, 2008. Evaluation of sustainability of mixed food crop fields by monitoring Particulate Organic Matter (POM) status and nutrient concentrations. Soil Res., 46: 464-468.
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  31. Koutika, L.S., C.C. Cerri and F. Andreux, 2008. Role of C nature in correlation structure of soil proprieties in forest and pasture ecosystems, eastern Brazilian Amazonia. Environ. Sci.: Indian J., 4: 31-35.
  32. Koutika, L.S., C.C. Cerri and F. Andreux, 2008. Role of C nature in correlation structure of soil proprieties in forest and pasture ecosystems, Eastern Brazilian Amazonia. Environ. Sci.: Indian J., 4: 31-35.
  33. Koutika, L.S., S. Vanderhoeven, L. Chapuis-Lardy, N. Dassonville and P. Meerts, 2007. Assessment of changes in soil organic matter after invasion by exotic plant species. Biol. Fertility Soils, 44: 331-341.
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  34. Koutika, L.S. and J.G.M. Kamga, 2006. Soil properties under Chromolaena odorata fallow on two soil types (southern Cameroon). Geoderma, 132: 490-493.
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  35. Chapuis-Lardy, L., S. Vanderhoeven, N. Dassonville, L.S. Koutika and P. Meerts, 2006. Effect of the exotic invasive plant Solidago gigantea on soil phosphorus status. Biol. Fertility Soils, 42: 481-489.
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  36. Koutika, L.S., S. Hauser, J.M. Kamga and B. Yerima, 2005. Comparative study of soil properties under Chromolaena odorata, Pueraria phaseoloides and Calliandra calothyrsus. Plant Soil, 266: 315-323.
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  37. Koutika, L.S., C. Nolte, M. Yemefack, R. Ndango, D. Folefoc and S. Weise, 2005. Leguminous fallows improve soil quality in south-central Cameroon as evidenced by the particulate organic matter status. Geoderma, 125: 343-354.
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  38. Koutika, L.S., R. Ndango and S. Hauser, 2004. Nutrient concentrations and NH4+‐N mineralization under different soil types and fallow forms in southern Cameroon. J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci., 167: 591-595.
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  39. Koutika, L.S., N. Sanginga, B. Vanlauwe and S. Weise, 2002. Chemical properties and soil organic matter assessment under fallow systems in the forest margins benchmark. Soil Biol. Biochem., 34: 757-765.
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  40. Tian, G., S. Hauser, L.S. Koutika, F. Ishida and J.N. Chianu, 2001. Pueraria Cover Crop Fallow Systems: Potential and Applicability. In: Sustaining Soil Fertility in West Africa, Tian, G., S. Hauser, L.S. Koutika, F. Ishida and J.N. Chianu (Eds.). SSSA and ASA, Madison, WI., USA., pp: 137-155.
  41. Koutika, L.S., W.A.M. Didden and J.C.Y. Marinissen, 2001. Soil organic matter distribution as influenced by enchytraeid and earthworm activity. Biol. Fertility Soils, 33: 294-300.
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  42. Koutika, L.S., S. Hauser and J. Henrot, 2001. Soil organic matter assessment in natural regrowth, Pueraria phaseoloides and Mucuna pruriens fallow. Soil Biol. Biochem., 33: 1095-1101.
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  43. Koutika, L.S., T. Chone, F. Andreux and C.C. Cerri, 2000. Carbon decomposition of the topsoils and soil fractions under forest and pasture in the western Brazilian Amazon basin, Rondonia. Biol. Fertility Soils, 30: 284-287.
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  44. Koutika, L.S., T. Chone, F. Andreux, G. Burtin and C.C. Cerri, 1999. Factors influencing carbon decomposition of topsoils from the Brazilian Amazon Basin. Biol. Fertility Soils, 28: 436-438.
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  45. Koutika, L.S., F. Andreux, J. Hassink, T. Chone and C.C. Cerri, 1999. Characterization of organic matter in topsoils under rain forest and pasture in the eastern Brazilian Amazon basin. Biol. Fertility Soils, 29: 309-313.
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  46. Koutika, L.S., F. Bartoli, F. Andreux, C.C. Cerri, G. Burtin, T. Chone and R. Philippy, 1997. Organic matter dynamics and aggregation in soils under rain forest and pastures of increasing age in the eastern Amazon Basin. Geoderma, 76: 87-112.
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