Publications (1272)
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Botanical, Physicochemical, and Phytochemical Studies of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepernick and Timler (Rutaceae) Stem and Root Bark
Lassané Ouédraogo, Aminata Pagnimdebsom Nacoulma, Moussa Compaoré, Naamwin-So-Bawfu Romaric Meda, Vincent Rouamba, Martin KiendrebeogoZanthoxylum zanthoxyloides, a medicinal plant overexploited in Burkina Faso due to the use of its roots for therapeutic purposes has been studied and it seems that the profile of the powder from stem and root bark are almost similar. This study aims to compare the botanical, physicochemical, and...
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Mapping Research on Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) in Africa: Bibliometric, Geographical, and Topical Perspectives
Hamid El Bilali, Zakaria Kiebre, Romaric Kiswendsida Nanema, Iro Dan Guimbo, Veli-Matti Rokka, Maria Gonnella, Sheirita Reine Fanta Tietiambou, Lawali Dambo, Jacques Nanema, Francesca Grazioli and Filippo AcastoWhile Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) originates from Africa and the list of producers is topped by African countries, it is not clear whether research is developed enough to support crop promotion in the continent. Thus, this systematic review of 180 articles presents a...
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Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and anti-edematous activities of aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latilolius (sm.) Bruce ripe fruits in rat
Filkpièrè Léonard DA , Ahmed Yacouba COULIBALY , Voudri YAOUDA , Basile TINDANO , Ignace KOUSSOUBE , Mahamadou BALLO, Balé BAYALA* and Raymond Gourounga BELEMTOUGRIExtract at 10 mg/mL yielded 92.95±11.44 mg EAG/g total polyphenols, 0.082±0.005 mg ERu/g total flavonoids and 0.14 ± 0.003 mg EAT/g condensed tannins. Aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius ripe fruits showed DPPH radical inhibition with an IC50 greater than 25 μg/mL. DPPH inhibition by...
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Determinants of stunting in children aged 0–59 months in three regions of Burkina Faso
Ella W. R. COMPAORE, Ousmane OUEDRAOGO, Prisca E. Bationo, Korotoumou Traore, Ezeckiel Birba, Pascal Nakelse, Ollo F. Kambou, Boureima Ouedraogo, Abdoul Aziz D. Ilboudo, Souleymane Tirogo, Estelle A. Bambara, Mamoudou H. DickoThe Sahel is a region particularly characterized by undernutrition in several forms. In Burkina Faso, where several interventions have been carried out across the past several years, the nutritional situation of children under five years of age is still charac-terized by persistent stunting in...
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Effect of planting dates on the quantitative traits of Solenostemon rotundifolius [(Poir.) J. K. Morton]
Ignace Tonde, Zakaria Kiebre and Romaric K. NanemaThe present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the planting date on quantitative traits of S.
rotundifolius. To this end, twelve accessions of S. rotundifolius, including six (6) from Burkina Faso and
six (6) from Ghana, were subjected to agro-morphological evaluations using a Fisher block...
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Detection of Adenovirus in Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Wastewater and Manure from Irrigated Farms in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
TRAORE Kuan Abdoulaye, SANOU Madou, OUOBA Jean Bienvenue,OUOBA Bruno Lalidia, ROQUES Pierre, BARRO NicolasEnteric viral pathogens are responsible for numerous epidemics associated
with the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetable, whether raw or mini
mally processed. The aim of the present study was to assess agricultural prac
tices and the presence of adenovirus (AdV) in fruits and vegetables,...
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Effects of climate on the phenology of Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae) and the distribution of associated insects in Burkina Faso
DAO Zézouma Anselme, ROMBA Rahim, JALOUX Bruno, OUEDRAOGO Amadé, GNANKINE OlivierClimate change and global warming in the Sahelian region cause dramatic drought and advancing of the desert. This phenomenon could affect the plant survival and community composition, but even for surviving plants, it could affect their phenology and the insect community associated with them. In...
