A polyphenol oxidase was purified to homogeneity from edible yam (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata cv. zrèzrou) cultivated in Côte d’Ivoire. The purification procedure consisted of ion-exchange, ammonium sulphate fractionation, size exclusion and hydrophobic interaction chromatogra...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/15174
Aims: The objective of this study is to determine the physicochemical characteristics, functional properties, antioxidant and anti-nutrient activities of pulp powders of Safou (Dacryodes edulis var edulis) according to cooking methods in order to promote their consumption for foo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1030450
Safou (Dacryodes edulis) is a fruit with very interesting nutritional and pharmacological properties. However, this fruit remains rather unknown to the Ivorian population. Aims: The objective of this study was to highlight the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of the seed a...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i830336
In Côte d’Ivoire, the larvae of Oryctes owariensis are prized and widely consumed as alternative protein source. The present study was aimed at evaluating the nutritional and functional properties of the larva flour for further food products formulation. Fresh O. owariensis larva...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/19093
Jocelyn Constant Yapi, Sophie Nadège Gnangui, Ahi Pascal Amedée, Soumaïla Dabonné & Lucien Patrice Kouamé·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Yam (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata cv. Kponan) is a staple food in many tropical regions. A biochemical characterization study of crude polyphenol oxidase from yam (PPO) was carried out to provide useful information for food processing operations. Two polyphenol oxidases of edib...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9039
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of spontaneous fermentation on the proximate composition, mineral profiles and amino acid dynamics of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) flour to enhance its nutritional value for human and animal nutrition. Study Design: A controlled exp...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72093
Microbial bioinoculation in plants is considered essential, as it helps reduce pollution levels and enhances crop productivity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of microbial inoculation with selected rhizobia on the agronomic parameters of peanut plants. Peanut (Ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125899
Anne Marie Niangoran N’guetta, Yolande Dogoré Digbeu, Siaka Binate, Jean Parfait Eugène N’guessan Kouadio, Soumaïla Dabonné & Edmond Ahipo Dué·Biotechnology Journal International·2014
Fatty Acid Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Four Varieties of Citrullus lanatus Seed Oils Cultivated in Côte d’Ivoire In this study, the physicochemical properties and fatty acids composition of four varieties of Citrullus lanatus seed oils cultivated in Côte d’Ivoir...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/12371
Aims: Plant hydrocolloids, such as exudates from the Anacardium occidental (cashew) tree, play an important role in food industry. However, prior to utilisation, raw exudates must undergo a purification process, to yield a purified gum with optimal technological properties. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5947
Aim: To prevent enzymatic browning during the freezing of yam slices of the Kponan variety (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata). Study Design: The experimental set-up was of a completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Food B...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430022
Gisèle Amoin KOFFI, Hermann Fourier Atta ANNO, Nassé Kaéda Raissa GUEI, Fatou N’DOYE, Dioumacor FALL, Diégane DIOUF & Soumaïla Dabonné·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Plant inoculation with selected microorganisms remains a good alternative environment friendly. It minimizes the excessive use of chemicals fertilizers and increases the yield. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of dual inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81605