Jatropha curcas L (J. curcas) sectors are increasingly promoted in the Sahel for biofuel production. Though, our understandings on the species responses to water deficit particularly of mature trees are still sketchy. So, this study aims at investigating the effects of water defi...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/29836
Aim: The aim of this work was to study the genetic parameters of fruits, seeds and oil content of Jatropha curcas accessions in a semi-arid region of Senegal. Methodology: The study was conducted on 35 accessions of J. curcas planted at the research station of National School of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/15139
Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a central role in soil fertility, ecosystem resilience, and climate regulation, particularly in semi-arid drylands where degradation pressures are increasing. In Sahelian sandy agroecosystems, SOC distribution is highly heterogeneous due to interac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25977
Senegalese agriculture relies heavily on peanut cultivation, but agricultural intensification has led to soil degradation and a decline in fertility. Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a key indicator of soil quality, influencing its structure and fertility. However, conventional SOC a...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2176