Publications (2307)
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Dataset of rolling circle amplification (RCA) enriched metagenome of Cassava obtained through nanopore sequencing
Olabode Onile-Ere, Pakyendou Estel Name, Ezechiel Bionimian Tibiri, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Justin Pita, Ibrahim Umar Mohammed, Chukwuemeka K Nkere, Solomon Oranusi, Angela Eni
The dataset presented here was obtained by sequencing selected historic herbarium cassava samples collected across Nigeria. Total DNA was extracted from the samples using the CTAB method, after which the samples were enriched by Rolling Circle Amplification (RCA) and then sequenced on the MinION. The dataset consists of raw sequencing data in(...)
Metagenome, Nanopore Sequencing, Cassava Diversity
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Caractérisation morphologique d’une collection et évaluation de l’effet des tiges aériennes et des tubercules sur de la production de fabirama « Solenostemon rotundifolius » au Burkina Faso
Djakaridia TIAMA, Mounirou YOLOU, Siédou SORY, Caleb OUEDRAOGO, Noura Djamilatou TRAORE, Koussao SOME,t Nerbéwendé SAWADOGO
L’obtention de la semence du fabirama « Solenostemon rotundifolius » est fastidieuse, cela est due aux conditions de sa conservation. L’objectif général de notre travail est de contribuer à améliorer la production ou la culture du fabirama par l’utilisation des boutures et de tiges aériennes au Burkina Faso. Il vise spécifiquement à évaluer la(...)
Solenostemon rotundifolius, tige, bouture, tubercule, rendement.
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Farm Typology and Constraints to the Adoption of Agroecological Practices in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Mohamed Louré, Delwendé Innocent Kiba, Rasmata Nana & Nestor Pouya
Soil degradation and water scarcity pose a major challenge to agricultural production in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, these conditions are more acute in the north part of the country exhibiting a Sahelian climate. Applying the principles of ecology in agriculture appears to be an option to sustainably improve agricultural productivity(...)
Agroecological practices, adoption factors, typology, Passoré, Burkina Faso
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Diversity, distribution and ecological interactions of Protoancylodiscoides Paperna, 1969 (Monogenea: Ancylodiscoididae) gill parasites of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes: Claroteidae) in the reservoir of Bagré (Burkina Faso): influence of biotic and abiotic factors on host-parasite relationships
Nakoula Emile Zougouri, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Nazeguenimba Armel Ouedraogo, Patricia Soubeiga, Adéchégoun Mèschac Bertrand Chabi, Noël Gabiliga Thiombiano and Mohamed Bagayan
This study aimed at inventorying and analyzing the species of monogeneans parasitizing the gills of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes: Claroteidaein the reservoir of Bagré in Burkina Faso. It took place between June 2024 and March 2025 and examined a total of 120 specimens of these species of fish.
A qualitative study w(...)
Monogeneans, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Protoancylodiscoides, gill parasites, dam, Burkina Faso
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Influence of the dry and humid seasons on the assessment of human exposure to malaria vector bites in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Miriam Felicité Amara , Kouame Wilfred Ulrich Kouadio, Hamadou Konate, Raymond Karlhis Yao, Brou N’guessan Aku`elou Kouame , Aboubacar Karabinta, Abdoulaye Diabate, Olivier Gnankine, Moussa Namountougou
Residual malaria transmission in urban Bobo-Dioulasso persists due to mosquito adaptations. This study examines the ecological and behavioral factors sustaining transmission, based on seasonal Anopheles collections
along riverbanks using residual fauna and human landing catch methods from 2023 to 2024. Our study aimed to
assess human exposur(...)
Malaria Anopheles s.l., Plasmodium, Residual transmission, Bobo-Dioulasso
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Plasma and Genital HIV-1 RNA Loads and Transmission Dynamics of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis among Serodiscordant Couples in Chad
Seïd Idriss Ahmat, Yéri Esther Hien, Hassan Mahamat Ali, Rokiatou Henry S., Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Adawaye Chatte, Djamal Hachim, Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Tapsoba François, Seïdé Hamid Moussa, Aly Savadogo, Traore Yves
HIV prevalence among adults in Chad is estimated at 1.2%, with serodiscordant couples representing a key population in efforts to control the national HIV epidemic. This study assessed the relationship between plasma and genital HIV-1 RNA loads and their impact on sexual transmission, alongside the prevalence and transmission dynamics of sexua(...)
HIV-1, plasma/genital viral load, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), serodiscordant couples, Chad
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Assessment of the synergistic effects of essential oils and antibiotics on antibiotic-resistant food-borne disease bacteria in Burkina Faso
Paul Sodéré , Marius K. Somda, Luc Zongo, Henriette B. Mihin, Iliassou Mogmenga, Agbémébia Y. Akakpo, Mamoudou H. Dicko
Background: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern in Burkina Faso, highlighting the urgent need for alternative therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to
evaluate the in vitro synergistic effects of essential oils extracted from two medicinal plants in Burkina Faso, Hyptis suaveolens and Laggera aurita, in combination wit(...)
Antibiotics bacterial resistance essential oils synergy multidrug-resistant infections.
