African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12496

Table of Content: October 2024; 23(10)

October 2024

Identification and molecular characterization of Caryedon furcatus (Anton & Delobel), the main pest of Senegalia macrostachya (Reichenb. ex DC. Kyal & Boatwr) seeds in storage in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, seeds of Senegalia macrostachya (Rchb. Ex DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr. during storage are attacked by a pest morphologically identified as Caryedon mauritanicus Auct. It was described for the first time in 2004 under a new name 'Caryedon furcatus' by Anton and Delobel. Thus, C. mauritanicus is now considered to be C. furcatus. In the present study, for the first time, genetic characterization of C....

Author(s): Larissa Dioma, Jean Christophe Koussoubé, Mbacké Sembène, Antoine Sanon and Zakaria Ilboudo

October 2024

Estimates of genetic parameters and agronomic performance of spider plant (Cleome gynandra) in three climatic zones of Burkina Faso

Cleome gynandra L. is one of the leafy vegetables traditionally appreciated in the human diet, with interesting nutritional and therapeutic values. Its cultivation generates substantial income for market gardeners. To make the most of this important resource in the country's different climatic zones, we need to know more about its agronomorphological performance and estimate its genetic parameters. The aim of the...

Author(s): Boureima SAKANDE, Zakaria KIEBRE, Moustapha KOALA and Pauline BATIONO/KANDO

October 2024

Morphological, biochemical and sensory characterization of some cocoa genotypes (Theobroma cacao L.) grown in Cameroon

Cameroon’s cocoa is derived from a wide variety of genetic material. These genotypes are not adequately classified in terms of the quality of cocoa produced. The aim of this study was to help improve cocoa quality by selecting genotypes with organoleptic properties. An assessment was conducted on the agro-morphological, biochemical and sensory characteristics of traditional 'German cacao' genotypes (GR and...

Author(s): Maboune Tetmoun Suzanne Abeline, Ives Bruno M. Efombagn, Eddy Léonard Mangaptché Ngonkeu, and Emmanuel Youmbi

October 2024

Zootechnical characteristics and ovarian potential of Kouri cows slaughtered in the Lake Chad Region

The present study was conducted on the zootechnical characterization and ovarian potential of Kouri cows slaughtered in four slaughterhouses in the Lake Chad region. For this purpose, a total of 100 cycled cows and 20 pregnant cows were used. Before each cow was slaughtered, its age, weight and body condition score were determined. At the slaughterhouse, the ovaries were removed and transported in a portable cooler at...

Author(s): Herve Tchoffo, Hireimi Chetei Hassan, Hadjaro Attahir Mohammad, Djalil Issa Abdel Ousmane, Camile Kondo Nyembo, Mohamadou Adamou, and Ferdinand Ngoula