Publications (34)
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Evaluation of Fungal Diseases Affecting Soybean Varieties (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Considered Disease Resistant in Central Burkina Faso
Hervé Soura, Zoulkanaye Sebogo, Denise Ilboudo, Kadidia Koita and Aly Savadogo
Soybean (Glycine max) is a cash crop of economic and agronomic importance in Sahelian countries due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Researchers have developed several disease-resistant varieties, but yields remain suboptimal. This situation motivates this study, which aims to evaluate the diseases that(...)
Glycine max, fungus, productivity, Burkina Faso.
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Macroscopic and Microscopic Detection of Fungal Diseases of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ) in the Gourma Province of Burkina Faso.
Hervé Soura, Safouratou Toure, Benjamin Lankoande, Kadidia Koita and Aly Savadogo
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that faces numerous biotic constraints that hinder its production. Among these are fungal diseases that attack both leaves and pods, reducing yields. The objective of this study is to contribute to improving green bean production in the Gourma province. Macroscopic and micr(...)
Phaseolus vulgaris, fungus, symptomatology, yield, Burkina Faso.
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Effect of Fertilizer Types on Fungal Disease Incidence in Chili Pepper in Burkina Faso.
Hervé Soura, Zayd Bandé, Oscar Faton Benjamin Landoandé
Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are an important crop in the vegetable farming system of Burkina Faso, particularly as a source of income and nutrients for producers. However, their cultivation faces major challenges, namely fungal diseases, the effects and prevalence of which remain poorly understood in the Kadiogo province.(...)
Phytophthora capsici, soil amendments, incidence, severity index, Burkina Faso.
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Pratiques phytosanitaires et contamination des légumes et eaux d’irrigation par les pesticides dans les zones maraîchères des régions des hauts-bassins et du centre-sud du Burkina Faso
Kouka Hilaire Kaboré, Maximin Tougma, Nombamba Ouéda, Wendnéyidé Mathieu Sawadogo, Amadou Diallo, Békouanan Nabié, Moussa Sondo, Benjamin Lankoandé and Abalo Itolou Kassankogno
Au Burkina Faso, la production maraîchère constitue une source essentielle de revenus monétaires et de sécurité alimentaire, mais elle reste confrontée à des défis liés à la gestion des bioagresseurs. L’usage intensif et souvent non maîtrisé des pesticides pose des risques pour la santé humaine et pour l’environnement. Cette étude a pour objec(...)
Phytosanitaire, Pesticides, Production maraîchère, Insecticides, Herbicides.
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Production and evaluation of two biofertilizers on vegetative growth of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) in Benin.
M.O.E Faton, H. Soura, A. Hounkpevi, B. Yessoufou, Z. Bonou-Gbo, A.H.G. Akueson, and L.S. Gnancadja.
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatasL.) is a key crop for food security in many developing countries, including Benin. Despite its potential for high yield and nutritional value, the productivity of sweet potato in Benin remains limited, primarily due to soil fertility challenges and inadequate fertilization pr(...)
Ipomoea batatas L., Biofertilizers, Fertilization, Plant growth, Organic inputs..
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Evaluation of the Agronomic Performance of Three Peanut Varieties Arachis hypogea L) and Detection of Diseases.
Soura Hervé, Tchagbe Bernard, Gnancadja Léopold, Koita Kadidia and Savadogo Aly.
Peanut (Arachis hypogea L) is a legume widely produced in West Africa. Peanuts are of agronomic
interest to producers because they are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making crop associations
possible, especially with cereals. In Benin, soils are increasingly poor, peanut production in crop
rotation can be an alternative solution. But se(...)
Arachis hypogea, disease, production, Benin.
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Production management and marketing of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam) in a farm environment in South Benin.
Manhognon Oscar Euloge Faton, Zaki Bonou-Gbo, Hervé Soura, Mahutin Mariano Djihoulandé, Fanou Lucie, Léopold Simplice Gnancadja.
In Africa, sweet potato is a key crop for food security and nutrition, especially for poor and vulnerable populations. However, its production faces several challenges that limit its development. This study aimed to contribute to improving production and conservation practices of this tuber. A survey was conducted in 35 villages across 15 comm(...)
Sweet potato, Production constraints, Pests, Marketing, Conservation
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Status report on taro production (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) and identification of fungal diseases.
