African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5253

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of indigenous and effective microorganism fertilizers on soil microorganisms and yield of Irish potato in Bambili, Cameroon

Taffouo Victor Desire
  • Taffouo Victor Desire
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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Muyang Rosaline Fosah
  • Muyang Rosaline Fosah
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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Mbouobda Hermann Desire
  • Mbouobda Hermann Desire
  • Department of Biology, Higher Teachers Training College (HTTC), University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
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Fotso
  • Fotso
  • Department of Biology, Higher Teachers Training College (HTTC), University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 25 May 2017
  •  Accepted: 13 February 2018
  •  Published: 21 April 2018

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