Despite the negative impact of climate change on Ivorian agriculture, the department of Divo accounts for 18% of national plantain production. This resilience can be partly attributed to the activity of filamentous fungi in the rhizosphere. The aim of this study was to identify t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i11061
Filamentous fungi are frequent contaminants of many plant substrates and certain animal products. Their presence can improve the organoleptic quality of the product or alter it and lead to the accumulation of toxic secondary metabolites, such as mycotoxins. The objective of this...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i530424
Adjoua Kan Regina Zouzou Audrey KOUADIO, Ouliedibou Noellie Guy-Rolande GLOKPAI, Kra Athanase KOUASSI & Kouassi Clément KOUASSI·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Obtaining corn flour as a complementary food for infants is done by artisanal methods by women, which could compromise their hygienic quality. The objective of this work was to determine the presence of Bacillus cereus in corn flour intended for infant consumption. Ninety samples...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i91626
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the introduction of adequate complementary foods from the age of six months. However, baby corn porridges, which are often home-made, present significant health risks. In order to assess the impact of Clostridium perfringens-contamin...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12888
Kouakou Ahossi Konan, Ibourahema Coulibaly, Kra Athanase KOUASSI, Foba Foba Sthéphane, Adja Coulibaly & Ibrahim Konate·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Aims: Cocoa cultivation plays a crucial role in the Ivorian economy, requiring rigorous post-harvest processes to ensure the quality of the chocolate produced. Fermentation is a fundamental step in these processes, directly influencing the development of the flavor and aromatic c...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i8845
Adjoua Kan Regina Zouzou Audrey KOUADIO, Aude Christelle Bozon, Aliman Diarra & Kra Athanase KOUASSI·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Objective The study aims to analyse the consumption practices of locally produced cereal flours among infants in the Haut-Sassandra region of Côte d'Ivoire in order to assess their potential nutritional and health risks. Study Design: A descriptive study combining a questionnaire...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5899
Background: 'Gnangnan' (Solanum anguivi) is widely consumed in Côte d'Ivoire. Numerous studies have provided data on the biochemical and nutritional compositions of the fruits of this eggplant. However, data on the seeds of this plant remain almost nonexistent. Objectives: The ob...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i31127
The Haut-Sassandra region (Côte d'Ivoire), experiencing climate change with its many consequences, continues to produce bananas even if the level has fallen in recent years. This work was carried out to understand the adaptation strategies of plantain farmers facing the consequen...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i3595
Kouame Claude Ya, Thibaut Serge Ouina TOUALY, Constant Arture ZEBRE, Yélakan Kinonton Clarisse Kone, Kra Athanase KOUASSI, Mankambou Jacques Gnanwa & Clément Kouassi Kouassi·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2025
Background: Nutritional deficiencies affecting populations and the lack of hygienic quality of food constitute major public health issues that developing countries like Ivory Coast are facing, and against which we must necessarily fight. Aim: The aim of this work was to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i94604
Ouliedibou Noellie Guy-Rolande GLOKPAI, Constant Arthur Zébré, Krou Philippe EBA, Kouassi Clément KOUASSI, Kra Athanase KOUASSI & Ibourahema Coulibaly·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Molds are common contaminants in peanut pastes. Their presence can have a more or less serious effect on the health of the consumer. The general objective of this work is to evaluate the diversity of filamentous fungi producing mycotoxins in peanut paste sold in public markets in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i2279