October 2023

Prospecting, survey and plant material collection for Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) genebank establishment in Côte d'Ivoire

Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) is a plant whose leaves and calyxes are integral to the local diet. The leaves are commonly used in sauce preparations, while the calyxes are utilized in making the local drink known as "bissap," which is highly appreciated by the local population. Despite its socio-economic significance, the production of this species remains relatively low in Côte d'Ivoire. This...

Author(s): Gnigouan Kadio Guy Roland Anzara, Chia Michelle Valérie Angui, Saraka Didier Martial Yao, Nafan Diarrassouba, Doffou Selastique Akaffou, Raoul Sylvère Sie and Bi Irié Arsène Zoro

October 2023

Effects of four plants and solarization on bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum E. F. Smith in Burkina Faso

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major constraint in tomato production. Experiments were carried out using four sanitised plants and solarization in a semi- controlled environment and in the field to reduce the infectious potential of the soil in R. solanacearum. The experimental design used is a randomized Fisher block with eight (8) treatments composed of Ocimum basilicom, Ocimum gratissimum,...

Author(s): Oumarou Traoré, Yacouba Sawadogo, Fousseni Boro and Issa Wonni