African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 808

Full Length Research Paper

Monitoring the implementation of Prunus africana (Rosaceae) management plans in Cameroon: Respect of national norms

Jean Lagarde BETTI
  • Jean Lagarde BETTI
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, BP 24 157, Cameroon.
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Cedric MANGA NGANKOUE
  • Cedric MANGA NGANKOUE
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, BP 24 157, Cameroon.
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Farick Oumar NJIMBAM NJUKOUYOU
  • Farick Oumar NJIMBAM NJUKOUYOU
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, BP 24 157, Cameroon.
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Eric WETE
  • Eric WETE
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, BP 24 157, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 20 July 2016
  •  Accepted: 13 September 2016
  •  Published: 30 September 2016

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