Is groundnut production a problem in Burkina Faso?
Conclusions Groundnut production and genetic improvement in Burkina Faso has stagnated for too long. In the absence of a strong national program, research in the country has centred on evaluations of lines developed at international research institutes and programmes such as IRHO, ICRISAT and Peanut CRSP.
What are the characteristics of groundnuts in Burkina Faso?
In Burkina Faso as elsewhere in West Africa, market desirable traits in groundnut include high seed yield, high oil/high oleic oil content in the seeds and resistance to aflatoxins for food safety [ 75, 96 ].
Who supports Groundnut Research and development in Burkina Faso?
In this context, programmes supported by donors such as USAID (United States Agency for International Development), the European Union (EU) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) were instrumental in re-establishing groundnut research and development in Burkina Faso [ 23 ].
How is peanut oil extracted?
Mechanical pressing can extract 85% oil and the remaining oil is extracted by the solvent extraction method. According to mechanical pressing technology, you can divide the peanut oil production process into three phases. These are peanuts preparation, pressing and crude oil refining. Step 1: Cleaning Step 2: Dehulling Step 3: Cooking
Who grew groundnuts in Burkina Faso?
Although farmers had been growing the crop in many places in Burkina Faso, migrants returning home from the Gambia River basin were most likely the first to advance groundnut cultivation in the country.
Is rust a problem in Burkina Faso?
Problems with foliar diseases including rust have been longstanding [ 85] with persistent occurrence in Burkina Faso [ 28 ]. Rosette disease, which affects the leaves and stem, is common in Western Burkina Faso [ 57, 86, 87] and is transmitted by the vector Aphis craccivora Koch [ 88] in a persistent manner [ 89 ].