Publications (1365)
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Genetic Diversity of Amaranth in Burkina Faso
Jacques OUEDRAOGO, Zakaria KIEBRE, Kiswendsida Romaric NANEMA, Mariam KIEBRE, Pauline BATIONO/KANDO
The study of genetic diversity of cultivated plants is important for conservation of genetic resources as well as for selection of genetically diverse parent lines from several
genetic populations. The aim of the present study was to expand the knowledge of the genetic diversity of amaranth grown in Burkina Faso. Eleven microsatellite markers(...)
Amaranthus, microsatellite marker, morphotype, phylogenetic, genetic variability
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Physico-chemical, biochemical and microbiological characterization of shea butter, Vitellaria paradoxa in Burkina Faso
ZIDA Issouf, KAGAMBÈGA Boureima, BAYILI Geoffroy Romaric,TAPSOBA François et al.
Shea oil or shea butter is a food product from shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) kernels manufactured traditionally by women in sub-African rural areas. It can be used directly for cooking or served as a raw material for the food and cosmetic industries. The aim of this study was to promote the use of natural shea butter through a better knowledge of(...)
Shea butter, quality, Vitellaria paradoxa, cosmetic, Burkina Faso
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Physico-chemical and Nutritional Characterization of Dried Mangoes Consumed in Chad for Better Post Harvest Valorization
Al-lamadine Mahamat *, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman , Alhadj Markhous Nazal , Brahim Adoum Ahmat , Ali Haroun , Mbaigolmem Beral Valery , François Tapsoba , Azabadji Ashu Evariste Leonce , Bakaranga Via Issakou a and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Place and Duration of Study: Food Sciences and Nutrition Research Laboratory (LARSAN), Faculty of Human Health Sciences, University of N’Djamena BP1117, Chad; between February 2022 and April 2023.
Methodology: Dried mangoes were collected from five localities (Doba, Bebedjia, Koumra, Moundou, and Bongor) were labeled DbaA, Bja, Mdou, Kmr, an(...)
:Physico-chemical properties; dried mangoes; production area; Chad
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NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF CHLOROPHYLL AND MINERAL ELEMENTS IN WHEATGRASS
Malina VISTERNICU, Viorica RARINCA, Ionel MIRON, Fatima Zahra KAMAL, Samson GUENNE, Alin CIOBICA
Wheatgrass (WG) is a food derived from the plant Triticum aestivum and is considered a powerful health food with various benefits for human health.
Due to its high concentration of essential nutrients, including chlorophyll and a wide range of minerals, it has become a superfood. This review explores the nutritional benefits of WG, focusing(...)
wheatgrass, chlorophyll, nutritional benefits, minerals, mental health
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Effect of sowing dates on the growth and seed production of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] during the off season in Burkina Faso
Mahamadi Hamed Ouédraogo; Moumouni Konaté; Tounwendsida Abel Nana; Ibrahim Aslam Yves Diallo;, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo; Mahamadou Sawadogo
Okra is a widely cultivated traditional vegetable in Burkina Faso. Its fruits are rich in micronutrients, vitamins, fiber, and mucilage, making it an essential dietary supplement. Despite its potential, okra cultivation faces challenges due to the limited availability of quality seeds. This study aimed to identify optimal sowing dates for prod(...)
Sowing dates; Okra genotypes; Seed production; Burkina Faso
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Medicinal value of Lippia multiflora Mondenke flowers in the fight of oral and dental infections
Ablassé Rouamba, Eric Wienybè Kamboulé, Vincent Ouedraogo, Eli Compaoré, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Oral infections pose a significant global health issue. This study assessed the antibacterial properties of methanol and dichloromethane extracts from Lippia multiflora flowers against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300 and Streptococcus mutans ATCC 2517, two bacteria known to cause oral infections. The study measured the ability of these flower(...)
Lippia multiflora, Biofilm, Oral infection, S. aureus, S. mutans
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Sorghum Conservation Techniques in Three Agro-Climatic Zones and Their Impact on Food Security in Burkina Faso
Sibiri Nebié, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Baloua Nebié, Roger Kaboré, Djeneba Konaté, Sibiri Bougma, Aly Savadogo
The objective of this study was to examine the sorghum preservation techniques in response to climate variability and to evaluate the prevalence of aflatoxin B1 in selected sorghum stocks in Burkina Faso. The cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of six months, from October 2020 to January 2021. A questionnaire was administered to(...)
Climate, Storage, Sorghum, Aflatoxin B1, Burkina Faso
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Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers of Children Aged 0 to 12 Months and Father’s Perceptions of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in the Central Region of Burkina Faso: Case of the Boulmiougou Health District
Ines Wendlassida Zaheira Kere, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Souleymane Sankara, Sibiri Bougma, Bassibila Zoungrana, Moussa Ouedraogo, Aly Savadogo
Introduction: Neonatal mortality remains a major concern in West Africa, and exclusive breastfeeding is recognized as a crucial intervention to promote newborn survival. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers, as well as the perceptions of fathers, in the Boulmiougou health dis(...)
