Proceedings of the Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation for Students and Early Career Researchers (CBCSER), Yaounde, Cameroon, 13-15 January 2025

Edited by: Tonjock R. Kinge Co-edited by: Tofel, H. Katamssadan, Suiven J. P. Tume, and Balgah, R. Azibo Venue: Somatel Monte Aurore Hotel, Yaounde, Cameroon Organizers • Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) • The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliate Network (TWAS, TYAN) • Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (CAYS) • The University of Bamenda (UBa) Funder: JRS Biodiversity Foundation Publisher: Cameroon Journal of Biological and Biochemical Sciences (CJBBS) PO Box: BP 812 Yaoundé – Cameroon Tel: +237 699 77 71 58 / +44 74 6660 9122 Email: [email protected] First publication, March 2025 Copyright © 2025 by the Cameroon Biosciences Society (CBS) This proceeding is only published once as a part of the specific conference Local Organizing Committee • Prof. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge • Prof. Balgah Roland Azibo • Prof. Tofel Haman Katamssadan • Dr. Suiven John Paul Tume • Dr. Loveline Nsahlai Kongla • Ms Moforcha Lilian Zemenjuh • Mr. Tatang Cyrile Nkwenui • Boloba Endam Sandrine • Lifita Victorine Kinge • Dr Oba Romuald • Dr. Nkemnkeng Francoline • Mr Nsah Francoline Sama • Ms Baba Conscience Lamfe Scientific Committee Chair: Prof. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge, The University of Bamenda/ Bamenda University of Science and Technology, Cameroon Members • Prof. Balgah Roland Azibo, University of Bamenda/ Bamenda University of Science and Technology, Bamenda, Cameroon • Prof. Tofel Haman, University of Bertoua, Cameroon • Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Azeem, Suez Canal University, Egypt • Prof. Mbouobda Hermann D., University of Bamenda, Cameroon • Dr. Suiven John Paul Tume, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon • Prof. Mendi Grace Anjah, University of Bamenda, Cameroon • Dr. Loveline Nsahlai Kongla, University of Bertoua, Cameroon • Dr. Pricelia Tumenta, University of Dschang, Cameroon • Dr. Nkemnkeng Francoline, University of Bamenda, Cameroon • Prof. Njouonkou Andre Ledoux, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon • Dr. Oba Romuald, University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon • Dr. Hyppolite Lougbegnon Aïgnon, University of Parakou, Benin Plenary Speakers • Dr. Eric Djomo Nana, Oxford University, UK • Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Azeem, Suez Canal University, Egypt • Dr. Beatrice T. Nganso, ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya • Prof. Tofel Haman Katamssadan, University of Bertoua, Cameroon