Publications (2249)
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REDUCTION OF AFLATOXINS AND MICROORGANISMS IN THE KOURA-KOURA PRODUCED IN BURKINA FASO WITH SPICES AND AROMATIC LEAVES
REDUCTION OF AFLATOXINS AND MICROORGANISMS IN THE KOURA-KOURA PRODUCED IN BURKINA FASO WITH SPICES AND AROMATIC LEAVES
Koura-koura is a product resulting from the processing of peanut. This study consisted of producing koura-koura with garlic, pepper, ginger and mint to reduce aflatoxins and microorganisms. The objective of this work is the decontamination of koura-koura with spices and aromatic leaves. Aflatoxin determination was performed by HPLC and microbi(...)
Peanut, Koura-koura, Aflatoxins, Detoxification, Spices, Aromatic leaves, Burkina Faso
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Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. and Sterculia setigera Del. extracts as a potential inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 and Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 virulence factors to combat bacterial pathogenicity
Dramane Paré , Jotham Yhi-pênê N’do, Vincent Ouédraogo, Abdel Magid Arsène Ouoba, Adama Hilou
L’utilisation abusive des antibiotiques a conduit au développement généralisé de souches bactériennes résistantes, il est donc nécessaire de développer des agents antimicrobiens avec de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques. Le but de cette étude était de déterminer le potentiel anti-Quorum Sensing à travers l'inhibition des facteurs de virulence de(...)
Anti-quorum sensing, Biofilm, Sclerocarya birrea, Sterculia setigera, Violacein
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Indigenous knowledge of Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke, in Burkina Faso
Pingawindé SAWADOGO, Nerbéwendé SAWADOGO, Tinga Jeremy OUEDRAOGO, Zakaria DIENI, Teyioué Benoit Joseph BATIENO, Hamadou ZONGO, Léandre PODA, Jean Baptiste De La Salle TIGNEGRE, Mahamadou SAWADOGO
Striga gesnerioides is one of the major constraints to cowpea production in West Africa. In Burkina Faso, Striga is a national phenomenon despite the control measures proposed by research. This study aims to collect farmers' perceptions of S. gesnerioides. Thus, a survey was conducted among cowpea producers in 15 localities across the four agr(...)
Farmers’ perceptions, ethnobotanical survey, Striga gesnerioides, use
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Climate change study in Burkina Faso from 1987 to 2018: An online systematic review for future directions
Silga Rimwaodo Pierre; Ouéda Adama, Ouédraogo Idrissa, Mano Komandan, Weesie, Peter D.M. & Kabré Gustave Boureima
In this paper, we perform a bibliometric analysis of published climate change research in Burkina Faso
for the period of 1987 to 2018. More specifically, this article aims at (1) revealing the temporal, and
categorical patterns in climate change research; (2) summarizing the global research trends from
multiple perspectives; and (3) prov(...)
Climate change, bibliometrics
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Comparative study of the effects of Herbal and chemical Coagulants in the clarification of raw water
Anderson F. Konkobo, Mamounata Diao, Paul W. Savadogo, Jean Diarra and Mamoudou H. Dicko
The use of aluminum sulphate in clarifying raw waters raises many concerns about its impact on human health. Thus, the present study was initiated to compare the effects of Moringa oleifera and aluminum sulphate besides evaluating the association between M. oleifera or aluminum sulphate with Opuntia ficus-indica or syntofloc for water treatmen(...)
Coagulation-flocculation, turbidity, Moringa oleifera, aluminum sulphate
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Phenotyping of local chili pepper (Capsicum spp) accessions cultivated in Burkina Faso
Lucienne WAONGO1*, Mariam KIEBRE, Boureima SAWADOGO , Mahamadi H OUEDRAOGO, Zakaria KIEBRE and Pauline BATIONO/KANDO
The cultivation of chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) in Burkina Faso has become an important occupation and a great source of incomes, helping farmers to fight against poverty. However, local cultivars have low yields, essentially because of the pest pressure and the limited access to improved seeds. This study aims to contribute to a better knowl(...)
Agro-morphological characters, accessions, correlation
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Determining greywater quality and its potential impact on the environment and okra seeds germination
COMPAORE Cheik Omar Tidiane, MAIGA Ynoussa, KONATE Yacouba, OUATTARA Aboubakar Sidiki
Proper wastewater management is an essential step of the path to a healthier life, especially in crowded areas such as universities. The objective of this study was to contribute to the management of greywater generated from the restaurant of university Joseph KI-ZERBO in Burkina Faso. To do this, a qualitative characterization of the differen(...)
E. coli, fecal coliforms, greywater, organic pollution, Ouagadougou
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeasts Associated with Cassava Fermentation to attiéké in Burkina Faso and Their Technological Properties
Guira Flibert, Somda Namwin Siourimè, Hamidou Compaoré, Donatien Kaboré, Hama Cissé, Jean Ulrich Muandze-Nzambe, Abel Tankoano, Hagrétou Sawadogo‐Lingani, Aly Savadogo
Attiéké is an appreciate cassava fermented food introduced in Burkina Faso some decade ago. It has been spread out in all the country. The production is still traditional using a spontaneous way of fermentation. The present study aims to evaluate the main microorganisms groups associated with attiéké production and to identify yeast and Lactic(...)
