Institut de Recherche Agricole pour le Développement

Mild Hydrothermal Stabilization: An Innovative Technology for Improving Whole‐Grain Rice Quality in West Africa and Elsewhere

ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Whole‐grain (brown) rice has superior nutritional quality but is prone to rancidity, primarily caused by endogenous lipases and oxidases. This study evaluated mild hydrothermal stabilization (MHS), comprising grain surface wetting, followed by s...

Proteinaceous bioactive compounds from Proteus mirabilis MN12 and DF14N suppress bacterial phytopathogens and prime plant defenses

Abstract Bacterial phytopathogens cause devastating yield losses in staple crops, yet sustainable alternatives to copper and streptomycin remain scarce. Proteus mirabilis , an environmental member of the Morganellaceae, is known for producing proticines, SOS-inducible, phage-tail...

Human papillomavirus vaccine acceptability in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a key strategy for cervical cancer elimination. In Cameroon, HPV vaccine was introduced into the expanded program on immunization in 2020. However, synthesized evidence on vaccine acceptability is needed to guide polic...