African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Full Length Research Paper

Biochemical profile of cuttings used for in vitro organogenesis of Prunus africana: An endangered species in Cameroon

Justine Germo Nzweundji*
  • Justine Germo Nzweundji*
  • Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Centre, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM). P. O. Box 6163 Yaounde, Cameroon; Department of Biological Science, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I. P.O. Box 47 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Nicolas Niemenak
  • Nicolas Niemenak
  • Department of Biological Science, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I. P.O. Box 47 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Doungous Oumar
  • Doungous Oumar
  • Jay P. J. Biotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, P.O. Box 25, Buea, Ekona, Cameroon.
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Julie Judith Tsafack
  • Julie Judith Tsafack
  • Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Centre, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM). P. O. Box 6163 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Koffi Konan
  • Koffi Konan
  • IngateyGen LLC, 410 Interpath Parkway Unit J, Elisabeth City North Carolina 27909, USA.
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Leopold Nyochembeng
  • Leopold Nyochembeng
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Alabama A&M University, P.O. Box 1208, Normal, 35762, Hunstville Alabama, USA.
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Christelle Ngamegne Noumi
  • Christelle Ngamegne Noumi
  • Department of Biological Science, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I. P.O. Box 47 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Nehemie Donfagsiteli Tchinda
  • Nehemie Donfagsiteli Tchinda
  • Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Centre, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM). P. O. Box 6163 Yaounde, Cameroon;Department of Biological Science, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I. P.O. Box 47 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Denis Omokolo Ndoumou
  • Denis Omokolo Ndoumou
  • Department of Biological Science, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I. P.O. Box 47 Yaounde, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 21 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 03 August 2015
  •  Published: 19 August 2015

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