November 2024

Foliar fungal diseases of banana in the central region of Burkina Faso: Characterisation of pathogens

Banana plantations in Burkina Faso are confronted with climatic hazards and parasitic attacks resulting in a considerable yield drop. Unfortunately, few studies have been devoted to banana leaf diseases. This study was initiated to characterize the major foliar fungal pathogens that hinder the development of this crop in the Centre region. Four communes were involved which are Koubri, Loumbila, Pabré, and...

Author(s): Kibsa Jean Edouard Sédégo, Elise Sanon, Andjèrèyir Kusiélé Somda, Ragnaguénewindé Sylvie Nana, Benovana Bakiono, Kounbo Dabiré and Philippe Sankara

November 2024

Combining ability and effect of water stress on morphological and physiological traits of Lablab purpureus L. sweet

Drought limits crop production worldwide, reducing yields by up to 70%. Lablab bean, suited for arid and semi-arid regions, shows notable drought tolerance, yet Kenya lacks improved drought-tolerant lablab varieties. This study aimed to (i) identify drought-tolerant lablab genotypes based on morphological and physiological traits and (ii) assess the combining ability of seven parental genotypes and 21 crosses to find...

Author(s): Molly Akello, Thomas Odong, Evans Nyaboga and Patrick Rubaihayo