Aflatoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus are common contaminants of peanut (Arachis hypogea) and a major threat to consumers, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Aflatoxin contamination is a serious concern given their hepatotoxic properties and their widespread occur...
Waliyar, F.
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Kumar, L.
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Traoré, A.
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Ntare, B.R.
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Diarra, B.
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Kodio, O.
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[Pre and postharvest management of aflatoxin contamination in peanuts]
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Pre and postharvest management of aflatoxin contamination in peanuts
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata[L.] Walp.) is an important grain legume in the semi- arid zone of West Africa as it is a major source of dietary protein for the people. It is usually grown as an intercrop with the major cereals, namely millet and sorghum. Despite its importance, its yields are very low...
Bationo, B. André
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Ntare, B.R.
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Tarawali, S.A.
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Tabo, R.
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[Soil fertility management and cowpea production in the semi arid tropics of West Africa]
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Soil fertility management and cowpea production in the semi arid tropics of West Africa
A major constraint the smallholder farmer faces in the West African semi-arid tropics (WASAT) is the low productivity of soils, which is often combined with land and labor shortage, caused in part by low productivity of labor, lack of cash resources, and limited access to credit. Groundnut and co...
Bartiono, A.
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Ndunguru, B.J.
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Ntare, B.R.
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Christianson, C.B.
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Mokwunye, A.U.
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[Fertilizer management strategies for legume based croping systems in the West African semiarid tropics]
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Fertilizer management strategies for legume based croping systems in the West African semiarid tropics