Assessment Of The Chemical Parameters Of Jatropha Biomass And Compost In The Southern Sudanian Zone Of Burkina Faso

In the context of agricultural land degradation in Burkina Faso, there is an increasing interest in Jatrophacurcas L. as potential source for crop production sustainability. In order to evaluate the chemical properties of Jatropha biomass and compost, trials were carried out in 2017 (May 2016-June 2017) in Torokoro and Tin locations with jatropha growing farmers in the south Sudanian zone of Burkina with annual average rainfall of 1200 mm. At each location, two (02) farmers were selected to conduct the trials (biomass collection and compost production). The trials were done in field with 2 and 6 years old Jatropha threes. The experimental design consisted of plots of 400 m2 each containing 20 m of Jatropha threes. The results indicate very high level of C, P and K in both Jatropha Biomass and compost. Jatropha biomass and compost are high potential sources of organic matter and nutrients which can improve crop productivity in the Burkina Faso.