Soura Hervé, Bio-Nigan Sikiratou and Gnancadja Léopold
The production of taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) in Benin is struggling to take off, despite its high nutritional value. Taro production faces biotic and abiotic constraints. The acidification of the soil leads to increasingly low yields with a reduction in the size of the tubers. Foliar diseases are major constraints. T(...)
Colocasia esculenta, diseases, symptoms, production, South Benin
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Soilless Cultivation of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): Impact of Fertilizers on Growth and Disease Reduction in Burkina Faso.
Soura Hervé, Dianda Issa, Sama Hemayoro, Koita Kadidia, Gnancadja Léopold and Savadogo Aly
In market gardening, some common agricultural practices pose environmental and health concerns. Indeed, household waste, biomedical waste, sewage sludge and many others are used as fertilizer for production. Also the acidification of soils due to the mineral fertilizers used constitutes real problems. Lettuce is the fourth m(...)
Diseases, fertilizers, lettuce, pests, soilless.
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Evaluation of fruit production of six Solanum spp cultivars and identification of fungal diseases
Soura Hervé, Goudjo Edouard, Attadeou Alphonse, Gnancadja Léopold, and BabaMoussa Lamine.
Solanum spp is one of the most produced and consumed leafy vegetables in Benin, but the fruits are little known, and little used in the daily diet. Biotic constraints hinder their production, leading to considerable loss of fruit yield. In the search for a solution to these biotic constraints, this present study, ca(...)
Solanum spp, fruits, leaves, production, Abomey Calavi
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Identification of heavy metals from synthetic pesticides used for agriculture in Eastern Burkina Faso
Soura Hervé, Dembele Raoul, Lankoande Benjamin, Gnancadja Léopold, Koita Kadidia, Savadogo Aly.
Background and Objective: Burkina Faso is a country with a predominantly young population, its GDP is mainly based on agriculture. To increase yields, producers use synthetic pesticides against pests to optimize yields. It is necessary to determine the dangers of these chemicals and pesticides so that they can adopt good agricultural practices(...)
Synthetic, pesticides, heavy metals, pollution, agriculture products, Burkina Faso
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Production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) under a soilless system based on coconut fibers (Cocos nucifera)
Herve Soura, Issa Dianda and Benjamin Lankoande
Urban agriculture increasingly occupies an important place in West Africa. With growing insecurity and the massive displacement of populations to cities, off-ground agriculture is a sustainable solution for feeding populations. The objective of this study is to contribute to the installation of soilless agriculture in Burkina Faso. The materia(...)
Lactuca sativa, aboveground, coconut fiber, yield, urban agriculture
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Characterization of the Entomopathogenic Bacteria of the Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith,) in Western Burkina Faso
Kevin Ben Fabrice Zerbo, Florence Yameogo, Pascal Damiba, Aidatou Kafando, Mathieu Wendnéyidé Sawadogo, Irénée Somda and Issa Wonni
Utilizing entomopathogenic microorganisms as a means of management is a compelling technique to control Spodoptera frugiperda. This polyphagous insect poses a significant threat to maize growing given the limits of chemical pesticides control. Surveys were carried out in maize fields to collect dead larvae, live larvae and chrysalids of Spodot(...)
Entomopathogenic bacteria, Spodoptera frugiperda, Pathogenicity, Characterization, Biological control, Burkina Faso
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Constraints on Strawberry (Fragoria vesca) Production in Burkina Faso and Benin: A Review
H. B. Soura, L. Gnancadja, K. Koita, A.Savadogo
Horticulture represents an important part of the agricultural economy in Burkina and Benin. Strawberry growing is a main activity for many producers. Strawberries are a high value-added product. This analytical review aims to summarize the work carried out on strawberries in order to define research perspectives for(...)
Constraint, Fragoria vesca, Market gardening, Production.
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Fall armyworm in West Africa: Earwig predation potential and insecticide selectivity
Besmer Régis Ahissou, Wendnéyidé Mathieu Sawadogo, Fernand Sankara, Fabèkourè Cédric Kambiré, Aimé H. Bokonon-Ganta, Irénée Somda, François J. Verheggen
Description of the subject. The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is amajor pest of staple cereal crops established in West Africa since 2016. Recently, earwigs have been observed consumingS. frugiperda immature stages in maize fields.Objectives. In this study, we evaluated the potential of earwig(...)
Biological control, integrated pest management, maize, Spodoptera frugiperda, Diaperasticus erythrocephalus.