Publications (56)
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Assessment of biological properties and biostabilization capacity of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Mentha piperita on liquid Gapal
Pegdewende Kere, Iliassou Mogmenga, Yérobessor Dabiré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Aniela Z. Bouda, A. Ouattara, Henriette B. Mihin, M. Somda, M. Dicko
Gapal is a traditional food made from pearl millet, produced in Burkina Faso. This product, made from millet combined with yogurt or fresh milk, is very nutritious but deteriorates rapidly without proper refrigeration. Despite its nutritional benefits and socio-economic importance, its preservation remains a challenge. The current study aims t(...)
Gapal liquid, Cymbopogon citratus, Mentha piperita , essential oils, biostabilization.
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Evaluation of yogurt made by SMEs/SMIs in Ouagadougou in contribution to achieving food and nutritional security of urban populations
Bénédicta Akotionga, C. Ouattara, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Amidou S. Ouili, Iliassou Mogmenga, Pauline Wendlassida Ouedraogo, Ynoussa Maiga
A survey of 300 people in the 12 districts of the municipality of Ouagadougou on the assessment of the stability of availability and accessibility, and the study on the sensory analyses of pastries sold in the city of Ouagadougou, allowed for the evaluation of their contribution to achieving food and nutritional security for the urban and peri(...)
Food safety Sensory analysis Microbiology Physico-chemistry And yogurts
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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, 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 microscopic identificat(...)
Alternaria, Legume, Botrytis, Biological pest control, Colletotrichum, Botrytis cinerea
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Ethnobotanical knowledge of Dialium guineense Willd.: A way forward for sustainable use in The Gambia
Alpha KARGBO1, Zaïnabou DABRÉ, Bintou DIBBA, Sally KARGBO, Wassa DIARRASSOUBA
Multipurpose tree species are valuable resources in savannah-dominated areas due to the variety of services they provide. Such species are vulnerable to overexploitation and poor management, which may jeopardize their survival. Understanding local perceptions of their uses and conservation is critical for involving local communities in their s(...)
Conservation strategy, Local knowledge, Risk factor, Use categories, The Gambia, West Africa
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Pilot Production of Biogas from Vegetable Waste for Energy Self-Sufficiency in Households in Ouagadougou Peri-Urban Area, Burkina Faso
J. Makaya, Iliassou Mogmenga, Mahamadi Nikiema, Désiré Traoré
Inadequate solid waste management, particularly organic waste from markets, represents a major environmental and health challenge at Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The aim of the study was to produce biogas from plant waste to achieve energy self-sufficiency in the Burkina Ouagadougou peri-urban areas. The methodology involves the collection and(...)
Vegetable Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Domestic Energy, Peri-Urban Area, Ouagadougou
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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 Lankoandé
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. Fertilizers, espe(...)
Crop, Incidence (geometry), Compost, Pepper, Manure, Fertilizer, Human fertilization, Nutrient, Cow dung
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Impact of climate, land use and disturbances on the population structure in natural stands and regeneration patterns of Celtis toka in Burkina Faso, West Afric.
Zaïnabou Dabré, Issouf Zerbo, Philippe Bayen, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma, Alpha Kargbo, Dodiomon Soro, Adjima Thiombiano
Celtis toka is a multipurpose wild mystic tree of Burkina Faso with an unknown population dy- namic stability. The study was conducted to assess the impact of climate, land use and distur- bances on the natural population of the species. This study was carried out in two climatic zones and two land use types in Burkina Faso. Data on the struct(...)
Conservation Critically endangered Density Diversity Unstable population
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Valorization of Raw Rice Husk for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Adsorption: Kinetic Study and the Effect of Compound Polarity
Nombamba Ouéda, J. Makaya, Mahamadi Nikiema
Aims: The present study aims to investigate the retention of TDS by adsorption on rice husk, a very abundant adsorbent, available at all times and less expensive.
Study Design: This study was conducted by using batch method in the treatment of wastewater and drinking water using adsorption chemistry.
Place and Duration of Study: Chemistry(...)
