Past, Present and Future Perspectives on Groundnut Breeding in Burkina Faso

Konaté, Moumouni; Sanou, Josias; Miningou, Amos; Okello, David Kalule; Desmae, Haile; Janila, P; Mumm, Rita H.

doi:10.3390/agronomy10050704

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“…In general, the lack of improved varieties, absence of agricultural credit, lack of materials (production tools), the high price of seeds, the high price of fertilizer, drought and disease are some of the major yieldlimiting factors compromising groundnut production in Burkina Faso. Similar constraints were previously reported on groundnut [9,[46][47][48]. Although the same constraints were listed across the study area, the constraints were ranked differently from one region to another.…”

Section: Challenges and Constraints In Groundnut Productionmentioning

confidence: 67%

“…Groundnut cropping is characterized by extensive and low external input with signi cant variability in production practices across regions, largely depending on the rainfall which follows a northsouth gradient, soil types and socio-economic conditions. Farming systems in west Africa and especially in Burkina Faso were characterized by huge variability from one region to another with poor technology and low investments [2,24,25] including the groundnut production system [2,9]. Nikiema [26] reported a varying onset of rainfall for the different agro-climatic zones in Burkina Faso.…”

Section: The Groundnut Cropping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The groundnut production is characterized by low productivity and high dependence on local and inadequate production tools, coupled with a precarious environment condition. The rare increases of groundnut production observed are largely attributed to an extensive cropping system and not due to the performance of varieties [8][9][10].…”

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“…The national groundnut breeding program at the Institut National de l'Environnement et de Recherche Agricole (INERA) remained less organized to develop improved varieties that mitigate the constraints, and hence it had little success in improving and disseminating new high yielding varieties. The breeding activities were limited to varietal tests of elite materials from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) [9]. The availability of improved varieties seeds and policy support remained among the challenges.…”

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“…The availability of improved varieties seeds and policy support remained among the challenges. There is no recent scienti c study targeting the production system and constraints in the country [9]. Gender effects on production systems and also opinions of men and women on production constraints and traits preferences are reported as important factors in agriculture in many countries [11,12].…”

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Participatory analysis of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cropping system and production constraints in Burkina Faso

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Background: Groundnut is one of the major legume crops grown as food and cash crop across the different agroecological zones of Burkina Faso. It is ranked the 2nd important legume crop for household food, nutrition and income generation for both rural and urban zones, contributing significantly to food supply and economy of the country. Despite its importance and breeding efforts to develop improved varieties, groundnut productivity remains low. Assessing and describing the present groundnut cropping system and production constraints as well as gender dynamics in the main production areas will help in defining the groundnut breeding priorities.Methods: A Participatory Rural Appraisal study was conducted in three groundnut production regions (Central-Eastern, Central-Northern and Central-Western). In each region, 4 villages were selected with a total of 124 farmers interviewed to collect data on socio-demographics, farming systems, cropping practices and production constraints. Data analysis was carried out for qualitative and quantitative variables using STATA 14. Analysis of variance was conducted across regions and gender, and also between and within regions. Kendall's coefficients were determined for qualitative variables across regions for the constraints using the pairwise rank. Pearson's correlation was carried out to assess the relationship between variables, and the chi-square test was used to assess the difference in farmer preferences.Results: The study revealed a cropping system of groundnut in an environment largely affected by climate change and in a subsistence and extensive agriculture. There is a variation in the groundnut cropping system across the regions. Gender plays a key role in the production of the groundnut and 48.39% of women are engaged in groundnut cropping with less access to land and production resources. A yield gap between men and women was observed with men achieving more yield than women. There was a strong correlation between the use of improved varieties and technical assistance. A strong correlation was observed between farm size and production, and farm size and sex denoting an extensive production. Production constraints, although similar, were perceived and ranked differently between regions. The lack of improved varieties, absence of agricultural credit, lack of production tools, the high price of seeds, the high price of fertilizer, drought and disease are some of the important constraints affecting groundnut productivity.Conclusion: This study provides a recent view of groundnut cropping, allowing a good understanding of the farmers’ situation. The result will contribute to the refining of breeding priorities and guide further activities in groundnut breeding in Burkina Faso.

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Section: Challenges and Constraints In Groundnut Productionmentioning

confidence: 67%

Section: The Groundnut Cropping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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