Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology
Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology (JAFSB) is a peer-reviewed open access international journal invites original research, review, short reports and commentaries focusing on research in agriculture, food science and biotechnology. JAFSB also covers a wide range of topics involving the chemical and microbiological analyses of food, food additives and contaminants, food production, safety, packaging and nutritional aspects of food. Artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics and in-silico approaches in agricultural and food science are also encouraged.Germination trials of Phœnix reclinata Jacq. and Raphia sudanica A. Chev. two palm species of Guinean Savanah
Konate Mory Latif*
Konate Mory Latif*
Corresponding Author
UFR
- Agriculture, Halieutics Resources and Agro-industry, Agriculture and New
Technologies Department, University of San Pedro, BP V1800 San Pedro, Côte
d’Ivoire.
E-mail :
konate.mory@usp.edu.ci, Tel : (+225)0757378852/0172784433
Silue Nakpalo
Silue Nakpalo
UFR
- Agriculture, Halieutics Resources and Agro-industry, Agriculture and New
Technologies Department, University of San Pedro, BP V1800 San Pedro, Côte
d’Ivoire.
Ouattara Noufou Doudjo
Ouattara Noufou Doudjo
UFR-Sciences
of Nature, Botany and Plant Diversity, University Nangui Abrogoua, 02 BP 801
Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire.
Bakayoko Adama
Bakayoko Adama
UFR-Sciences
of Nature, Botany and Plant Diversity, University Nangui Abrogoua, 02 BP 801
Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire.
Kouame N’guessan François
Kouame N’guessan François
UFR-
Sciences and Technologies, Plant Biology and Earth Sciences Laboratory, 01 BP
18 Bouaké 01, Côte d’Ivoire.
Received: 2024-05-22 | Revised:2024-06-26 | Accepted: 2024-07-03 | Published: 2024-07-17
Pages: 237-242
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Constraints to cotton production in sub-Saharan Africa and the potential of rape oil based insecticide as well as Bacillus amyloliquefasciens for pests management and improvement of cotton yield
Ayaba Zita Abagli*
Ayaba Zita Abagli*
Corresponding
Author
Laboratoire
d'Entomologie Appliquée, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université
d'Abomey-Calavi, BP: 215 Godomey, Benin.
E-mail:
abaglizita@yahoo.fr, Tel +22997187568
Thiery Bertrand Charles Alavo
Thiery Bertrand Charles Alavo
Laboratoire d'Entomologie Appliquée, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, BP: 215 Godomey, Benin.
E-mail: thieryalavo@hotmail.com
Received: 2024-05-14 | Revised:2024-06-18 | Accepted: 2024-06-20 | Published: 2024-07-08
Pages: 228-236
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Characterization of the flowering and fruiting phenophases of 21 cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) genotypes from Côte d'Ivoire
Charles Konan Kouakou*
Charles Konan Kouakou*
Corresponding
Author
National Agricultural Research Centre (CNRA), Cashew, Mango, Papaya and Shea breeding Program, 01 BP 1740 Abidjan 01, Côte d’Ivoire.
E-mail: charles.kouakou@cnra.ci; Tel +2252722489624. Fax: +2252722489611
Amenan Jackie Konan
Amenan Jackie Konan
National Agricultural Research Centre
(CNRA), Cashew, Mango, Papaya and Shea breeding Program, 01 BP 1740 Abidjan 01, Côte d’Ivoire.
E-mail: jacky.konan-kakou@cnra.ci
Foungnigué Silué
Foungnigué Silué
Biological Sciences,
Department of Plant Biology, University
Peleforo Gon COULIBALY, Korhogo, BP 1328 Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
E-mail: siluefoungnigue01@gmail.com
Lassina Fondio
Lassina Fondio
National Agricultural Research Centre
(CNRA), Cashew, Mango, Papaya and Shea breeding Program, 01 BP 1740 Abidjan 01, Côte d’Ivoire.
E-mail: lassina.fondio@cnra.ci
Received: 2024-05-14 | Revised:2024-06-16 | Accepted: 2024-06-20 | Published: 2024-07-06
Pages: 215-227
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In vitro antioxidant potential and sensory characteristics of a common Cameroonian beverage made from a mixture of Citrus medica, ginger (Zingiber officinale) and honey
Panyoo Akdowa Emmanuel*
Panyoo Akdowa Emmanuel*
Corresponding Author
Food Science and Nutrition Department, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
E-mail: emmanuelpanyoo@gmail.com, Tel: +23-7699634783
Fadimatou Ahmadou
Fadimatou Ahmadou
Food and
Nutrition Research Centre, PO Box 6163, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Romelle Feumba Dibanda
Romelle Feumba Dibanda
Departement
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of science, University of Buea,
Cameroon.
Mang Yannick Dimitry
Mang Yannick Dimitry
Department of
Tourism and Hotel Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College,
University of Ebolowa, PO Box 886, Ebolowa, Cameroon.