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Sulforaphane from broccoli, an epigenetic modulator in cancer cells
Soayébo Dabre, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Lassina Barro, Jeanne d’Arc Wendmintiri Kabre, Mousso Savadogo, Aida Dje Traore, Florencia Djigma, Jacques Simpore
The consumption of cruciferous vegetables offers several health benefits due to some of their compounds. Sulforaphane (SFN), a compound found in cabbage and broccoli, has received special attention in recent years due to its anticancer activities. The main objective of this systematic review is to examine the epigenetic and genetic effects of(...)
Sulforaphane; Epigenetic; mechanisms; Broccoli
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Sulforaphane from broccoli, an epigenetic modulator in cancer cells
Soayébo Dabre1 , Abdou Azaque Zoure1,2*, Lassina Barro2 , Jeanne d’Arc Wendmintiri Kabre4 , Mousso Savadogo1 , Aida Dje Traore1 , Florencia Djigma1,3 and Jacques Simpore1,3
The consumption of cruciferous vegetables offers several health benefits due to
some of their compounds. Sulforaphane (SFN), a compound found in cabbage
and broccoli, has received special attention in recent years due to its anticancer
activities. The main objective of this systematic review is to examine the epigenetic
and genetic eff(...)
Sulforaphane, Epigenetic mechanisms, Broccoli
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TNF-α 308 (rs1800629) and INF-γ+ 874 polymorphisms in dengue progression: genotype-specific trends amidst allelic non-association in West Africa
Fadilatou Tassembedo, Aziz Sidi Aristide Tapsoba, Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello, Olawoumi Fabrice Kouta, Mousso Savadogo, Rogomenoma Alice Ouedraogo, Dénise P Ilboudo, Lassina Traore, Fiffou Yougbare, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Potiandi Serge Diagbouga, Jacques Simpore
Dengue, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, represents a significant global health challenge due to its complex host-pathogen interactions and varying disease severity. Genetic factors are known to influence the clinical outcome of dengue infections. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of TNF-α gene polymorphism 308 (rs1800629) and(...)
Dengue; Genetics; Polymorphism; Cytokine; Disease progression
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Germplasm Collections of Neglected and Underutilized Species as Research and Conservation Platforms for their Valorization
Kiebre Z., Kiebre M., Nanema R. K., Tietiambou F. S. R., Rokka V.-M., El Bilali H., Acasto F., Nanema J.
Germplasm collections of major crops continue to grow worldwide, while, to date, there is almost no collection of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). Recently, renewed interest has been sparked in NUS because of their great potential to contribute to climate resilience, food and nutritional security and economic development. To support(...)
Seed-bank, genetic resources conservation, agrobiodiversity, NUS, SUSTLIVES.
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Genotype × environment interaction on tuber yield of Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) grown in West Africa
KOMBELEMENogueba Abraham, SOME Koussao, GAMSORE Nattan , TIAMA Djakaridja , SAKANDE Boureima, and BATIONO KANDO Pauline
The performance of most crop genotypes is strongly influenced by genotype-environment interactions. Thus, finding good-performing and adapted nutsedge genotypes is necessary for growers to improve their productivity. Consequently, the aim of this study is to understand the effect of genotype x environment interaction (GEI) on tuber yield and t(...)
Cyperus esculentus (L.), interaction, performance, stability, Burkina Faso
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Screening of African eggplant genotypes (Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum macrocarpon L.) for Fusarium wilt resistance in Burkina Faso
Aboubacar Siriki Soulama, Boukaré Kabore,, Zoéyandé Oumarou Dianda, and Pauline Bationo-Kando
Fusarium wilt is a major threat to African eggplant production in Burkina Faso. In the quest for effective and sustainable control measures against the pathogen, this study aimed at
evaluating the tolerance of selected African eggplant genotypes to the disease. The experimental design used was a split-plot arrangement with eight replications(...)
Screening, African eggplants, Fusarium wilt, Burkina Faso
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Genetic characterization and participatory selection of Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms)) cultivars for agronomic performance in their producing Zone in Burkina Faso
Karidiatou Gnankambary, Teyouié Benoit J. Batieno, Z akaria Dieni , Pingawendé Sawadogo, Celestin Thiombiano , Nerbéwendé Sawadogo , Hervé Bama , Kaboré Issouf , Jean-Baptiste Tignégré
Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet) is a valuable source of essential nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. Despite its high nutritional value, the crop suffers from low yields and decreasing utilization, partly due to a lack of improved varieties and insufficient research atte(...)
Kersting's groundnut , Yield performance, Farmers' preference, Participatory selection, Burkina Faso
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Microbiological Characteristics of Food Sold in Schools in N'Djamena, Chad: Case of Sandwiches, Alelés and Dan w aké
Nourah Moussa Kadam, Abdoullahi Ousman Hissein, Kagambèga Boureima*, Mayoré Atéba Djibrine, Khadjidjé Azene, Marthe Rirabe, Sylvain Tadio and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Aims: To contribute to knowledge of the health quality of food sold near schools in N'Djamena, Chad, in order to ensure that students have healthy food.
Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study based on analyses of collected samples and interpretations of the results.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out from January(...)
Health quality; germs; Sandwiches; Danwaké; Alelés; students; schools; N’Djamena.