October 2024

Growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L) under the influence of different organic manure applications

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a widely consumed root vegetable mostly for its nutritional, health and economic values. In Cameroon, the production rate of garlic is below its demand primarily due to low soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted at the research plot of the Faculty of Science of the University of Bamenda, to investigate the effect of three organic manures (poultry, goat and pig manures) on the...

Author(s): A. N. Teke, E. B. Manju, E. K. Momnjoh and Fotso

October 2024

Ethno-botanical survey and indigenous knowledge on the regeneration of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae), in the Noun Division of the West Region of Cameroon

Human activities, such as over-exploitation for food, fuel, craftwork, construction, and medicines, have resulted in species depletion and near extinction due to lack of re-afforestation. This ethnobotanical study was conducted to assess indigenous knowledge on the use and regeneration of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) in the Noun Division, West Region of Cameroon. The Snowball sampling technique, combined with the...

Author(s): Jane Iyinji Anyi, Mendi Grace Anjah, Christiana Ngyeti Nyikob Mbogue, Francoline Jong Nkemnkeng, Walter Ndam Tacham and Jean Wini Goudoungou