Publications (109)
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Dynamics of sudanian pastures: the case of Niassa pastoral zone in Burkina Faso
Bambara GT, Kiema A, Bougouma-Yameogo VMC, Ouedraogo A and Sanfo AIn Burkina Faso, as in other Sahelian countries, natural pastures are a key element in managing livestock productivity, as they are the main source of feed. This is why, after the droughts of 1970, the government of Burkina Faso
created pastoral zones to boost livestock productivity. However,...
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Evaluation of the agricultural practices and impacts of chemical inputs on the rapid rotting of vegetables of LactuCa sativa L. (lettuce) in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
SANOU YacoubaIn Burkina Faso, chemical inputs are used widely in market gardening to increase the yields in the production of vegetables. Most of time, the use of these chemicals causes contamination of market garden products, leading to the rapid rotting of these vegetables. The objective of this study was...
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Jachère et amendement ligneux: quelles potentialités dans la réhabilitation physique et biologique des sols dégradés en zone soudano-sahélienne (Burkina Faso) ?
Daouda Guébré, Zédara Isaïs Boussim, Edmond HienDans les régions sub-sahariennes, la dégradation des terres et la baisse de la fertilité des sols constituent une préoccupation majeure pour la production agricole. Le recours à de nouvelles stratégies de conservation et restauration susceptibles de soutenir durablement la production...
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Sorghum and cowpea intercropping response to woody residue amendments in Sahelian agro-ecosystems of Burkina Faso
Daouda Guebre, Salifou Traore, Koulibi Fidele Zongo, Edmond HienIn West African agro-ecosystems, soils are inherently low in soil organic carbon decreasing the capacity of soils to
sustain crop productivity. Woody Residues instead of being burnt or exported out of the cropping systems, can be
managed to optimize soil organic carbon build-up, nutrient...
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Growth, Population Parameters and Stock Status of Sarotherodon galilaeus in Samandeni Reservoir, Burkina Faso
Nomwine Da, Raymond Ouedraogo, Mahamoudou Minoungou, Adama OuedaMango tilapia, Sarotherodon galilaeus is one of the most caught fish species in the Samandeni multi-species fishing sites of which, few data on its biology and exploitation are available. The study aimed to Assess the stock status of S. galilaeus. Sampling was conducted from March, 2021 to...
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Habitat and Population Structure of Five Multipurpose Species in Forest Management Site of Tiogo, Burkina Faso
Bernadette Nitiema, Satassa Hien, Lassina Traoré, Issaka Joseph Boussim, Kuilpoko Marie Laure GuissouUnderstanding the dynamics of multipurpose species in savanna ecosystems is essential for their sustainable conservation. This study aims to assess the population structure of five target species (Tamarindus indica, Vitellaria paradoxa, Detarium microcarpum, Anogeissus leiocarpa, and...
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Efficience des amendements ligneux dans la conservation des sols et la production du sorgho en zone soudano-sahélienne du Burkina Faso
Daouda GUEBRE, Salifou TRAORE, Mamoudou TRAORE , Boussa Tockville MARE, Edmond HIENL’intensification agricole durable nécessite une meilleure gestion des amendements organiques et un recyclage efficient de la biomasse dans les systèmes agricoles et agroforestiers. Le paillage consécutif de de Bois et Raméaux Fragmentés (BRF) de Piliostigma reticulatum (D.C) Hochst de...
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Ethnobotanical survey to evaluate the endogenous knowledge and consequences of Taro Leaf Blight (TLB) in Sudanian climatic zone of Burkina Faso
Renan Ernest Traoré, Marie Claire Cécé, Nicolas Ouédraogo, Gabin KorbéogoLeaf blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae poses a significant threat to taro production in the
Sudanian climatic zone of Burkina Faso. This study aims to assess producers' knowledge about the
disease, its consequences, and field management practices. An ethnobotanical survey was...
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Participatory investigation of goat farmers’ breeding practices, trait preferences and selection criteria in Burkina Faso
Akounda Badjibassa, Dominique Ouédraogo, Pamela Anna Burger, Benjamin D. Rosen, Curtis P. Van Tassell, Johann Sölkner & Albert SoudréThe community-based breeding program (CBBP) is an innovative approach recommended for genetic improvement and sus- tainable use of animal genetic resources in extensive farming systems. Successful implementation of this approach requires an understanding of the characteristics of production...
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Influence des changements agraires sur la dynamique paysagère autour des aires protégées du complexe Pô-Nazinga-Sissili au Burkina Faso
Adama Zoungrana, Marjolein Visser, Charles de Cannière, Pingdewindé Carine Ouédraogo, Babou André Bationo & Salifou TraoréLa compréhension des moteurs de la fragmentation paysagère est indispensable pour réduire l’impact de l’anthropisation des habitats et mieux préserver la biodiversité. Cependant, l’écologie du paysage seule ne permet pas de cerner l’influence des changements agraires sur la...
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Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers] intercropping improves grain yield, fodder biomass, and nutritive value.
Sanfo A, Zampaligré N, Delma JB, Kulo AE, Ouédraogo A, Esteban F. R, Jose´ D, Ken BJ and Adegbola ABurkina Faso livestock feeding is characterized by a hot dry season fodder deficit,
which affects animal performance and causes economic losses. To overcome this
challenge, improving quality fodder production through the use of dual-purpose
crops is a potential alternative. Hence, this study...
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Effects of Agro-Ecological Practices on the Productivity of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) and Soil Fertility in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Koulibi Fidèle Zongo, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Daouda Guebre3, Aïssatou Naba, Hervé Nandkangre, Abdramane Sanon, Edmond HienThis study consisted to evaluate the effects of ecological practices on the yield performance of the JEWEL of orange fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). The study was conducted in a Sudano-Sahelian cropping system (Lantargou, eastern region of Burkina Faso). Agro-ecological...
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Drone agrotechnology’s for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Protection against pest and diseases in Western of Burkina Faso
Adama ZONGO, Oumar BADINI, Emile KABORE, Adama TRAORE, Sylvestre SAWADOGO et Mahamadou SAWADOGOBackground: Drone technologies, also known as "unmanned aerial vehicles" (UAVs) or
"unmanned aerial systems" (UAS), have a wide range of applications, including mapping, landuse planning, crop/infrastructure damage assessment, fertilizer spraying and precision...
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Characterization of goat production systems in two agro-ecological zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Badjibassa Akounda, Dominique Ouédraogo, Pamela Anna Burger, Benjamin D. Rosen, Curtis P. Van Tassell, Johann Sölkner, Albert SoudréImproving the management of goat in rural areas and enhancing its ability to alleviate smallholder poverty requires a better understanding of the existing production systems. This study has been undertaken to characterize the diversity of goat farming systems and identify major constraints and...
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Forecasting monthly rainfall using autoregressive integrated moving average model (ARIMA): A case study of Fada N'Gourma station in Burkina Faso
Bontogho Tog-Noma Patricia Emma, Maré Boussa Tockville, Yangouliba Gnibga Issoufou, Gaba Olayemi Ursula CharlèneClimate related hazards are challenging vulnerable communities and decision makers at any mitigation and adaptationplanning stage. Accurate knowledge on projected climate variables such as rainfall is crucial in setting efficientadaptation strategies. The present study seeks to determine an...