The intensive use of synthetic pesticides in cowpea storage has led to the development of resistance by Callosobruchus maculatus and subsequent degradation of grain quality. In an attempt to circumvent these constraints, the susceptibility of C. maculatus to 2,2-dichlorovinyldimethyl phosphate (DDVP) and Lippia adoensis essential oil (EO) was investigated and variations in the proportions of nutritional values of treated grains 150 days after storage were assessed. The survival rate was recorded after five generations. The resistance index and biochemical parameters of grains were determined. The results from this study revealed that the survival rate and resistance index significantly increased proportionally with damage in DDVP treatments (r = 0.889; p = 0.018) while in EO treatments, those values remained low without significant variations (p = 0.0764) throughout the generations. DDVP stored grains yielded higher crude protein values, but lower carbohydrates, tannins, phenolics and minerals compared to EO. Eighteen amino acids were detected in EO treated grains and 14 in DDVP which was devoid of albumin and prolamin. Lippia adoensis EO could therefore represent a safe alternative bio-pesticide to cope with insect resistance and enhance the nutritional qualities of stored cowpea seeds.

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Abstract:In order to reduce the increase of fuel prices, and improve the living conditions of the population, a study was carried out by Convention No. 1/IRAD/PCS ESA2-SDCC in the region of Garoua in Cameroon. The study aimed to characterize the behaviour of J. curcas associated with V. unguiculata in marginal soils in the Sahel region in order to improve the livelihoods of the farmers and promote its domestication in rural areas. It also aimed at pointing out the influence of two implantation techniques of J. curcas on the germination, the different quantities of NPK and cow dung, planting techniques and association with V. unguiculata var. lori on growth parameters of development and yield of J. curcas on the degraded marginal soils in the region. The experimental design was a completely randomized block with five levels of fertilization (F0: control; F1: 50 g; F2: 100 g of NPK 15-20-15; F3: 1 kg and 2 kg of cow dung) per plant. Two types of establishment propagator (Ge) and direct seedling (Se) with three replications were used. Data were analysed by Stratigraphic + and XLSTAT. Results showed that the propagator germination was higher than the direct seeding, 95% and 40% respectively. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of the parameters of growths and yield of J. curcas showed high correlation between the production of the leaves and the length of the leaves (R = 0.861; P ≤ 0.001). These parameters were correlated with the Biplot (F1 and F2) to 53.24%. It was opposed to the positives and imperfect correlation between the height and the recover parameters (R = 0.486; P ≤ 0.05). The treatments 100 g of NPK per plant and 2 kg of cow dung per plant induced strongly the development and yield of J. curcas and V. unguiculata adapted to marginal soils.

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Background: The genus Clerodendrum is among the most important in the plants' kingdom with many species known for their medicinal properties and among which is well represented. Previous studies Clerodendrum thomsoniae established hypolipidemic, antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of aqueous extract (AECT) of Clerodendrum thomsoniae.This study aimed at evaluating the effect of the AECT on the onset of hyperlipidaemia in wistar Objective: rats.Normal Wistar rats were administered AECT (312.5, 625 and 1250 mg/kg, p.o.) followed Material and methods: by feeding with high fat diet for five weeks. Lipid parameters such as total cholesterol (TC), Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides (TG) levels were measured in serum. The modifications in the body mass, feed intake were evaluated. The results revealed that HFD induced an alteration in serum, lipid profile (triglyceride, cholesterol, HDL, and LDL) in negative control rats. Meanwhile in rats subjected to AECT (312.5, 625 and 1250 mg/Kg p.o) no significant changes were noticed with the normal control rats (p 0.05). On the other hand, concerning body mass, no significant change was observed between the normal control < and test rats. AECT showed the ability to prevent the onset of hyperlipidaemia in rats. Hence, it could be used in the management of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome.