Endogenous Knowledge and Socio-Economic Importance of Squash (Cucurbita sp.) in Burkina Faso

Abstract

: Squash ( Cucurbita sp ) is one of the vegetables-fruits used in human nutrition and in traditional medicine. This study contributes to a better understanding of endogenous squash practices related to socio-demographic factors (age and gender) and socio-cultural group in Burkina Faso. To this end, 194 semi-structured personal interviews were conducted in nine regions (South-West, Central-West, Central-South, Central-East, Central, North, Boucle du Mouhoun, East