August 2022

Potential and measures for sustaining Prunus africana (Hook.F.) Kalkman (Rosaceae) in Tchabal Mbabo forest (Mf), Adamaoua Cameroon

Prunus africana (Hook. F.) Kalkman is a medicinal plant for which the bark is used to treat benign prostate hypertrophy. P. africana is listed in Appendix 2 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Its exploitation has been regulated in Cameroon through the settlement of some management standards. This paper aims to assess the potential of P. africana in the Tchabal...

Author(s): Ndedy Bile Armand Wilfried, Mpouam Alain Rayane, Betti Jean Lagarde, Fono Louis Aimé, Kourogue Liliane Rosine, Fouadjio Benoit Jean, Yimga Michele Flore, Wete Eric, Njimbam Oumar Farick, Nana Afiong Natacha, Fils Billong Pascal, Ela Marius, Tassiamba Steve, Tientcheu Stephanie, Bem Eleanor and Guedem Christine

August 2022

Genetic diversity in pepper (Capsicum annum L.) germplasms using SSR markers

Analysis of pepper genetic diversity and genetic relationship is important in selecting genetically diverse parental lines drawn from several genetic populations, and also helps to implement effective conservation strategies. For this purpose, 25 pepper genotypes comprising both accessions and improved varieties were examined using 16 SSR markers. The markers were polymorphic and showed a mean PIC value of 52% with a...

Author(s): Terefe Motbaynor, Alemu Sisay Kidane, Olani Gamachu, Debebe Abel, Aklilu Shimelis and Berhanu Biruktait

August 2022

Alleviation of Huanglongbing disease in citrus by foliar application of microelements

Huanglongbing (HLB), also referred to as citrus greening disease, ranks high among the most destructive diseases in citrus plants worldwide. This disease is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter species. As a strategy for the appropriate management of this disease has not been established yet, economic cultivation of citrus in the diseased areas has mostly ceased. One of the most conspicuous...

Author(s): Inoue Haruhiko and Masaoka Yoshikuni