African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Typologies of pineapple-based farming systems in Centre-Cameroon

Marius Georges Etame Kossi
  • Marius Georges Etame Kossi
  • Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, BP 222 Dschang, Cameroon.
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Honoré Beyegue Djonko
  • Honoré Beyegue Djonko
  • Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, BP 222 Dschang, Cameroon.
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Asafor Henry Chotangui
  • Asafor Henry Chotangui
  • Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, BP 222 Dschang, Cameroon.
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Alexis Boukong
  • Alexis Boukong
  • Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, BP 222 Dschang, Cameroon.
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Jean-Pierre Mvondo Awono
  • Jean-Pierre Mvondo Awono
  • Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 20 May 2022
  •  Accepted: 21 December 2022
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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