Study on agronomic performances of ecotypes sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) under the Sudano-Sahelian climatic conditions of Mali

Sesame is a traditional crop relegated to poor soils with low yields. In recent years, interest for the production of sesame is increasing in Mali. The food of the rural Malian populations is cruelly lacking lysine and is very low in protein (8 to 10%), lipids (6 to 8%) and minerals. In order to div...

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Published in:African journal of agricultural research 2011-09, Vol.6 (18), p.4392-4396
Format: Article
Language:English
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African studies
Agronomy
Climate
Proteins
Science and Technology
Statistical Data
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Summary:Sesame is a traditional crop relegated to poor soils with low yields. In recent years, interest for the production of sesame is increasing in Mali. The food of the rural Malian populations is cruelly lacking lysine and is very low in protein (8 to 10%), lipids (6 to 8%) and minerals. In order to diversify the source of protein, and to contribute to food security in the country side of Mali, twenty ecotypes sesame collected from different locations across Mali (the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Region of Mali) and some introductions were assessed for agronomic performances in the Sudano-Sahelian area of Mali. The tests were conducted following a device in randomized complete block with four replications. Quantitative data analyses were performed using the software STATITCF.
ISSN:1991-637X