Publications (178)
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Characteristics and socioeconomic performance of neglected and underutilized plant species (NUS) production systems in Burkina Faso
Quanli Wang, Eric Brako Dompreh, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma, Miyuki Iiyama, Kangbeni Dimobe, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux, Mame Samba Mbaye, Adjima Thiombiano and Alexandros Gasparatos
Agricultural systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are often characterized by low agrodiversity and high vulnerability to climate change, both of which can compromise food security and livelihoods. Many Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species (NUS) are known for their nutritional value and climate resilience, presenting a potential solution to conse(...)
Orphan crops, wild food, food security, livelihoods, smallholders, cluster analysis, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Effets de la diversité des sols et du niveau topographique sur l’activité microbienne et le cycle du carbone en contexte de bas-fonds sud-soudaniens du Burkina Faso
Bintou Céline Sanou, Daouda Guébré , Edmond Hien
En contexte de bas-fonds sud-soudaniens, la faible productivité
agricole due à une connaissance insuffisante des caractéristiques intrinsèques
des sols, est un problème crucial. En effet, les statuts organique et nutritionnel
des sols dans cette zone restent fortement influencés par la typologie des sols
et le relief. Ainsi, l'objectif(...)
Sols de Bas-fond ; topographie ; matière organique ; Sud soudaniens; Burkina Faso
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Influence of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh on the growth, productivity and physiology of three associated crops in the Sudano‑Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Boukary Soro, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Paulin Bazié, Sotongo Abraham Ouédraogo, Boblwendé Gildas Flavien Sawadogo, Jules Bayala
employing a tree effect gradient called a gradient based design with 4–7 replications for cowpea, millet, and sorghum. The experimental design included three plot locations based on their proximity to the eucalyptus trunk: one directly under the crown, another centred at 11 m, and a control plot situated 22 m away. Various parameters, such as(...)
Allelopathy Growth Grain yield Tree-crop interaction
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Effect of Azadirachta Indica A. Juss (Neem) on the Growth, Physiology and Yields of Associated Crops in Agroecosystems in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Boukary Soro, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Paulin Bazié, Boblwendé Gildas Flavien Sawadogo, Sotongo Abraham Ouédraogo, and Gérard Zombré
Neem is an exotic species used for reforestation, but its competitive effects on surrounding crops have not been thoroughly explored in Burkina Faso. This research aimed to assess the effect of neem on cowpea, millet, and sorghum within agroecosystems in Burkina Faso. The experimental design involved systematically allocating treatments based(...)
Competition; neem; shade; millet; cowpea; sorghum
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Effect of irrigation patterns on agrophysiological responses of rice varieties in Burkina Faso
Salifou Kaboré , Dominique Nikiéma , Hugues R. Bazié, Adama P. Kihindo, Yapi I. Sinaré, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo and Gérard Zombré
Rice is a staple food worldwide and ranks fourth in dietary importance in Burkina Faso. However, national production remains insufficient to meet rising demand due
to inadequate rainfall, a critical constraint for this water-intensive crop. Water-efficient irrigation systems offer a promising solution to address water scarcity and improve
yi(...)
Irrigation mode, Rice, Stomatal conductance, Water use efficiency, Yield, Burkina Faso
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Amélioration des performances de production de Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) par la supplémentation des aliments en teintures médicinales de Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd
Konwend-Sida dit Cyrille KONDOMBO, Rimwaodo Pierre SILGA, Nessan Désiré COULIBALY, Victor BANCE, Raymond OUEDRAOGO et Adama OUEDA
Cette étude réalisée a été conduite au Burkina Faso, dans le cadre de l’optimisation de la production de Oreochromis niloticus par la supplémentation des aliments en teinture médicinale. Elle visait à déterminer les doses de Talinum triangulare dont l’incorporation aux aliments, améliore la croissance et les rendements de production de Oreochr(...)
Oreochromis niloticus, Talinum triangulare, teinture médicinale, additif alimentaire, performance de croissance, Burkina Faso.
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Agroecological or conventional farming? Assessing the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of two agricultural systems in the agroforestry parklands of Burkina Faso
Aïcha Tapsoba, Josias Sanou, Hugues Roméo Bazié and Madelene Ostwald
Enhancing food production is a requirement for food security, particularly in a developing context. Innovation and techniques to lower input cost is one aspect that
is needed to make the systems more resilient. Here we do a comparative costs and benefits analysis between agroecological and conventional farming practices in
agroforestry parkl(...)
Farmers perception; cost-benefit analysis; cowpea; maize; sustainable production
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Sorghum genetic variability for adaptation to intercropping with cowpea in Sudano-Sahelian conditions
Louis-Marie Raboin, Nofou Ouedraogo, Mariam Kabore, Yacouba Zabre, Aminata Ganeme, Laurent Bonnal, Mohamed Habibou Assouma, Eric Gozé, Julie Dusserre
Context: Intercropping is a crop diversification strategy that enhances the sustainability of agricultural production
systems by delivering a range of ecosystem services. It minimizes the risk of crop failure and increases landuse
efficiency. However, limited knowledge exists about the varieties and traits that can enhance the performance
o(...)
