Publications (184)
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Weed Responses to Agroecological Practices in Sorghum-Cowpea Intercropping Systems in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Safiatou Sanna, Djibril Yonli, Adama Zoungrana, Hamidou Traoré, Salifou Traoré
This study investigates how agroecological practices such as ridge tillage and
organic fertilization, influence weed species richness and development within
sorghum-cowpea intercropping systems in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Burkina
Faso. A split-split plot field experiment conducted over two cropping seasons
evaluated weed species richnes(...)
Agroecology, Biodiversity, Sustainable Farming Systems, Weed Management, West Africa
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Effects of Spacing Between Stone Rows on the Chemical and Biological Fertility of Lixisoils in Eastern Burkina Faso
Aboubacar COULIBALY , Koulibi Fidèle ZONGO , Cheick Oumar ZOURE , Altini Natacha GOUMBRI , Daouda GUEBRE , Harouna OUEDRAOGO , Edmond HIEN and Mikael MOTELLICA
This study assessed the effects of stone-rows spacing on soil fertility and the potential for a fertility
gradient to occur in a farming setting. The study was conducted in a rural area of Sampieri, eastern
Burkina Faso, within a Sudano-Sahelian environment on Lixisols with a medium slope of up to 5%.
The experimental design included t(...)
Agro-ecological; stone-rows; soil parameters; Lixisols; Burkina Faso.
COMMUNICATION
Mise en jachère des terres et labour superficiel : quelle efficacité sur les indicateurs de la fertilité physique du sol ?
Daouda Guébré, Harouna Ouédraogo, Aminata Ganeme, Adama Ilboudo, Zédara Isaïs Boussim, Koulibi Fidèle Zongo, Edmond Hien
En Afrique subsaharienne, la pression démographique et la diminution des terres cultivables réduisent les périodes de jachère, ce qui nuit à la réhabilitation des terres dégradées. Cette étude examine le potentiel du labour superficiel comme alternative écologique au déficit de jachère dans un contexte semi-aride au Centre du Burkina Faso. Qua(...)
Agrosystème sahéliens, Conservation des sols, Jachère, labour superficiel, paramètres physiques des sols, Burkina Faso
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Effect of Quail Dropping and Compost on Soil Biological and Chemical Fertility, Growth and Biomass Production of Maize
Koulibi Fidèle ZONGO, Mahamadi KYELEM, Daouda GUEBRE, Boussa Tockville MARE, Aboubacar COULIBALY and Edmond HIEN
In Burkina Faso, maize (Zea mays L.) is the second most cultivated cereal. However, yields
remain low due to the decline in soil fertility inherent to several factors. This study was carried
out in order to valorize compost and quail droppings in maize production. It was carried out in a
greenhouse vegetation vase at French Research Inst(...)
Lixisol; compost; quail droppings; maize production; soil fertility
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Physiological Responses and Productivity Assessment of Sorghum-Leguminous Association Cropping Systems in the Sudan-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Sawadogo T, Bazié H. R, Bazié P, Sanon Z, Zombré G.
Optimizing farming systems is essential to boost productivity in Sudano-Sahelian zones, particularly in the face of challenges posed by climate change and soil degradation. This research explores the effects of sorghum-mungbean (Vigna radiata) and sorghum-voandzou (Vigna subterranea) intercropping on crop physiology and productivity in a farmi(...)
Intercropping; Leguminous; LER; Mungbean; Sorghum; Voandzou
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Effet des aliments composés avec des teintures médicinales d’écorce de racine de Trichilia emetica Vahl, 1790 ou de Terminalia avicennioides Guill. & Perr., 1832 sur la production de Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) élevé en étang maçonné
Konwend sida Cyrille KONDOMBO, Rimwaodo Pierre SILGA, Nessan Désiré COULIBALY, Victor BANCE, Raymond OUEDRAOGO & Adama OUEDA
Les faibles qualités nutritionnelles des aliments handicapent la production massive de Oreochromis niloticus en étang maçonné. La présente étude vise à évaluer l’effet des racines de Trichilia emetica Vahl, 1790 et de Terminalia avicennioides Guill. & Perr., 1832 sur la production de Oreochromis niloticus (L). Pour ce faire, 990 alevins mâles(...)
Oreochromis niloticus (L.), Trichilia emetica Vahl, production, Terminalia avicennioides Guill. & Perr., additif alimentaire
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Effect of Mixed Bovine and Ovine Stabling on Soil Properties and on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentusL. Moench.) in the Sudano Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Harouna Ouédraogo, Daouda Guébr , Adama Ilboudo , Aminata Ganeme , Koulibi Fidèle Zongo, Aboubacar Coulibaly ,Edmond Hien
In Burkina Faso, okra is one of the most important vegetable crops. Low soil fertility is one of the major constraints to okra production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of mixed bovine and ovine stabling on soil properties and on growth and yield of okra in Sudano-Sahelian zone. The study was conducted during the 2023-(...)
