Groundnut occupies a vital position in oilseed crop production in Burkina Faso, with current production at 630,526 tonnes. However, its production faces threats from drought and low soil fertility. This study aims to determine the influence of zaï, stone rows, ridge tillage, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74293
Low soil fertility and irregular rainfall are major constraints to rain-fed maize production in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study was to develop technologies to optimize maize productivity. It consisted of conducting a trial at the Saria research station in 2024 and 2025. The e...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44145
Cowpea occupies a considerable place in the nutritional and economic balance of the rural population of Burkina Faso. However, its cultivation is marked by yield instability linked to soil depletion of nutrients, especially N and P, and irregular rains. The objective of this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2022/v44i122080
Soil data are essential to know the soils and improve agricultural yields, especially in a locality like Yilou in Burkina Faso. Soil samples were taken from five soil types, namely FLIPP, FLTC, FLIMP, BEHV/F and hydromorphic. The morphological and physicochemical parameters were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i232555
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth and yield performance of three rice varieties under combinations of organic and mineral fertilisers in Burkina Faso and to identify a suitable organo-mineral formulation. A two-factor split-plot experiment with three replicatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104511
Sustainable soil management became a major concern for rice farming in Burkina Faso. Rained rice production offers potential thanks to the national rice policy oriented towards the developing of lowlands. However, effective soil fertility management through the promotion of good...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125219
In the semi-arid environments of sub-Saharan Africa, the combined action of climatic factors and human activities degrades the vegetation cover, resulting in soils that are vulnerable to the risk of erosion. This is when micro-organisms of various kinds, known as biological crust...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124634
Degradation of cultivated soils limits agricultural productivity and soil fertility. In Burkina Faso, the effect of soil type variability on cropping systems remains poorly documented, deserving further investigation. This study tests the effect of soil variability on sorghum-cow...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115846
Declining agricultural fertility represent a major challenge to food security in the Sudano-Sahelian areas. In this context, it is essential to cultivate resilient cereals, such as sorghum, whose productivity depends heavily on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63474
Aboubacar Coulibaly, Koulibi Fidèle Zongo, Cheick Oumar ZOURE, Altini Natacha GOUMBRI, Daouda Guébré, Harouna Ouédraogo, Edmond Hien & Mikael MOTELLICA·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
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 m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95747
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95694
The food supply has grown steadily over the years, while production has been hampered by the increased use of synthetic fertilizers, leading to pollution and degradation of soil physico-chemical properties. It is imperative to advocate for the promotion of sustainable farming tec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94449