Publications (2277)
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From Grill to Plate: Socio-Economic Factors and Hygiene Practices Associated with Microbiological Safety of Koura koura Skewers in Burkina Faso
Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio*, Boureima Kagambèga, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Bakary Tarnagda, Némata Kargougou, Fanta Guindo, François Tapsoba, Cheikna Zongo and Aly Savadogo
Aims: To assess the hygiene practices, socio-economic determinants, and microbiological quality of Koura koura skewers sold in three cities of Burkina Faso, and to examine the relationships among vendor knowledge, socio-economic status, observed hygiene practices, and product contamination.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study combining a ve(...)
Street food safety; Koura koura skewers; hygiene practices; microbiological quality; coliforms; Staphylococcus aureus.
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Quantification and traceability of mango by-products in the Hauts-Bassins and Cascades regions of Burkina Faso
Wendkouni Marguerite Bamogo, Hyacinthe Kante-Traore, Bakary Tarnagda, Boureima Kagambèga, Charles Parkouda, Aly Savadogo
This study provides a regional analysis of mango by-product generation and
traceability in the Hauts-Bassins and Cascades regions of Burkina Faso.
Through field surveys conducted in samples of 89 processing units and
stakeholder mapping, the study quantifies the volume and flow of mango
residues and identifies key stakeholders and bottlene(...)
Burkina Faso By-products Cascades region Hauts-Bassins region Mango Pulp losses Traceability
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Microorganisms of Technological Interest: A Critical Review of Diversity, Metabolites and Biotechnological Uses
Hama Cissé, Kaboré Boukaré, Ouédraogo Arouna, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Sawadogo Adama, Zongo Cheikna, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Abdelsalam Adoum Doutoum and Savadogo Aly.
Microorganisms underpin a large fraction of modern food processing, industrial biotechnology, biopharmaceutical production, environmental remediation and agricultural biostimulation, yet the expression 'microorganisms of technological interest' often groups together biologically dissimilar organisms on the basis of use rather than shared taxon(...)
Industrial microbiology, microbial cell factories, fermentation, metabolic engineering, microbial metabolites, bioprocessing, microbial diversity
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Responses of seven cowpea (Vigna unguiculataL. WALP) genotypes to 14-day water deficitsat various phenological stages
Yannick Bassolé, Teyioué Benoit Joseph Batieno and Hugues Roméo Bazié
In West Africa, cowpea is a key crop valued for its nutritional, ecological, andeconomic value. However, this region of the world frequently suffers from drought,which severely compromises the productivity of this species. Varietal selection, oneof the most effective approaches to adressing this constraint, requires identifyingthe most sensiti(...)
Cowpea, Water deficit, Intermittent stress, Tolerance, Drought indices
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Multitrait Selection for Average Performance of Rice Varieties Under Drip Irrigation Using MGIDI and FAI-BLUP Techniques
Dominique Nikiéma, Tégawendé Odette Bonkoungou, Koffi Brice Aymar Kouassi, Kouka Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Yapi lssoufou Sinaré, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo
Rice is among the most important worldwide staple food grains. However, limited water availability for rice production has resulted in substantial yield reductions. To mitigate this constraint, the adoption of pressurized irrigation systems appears essential for rice production in Burkina Faso. It is therefore crucial to identify genotypes sui(...)
BLUP, Burkina Faso, genotypes, MGIDI, rice
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HUMAN IgG RESPONSE TO AEDES AEGYPTI SALIVARY GLAND EXTRACT IN RURAL AND URBAN POPULATIONS OF BURKINA FASO: IMMUNO-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TOOL FOR AEDES AEGYPTI BITES
Michaël Kaboré, Yéri Esther Hien, Enock Ibrango, Dado Jean Noël Koussé, Fatimata Thiombiano, Henri S Somé, Casimire W Tarama, Mireille Ouédraogo, Abdoul Rahamani Nikiema, Stéphanie Nana, Donatien Kima, Nicolas Ouédraogo, Harouna Soré, Mariama K Cherif, Sylvain Ilboudo, Toussaint Rouamba and Guillaume Sylvestre Sanou
Dengue fever is a major re-emerging infectious disease, posing risks in low- and middle-income countries, including Burkina Faso. Although antibodies against Aedes aegypti salivary gland extract (SGE) are recognized as reliable biomarkers of exposure to Aedes bites, data from Burkina Faso remain limited. The study compared IgG- specific respon(...)
Aedes aegypti, dengue fever, IgG, immuno-epidemiology, mosquito bite, salivary gland extract
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Effect of explant type and culture medium on in vitro establishment and growth of Solenostemon rotundifolius
Rodrigue Arnaud Zongo , Aboubacar Sory , Monique Soro, Koussao Some, Rasmata Nana
In Burkina Faso, Solenostemon rotundifolius [(Poir.) J.K. Morton] is an underutilized tuber crop of considerable economic and medicinal importance. However, the conservation of stored planting material is constrained by microbial contamination, which can adversely affect subsequent plant development in the field. This study aimed to identify t(...)
explant regeneration; in vitro culture; neglected and underutilised crops; rhizogenesis; shoot proliferation; Solenostemon rotundifolius; tissue culture
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Storage duration impact on the nutritional quality of honey from Burkina Faso
Wouléyon Tiéné, Samson Guenné, Hemayoro Sama, Kabakdé Kaboré, Mamounata Diao, Ghislain Téwendé Kobendé, Adama Hilou, Martin Kiendrebéogo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Beekeeping is a rapidly expanding income-generating activity in several countries. Since 2003, good honey-harvesting practices, implemented with support from beekeeping centers, have yielded honey of high physicochemical quality. However, honey preservation remains a challenge to maintain its bioactive compounds. This study aimed to evaluate t(...)