Stabling; okra; bovine manure; Boudtenga; soil restoration; Burkina Faso
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Characteristics and socioeconomic performance of neglected and underutilized plant species (NUS) production systems in Burkina Faso
Quanli Wang, Eric Brako Dompreh, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma, Miyuki Iiyama, Kangbeni Dimobe, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux, Mame Samba Mbaye, Adjima Thiombiano and Alexandros Gasparatos
Agricultural systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are often characterized by low agrodiversity and high vulnerability to climate change, both of which can compromise food security and livelihoods. Many Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species (NUS) are known for their nutritional value and climate resilience, presenting a potential solution to conse(...)
Orphan crops, wild food, food security, livelihoods, smallholders, cluster analysis, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Effets de la diversité des sols et du niveau topographique sur l’activité microbienne et le cycle du carbone en contexte de bas-fonds sud-soudaniens du Burkina Faso
Bintou Céline Sanou, Daouda Guébré , Edmond Hien
En contexte de bas-fonds sud-soudaniens, la faible productivité
agricole due à une connaissance insuffisante des caractéristiques intrinsèques
des sols, est un problème crucial. En effet, les statuts organique et nutritionnel
des sols dans cette zone restent fortement influencés par la typologie des sols
et le relief. Ainsi, l'objectif(...)
Sols de Bas-fond ; topographie ; matière organique ; Sud soudaniens; Burkina Faso
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Influence of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh on the growth, productivity and physiology of three associated crops in the Sudano‑Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Boukary Soro, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Paulin Bazié, Sotongo Abraham Ouédraogo, Boblwendé Gildas Flavien Sawadogo, Jules Bayala
employing a tree effect gradient called a gradient based design with 4–7 replications for cowpea, millet, and sorghum. The experimental design included three plot locations based on their proximity to the eucalyptus trunk: one directly under the crown, another centred at 11 m, and a control plot situated 22 m away. Various parameters, such as(...)
Allelopathy Growth Grain yield Tree-crop interaction
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Effect of Azadirachta Indica A. Juss (Neem) on the Growth, Physiology and Yields of Associated Crops in Agroecosystems in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Boukary Soro, Hugues Roméo Bazié, Paulin Bazié, Boblwendé Gildas Flavien Sawadogo, Sotongo Abraham Ouédraogo, and Gérard Zombré
Neem is an exotic species used for reforestation, but its competitive effects on surrounding crops have not been thoroughly explored in Burkina Faso. This research aimed to assess the effect of neem on cowpea, millet, and sorghum within agroecosystems in Burkina Faso. The experimental design involved systematically allocating treatments based(...)
Competition; neem; shade; millet; cowpea; sorghum
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Effect of irrigation patterns on agrophysiological responses of rice varieties in Burkina Faso
Salifou Kaboré , Dominique Nikiéma , Hugues R. Bazié, Adama P. Kihindo, Yapi I. Sinaré, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo and Gérard Zombré
Rice is a staple food worldwide and ranks fourth in dietary importance in Burkina Faso. However, national production remains insufficient to meet rising demand due
to inadequate rainfall, a critical constraint for this water-intensive crop. Water-efficient irrigation systems offer a promising solution to address water scarcity and improve
yi(...)
Irrigation mode, Rice, Stomatal conductance, Water use efficiency, Yield, Burkina Faso
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Amélioration des performances de production de Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) par la supplémentation des aliments en teintures médicinales de Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd
Konwend-Sida dit Cyrille KONDOMBO, Rimwaodo Pierre SILGA, Nessan Désiré COULIBALY, Victor BANCE, Raymond OUEDRAOGO et Adama OUEDA
Cette étude réalisée a été conduite au Burkina Faso, dans le cadre de l’optimisation de la production de Oreochromis niloticus par la supplémentation des aliments en teinture médicinale. Elle visait à déterminer les doses de Talinum triangulare dont l’incorporation aux aliments, améliore la croissance et les rendements de production de Oreochr(...)
Oreochromis niloticus, Talinum triangulare, teinture médicinale, additif alimentaire, performance de croissance, Burkina Faso.
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Agroecological or conventional farming? Assessing the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of two agricultural systems in the agroforestry parklands of Burkina Faso
Aïcha Tapsoba, Josias Sanou, Hugues Roméo Bazié and Madelene Ostwald
Enhancing food production is a requirement for food security, particularly in a developing context. Innovation and techniques to lower input cost is one aspect that
is needed to make the systems more resilient. Here we do a comparative costs and benefits analysis between agroecological and conventional farming practices in
agroforestry parkl(...)
Farmers perception; cost-benefit analysis; cowpea; maize; sustainable production
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Sorghum genetic variability for adaptation to intercropping with cowpea in Sudano-Sahelian conditions
Louis-Marie Raboin, Nofou Ouedraogo, Mariam Kabore, Yacouba Zabre, Aminata Ganeme, Laurent Bonnal, Mohamed Habibou Assouma, Eric Gozé, Julie Dusserre
Context: Intercropping is a crop diversification strategy that enhances the sustainability of agricultural production
systems by delivering a range of ecosystem services. It minimizes the risk of crop failure and increases landuse
efficiency. However, limited knowledge exists about the varieties and traits that can enhance the performance
o(...)
Row intercropping, Substitutive design, Sorghum bicolor, Vigna unguiculata, Genetic variability, Low input