Publications (2306)
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Multi-trait selection for yield, earliness, and seed size in a cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) MAGIC Population: AMMI, WAASB, and MTSI analyses across six environments in Burkina Faso
Karidiatou Gnankambary, Teyouré Benoit J. Batieno, Zakaria Dieni, Félicien Zida, Leandre Poda, Hamadou Zongo, Hamadou Sidibe, Jean B. Tignegre, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo
Cowpea is widely cultivated legume in Burkina Faso. However, rainfall fluctuation and soil poverty are major constraints to its production. This study aimed to identify superior cowpea genotypes combining favorable agronomic traits and earliness. To achieve this, 52 MAGIC genotypes and two checks were planted using an alpha lattice design with(...)
Agronomic performance, Genotype, Cowpea production, Multi-Environment Trials, Trait stability.
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Phytochemical Profile, Adaptogenic and Neuroprotective Properties of Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae): A Medicinal Plant from Bankui Region of Burkina Faso
MODESTE TRAORÉ , SAMSON GUENNE, ARTHUR A.A. DABONE , GHISLAIN T. KOBENDE, MAMOUNATA DIAO, HEMAYORO SAMA , JUSTE Y. BONZI, BASILE TINDANO, MOUSSA COMPAORE, GÉRARD COULIBALY , ADAMA HILOU, and MARTIN KIENDREBEOGO
This study aimed to evaluate the qualitative phytochemical profile of the hydroethanolic extract of Annona senegalensis leaves and to validate its biological properties. High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) analysis, quantification of phytochemical compounds, followed by in vivo evaluation of antioxidant, analgesic and neuroprote(...)
Annona senegalensis Pers.; HPTLC; Adaptogen; Neuroprotection
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Multi-environmental assessment of an amaranth collection for the selection of high-yielding seed genotypes in Burkina Faso
Mariam Kiebre, Sougalo Soulama, SR Fanta Tietiambou, Korotimi Traore, Boukaré Kabore, Mahamadi Ouédraogo, Zakaria Kiebre
Amaranthus sp. (amaranth) is a versatile plant whose grains have significant agri-food and nutritional potential, yet remain underutilized in Burkina Faso. Therefore, with a view to promoting the use of amaranth grains, an evaluation of grain productivity of 15 elite genotypes was conducted during the 2024 growing season. This evaluation was c(...)
Genotype × location interaction, Underutilized, Stability, Food security
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Analysis of Agroecological Innovations in Vegetable Farming in Burkina Faso
Raymond Kiogo, Patrice Zerbo, Aristide Sempore, Vianney W. Tarpaga, Soumaila Sourabie, Nadège A. Gue
Agroecological innovation can support vegetable farmers in responding to climate change and market instability, yet such innovations remain insufficiently documented, limiting their wider adoption. This study analysed agroecological innovations observed on vegetable farms in Burkina Faso with the aim of supporting their scaling up. Semi-struct(...)
Agroecology; innovation; endogenous knowledge; vegetable farming; Burkina Faso.
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Anti-ulcer and Analgesic Activities of the Leaves of Capparis sepiaria L. and Maerua angolensis DC. (Capparidaceae)
David Bado, Alphonsine Ramde-Tiendrebeogo, Nabere Ouattara, Mathieu Nitiema, Tata Kadiatou Traore, Abdoul Gilchrist Laurent Boly, Vincent Rouamba, Moussa Compaore, Noufou Ouedraogo, Martin Kiendrebeogo, Innocent Pierre Guissou
The leaves of Capparis sepiaria and Maerua angolensis are consumed by some populations in Burkina Faso and are traditionally associated with gastrointestinal uses. This study evaluated the anti-ulcer and analgesic activities of aqueous leaf extracts of both plants in mice. Gastroprotective activity was assessed using ethanol-induced gastric ul(...)
