Volume 45, Issue 4, June 2025, Pages 661–669
Konaté Moussa N’Golo1, Sidibé Hamadou2, Konaté Moumouni3, and Ouédraogo Daouda4
1 Department of Earth and Life Sciences, Université Norbert ZONGO, BP 376 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
2 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
3 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
4 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
Original language: English
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Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a vital oilseed crop extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed to assess the agro-morphological performance and genetic variability of 11 sesame lines under the Sudano-Sahelian conditions of Burkina Faso. Conducted over three years at the INERA/Saria’s experimental station, 12 phenological and agronomic traits were evaluated using a randomized block design with three replicates. Results revealed significant differences among lines for most traits, including flowering time (DFLS), capsule length (HFCI), and yield components. Heritability values were high for parameters such as plant height at maturity (62.24%) and height of the first capsule insertion (79.31%), indicating their strong genetic influence. Yield variability was substantial, with the Wollega line achieving the highest mean yield of 1612.82 kg/ha. This analysis provides critical insights into the genetic potential and adaptation of sesame lines, laying the groundwork for future breeding programs to enhance productivity and resilience in semi-arid regions.
Author Keywords: sesame, lines, performance, yield, Burkina Faso, diversity, heritability.
Konaté Moussa N’Golo1, Sidibé Hamadou2, Konaté Moumouni3, and Ouédraogo Daouda4
1 Department of Earth and Life Sciences, Université Norbert ZONGO, BP 376 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
2 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
3 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
4 Department of Plant Production, Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, BP 10 Koudougou, Koudougou, Burkina Faso
Original language: English
Copyright © 2025 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a vital oilseed crop extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed to assess the agro-morphological performance and genetic variability of 11 sesame lines under the Sudano-Sahelian conditions of Burkina Faso. Conducted over three years at the INERA/Saria’s experimental station, 12 phenological and agronomic traits were evaluated using a randomized block design with three replicates. Results revealed significant differences among lines for most traits, including flowering time (DFLS), capsule length (HFCI), and yield components. Heritability values were high for parameters such as plant height at maturity (62.24%) and height of the first capsule insertion (79.31%), indicating their strong genetic influence. Yield variability was substantial, with the Wollega line achieving the highest mean yield of 1612.82 kg/ha. This analysis provides critical insights into the genetic potential and adaptation of sesame lines, laying the groundwork for future breeding programs to enhance productivity and resilience in semi-arid regions.
Author Keywords: sesame, lines, performance, yield, Burkina Faso, diversity, heritability.
How to Cite this Article
Konaté Moussa N’Golo, Sidibé Hamadou, Konaté Moumouni, and Ouédraogo Daouda, “Agro-morphological Evaluation and Genetic Variability Analysis of 11 Sesame Lines Under Sudano-Sahelian Conditions,” International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, vol. 45, no. 4, pp. 661–669, June 2025.
