Abstract: The selection for resistance to charcoal rot in cowpea requires a better understanding of the responsible pathogen of the genus Macrophomina. The present study aims to morphologically characterize and determine the virulence of fungal isolates collected from 18 localities in two climatic zones of the country. The growth rate and coloration of the isolates cultivated in Petri dishes were eval... PubDate: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Studies have shown that natural compounds such as bee honey and indian neem oil (Azadirachta indica) promote important antimicrobial activity in different contexts. However, research investigating the sanitizing power of these compounds, alone or in combination, in establishments producing and processing animal products (EPPAP) is scarce in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the abi... PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the low availability of medicines and vaccines with proven efficacy, there was a growing impact on public health, followed by inconsistencies from both an economic and social perspective, due to the declaration of the State of Emergency and the adoption of strict sanitary control measures, which also contributed to the progression of food... PubDate: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Groundnut, the main cash crop of The Gambia, has seen a considerable decline in local production, while the national demand for good and affordable vegetable oil continues to increase. This investigation dissects the proximate and physicochemical properties of five recently screened groundnut varieties and their oil extracts. The results of the analysis showed that variety ICGV97188 had the ... PubDate: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Mycotoxin contamination in maize remains a significant issue in Kenya. Nixtamalization, a chemical detoxification method, has been employed to reduce aflatoxin and fumonisin levels in maize. Despite its long-standing use, the uptake of nixtamalization in Kenya is limited due to the lack of high-quality Ca(OH)'. The available lime in the market has a purity of only 85%. Therefore, this study ... PubDate: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: This cross-sectional study identified mold contamination and its relationship with physicochemical factors in attik sold in Burkina Faso. Over two months (February-March 2023), coinciding with the cool-to-hot dry season transition, 100 attik samples were collected from markets in three major cities (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, and Koudougou). Fungal cultures were established on Sabouraud me... PubDate: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Small-scale salt mining in developing countries, including Tanzania, is among the major sources of consumed salt. This study aimed to assess the quality of salt from small-scale miners in Nkonkilanga, Singida region, Tanzania. Thirty salt samples were collected from small-scale miners and transported to Sokoine University of Agriculture, where they were analyzed for iodine content, moisture,... PubDate: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: The objective of this work is to propose a decision-making tool for the choice of the drying air velocity in thin-layer drying. Formulated as a physical contradiction, the air velocity should be low to promote heat and mass transfers between the air and the cassava slice, and it should be high for humid air extraction and hot air admission in the drying room. Nine cassava slices were dried a... PubDate: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: The use of brewing adjuncts can improve the color, aroma, and flavor of beer. Sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) are rich in bioactive compounds, such as phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. Thus, this study aimed to develop and characterize physicochemical and sensorial aspects of craft beers brewed with sweet potatoes with purple and yellow flesh. Three beer formulations were prepare... PubDate: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: It is important to ensure the hygienic-sanitary quality at all stages of food handling for human consumption. Therefore, the study was conducted to assess the school food service hygienic-sanitary conditions of public municipal schools of Barretos-SP. The survey was conducted in 2 schools in 4 phases: (1) Application of checklist contained in CHS Ordinance No.5 from Health Surveillance Cente... PubDate: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +010
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