TDS, groundwater, kinetic study, compound polarity, adsorption
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In vitro screening for potential probiotic properties of Pediococcus pentosaceus strains isolated from fermented Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) grains: A legume native to West Africa
Amidou S. Ouili, Assiètta Ouattara, Iliassou Mogmenga, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Ynoussa Maiga, Mahamadi Nikiema, A. Ouattara
The incorporation of microbial strains, particularly lactic acid bacteria known for their beneficial probiotic effects, is essential for the development of functional foods that promote health. The selection of the most suitable strains requires thorough in vitro evaluations to determine their probiotic characteristics. This study aimed to eva(...)
Pediococcus pentosaceus, Bambara groundnut, Probiotics, Antimicrobial, Food
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Assessment of the probiotic properties of Pediococcus acidilactici, Pediococcus pentosaceus, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains isolated from fermented maize grains.
Amidou S. Ouili, Iliassou Mogmenga, Assiètta Ouattara, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Ynoussa Maiga, Mahamadi Nikiema, A. Ouattara
This study aimed to evaluate the probiotic properties of 11 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from corn kernels. After phenotypic and biochemical characterization confirmed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the results revealed that eight isolates (AA1, AA4, AA5, AA7, AA8, BB1, Z3, and Z4) belonged to Pediococcus acidilactici, two (Z2 and(...)
Antimicrobial, Burkina Faso, Maize, Microorganisms Probiotics
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Cereals diversity and farmers' seed conservation practices in the Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso
Bassiaka Ouattara*, Benjamin Lankoandé, Mathieu Bangaba Savadogo
The Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso is characterized by erratic rainfall, high temperatures, and frequent droughts, involving significant challenges to agricultural production. To mitigate these climate risks, farmers cultivate diverse and resilient cereal crucial role in ensuring food security and sustaining livelihoods. The diversity of cereal(...)
Polyculture, Cultivars, Informal Seed System, Burkina Faso
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Seeds of Sustainability: Unveiling the Population Dynamics of Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea for Adaptive Oilseed Value Chains
Sheirita Reine Fanta Tietiambou, Kangbéni Dimobe, Kolawolé Valère Salako, Benjamin Lankoandé, Amadé Ouédraogo
ABSTRACT Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea are important non‐timber forest products providing species with promising value chains of their oils. To assess whether traditional uses of these species are sustainable, this study analysed their population structure and regeneration patterns in non‐protected sites. Three s(...)
Sustainability, Population, Forestry, Geography, Ecology, Biology, Demography
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Isolation and Screening of Maize Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria for the Production of Biofertilizer: A Case Study of the Hauts Bassins in Burkina Faso
Stanislas Kévin Bationo, L. P. Yaméogo, C. H. Otoidobiga, M. B. Barro, D. Palé, Souleymane Bissiri, Sandrine T. E. Hien, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Ynoussa Maïga
Mineral fertilizers are widely used for maize production in West Africa. However, these fertilizers are not affordable for most of the local farmers. This study was carried out to isolate plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), which could be used as low-cost biofertilizers. Two farming sites practicing biological agriculture were selecte(...)
Rhizospheric Soils, NPK-Urea, Maize, Cultivation Practices, PGPR
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Optimization of Biomethane Production from Vegetable Waste Collected in Ouagadougou Markets and “Yaars” Using the Response Surface Method (RSM)
J. Makaya, Mahamadi Nikiema, Nombamba Ouéda, Sonagnon Kouhounde, M. Somda
Large quantity of vegetable waste is produced in Ouagadougou’ markets and “yaars”, causing damage to the environment and, consequently the risks of to some diseases. Reusing methane in the production system could constitute one of the best options for the management of this waste. The objective of this study is to contribute to the energy reco(...)
Vegetable Waste, Cattle Dung, Response Surface Method, Biomethane, Markets and “Yaars”, Ouagadougou
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Ecological Engineering Using Biological Crusts: Effects on Soil Physicochemical Properties in West-Central Region of Burkina Faso
Boussa Tockville Josue Mare, Ines Wagner, Yiénibirma Josias Lankoande, Benjamin Lankoande, Waldemar Spychalski, Lukasz Wolko, Jérôme Juilleret
The land degradation in Burkina Faso is one of the major development challenges in the agricultural sector. Among the various existing means of soil recovery and improvement, the use of ecological engineering based on soils microorganisms also appears as a tool for sustainable land management. For this purpose, a trial was set up in Péyiri in(...)
Ecology, Environmental science, Geography, Soil science, Agroforestry, Earth science, Geology, Biology