Christian Bakwo Bassogog
Christian Bakwo Bassogog
Departement
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaounde 1, BP: 812 Yaounde,
Cameroon.
Abul-Hamd E. Mehanni
Abul-Hamd E. Mehanni
Food Science
and Nutrition Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt.
Carl Moses Mbofung
Carl Moses Mbofung
College of Technology, University of Bamenda,
Cameroon.
Received: 2024-04-05 | Revised:2024-05-26 | Accepted: 2024-05-30 | Published: 2024-06-20
Pages: 209-214
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Isolation, physiological and biochemical identification of keratinolytic Actinomyces spp. strains capable of inhibiting some pathogenic bacteria encountered in livestock feed
Nkoudou Ze Nardis*
Nkoudou Ze Nardis*
Corresponding Author
Department of Microbiology Faculty of Science, The
University of Yaounde 1. P.O.BOX.812 Yaounde-Cameroun.
E-mail: nardis.nkoudou@facsciences-uy1.cm, Tel: +237 693463527
Godwe Joel
Godwe Joel
Department
of Microbiology, Faculty of science, the University of Yaounde 1. P.O.Box: 812-Yaounde-Cameroon.
Bébiné Biédi Didier Olivier
Bébiné Biédi Didier Olivier
Department
of Microbiology, Faculty of science, the University of Yaounde 1. P.O.Box:
812-Yaounde-Cameroon.
Njapdounke Bilkissou
Njapdounke Bilkissou
Department
of Microbiology, Faculty of science, the University of Yaounde 1. P.O.Box:
812-Yaounde-Cameroon.
Jean Justin Essia Ngang*
Jean Justin Essia Ngang*
Corresponding Author
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of science, the University of Yaounde 1. P.O.Box: 812-Yaounde-Cameroon.
E-mail : jean-justin.essia@facsciences-uy1.cm
Received: 2024-04-03 | Revised:2024-05-28 | Accepted: 2024-05-30 | Published: 2024-06-05
Pages: 201-208
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Technological properties and genetic profile of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Cameroonian tropical fruits
Romial Joel Ngouénam*
Romial Joel Ngouénam*
Corresponding author
Laboratory of
Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of
Yaoundé I P.O Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
E-mail : ndeffothomas@yahoo.fr, Tel: +237 699265636/ 620190046
Bilkissou Njapndounke
Bilkissou Njapndounke
Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I P.O Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
E-mail : njapndounkebilkissou123@yahoo.com
Chancel Hector Momo Kenfack
Chancel Hector Momo Kenfack
Department of nutrition, Food and Bioresource Technology. College of Tecnology, University of Bamenda, PO Box 39 Bambili, Bamenda, Cameroon.
E-mail : momohector@yahoo.fr
Edith Marius Foko Kouam
Edith Marius Foko Kouam
Department of Physiological Sciences and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon.
E-mail : fokokouam@yahoo.fr
Laverdure Tchamani Piame
Laverdure Tchamani Piame
Research Unit of Biochemistry, Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition (URBPMAN) Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
E-mail : laverduretchamani@yahoo.com
Ulrich Daquain Fotso Techeu
Ulrich Daquain Fotso Techeu
Research Unit of Biochemistry, Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition (URBPMAN) Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
E-mail : ulrichedaquain@yahoo.fr
Pierre Marie Kaktcham
Pierre Marie Kaktcham
Research Unit of Biochemistry, Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition (URBPMAN) Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
E-mail : kapima79@yahoo.fr
François Zambou Ngoufack
François Zambou Ngoufack
Research Unit of Biochemistry, Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition (URBPMAN) Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
E-mail : fzambou@yahoo.fr.
Received: 2024-04-12 | Revised:2024-05-21 | Accepted: 2024-05-22 | Published: 2024-05-24
Pages: 191-200
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Biofilm packaging development and characterization from underutilized Anchote starch and Aloe vera extracts
Selamawit Girum Alemu
Selamawit Girum Alemu
Deprtment
of Food Process Enginering and Postharvest Technology, Ambo University, Ambo, P.O.Box
19, Ethiopia.
E-mail:
selamgirum2010@gmail.com, Tel: +251923687368
Debebe Worku Dadi*
Debebe Worku Dadi*
Corresponding author
Deprtment
of Food Process Enginering and Postharvest Technology, Ambo University, Ambo, P.O.Box
19, Ethiopia.
E-mail: debeworku2010@gmail.com, Tel: +251911738353, Fax: +251112365639.
Received: 2024-04-16 | Revised:2024-05-07 | Accepted: 2024-05-07 | Published: 2024-05-14
Pages: 181-190
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Biochemical composition of fish wastes: Potentiality for formulation of cost-effective fish feed for sustainable aquaculture
Md. Zia Uddin Al Mamun‡
Md. Zia Uddin Al Mamun‡
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: ziaalmamun.du@gmail.com
Md. Nurul Huda Babu‡
Md. Nurul Huda Babu‡
Department of Biochemistry, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka -1207, Bangladesh.