Capparis sepiaria, Maerua angolensis, ulcer, pain, ulcer healing, analgesic activity, gastric mucosa
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Agronomic performance, genotype x environment interaction, and stability of leaf yield of Jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.) in Burkina Faso
Mariam Kiébre, Jocelyne Wendpingrenoma Ouangraoua, Windinso Ouedraogo, Zakaridja Sawadogo, Karim AbdouTraore and Zakaria Kiébre
Jute mallow is a leafy vegetable cultivated in urban and peri-urban farming systems in Burkina Faso. This research aims to select high-yielding and stable Jute mallow genotypes through evaluation in three locations. To do this, 20 genotypes were tested at three locations across Burkina Faso. The agronomic data were subjected to two-way analysi(...)
GGE, Corchorus olitorius, Opportunity crop, Plant breeding, Leafy vegetable, Genotype-environment interaction
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Agronomic performance of Bambara groundnut genotypes [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc] under organic fertilization in the Sudano Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso
Adjima Ouoba, Ali Lardia Bougma, Dominique Nikiema, Diane J. Kambou, Mahamadi Hamed Ouedraogo, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Mahama Ouedraogo
In Burkina Faso, Bambara groundnut yields remain low in smallholder agrosystems, partly due to poor soil fertility and limited use of adapted genotypes. Integrating organic fertilization with the selection of high-performing genotypes may enhance crop productivity under Sudano-Sahelian conditions. This study evaluated the agronomic performance(...)
Burkina Faso, Genetic potential, Grain yield, Productivity, Poultry droppings
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Climate–land-use interactions and canopy cover shape soil organic carbon dynamics in African agroforestry landscapes
Gannouka Nadjire, James Nana Ofori, Alimata Arzouma Bandaogo , Eunice Okyere-Agyapong , Larba Hubert Balima , Amanuel Woldeselassie Gebremichael , Reginald Tang Guuroh , Loyapin Bondé , Oumarou Ouédraogo , Issaka Joseph Boussim & Anja Linstädter
Climate change, land-use intensification, and agroforestry management are key drivers of soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet their combined effects remain poorly understood. Using a hierarchical space-for-time substitution approach, we analysed 1,440 soil samples from protected areas, fallows, and croplands across fou(...)
Land use intensification, carbon stocks, land management; aridity gradient, space-for-time substitution, agroforestry, West Africa
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The Heterozygous GT Genotype of SNP rs3754217 in the Extracellular Matrix Protein 1 (ECM1) Gene Could Be a Protective Factor against HBV-Related Cirrhosis
Tilate Lare, Marie Simone Traoré, Ghislaine Armelle Damiba, Ouang-Yang Gaiyang, Inès Marie Laudia Tewende Koudougou, Sylvain Kafando, Lassina Traore, Fortune D. Salah, Lochina Feteke, Djéneba Ouermi, Dokine Koak, Laté Mawuli Lawson-ananissoh, Liza Koboyo Nadjir, Aklesso Bagny, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Damintoti Simplice Karou, Jacques Simpore
Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health problem despite the introduction of a universal HBV vaccination several years ago. Thus, the high endemicity, observed especially in developing countries, particularly in Togo, underlines the urgent need for further research into the mechanisms explaining the diversi(...)
HBV, ECM1, Polymorphisms, Liver Cancer, Togo
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Agronomic Performance and AMMI Stability Analysis of Solenostemon rotundifolius Response to Key Climatic Parameters
Ignace Tondé, Alphonse Tégawendé Sawadogo, Zakaria Kiébré and Romaric Kiswendsida Nanéma
Solenostemon rotundifolius, an indigenous West African tuber crop known as “fabirama”, faces production challenges due to climate variability. Farmers lack knowledge regarding genotype-by-planting date interactions, which limits yield and crop cycle optimization. Therefore, this study evaluated the stability of yield and cycle, two critical ag(...)
plant breeding, G×E interaction, planting date, climate resilience
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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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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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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