Publications (1272)
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Physicochemical and Nutritional Potential of Fifteen Sorghum Cultivars from Burkina Faso
David Bazié, Crépin Ibingou Dibala, Clarisse Pulcherie Kondombo, Mamounata Diao, Kiessoun Konaté, Hemayoro Sama, Adéchola Pierre Polycarpe Kayodé and Mamoudou H. Dicko(1) Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a staple food cereal for most of the rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, a great diversity of sorghum cultivar is cultivated, but its nutritional potential still needs to be assessed. This study aims to characterize...
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Impact of climate patterns, land-use types and exploitation on the population structure of Bombax costatum Pellegr. and Vuillet in West African semi-arid savannas
Zerbo Issouf, Salako Kolawolé Valère, Hounkpèvi Achille, Zozoda Djirensolo, Kakaï Romain Glèlè, Thiombiano AdjimaSome multi-purpose woody species, although currently considered as “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are undergoing several disturbances resulting from human overexploitation and changes in climate conditions and land-use types. The patterns of...
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Selection of Cowpea [(Vigna unguiculata (L.) WALP] Genotypes for Drought Tolerance Using Selection Indices
Sekou Armand Sanogo, Sory Diallo, Daniel Nyadanu, Téyioué Benoit Joseph Batieno, Nerbéwendé SawadogoCowpea [(Vigna unguiculata (L.)] is one of the most important arid legumes cultivated for pulse and forage production. However, in cowpea, not much is known about the base index selection method in breeding for drought tolerance. Consequently, the present study has been conducted to: (1 )...
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Physicochemical and Nutritional Potential of Fifteen Sorghum Cultivars from Burkina FasoPhysicochemical and Nutritional Potential of Fifteen Sorghum Cultivars from Burkina Faso
David Bazié , Crépin Ibingou Dibala, Clarisse Pulcherie Kondombo, Mamounata Diao, Kiessoun Konaté, Hemayoro Sama, Adéchola Pierre Polycarpe Kayodé and Mamoudou H. DickoAbstract: Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a staple food cereal for most of the rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, a great diversity of sorghum cultivar is cultivated, but its nutritional potential still needs to be assessed. This study aims to...
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A review on dietary fiber: definitions, classification, importance and advantages for human diet and guidelines to promote consumption
Diarra Compaoré/Sérémé Fidèle Wend-bénédo TAPSOBA Zoenabo Douamba Clarisse D. COMPAORE Mamoudou H. DICKO, Prof. Hagrétou Sawadogo-LinganiThe definitions of dietary fiber are based on scientific and regulatory purposes, mainly with emphasis on its functional impact and benefits to the organism. The aim of this review was to present dietary fiber classification, benefits and importance for human diet and recommendations to promote...
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La mutation CHEK21100delC est absente chez les patientes sous chimiothérapie du cancer du sein
Soudré Fabienne Marie, Traoré Lassina, Bambara Aboubacar, Kagambega Arsène, Somé Roland, Konkobo Damien, Sakandé Jean, Simporé JacquesIntroduction
Le cancer du sein constitue un important fardeau de santé publique dans le monde entier. Au
Burkina Faso, il a été notifié 1 927 nouveaux cas (24,9% des cancers féminins) avec 1 142
décès (21%) en 2020 (Ferlay et al., 2020). Les modalités de prise en charge incluent...
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Socio-cultural infuences on children’s feeding habits and feeding frequencies in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: a retrospective survey
Sanogo Bougma, François Tapsoba, Judith Nomwendé Semporé, Sibiri Bougma , Prudence Dounia, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré‑Ouattara, Aly SavadogoBackground From 6 months of age, children need, in addition to breast milk, a complementary food whose nutri‑
tional composition meets their needs. However, low consumption of child-specifc foods in favor of adult foods
has been documented. Thus, the lack of adaptation of children to family...
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Ethnopharmacological Value and Biological Activities via Antioxidant and Anti-Protein Denaturation Activity of Morinda lucida Benth and Momordica charantia L. Leaves Extracts from Benin
Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Michaelle Chokki , Agossou Damien Pacôme Noumavo, Geta Cârâc, Bianca Furdui , Haziz Sina, Cheikna Zongo, Aly Savadogo, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Rodica-Mihaela Dinica and Farid Baba-MoussaMomordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae), the wild variety of bitter melon, and Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae) were commonly used as a popular folk medicine in Benin. This study aimed to appreciate the ethnopharmacological knowledge and evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects...
