Integrated Management of Fusarium diseases in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Burkina Faso
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64707/revstsna.v45i01.2090Keywords:
Biofertilizers, Biopesticides, Burkina Faso, Integrated management, TomatoAbstract
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an economically important vegetable in
Burkina Faso. Grown for local consumption and for export to neighboring countries,
the tomato significantly contributes to food and nutrition security. However, poor soil
fertility and disease are significant constraints to tomato production. Indeed, crop
losses can be very high due to Fusarium disease, which negatively affects crop yields
and farmers’ incomes. An agro-ecological approach has been adopted to control this
disease and ensure sustainable tomato production. A two-year experiment was
conducted using a Split-plot design with four replications to assess a production
system combining two factors: (1) biofertilizers to restore soil fertility and (2)
biopesticides to biocontrol fungal diseases, particularly fusariosis. Biofertilizer
efficacy was compared with that of NPK, which is a chemical fertilizer. Across the
treatments (compost, bokashi, and essential oil formulations), results showed a
significant reduction of the fungus's impact. The average disease score of 1.5 observed
with application of biofertilizers was significantly lower than the control score of 4.25.
Results also indicate a higher average yield of 16.16 t/hawith compost, achieved
through effective control of Fusarium diseases using biological control agents. In
contrast, NPK fertilizers, which provide nutrients for growth but do not address
Fusarium pressure, have a significantly reduced yield of 13.87 t/ha when compared to
biofertilizers. Finally, the R2 (0.75) proves that our work could be used for healthy,
sustainable tomato production
References
ADEDEJI A. R., ADEYEMO O. A., & OLATUNJI T. L. (2020).
Evaluation of tomato varieties for yield and disease resistance. Journal
of Agricultural Science, 12(3), 45–53.
ALVES MF., BLANK AF, GAGLIARDI PR, ARRIGONI-BLANK
MDF, NIZIO DADC, BRITO FDA., 2018. Essential oils of Myrcia
lundiana Kiaersk and their major compounds show differentiated
activities against three phytopathogenic fungi. Biosci J.;1200‑9.
DEEPAK P, GOPAL., GV., 2014. Phytochemical profile of Berberis
tinctoria Lesch. bark using GC-MS analysis. European Journal of
Experimental Biology.;4(2):419‑25.
DERAVEL J., KRIER F., JACQUES P., 2014. Les biopesticides,
compléments et alternatives aux produits phytosanitaires chimiques
(synthèse bibliographique). Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ. 2014
(2), 220-232
FAOSTAT, 2023. World tomato production.
https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#compare (18/12/2024)
GARANE A, SOME K, NIKIEMA J, OUANGO K, TRAORE M,
SAWADOGO M., 2019. Fréquences d’application d’engrais
minéraux : Impact sur les variables de croissance et de
développement de la tomate hivernale (Lycopersicon esculentum
Mill.) sous serre au centre du Burkina Faso. JAnimPlant Sci.
3:7068‑85.
GEISER DM, AL-HATMI AMS, AOKI T, ARIE T, BALMAS V,
BARNES I., 2021. Phylogenomic Analysis of a 55.1-kb 19-Gene
Dataset Resolves a Monophyletic Fusarium that Includes the
Fusarium solani Species Complex. Phytopathology®.
(7):1064‑79.
SOGOBA KH, HAROUNA S, KOUNBO D, ABDOUL-HACK S,
BAKARY D, ALASSANE O., 2024. Essential Oils as a Control
Alternative of Fusarium Falciforme, Responsible for Causing
Onion (Allium cepa L.) Basal Rot Disease. Disponible sur:
Vol. 45, n° 1– janvier – juin 2026 – Sciences Naturelles et Appliquées - Publié le 30 juin 2026 253
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/KoukaHamidou/publication/
_Essential_Oils_as_a_Control_Alternative_of_Fusariu
m_Falciforme_Responsible_for_Causing_Onion_Allium_cepa_L
_Basal_Rot_Disease/links/66b5eb5251aa0775f275849e/Essential-
Oils-as-a-Control-Alternative-of-Fusarium-Falciforme-
Responsible-for-Causing-Onion-Allium-cepa-L-Basal-Rot-
Disease.pdf
JURADO MM, SUÁREZ-ESTRELLA F, LÓPEZ MJ, LÓPEZ-
GONZÁLEZ JA, MORENO J., 2019. Bioprospecting from plant
waste composting: Actinobacteria against phytopathogens
producing damping-off. Biotechnology Reports. 23: e00354.
KOTAIX AJA, ANGUI TKP, BAKAYOKO S, KASSIN KE,
N’GORAN KE, KOUAME NN., 2019. Effets d’engrais organique
liquide (NPK 5-9-18) et minéral (NPK 12-11-18) sur la matière
organique du sol et du rendement de la tomate au Sud et au Centre
–Ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire. JAnimPlant Sci. 41.3:7055‑67.
LEHMANN E, OLTRAMARE C, DIBIE JJN, KONATE Y,
DE ALENCASTRO LF., 2018. Assessment of human exposure to
pesticides by hair analysis: The case of vegetable-producing areas
in Burkina Faso. Environment international. 111:317‑31.