Honey, Antioxidant, Biochemical, Storage, Burkina Faso
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Morphometric and Agronomic Characterization of Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Landraces and Identification of High-yielding Accessions Introduced in Burkina Faso
Abdou-Kader Congo, Benoit Joseph Batieno, Pingawindé Sawadogo, Félicien Serge Zida, Wendmanegda Hermann Tondé, Saadon Léandre Poda, Hamadou Zongo, Kiswensida Issaka Sam, Yannick Bassolé, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo
resources may help address these constraints and support food security. Tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray), a legume native to the south-western United States and northern Mexico, is tolerant of water stress, heat, and diseases. This crop may therefore provide an alternative for maintaining grain-legume production under erratic rainfa(...)
Tepary bean; Phaseolus acutifolius; genetic diversity; morphometric traits; agronomic traits; grain yield; early maturity; accession × year interaction; germplasm characterization
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Phytochemistry and Neuroprotective Potential of Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuillet: Bridging Traditional West African Medicine and Modern
Arthur Armand Arnaud Daboné, Samson Guénné , Modésté Traoré , Ghislain T. Kobéndé , Nabéré Ouattara, Moussa Compaoré , Adama Hilou , Martin Kiéndrébé ogo
Background: Néuropsychiatric disordérs, including épilépsy, anxiéty, and dépréssion, réprésént a major public héalth burdén in Wést Africa, whéré traditional médiciné rémains thé primary thérapéutic option for many patiénts. Bombax costatum Péllégr. & Vuillét (Malvacéaé), commonly known as thé réd kapok or falsé kapok tréé, is widély uséd in t(...)
Bombax costatum, néuroprotéction, épilépsy, anxiéty, dépréssion, épicatéchin, lupéol, traditional African médiciné, oxidativé stréss, GABAérgic
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ETHNOBOTANY, ANTIDEPRESSANT AND PHYTOCHEMICALS OF BOMBAX COSTATUM; A NEUROPROTECTIVE PLANT USED IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE OF NAKAMBE REGION OF BURKINA FASO
Arthur Armand Arnaud Daboné , Samson Guenné , Ghislain T Kobendé, Martin Kiendrebéogo, Adama Hilou
Objective: This study aimed to document the ethnobotanical applications of Bombax costatum from the Nakambe region of Burkina Faso and to evaluate toxicity, anxiolytic, antidepressant, and antioxidant properties of its hydroethanolic bark extract, along with its phytochemical composition.
Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was done with 52 tra(...)
Bombax costatum, Ethnobotany, Acute toxicity, Neuroprotection, phytomolecules, Burkina Faso.
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THE CHEMICAL FINGERPRINTING, ANTIQUORUM SENSING AND ANTIBIOFILM ACTIVITIES OF TAMARINDUS INDICA L. LEAVES AND STEM BARK EXTRACTS
Vincent Ouédraogo, Diassibo Tankoano, Samson Guenné, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Objective : The aim of this study is to determine the phytochemical profile, the antiquorum sensing and the antibiofilm properties of Tamarindus indica leaves and stem bark methanol extracts, as well as and its potential to enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics. Methods : The antibiofilm activity was investigated using the crystal violet me(...)
Biofilm, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Tamarindus indica, Quorum sensing.
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Maternal and cross-stage effects of Metarhizium pingshaense fungal infection on the malaria mosquito Anopheles coluzzii life-history
Issiaka Sare, Mafalda Viana, Souro Abel Millogo, Doubé Lucien Lamy, Assita Tenetao, Athanase Badolo, Florencia Djigma, Francesco Baldini, Etienne Bilgo
Background: Entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Metarhizium are widely used as eco-friendly biocontrol agents against insect vectors, offering a cost-effective alternative to chemical insecticides. While these fungi have demonstrated potential as larvicides against malaria vectors, their impacts on mosquito life-history traits and maternal eff(...)
Larvae; Mosquitoes; Fungal diseases; Bird eggs; Fungi; Fungal reproduction; Fungal spores; Malaria
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Optimization of Traditional Cow's Milk Cheese Production Using a Combination of a Starter Culture and a Plant-based Coagulant (Solanum dubium)
Adam Ahmat Moussa, Ali Haroun Hissein, Boureima Kagambèga*, Alhadj Markhous Nazal and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Background: Traditional local cheese (Djibna baida) production relies on spontaneous milk acidification and plant-based coagulation.
Aims: The study aims to optimise the traditional cheese-making process through the combined use of starter cultures isolated from local cheeses (Djibna baida) and a coagulant extracted from the fruits of Solanum(...)
Djibna baida; cow’s milk cheese; Solanum dubium; Jibben extract; indigenous starter culture; lactic acid bacteria; plant-based coagulant; controlled fermentation; cheese yield; sensory quality.
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Review: Anti-fatigue properties and ergogenic potential of phytochemical compounds: From physiological recovery to the challenges of sport doping
Modeste Traoré, Samson Guenné, Ghislain Kobendé , Arthur A.A. Daboné, Mamounata Diao, Hemayoro Sama, Juste Y. Bonzi , Gérard Coulibaly, Adama Hilou , Caroline Stévigny , Pierre Van Antwerpen, Cédric Delporte , Martin Kiendrébeogo
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In the quest for peak performance and public health, the use of plant secondary metabolites to modulate exercise-induced fatigue is gaining traction. This narrative review explores the interaction between phytomolecules (polyphenols, terpenoids, alkaloids), redox homeostasis, and the immune system during physical exertion.
Metho(...)
Physical effort, Medicinal herbs, Phytomolecules, Antioxidant, Anti-fatigue, Phytotoxicity