Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO

In vitro Efficacy of Synthetic Fungicides and Essential Oils against Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the Causal Agent of Black Sigatoka in Banana (Musa spp.) in Burkina Faso

Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Kouka Hilaire KABORE, Abdoul Rasmane OUEDRAOGO, Vinsa Teedewedé KANE, Bowendson Clément NIKIEMA & Issa WONNI · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Black sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is a fungal disease that significantly reduces banana yields and quality in several plantations in Burkina Faso. This study aims to improve banana productivity by evaluating the effects of two chemical pesticides (mancozeb and c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i12368

Synergistic Effects of the Application of Beneficial Bacteria, Compost and Mineral Fertilizer on Onion Productivity in Burkina Faso

Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Bowendsom Clément NIKIEMA & Issa WONNI · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Onion is one of the main vegetable crops grown in Burkina Faso, but poor soil fertility often limits its productivity. This study aims to evaluate the effect of using beneficial rhizobacteria in soil as bio-fertilizer in order to improve onion growth and yield, either individuall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93745

Effects of Plant Growth–Promoting Rhizobacteria on Seed Germination and Early Growth Performance of FKR62N Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Variety in Burkina Faso

Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Ernest SOME, Moïse SAWADOGO, Massiribi Bintou BARRO, Kevin Stanislas BATIONO, Issa WONNI & Ynoussa MAIGA · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Rice productivity is often hampared by low soil fertility and and excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on rice germination, vegetative growth, and biomass production. Rice seeds were inoculat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1828

Integrated Management of Fusarium Wilt in Onion through Phytosanitary Treatments and Fertilization Modes in Burkina Faso

Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Bowendson Clément NIKIEMA & Issa WONNI · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Onion is the dominant vegetable crop cultivated in Burkina Faso and plays a key role in food security and rural incomes. However, its productivity is limited by fungal diseases, such as Fusarium wilt. This study aims to assess the effect of pesticide use and fertilization mode on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i12362

Comparative Effects of Plant Growth–Promoting Rhizobacteria and their Formulations with Compost and Mineral Fertilizer on Onion Productivity and Disease Incidence in Burkina Faso

Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Wendlassida Pauline OUEDRAOGO, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Ernest SOME, Moïse SAWADOGO, Kevin Stanislas BATIONO, Massiribi Bintou BARRO, Bowendsom Clément NIKIEMA, Issa WONNI & Ynoussa MAIGA · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Soil infertility is a major constraint to onion production in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to evaluate the combined and separate effects of Plant Growth–Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), mineral fertilizer (NPK), and organic (compost) fertilizer on onion growth and disease incide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121686