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Knowledge and Practices, Related Factors, Mothers and Fathers, Burkina Faso
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Impact of Wastewater Use for Irrigation and Contamination of Lettuce by Enteric Viruses: Case of Ouagadougou Market Gardening Sites, Burkina Faso
Sibiri Sylvain Rouamba, François Tapsoba, Boukaré Kaboré, Adama Patrice Soubeiga, Moumouni Bandé, Elie Kabré & Aly Savadogo
Raw vegetables irrigated with polluted water that may contain enteric viruses can be associated with foodborne viral disease outbreaks. The objective of this study is to investigate the possible transmission of enteric viruses from irrigation water to lettuce. Therefore, we performed a commercial multiplex real-time PCR assay to monitor the oc(...)
viruses, wastewater,Ouagadougou
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Sélection des mutants M3 de pois Bambara [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdcourt] pour la résistance a Macrophomina phaseolina
Mahamadi Hamed Ouédraogo, Brahime Tinguéri, Romain Soalla Adjima OUOBA
Le pois Bambara (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdcourt) de la famille des Fabaceae est la légumineuse la plus produite et consommée en Afrique après l’arachide et le niébé. C’est une plante alimentaire qui fait partie des cinq principales sources de protéines pour de nombreuses communautés rurales qui font recours à ses graines. Cependant, des mala(...)
Pois Bambara, Mutants M3, M. phaseolina, résistance, Burkina Faso.
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Evaluation de l’effet des rayons gamma sur des caractères morphoagronomiques quantitatifs chez des mutants M1 de trois cultivars de gombo [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] au Burkina Faso
Yakoro Alphonse ; Ouédraogo Mahamadi Hamed
La base génétique extrêmement étroite des variétés de gombo cultivées disponibles est la principale contrainte pour la sélection de nouvelles variétés. Ainsi, en vue de créer la variabilité par mutagenèse induite et permettre la sélection, les graines de trois cultivars de gombo, UAE22, KbG24 et KbG535, ont été irradiées aux rayons gamma du 60(...)
Gombo, variation, mutagenèse, phénotype
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Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers of Children Aged 0 to 12 Months and Father’s Perceptions of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in the Central Region of Burkina Faso: Case of the Boulmiougou Health District
Ines Wendlassida Zaheira Kere, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Souleymane Sankara, Sibiri Bougma, Bassibila Zoungrana, Moussa Ouedraogo, Aly Savadogo
Introduction: Neonatal mortality remains a major concern in West Africa, and exclusive breastfeeding is recognized as a crucial intervention to promote newborn survival. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers, as well as the perceptions of fathers, in the Boulmiougou health dis(...)
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Knowledge and Practices, Related Factors, Mothers and Fathers, Burkina Faso
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Utilisation des macroinvertébrés pour la caractérisation de l’état de santé biologique des réservoirs au Burkina Faso (Afrique de l’Ouest)
KABORE Idrissa, BANCE Victor, OUEDRAOGO Ousseni
Les lacs de barrage rendent d’énormes services aux
populations locales du Burkina Faso. Mais, ces eaux
de surfaces sont de plus en plus confrontées aux
problèmes de pollution dû aux diverses pressions
anthropiques, affectant les composantes biologiques
et compromettant les services écosystémiques.
Cependant les travaux sur la biosu(...)
Macroinvertébrés, diversité, santé biologique, réservoir, Burkina Faso
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Health interest of cholesterol and phytosterols and their contribution to one health approach: Review
ZIO Souleymane, TARNAGDA Bakary, TAPSOBA François, et SAVADOGO Aly
Plants and animals are potential sources of food, particularly lipids. They are sources of nutrients for humans, and are used in various applications in food industries. Foods whose lipids consumed, have benefits for animal and human health. Sterols are among the compounds essential to the well-being of living beings. Phytosterols are derived(...)
Cholesterol, Phytosterol, Oils, Health,One health
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Phytochemical profile, antioxidant and contractile activity of plants extracts used by parturients to manage childbirth in Niger
Oumarou MAMAN NOURA, Amadou Tidjani ILAGOUMA, Wendkouni Leila Marie Esther BELEM-KABRE, Mathieu NITIEMA, Rainatou BOLY, Tata Kadiatou TRAORE, Kabakdé KABORE, Raogo OUEDRAOGO, Moussa COMPAORE, Rasmané SEMDE, Noufou OUEDRAOGO
The widespread use of herbal preparations during childbirth and postnatal care in some developing countries is generating interest in scientific research about their standardized use. This study aims to compare the phytochemical profiles, the antioxidant properties, and the contractile effects of plants used to manage the childbirth of seven s(...)
phytoconstituents, antioxidant activity, childbirth, uterine contraction, Niger