Publications (1314)
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Research on Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) in West Africa: State, Features and Gaps
Hamid El Bilali, Romaric Kiswendsida Nanema, Veli-Matti Rokka, Iro Dan Guimbo, Zakaria Kiebre, Rosa Anna Siciliano, Sheirita Reine Fanta Tietiambou, Lawali Dambo, Jacques Nanema, Francesca Grazioli and Filippo Acasto
Although sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is gaining importance in West Africa, it remains uncertain whether the research is adequately advanced to support the promotion
of this crop in the region. Consequently, this systematic review of 125 articles provides a detailed overview of studies focused on sweet potatoes in West Africa. The paper exp(...)
neglected and underutilized species; NUS; orphan crop; I. batatas; sweetpotato; Sahel; tuber; climate change; food security; SUSTLIVES
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Wetlands of Burkina Faso: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation
Kaboré Idrissa, Bancé Victor, Konaté Sidiki Roland, Sawadogo Yabyouré Marc-Florent, Ouéda Adama
West-African wetlands support the biodiversity and the local population livelihoods, but they are heavily threatened by multiple pressures. However, research and inventory studies on wetlands are still less documented. To do so, we investigated on the biodiversity, the livelihoods, and conservation measures of two wetlands in Burkina Faso. Wet(...)
Wetland, Biodiversity, Conservation, West Africa
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Premier inventaire des macroinvertebres du fleuve Niger à Faranah en Guinée
Aïssatou Lamarana Bah, Idrissa Kabore, Lanciné Sangare, and Abdoulaye Barry
En Guinée, les ressources en eau subissent une pression anthropique. Les changements dans la qualité de l’eau peuvent avoir un impact sur la composition de la faune aquatique. A ce jour cette faune est pratiquement inconnue au fleuve Niger en Guinée. Notre recherche a été menée sur un parcours de 10 Km du fleuve au Centre-ville de Faranah. L’o(...)
Fleuve Niger, Faranah, inventaire, macro invertébrés
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Microbiological, Biochemical and Physicochemical Characterization of Water Quality and Islands (Domoro and Maguite) in Lake Fitri, Chad
Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hama Cissé, Atteib Adam Baye, Adama Sawadogo, Jacques Etame, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly
A total of fifty (50) samples of water from Lake Fitri (Chad), with 25 samples per island (Domoro and Maguite). The aim of this study was to analyze the bacteriological, biochemical and physico-chemical quality of the water in Lake Fitri in Chad. Standard microbiology methods were used. Isolated strains of enterobacteria were characterized by(...)
Chad, Lake Fitri, Physicochemical, Microbiological and Biochemical
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Forage harvesting using branch pruning compromises sustainable use and conservation of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., an endangered species
Bossila Séraphin Hien, Loyapin Bondé, Mohamed Mahamoud Charahabil, Sié Sylvestre Da, Joseph Issaka Boussim, Oumarou Ouédraogo
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. is a leguminous tree species with huge forage value. It is subjected to heavy pruning pressure in dry season for livestock feeding, resulting in yearly decline of forage production and vulnerability of the species which is currently classified as endangered species. This study aimed at: (i) identifying factors influ(...)
Foliage production, habitat conditions, human pressure, livestock, sustainable use
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa
Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh and Oumarou Ouédraogo
Livestock farming is one of the main socio-economic activities in West Africa, predominantly extensive and reliant on natural rangelands. In Burkina Faso, the pastoral zone creation process began in 1980 to sedentarize livestock farmers, reduce social conflict, and strengthen livestock production. Therefore, these areas were subjected to insti(...)
agropastoralism, atypical transhumance, pastoral zone, range shrinkage, Yallé
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Anti-motilities and anti-biofilm effects of Ageratum conyzoides L. methanol extract
Eli Compaoré, Moussa Compaoré, Vincent Ouédraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Alimata Bancé, Mignini R. Dofini, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Background: Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide because of antibiotic resistance. Ageratum conyzoides is one of the antimicrobial medicinal plants that is being used to fight various multi-resistant pathogenic bacteria in Burkina Faso.
Aim: The aim was to promote safe medicinal use of A. conyzoides by highli(...)
Ageratum conyzoides, antioxidant, biofilm, motility, swimming, swarming, twitching, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli,
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Evaluation of the physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of carp fish (Tilapia nilotica) from Lake Fitri in Chad
Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Charles Parkouda, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly
The carp fish (Tilapia nilotica) from lake Fitri in Chad is of significant commercial and economic interest both nationally and sub-regionally. However, the nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of this fish are not sufficiently documented. Thus, the present study aimed to carry out a nutritional and physicochemical characterization(...)
Tilapia nilotica, Characteristics physico-chemistry, Nutrition, Lake Fitri, Chad
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Polyphenolic Content Variability of Solenostemon rotundifolius [(Poir.) J. K. Morton] Accessions from Burkina Faso and Ghana
Alphonse Tegawende Sawadogo, Moussa Compaore, Ignace Tonde and Romaric Kiswendsida Nanema
Background and Objective: Solenostemon rotundifolius was a well-known medicinal plant with a multi-use and limited knowledge in phytochemicals. For this purpose, it was carried out a phytochemical study for highlight the secondary metabolites variation including phenolics, flavonoids and flavonols contents. Materials and Methods: The plant mat(...)
Solenostemon rotundifolius, phytoconstituents, antiradical, Gampéla, polyphenolic content,
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Mineral elements contents and associated health risk in dried and smoked fish consumed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Arouna Ouédraogo, Hama Cissé, Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazié, Ganamé Abasse Ouédraogo, Djimbie Justin Djopnang, Henri Sidabewendin Ouédraogo, Souleymane Koné, Appolinaire Tagne, François Tchoumbougnang, Cheikna Zongo, Aly Savadogo
This study assessed the human health risks associated with mineral elements found in dried and smoked fish consumed in Ouagadougou. Thirty-five fish samples were collected from local markets in Ouagadougou. Atomic absorption spectrometry was used to quantify cadmium and lead, and energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for copper, ir(...)
Fish products, Chemical contaminants, Estimated daily intake, Cancerogenic risk, Non-cancerogenic risk
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Assessment of honey bees health in relation to varroa (Acari: Varroidae) infestation and morphometric analysis of the mite in two phytogeographic zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
SOUHAÏBOU SAWADOGO, OSWALD GILBERT DINGTOUMDA, HUGUES ROMÉO BAZIÉ, SINALI ZELLA, MODESTE FLORENTIN BATIONO, ALEXANDRE AEBI4& ZAKARIA ILBOUDO
Varroa mite threatens honey bees worldwide by affecting larvae and adults and causing viral diseases associated with colony collapse. This study investigates its prevalence and infestation level, and morphometric traits in Southern Sudanese (SS) and Northern Sudanese (NS) phytogeographical zones of Burkina Faso. We visited 238 hives from 48 ap(...)
Varroa destructor, Morphometry, Apis mellifera, variability, Burkina Faso
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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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Nutritional Potential of Maranthes polyandra (Benth.) Prance Fruit Kernels: A Comprehensive Analysis of Macronutrient, Mineral, and Phytochemical Profiles in Burkina Faso
Bazongo Patrice, Cissé Hama, Tinguéri Béatrice, Barro Nicolas
Humans have been using plants in traditional medicine and for food security for millions of years. Today, several plants are being studied for their nutritional and medicinal value. The aim of this study was to determine the macronutrient composition, the characteristics of the oil and the mineral and phytochemical amino acid profiles of the f(...)
Maranthes polyandra (Benth.) Prance, carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals, phytochemistry, Burkina Faso
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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