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Associated factors of dietary diversity among schoolchildren in Plateau Central region of Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study
Daniel Somwaoga Ouedraogo, Ella W. R. Compaore, Ousmane Ouedraogo and Mamoudou H. DickoContext School-age is a dynamic period of growth and development, leading to good health and a productive
adult life. Adequate dietary intake provides essential nutrients for growth, health and cognition. However, the practices of adequate nutrition is still not a matter of course for...
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in the Eastern Region of Burkina Faso
Ousmane Ouédraogo, Ella Wendpouigoudinkondo Rakièta Compaoré, Ousmane Ouédraogo, Mediatrice Kiburente, Mamoudou Hama DickoBackground. Anemia in children aged 6 to 59 months is a public health problem in Burkina Faso with a prevalence
well above the 40% estimated by WHO globally for this age group. Aim. The objective of this study was to evaluate
the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in children aged 6...
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Diversity and structure of microalgae and their potential use in monitoring water pollution and eutrophication in the Loumbila reservoir (Burkina Faso)
OUATTARA Minata, OUEDRAOGO Ilassa, ZONGO Bilassé, ZONGO FrédéricMicroalgae play a fundamental role in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. The diversity and structure
of the microalgae community are always influenced by the availability of nutrients in the environment, which is one
of the causes of water eutrophication. Microalgae are the best...
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Food environment in Burkina Faso: priority actions recommended to the government using Food-EPI tool
Tapsoba VA, Ella CWR, Zeba AN, Some JW, Manga JS, Diouf A, Moubarac J-C, Vandevijvere S and Dicko MHIntroduction: The food environment is an important factor in the efforts of
countries worldwide to achieve a transition to sustainable food systems. The
objective of this study is to formulate and prioritize actions to be addressed to
the government of Burkina Faso for the creation of a...
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Toxic potential evaluation of liquid effluents discharged into nature by the university hospital centers (UHC) and mixed wastewater treatment station (WWTS) at Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso
Ganamé Abasse Ouédraogo, Djimbie Justin Djopnang, Oumarou Zongo, Farid Toyigbenan Badé, Arouna Ouédraogo, Boukaré Kaboré, Hama Cissé, François Tchoumbougnang, Aly SavadogoIn Burkina Faso, several investigations have raised suspicions that hospital liquid effluents are the source of contaminants in porbeagle-culture products and surface water in urban and peri-urban areas. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic quality of hospital liquid effluents discharged...
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Efficiency of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers in genetic diversity study and differentiation of Borassus aethiopum Mart. and Borassus akeassii Bayton, Ouédr. & Guinko
ADEOTI Kifouli, SALAKO Kalawolé Valère, DAA‑KPODE Ulysse Ayihaou, OUEDRAOGO Amadé, SANTONI Sylvain, ALBERLENC Frederique, KPATENON Mariano Joly, LATREILLE Muriel, TOLLON-CORDET Christine, ETSE Kodjo Djidjolé, MAHMOUD Oumar Hissein Abba, FAYE Adama, JALIGOT Estelle, BEULE ThierryThe African fan palm, Borassus aethiopum, is widely distributed in West and Central Africa. To contribute to the understanding of its evolutionary history and geographical distribution, we have performed the analysis of its genetic diversity and population structure through a wide samples...
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Characterization of two bacterial strains isolated from wastewater and exhibiting in-vitro degradation of diesel and used oils
Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Harmonie Cécile Otoidobiga, Ismail A. Odetokun, Cheikna Zongo, Dayéri Dianou, Aly SavadogoCurrently, pollution caused by petroleum products remains a critical concern. Among the various methods employed, bioremediation is the most widely utilized technique to address this issue. To implement this technique, we must continue to research and identify strains of microorganisms capable...
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Characterization of two bacterial strains isolated from wastewater and exhibiting in-vitro degradation of diesel and used oils
Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Harmonie Cécile Otoidobiga, Ismail A. Odetokun, Cheikna Zongo, Day´eri Dianou, Aly SavadogoCurrently, pollution caused by petroleum products remains a critical concern. Among the various methods employed, bioremediation is the most widely utilized technique to address this issue. To implement this technique, we must continue to research and identify strains of microorganisms capable...