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Diversity of euglenoids in a drinking water source in Burkina Faso (West Africa): implications for sustainability and water quality
Minata Ouattara1* , Frédéric Zongo1 and Bilassé ZongoEuglenophyta are a group of algae that occur in water polluted by organic matter, which makes them a good
indicator for organic pollution. This study aimed to determine the diversity of Euglenophyta, the environmental
conditions favourable to their development and their implication in the...
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Diversity of euglenoids in a drinking water source in Burkina Faso (West Africa): implications for sustainability and water quality
OUATTARA Minata, ZONGO Frédéric, ZONGO BilasséEuglenophyta are a group of algae that occur in water polluted by organic matter, which makes them a good
indicator for organic pollution. This study aimed to determine the diversity of Euglenophyta, the environmental
conditions favourable to their development and their implication in the...
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Diversité des plantes hôtes de Cuscuta australis R. Br dans la ville de Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Tinkoudougou Cathérine Sawadogo - Ilboudo, Amina Guinko, Rayim- Wendé Alice Naré, Rockia Marie Nadège Zerbo et Joseph Issaka BoussimCuscuta australis R. Br (cuscute) est une plante parasite de plus en plus présente au Burkina Faso qui infeste les tiges et les feuilles d’une large gamme de plantes. Cette étude visait à appréhender la diversité des plantes hôtes de C. australis au Burkina Faso. Suite à une prospection...
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Meningitis Outbreak Caused by Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C ST 10217 in 2019 in Diapaga, Burkina Faso
Kambiré Dinanibè, Tondé Issa, Ouédraogo W. H. Gautier, Sanou Mahamoudou, Ouédraogo L. S. L. Wilfrid, Savadogo Mahamoudou, Tamboura Mamadou, Zongo Moumouni, Ouédraogo Oumarou, Zouré Abdou Azaque, Compaoré Rebeca, Sagna Tani, Zida Sylvie, Soubeiga R. S. Théophile, Aké Flavien, Sangaré Lassana, Méda Isaïe, Kouanda Séni, Ouédraogo-Traoré Rasmata,Introduction: Meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis constitutes a burden for the countries in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan in general and particularly for Burkina Faso. In 2019 the Diapaga health district experienced a meningitis epidemic due to N. meningitidis serogroup C. Methods:...
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Effect of the Hydroalcoholic Extract from the Leafy Stems of Chitosan Nanoparticles Containing Cinnamomum verum J.Presl Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) on Acetylcholine and Barium Chloride-Induced Essential Oil and Cinnamaldehyde: Preparat
Yabré Zakaline1.2, Boly Rainatou1*, Nitiéma Mathieu1, Belemnaba Lazare, Youl Noëla Hoho Estelle, Guissou Innocent Pierre, Ouédraogo SylvinAepraervtimouesnsttuodfyMheadsirceaploNrteadntohtecinhtneorelsotginyg, SreclhaxoaonltoeffAecdtvoafntchedhTyedcrohanlocolohgoliiecseixntrMacetdfriocmineW,aFltahseariUa ninidviecrasiLty. (oMfaMlvead-- icaelaeS)clieanfcyest,emFas,sa,pIlarnatnwith several therapeutic uses. The present study aimed to...
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Parasitic fungi of sweet grain sorghum in Burkina Faso: risks of its consumption in the absence of hygienic rules
Elise Sanon, Kounbo Dabiré, Bénovana Bakiono, Daniel Boua, Hermann Tondé, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Philippe SankaraSweet grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a staple food in rural Africa and is mainly grown for its grains, which are consumed in a paste-like state. It is nowadays attacked by numerous parasitic fungi, hence this study was carried out with the objective to characterize the fungal...
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Extended red blood cell antigens and phenotypes in Burkina Faso: potential issues to design local population-sourced red blood cell reagent panels
S. Sawadogo, K. Nebie, S.K.A. Ouedraogo, C. Traore, J. Koulidiati, M. Nikiema-Minoungou, N.G. Koala, E. Kafando, and V. DeneysTo date, 43 blood group systems with 349 red blood cell (RBC) antigens have been recognized. The study of their distribution is useful for blood services to improve their supply strategies for providing blood of rare phenotypes, but also to design indigenous RBC panels for alloantibody screening...