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ISSN 1370-6233 · Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux · 1,027 articles in the index
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A new tool for monitoring and improving Bacillus sporulation for industrial applications
Description of the subject. The use of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis as probiotics, biostimulants, or biofertilizers provides numerous benefits for humans, animals, and plants. Their ability to form endospores grants them high resistance to extreme conditions. From an industrial…
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Promotion of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seedling growth by Streptomyces spp. and Pseudomonas fluorescens in an alkaline and infertile soil
Description of the subject. The sustainable rehabilitation of degraded soils is a major challenge. This study aims to evaluate the potential of indigenous plant-bacteria symbiotic associations for the phytoremediation of a degraded site. Objectives. To isolate and select Plant Growth-Promoting…
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Physical weed control: a review in Belgian conditions. Part 2: Technical description of implements, effectiveness and selectivity
Introduction. Among alternatives to chemical weeding, a diverse range of physical solutions exists or is being developed and evolves rapidly through the integration of new technologies. Literature. The physical weeding solutions can be used on various crops and at different stages of their…
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Physical weed control: a review in Belgian conditions. Part 1: Specificities of Walloon agriculture and their impact on the potential of physical weeding
Introduction. The use of herbicides has been called into question due to their impact on health and the environment. Physical weeding solutions are an alternative which are still rarely used in Belgium. Agriculture and the regional context in which it develops has an impact on farmers' ability to…
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Floristic characterisation and population status of Erythrina senegalensis DC. and Erythrina sigmoidea Hua in the Guiriko region (Burkina Faso)
Description of the subject. The dependence of populations on natural formations affects the survival of plant species. Objectives. The objectives are to characterize the flora of plant formations with Erythrina senegalensis and Erythrina sigmoidea in the Guiriko region and to analyze the current…
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Preserving the ecological diversity of cocoa farms: do socio-economic factors matter in Côte d'Ivoire?
Description of the subject. Tree diversity is essential for maintaining ecological richness and the survival of threatened species. Identifying the factors that favour it is therefore necessary to better guide agricultural policies. Objectives. The aim of this study is to analyse the determinants…
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Vers une souveraineté alimentaire durable : opportunités et défis de la filière rizicole en République Démocratique du Congo (synthèse bibliographique)
Introduction. Rice, mainly represented by two species — Oryza sativa (Asian) and Oryza glaberrima (African) — is a strategic cereal for global food security. The species O. sativa is consumed by nearly half of the world’s population. In Africa, and particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Caractérisation de la distribution spatiale de Prioria balsamifera (Vermoesen) Breteler et Prioria oxyphylla (Harms) Breteler dans la Réserve Forestière de Yoko (République Démocratique du Congo)
Description of the subject. The study of the spatial distribution of trees provides information on species ecology and forest dynamics. Such knowledge is important for the sustainable management of large African trees, including Prioria balsamifera (Vermoesen) Breteler and Prioria oxyphylla (Harms)…
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Beyond the well-known honey bees: an overview of stingless bees in Ecuador, their rearing, management, and threats
Stingless bees are native to tropical climates. Ecuador, located in South America, has more than 200 species of stingless bees and a long ancestral history of using products derived from them, such as pot-honey, pot-pollen, cerumen, and propolis. The value of stingless bees also includes their role…
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Women’s empowerment & land rights in the agricultural sector in Benin
Description of the subject. Women’s empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa, and particularly in Benin, remains limited, largely due to uncertainty about the key factors that could strengthen it. One crucial factor is women’s access to secure land tenure rights, especially in rural areas. Although…
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Analyse des tendances séculaires de l'évolution de la pluviosité dans les zones steppiques de l'Algérie
Description of the subject. North Africa, particularly Algeria, is one of the most disadvantaged regions in terms of water resources. In the context of climate change, it is crucial to understand and contextualize the long-term evolution of rainfall in arid steppe regions due to the potential…
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Évaluation de l'efficacité de la sous-irrigation par jarres en argile cuite pour la culture de l’oignon (Allium cepa L.) au Burkina Faso
Description of the subject. Irrigation represents an important lever to improve food security and agricultural productivity, especially in the arid contexts of Burkina Faso. Objectives. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of fired clay jars as a sub-irrigation system for onion cultivation…
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Topographie : un facteur clé de la fertilité des sols de reboisement à Madagascar
Description of the subject. In Madagascar, afforestation plays a significant role in providing wood energy for the local population. However, reforestation projects often face low success rates due to biophysical constraints. Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of…
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Les exploitations agropastorales du Nord-Cameroun confrontées au défi de la valorisation de leurs coproduits végétaux et animaux pour accroitre leur résilience
Description of the subject. Agriculture-livestock integration is one of the strategies adopted by agropastoralists in the North Cameroon region to reduce the risks associated with demographic pressure and climate change, in order to improve their productivity. Objectives. The aim of the study was…
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Incorporating biochar from date palm residues improves barley yield and soil health in a pot experiment under controlled arid conditions
Description of the subject. This research focuses on the agronomic valorization of date palm debris in the oases of southeastern Morocco, particularly using biochar derived from this debris to improve soil health and agricultural production. Objectives. The study aims to evaluate the effect of…
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Stocks de carbone des agroforêts de cacaoyers et de caféiers dans les savanes humides du Cameroun
Description of the subject. Cocoa- and coffee-based agroforests occupy an important place in the agricultural landscape of the humid savannas, but their role in relation to climate change remains poorly recognized. However, the program REDD+ (Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest…
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Germination et croissance de Anacardium occidentale L. en pépinière au Bénin : effets de la durée de conservation et du trempage pré-germinatif des semences sous diverses conditions climatiques
Description of the subject. One of the main constraints on the success of grafting operations in all seasons is the lack of information on the parameters that optimize seed germination to produce vigorous and good-health cashew plants (rootstocks) needed for grafting. Objectives. The objective is…
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Effets d’incorporation des rebuts de dattes et du lactosérum sur les performances de croissance et l’évolution corporelle des agneaux Rembi (Algérie)
Description of the subject. Incorporating by-products like whey and date scraps into animal feed can lower production expenses while maintaining livestock performance. Objectives. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of combining two agricultural by-products, whey and date scarps, on the…
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Consumers’ attitudes and willingness to pay for chicken in Côte d’Ivoire
Description of the subject. Identifying consumer characteristics related to their preferences and attitudes towards chicken is fundamental for supplying chickens that will be successful in the market. Objectives. To determine consumer attitudes and willingness to pay (WTP) for different types of…
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Dynamique des sédiments exportés dans les bassins versants forestier et agricole de la partie ouest de la région du lac Kivu, République Démocratique du Congo
Description of the subject. Located in the southern part of Lake Kivu, this study attempted to investigate the factors controlling spatial-temporal variations of sediment yields in two catchments with contrasting land use (pristine forest versus agriculture). Objectives. This study aimed to…
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