LUGTENBERG BJJ, MALFANOVA N, KAMILOVA F, BERG G.,
Microbial Control of Plant Root Diseases. In: De Bruijn FJ,
éditeur. Molecular Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere [Internet]. 1re
éd. Wiley; p. 575‑86. Disponible sur:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118297674.ch54
MĄCIK M, GRYTA A, FRĄC M., 2020. Biofertilizers in agriculture:
An overview on concepts, strategies and effects on soil
microorganisms. Advances in agronomy.;162:31‑87.
MITHILA SN, REAZ AH, FARHANA FZ, SHIDDIKY MJ, FIROZ
SH., 2024. Magnetically retrievable carbon-wrapped CNT/Ni
nanospheres as efficient catalysts for nitroaromatic reduction. RSC
advances. 14(52):38605‑14.
NIKIÈMA, P.A. ET AL (2011). Vitamin C content and antioxidant
capacity of six vegetables from Burkina Faso. African Journal of
Biotechnology, 10(6), 1048 1053.
NUSRET O., STEVEN E.N. 2004. Fusarium crown and root rot of
tomato and control methods. Plant Pathol. J. 3: 9-18.
Vol. 45, n° 1– janvier - juin 2026 – Sciences Naturelles et Appliquées - Publié le 30 juin 2026
PANDEY K.K, KALLO, G. BANERJEE, M.K. 2003. Resistance
to early blight of tomato with respect to various parameters of
disease epidemics. J. Gen. Plant Pathol, 69: 364-371.
PÉREZ-GARCÍA A, ROMERO D, DE VICENTE A., 2011. Plant
protection and growth stimulation by microorganisms: biotechnological
applications of Bacilli in agriculture. Current opinion in biotechnology.
(2):187‑93.
QIU Z, VERMA JP, LIU H, WANG J, BATISTA BD, KAUR S,
ET AL., 2022. Response of the plant core microbiome to
FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM infection and identification of the
pathobiome. Environmental Microbiology. 24(10):4652‑69.
SANCHEZ, J., LOZANO, D., & RUIZ, J. M. (2014). Genetic variation
in tomato plant architecture and its impact on productivity. Scientia
Horticulturae, 168, 234–240.
SAWADOGO J, BASSOLE SD, SAVADOGO CA, LEGMA JB.,
Effets des fertilisants biologiques sur la productivité de la
tomate en zone semi-aride du Burkina Faso.;
SCHIFFERS B., 2011b. Manual 7: Fundamentals of Crop
Protection. PIP/COLEACP, Brussels, 294 p
SEENIVASAGAN R, BABALOLA OO., 2021. Utilization of
Microbial Consortia as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides for the
Production of Feasible Agricultural Product. Biology. 10(11):1111.
SHARMA A, RAJENDRAN S, SRIVASTAVA A, SHARMA S,
KUNDU B., 2017. Antifungal activities of selected essential oils
against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici 1322, with emphasis
on Syzygium aromaticum essential oil. Journal of bioscience and
bioengineering. 123(3):308‑13.
SIRIMA A, SEREME A, SEREME D, KOÏTA K, NANA TA,
SAWADOGO M., 2024. Effets de quatre huiles essentielles sur la
croissance mycélienne radiale d’un isolat de Alternaria sp. au
Burkina Faso. Int J Bio Chem Sci [Internet]. 18 juin 2020 14(3).
Disponible sur:
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijbcs/article/view/196835
SOGOBA KH., 2022. Diversity, pathogenicity and biocontrol of
Fusarium species associated with onion (Allium cepa L.)
cultivation in Burkina Faso. PhD thesis, Université Joseph Ki-
Zerbo, Burkina Faso, 154p
Vol. 45, n° 1– janvier – juin 2026 – Sciences Naturelles et Appliquées - Publié le 30 juin 2026 255
SONG, W., ZHOU, L., YANG, C., CAO, X., ZHANG, L., LIU, X.,
Tomato Fusarium wilt and its chemical control strategies
in a hydroponic system. Crop Protection 23, 243-247.
SON D, ZERBO FK, BONZI S, LEGREVE A, SOMDA I,
SCHIFFERS B., 2018. Assessment of tomato (Solanum
lycopersicum L.) producers’ exposure level to pesticides, in
Kouka and Toussiana (Burkina Faso). International Journal of
Environmental Research and Public Health. 15(2):204.
TARNAGDA B, TANKOANO A, TAPSOBA F, PANE BS, HISSEIN
OA, DJBRINE AO, ET AL., 2017. Évaluation des pratiques agricoles
des légumes feuilles : le cas des utilisations des pesticides et des intrants
chimiques sur les sites maraîchers de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Journal of Applied Biosciences. 117:11658‑68.
TECHNISEM, 2016. Vegetable seeds, Longué-Jumelles, France, 63 p.
WALSH D., 2024. Gauchissement de la tige et croissance de semis de
conifere traites a l ethylene et soumis a l anaerobiose racinaire
[Internet]. Chicoutimi : Université du Québec à Chicoutimi; 1993].
Disponible sur: http://constellation.uqac.ca/1406/
ZAKER M., 2016. Natural plant products as eco-friendly fungicides for
plant diseases control-a review. Disponible sur:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Masoud-
Zaker/publication/305816390_Natural_Plant_Products_as_Eco-
friendly_Fungicides_for_Plant_Diseases_Control_A_Review/link
s/57a9935f08aed1b22624d2e7/Natural-Plant-Products-as-Eco-
friendly-Fungicides-for-Plant-Diseases-Control-A-Review.pdf
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
