L. Aba Toumnou

The First Survey of Spodoptera frugiperda on Maize in the Farms and in the Traditional Post-harvest Conservation in Central African Republic

L. Aba Toumnou, R. Reo-Ndouba, S. P. Wango, E. Kamba-Mebourou, J. Mbiko-Tanza, S. Ngarassem, P. Koingué, J. B. Mborohoul, S. F. Bolevane-Ouatinam, E. Ngounio-Gabia, I. Zinga & S. Semballa · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2019

Maize (Zea mays L.) belongs to the family poaceae; it is one of the major important staple food crops for most sub-Saharan Africans of which Central Africa Republic is inclusive. One of the insects causing damage in Maize is the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/46046

Effect of Traditional and Improved Cassava Processing on Cassava Derivative Products in Central African Republic

L. Aba Toumnou, Kosh-Komba Ephrem, Olivia Semboli, G. I. Touckia, Nguerepande Odilon, Konguere Ernest, S. Semballa & R. Ndjouenkeu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2018

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a starchy staple food that previous researches have showed to contain cyanogenic compounds, precursors of hydrocyanic acid, undoubtedly toxic for humans. The aim of this study is to compare the effect of traditional and improved cassava proce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/37522

Comparative Performance of Traditional Post-harvest Practices on the Development of Callosobruchus maculatus in Vigna unguiculata and Phaseolus vulgaris Seeds in Paoua (Central African Republic)

L. Aba Toumnou, S. P. Wango, O. Semboli, S. F. - Bolevane Ouatinam & M. Sembene · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2018

Cowpea seeds are an important source of nutrients for human and animal. However, part of the seed production is lost due to insect attacks, mainly by the weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), (Fabricius) a major pest of stored cowpeas. The objective of this wor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2018/38370

Comparative Performance of Traditional Farming Practices and Improved Practice on the Development of Cassava in the Field in Pissa (Central African Republic)

E. Kosh Komba, L. Aba Toumnou, G. I. Touckia, Zinga Innocent, L. J. Gougodo De Mon-Zoni, S. Semballa, P. Yandia, K. Batawila & K. Akpagana · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Cassava is generally grown by small farmers, with low technological input in terms of nutrient intake. The aim of this work was to study the impact of traditional farming practice and improved practices in the development of Cassava in the field. The study was carried on the thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2017/38331

Phytochemical Screening, Antifungal and Antibacterial Effect of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides and Zanthoxylum macrophylum Used in Traditional Medicine in Yamboro (Central African Republic)

E. Kosh-Komba, L. Aba Toumnou, I. Zinga, I. Touckia, P. U. Nembara Zin Wogbia Lembo, G. Mukeina, S. Semballa, O. D. Yongo & J. L. Syssa-Magale · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2017

The knowledge of traditional medicine has always guided the search for new cures. Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides and Zanthoxylum macrophylum, (Rutaceae) are used as medicinal plants in Central African Republic for bacteria and fungi treatment. The aim of this study is to investigate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2017/33304