Attiéké, yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, technological properties
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Ecotoxicity of hospital wastewaters and their impact on bacterial multi-drug resistance: a review
Ganamé Abasse Ouedraogo, Souleymane Koné, Arouna Ouédraogo, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouedraogo, Roukiétou TRAORE, Hama Cissé, Ismael Henri Nestor Bassolé, Yves Traoré, Aly Savadogo
Introduction. Hospitals use large varieties of substances for medical purposes such as in diagnostics, research, and upkeep of care materials. Diagnostic materials/substances, disinfectants, and excreted non-metabolized pharmaceuticals by patients, reach the wastewater. This form of elimination may generate risks for aquatic organisms, the eme(...)
Ecotoxicity, Drug, Drug resistance, Environmental science, Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Internal medicine, Toxicity
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Biological, chemical and physical hazards control plans to ensure employees health during dried mango production
Alain Gustave Yaguibou, B. Tarnagda, S. Zio, Fulbert Nikièma, F. Tapsoba, J. P. B. Karama, A. Savadogo
Introduction. Food safety is an important quality approach that ensures the safety of both food products and the health of consumers and employees. Aim. This study aimed to develop a control plan through the analysis of critical points of the manufacturing process in the dried mango production units in Burkina Faso. Methods. Investigations wer(...)
Food safety, Staff Health, HACCP, Dried mangues, Quality, Burkina Faso
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Assessment of the contamination of Lactuca sativa L. (lettuce) and Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) by pesticides: Case of market gardeners in Ouagadougou
Sibiri Sylvain Rouamba, F. Tapsoba, B. S. R. Bazié, Ollo Youl, Saybou Savadogo, Elié Kabré, L. Sangaré, A. Savadogo
The use of pesticides in vegetable production can cause public health problems because these agrochemicals can leave residues in foodstuffs and disrupt the appropriate functioning of the organism. The aim of this study was to assess the level of contamination of lettuce and tomato by pesticide residues. This study was conducted from February 1(...)
lettuce, market gardeners, Ouagadougou, pesticides, tomato
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Distribution and Incidence of Blood-Borne Infection among Blood Donors from Regional Transfusion Centers in Burkina Faso: A Comprehensive Study
Nicha Wongjarupong,1,2 Sharad Oli,1 Mahamoudou Sanou,3 Florencia Djigma,3 Alice Kiba Koumare,3 Albert T. Yonli,3 Mohamed A. Hassan,1 Kristin Mara,4 William S. Harmsen,4 Terry Therneau,4 Oumar Barro,5 Ghislaine Vodounhessi,6 Salam Sawadogo,6 Jean Christopher Chamcheu,7 Jacques Simpore,3 Lewis R. Roberts,1 and Bolni M. Nagalo3,5*
Abstract. There is a high prevalence of blood-borne infections in West Africa. This study sought to determine the
seroprevalence of blood-borne infections, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), HIV, and syphilis, in
blood donors in Burkina Faso. Blood donors were recruited from 2009 to 2013 in four major cities in Burki(...)
Mots clés non renseignés
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Comparison of chemical composition of fruit pulp of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth from differents ecoregions
Dao Aboubacar Sidiki , Parkouda Charles , Traoré MA Esther , Aimée WDB Guissou , Barbara Vinceti , Céline Termote , Mattia Manica and Bassolé Imael Henri Nestor
Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth commonly called néré in French-speaking Africa is a semi-domesticated
indigenous tree with a multi-purpose and highly appreciated use. Its pod-shaped fruits contain a
yellowish floury pulp, eaten raw or used to make drinks, couscous and for raw or cooked dough. The
objective of this study(...)
Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth pulp, nutritional composition, physicochemical characteristics
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Therapeutic properties of aqueous extracts of leaves and stems bark of Prosopis africana (Guill. & Perr.) Taub. (Fabaceae) used in the management of dental caries
Alimata Bancé, Seydou Sourabié, Souleymane Compaoré, Eli Compaoré, Wendkouni Leila Marie Esther Belem-Kabré, Vincent Ouédraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Noufou Ouédraogo, Martin Kiendrébeogo
Prosopis africana (Guill. & Perr.) Taub. (Fabaceae) is used in the herbal medicine of Burkina Faso to treat dental caries. This study aims to contribute to the valorization of the said plant by investigating the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of aqueous leaves and stems extracts. The inhibitory activity on lipoxyge(...)
ABTS, DPPH, Traditional medicine, Fabaceae, Streptococcus mutans, Bark (sound), Chemistry, Antioxidant, Prosopis, Polyphenol, Biofilm, Antibacterial activity, Proanthocyanidin, Food science, Botany, Biology, Bacteria, Biochemistry, Medicine
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Benthic Macroinvertebrates as Ecological Indicators: Their Sensitivity to the Water Quality and Human Disturbances in a Tropical River
Lallébila Tampo, Idrissa Kaboré, Elliot Haruna Alhassan, Adama Ouéda, Limam Bawa, Gbandi Djanéyé-Boundjou
Macroinvertebrate metrics are helpful tools for the assessment of water quality and overall aquatic ecosystem health. However, their degree of sensitivity and the most reliable metrics for the bioassessment program development are very poorly studied in Togo. This study aimed to test the sensitivity of metrics calculated at the family and genu(...)
Invertebrate, Water quality, Ecology, Benthic zone, Taxon, Canonical correspondence analysis, Biotic index, Environmental science, Geography, Biology, Habitat