Thematic Area: Seeds
Processing Cowpea Grains into Dried Purée (Loulaye)
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This document presents a technical guide for transforming cowpea grains into a dried purée called ‘loulaye’, a traditional food in Niger. The process includes sorting, dehulling, cooking, and drying to improve shelf life, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance nutritional value. The innovation supports food security, local value addition, and promotes agroecological production systems. Organisation: Institut National…
Food diversification: potential of mungbean
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This document presents the potential of mungbean (Vigna radiata) as a crop for food diversification in semi-arid regions, particularly in Burkina Faso. It highlights its nutritional value, drought tolerance, and short growth cycle, along with agronomic practices and yield comparisons with other legumes. It also discusses farmer perceptions, including constraints such as labor-intensive harvesting and…
Technical guide for amaranth production (Amaranthus spp)
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This document provides a detailed technical itinerary for sustainable amaranth production, including nursery management, transplanting, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting. It highlights improved varieties, their characteristics, and productivity, while emphasizing the crop’s nutritional and economic benefits for food security. Organisation: World Vegetable Center (AV4Resilience Project) Author: Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well implemented and disseminated View document
Technical itinerary for jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) production
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This document presents improved varieties and best agronomic practices for cultivating jute mallow in West Africa. It covers nursery establishment, transplanting, soil preparation, fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and harvesting. The goal is to improve productivity, nutritional value, and income for farmers while promoting sustainable practices. Organisation: World Vegetable Center Author: Dr. Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well-developed…
Technical itinerary for roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) production
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This document presents a complete technical guide for cultivating roselle, including soil selection, sowing, maintenance, pest control, and harvesting. It promotes improved varieties and sustainable agricultural practices to address low productivity and limited seed access. The crop offers nutritional benefits (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants) and socio-economic opportunities for farmers. Organisation: AV4Resilience / World Vegetable…