Row intercropping, Substitutive design, Sorghum bicolor, Vigna unguiculata, Genetic variability, Low input
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Socio-ecological factors contributing to the use of slash-and-burn as cropland preparation practice in Burkina Faso
Pawend-taore Christian Bougma, Loyapin Bondé, Valaire Séraphin Ouehoudja Yaro , Bruno Nikiema , Oumarou Ouédraogo
Biomass burning (BB) is a widely practiced agricultural method for clearing cropland and a major source of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, contributing to climate change (CC). Understanding the key socio-ecological factors influencing BB use and farmers’ knowledge of CC is crucial for decision-making on sustainable land management. This study(...)
Land preparation practice, Biomass burning, Farmers’ knowledge, Climate change
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Towards a framework for monitoring crop productivity in agroforestry parklands of the Sudano-Sahel using Sentinel-1 and 2 time series
Julianne Oliveira, Martin Karlson, Abraham Sotongo Ouédraogo, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Madelene Ostwald
The agroforestry parklands in the Sudano-Sahelian zone are of critical importance for food security, but face several challenges in terms of changes in climate and land use. The ability to systematically monitor crop productivity in these systems is therefore of importance for both informing land management policies and studying long-term tren(...)
Crop productivity, Agroforestry, Satellite remote sensing, Sentinel 1–2 Parkland
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A conceptual framework for the contextualization of crop model applications and outputs in participatory research
Timothée Cheriere, Katrien Descheemaeker, Gatien N. Falconnier, Aminata Ganeme, Juliette Lairez, · Hamado Sawadogo, · Myriam Adam
Contextualization of generic scientific knowledge to context-specific farmer knowledge is a necessary step in farmers’ innovation
process, and it can be achieved using crop and farm models. This work explores the possibility to simulate a large
number of scenarios based on farmers’ descriptions of their environment and practices in order to(...)
Participatory research · Agroecology · Contextualization of knowledge · Sub-Saharan Africa · Smallholder farming
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Cereal-legume intercropping to stabilise yields in tropical regions: evaluation of the STICS soil-crop model
Mathilde DE FREITAS, Antoine COUËDEL, Gatien N. FALCONNIER, Mathias CHRISTINA, Alpha B. BALDE, François AFFHOLDER, Amadou TRAORE, Aminata GANEME, Myriam ADAM, Yolande SENGHOR, Sidy SOW, Eric JUSTES
The ability of cereal-legume intercropping to increase and stabilise yields in tropical climates has not been
tested over a wide range of environments. We evaluated the STICS crop model and simulated a 20-year
historical climate series for sole crops and cereal-legume intercropping on sites with contrasting climates
in tropical regions. Dur(...)
intercropping, legumes, modelling, resilience, intensification
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Statut social et perception paysanne sur les services écosystémiques dans deux zones phytogéographiques au Burkina Faso
Alexis Sompougdou, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Sibiry Albert Kaboré, Ismaîla Kinda, Idriss Sermé, and Hassan Bismarck Nacro
Les agroécosystèmes procurent de nombreux biens et services à plusieurs millions de personnes. Toutefois, au Burkina Faso, ils sont continuellement dégradés, impactant les moyens d’existence des populations rurales. L’objectif de cette étude était d’appréhender les perceptions des services écosystémiques, lesmécanismes, les approches de gestio(...)
agroécosystèmes, gestion durable, perception des producteurs, services écosystémiques, statut social
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Potentiel d’adaptation des associations sorgho-niébé au changement climatique en zone soudano-sahélienne
Aminata GANEME, Florian LARUE, Salifou TRAORE, Myriam ADAM
Dans la zone soudano-sahélienne du Burkina Faso, les agriculteurs pratiquent l’association de culture pour diverses raisons dont la minimisation des risques climatiques. Notre étude a eu pour objectif d’évaluer la résilience des associations sorgho-niébé au changement climatique. Une étude a été menée en 2017 et 2018 à la station de recherche(...)
système de culture, modélisation, diversité variétale, stabilité de production, climats futurs
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Comparative Effects of Organo-Mineral, Organic and Mineral Fertilizations on the Agronomic Performance of the Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Koulibi Fidèle ZONGO, Daouda GUEBRE, Sibiry Albert KABORE, Wendne Toumdé Victor ZONGO, Mahamadi KYELEM, Abdramane SANON, Asséta KOMONDI, Edmond HIEN
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is a vegetable grown for its leaves, apples or flower. Its production ranks third after onions and tomatoes in Burkina Faso. However, the fertilizers used in its production limit its yield performance. With this in mind, the aim of the present study was to compare the effect of different fertilization regimes on(...)
Cabbage; Fertilization; Evaluation; Productivity; Sudano Sahelian; Burkina Faso