E-mail: nurulhudababu643@gmail.com
Md. Zafar As Sadiq*
Md. Zafar As Sadiq*
Corresponding
Author
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
E-mail: sadiq90@du.ac.bd, Tel: +88-01739871719.
Md. Nuruddin Miah
Md. Nuruddin Miah
Department
of Biochemistry, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka -1207, Bangladesh.
E-mail: nuruddinmiah51@gmail.com
Md. Sujan Hossen
Md. Sujan Hossen
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: sujanhossen9@gmail.com
Mohajira Begum
Mohajira Begum
BCSIR Rajshahi Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: mohajiraifst@gmail.com
Mohammed Abdus Satter
Mohammed Abdus Satter
Biomedical and Toxicological Research Institute, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: mabdussatter@yahoo.com
Rahima Akter Sathee
Rahima Akter Sathee
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: rahimasathee94@gmail.com
Md. Mamunur Rashid
Md. Mamunur Rashid
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: mamunrashid634@gmail.com
Kiron Sikdar
Kiron Sikdar
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
E-mail: kirondu.chem@gmail.com
Received: 2024-03-21 | Revised:2024-04-22 | Accepted: 2024-04-23 | Published: 2024-05-01
Pages: 174-180
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Analysis of organic fertilizer management practices under onion (Allium cepa L.) cropping systems in Benin
Lafia Ganigui Kifayath*
Lafia Ganigui Kifayath*
Corresponding author
Unité
de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols et des Cultures, Laboratoire des
Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi,
Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou (RB), Bénin.
And
Laboratoire
d'Appui à l'Amélioration de la Santé des Sols, de la Qualité des Eaux et de la
Sauvegarde de l'Environnement (2A2S2E), Centre des Recherches Agricoles
d'Agonkanmey, Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin (INRAB),
Cotonou, Benin.
E-mail:
lafiakifayath@gmail.com, Tel: +22996880870
Orou Daouda Bello
Orou Daouda Bello
Unité de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols et des Cultures, Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou (RB), Bénin.
E-mail: bellooroudaouda@gmail.com
Tiburce Brice Oussou
Tiburce Brice Oussou
Unité de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols
et des Cultures, Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences
Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou
(RB), Bénin.
And
Laboratoire d'Appui à l'Amélioration de la Santé des Sols, de la Qualité des Eaux et de la Sauvegarde de l'Environnement (2A2S2E), Centre des Recherches Agricoles d'Agonkanmey, Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin (INRAB), Cotonou, Benin.
E-mail: briticoss@gmail.com
Faki Chabi
Faki Chabi
Unité de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols et des Cultures, Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou (RB), Bénin.
E-mail: chabifaki@gmail.com
Maurice Agbakossi
Maurice Agbakossi
Unité de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols et des Cultures, Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou (RB), Bénin.
E-mail: mauricesossa@gmail.com
Gustave Dagbenonbakin
Gustave Dagbenonbakin
Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin (INRAB), Cotonou, Benin.
E-mail: dagust63@yahoo.fr
Aliou Saïdou
Aliou Saïdou
Unité de Recherche sur la Gestion Intégrée des Sols et des Cultures, Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 526 Cotonou (RB), Bénin.
E-mail: saidoualiou@gmail.com
Received: 2024-03-13 | Revised:2024-04-13 | Accepted: 2024-04-16 | Published: 2024-04-30
Pages: 161-173
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Fsh farming techniques implemented in the Funa valley in the commune of Mont-Ngafula in Kinshasa (D.R. Congo)
Willy Lusasi Swana*
Willy Lusasi Swana*
Corresponding
Author
Limnology, Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Laboratory,
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of
Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
And
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and
Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
E-mail : willy.lusasi@unikin.ac.cd, Tel : +243 813 662 026
Bozard Kibambe Matunga
Bozard Kibambe Matunga
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
E-mail : bozardmatunga2@gmail.com
Clément Munganga Kilingwa
Clément Munganga Kilingwa
Limnology, Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Laboratory,
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of
Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
And
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and
Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
E-mail : clement.munganga@unikin.ac.cd
Santos Kavumbu Mutanda
Santos Kavumbu Mutanda
Limnology, Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Laboratory,
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of
Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
And
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and
Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
E-mail : santos.kavumbu@unikin.ac.cd
Christian Yaga Nzege
Christian Yaga Nzege
Limnology, Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Laboratory,
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of
Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
And
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and
Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
E-mail
: christian2020yaga@gmail.com
Victor Pwema Kiamfu
Victor Pwema Kiamfu
Limnology, Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Laboratory,
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of
Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
And
Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), PO Box 190 Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo
E-mail : victorpema@gmail.com
Received: 2023-11-29 | Revised:2024-04-16 | Accepted: 2024-04-19 | Published: 2024-04-29
Pages: 150-160
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