Dr. Nelson Neba Ntonifor
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Dr. Nelson Neba Ntonifor

Senior Lecturer
University of Buea, Cameroon

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Biology from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Nelson Neba Ntonifor is currently working as Associate Professor of Entomology and Pest Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary medicine, University of Buea, Cameroon. He has completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Biology from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and Post-Doctoral Fellowship from University of Reading, United Kingdom. Previously he was appointed as Senior Instructor, Assistant Lecturer at University of Buea, Cameroon, and Senior Lecturer of Entomology and Crop Protection Expert at Department of Crop Production, University of Swaziland. He has published 1 book chapter, 37 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Applied Entomology
62%
Pest Management
90%
Entomopathogenic
75%
Plant Ecology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Oben, E.O., R. McConchie, K. Phan-Thien and N.N. Ntonifor, 2015. Essential oil composition of different fractions of Piper guineense Schumach. et Thonn from Cameroon using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and their insecticidal effect on Sitophilus oryzae (L.). Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 2662-2671.
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  2. Oben, E.O., N.N. Ntonifor, S. Kekeunou and M.N. Abbeytakor, 2015. Farmers knowledge and perception on maize stem borers and their indigenous control methods in south western region of Cameroon. J. Ethnobiol. Ethnomed., Vol. 11. 10.1186/s13002-015-0061-z.
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  3. Parr, M.C., N.N. Ntonifor and L.E. Jackai, 2014. Effects of planting dates on the population dynamics of cylas puncticollis and sweet potato storage roots damage in south western Cameroon. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 4: 41-48.
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  4. Nkongho, G.O., A.U. Achidi, N.N. Ntonifor, F.A. Numfor, B.N. Dingha, L.E.N. Jackai and C.K. Bonsi, 2014. Sweet potatoes in Cameroon: Nutritional profile of leaves and their potential new use in local foods. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 9: 1371-1377.
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  5. Magagula, C.N. and N. Ntonifor, 2014. Species composition of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in feral guavas (Psidium guajava Linnaeus) and marula (Sclerocarya birrea (A. Richard) Hochstetter) in a subsistence savanna landscape: Implications for their control. Afr. Entomol., 22: 320-329.
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  6. Ntonifor, N.N., D.N.S. Nsobinenyui, E.B. Fokam and L.A. Fontem, 2013. Developing an integrated management approach for the fruit fly dacus punctatifrons on tomatoes. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 3: 470-481.
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  7. Ntonifor, N.N., M.C. Parr and J.A. Ewunkem, 2012. Seasonal abundance and distribution of the Huntsman spider, Heteropoda venatoria (Sparassidae: Araneae) in banana agro-ecosystems in Cameroon. J. Entomol., 9: 79-79.
  8. Ndemah, R., F. Schulthess, A. Abang, R.T. Ghogomu, N. Ntonifor, S. Dupas and B. LeRu, 2012. Suitability of cereal stemborers in Cameroon to Kenyan populations of the braconid larval parasitoid Cotesia sesamiae. J. Applied Entomol., 136: 60-69.
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  9. Kimbi, H.K., M. Ntoko, N.N. Ntonifor, E. Lum, A.L. Njunda and P.N. Fon, 2012. Efficacy and tolerability of malartin and sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine combination against uncomplicated falciparum malaria in dibanda, Southwest Cameroon. J. Trop. Med. 10.1155/2012/372518.
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  10. Ntonifor, N.N., D.N. Forbanka and J.V. Mbuh, 2011. Potency of Chenopodium ambrosioides powders and its combinations with wood ash on Sitophilus zeamais in stored maize. J. Entomol., 8: 375-383.
  11. Ntonifor, N.N., 2011. Potentials of tropical African spices as sources of reduced-risk pesticides. J. Entomol., 8: 16-26.
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  12. Ntonifor, N.N., I. Mueller-Harvey and R.H. Brown, 2010. Extracts of tropical African spices are active against Plutella xylostella. J. Food Agric. Environ., 8: 498-502.
  13. Ntonifor, N.N., E.O. Oben and C.B. Konje, 2010. Use of selected plant-derived powders and their combinations to protect stored cowpea grains against damage by Callosobruchus maculates. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 13-21.
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  14. Ngakou, A., M. Tamo, I.A. Parh, D. Nwaga, N.N. Ntonifor, S. Korie, C.L.N. Nebane, 2008. Management of cowpea flower thrips, Megalurothrips sjostedti (Thysaoptera, Thripidae), in Cameroon. Crop Prot., 27: 481-488.
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  15. Ngakou, A., D. Nwaga, N.N. Ntonifor, M. Tamo, C.L.N. Nebane, I.A. Parh, 2007. Contribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), rhizobia and Metarhizium anisopliae to cowpea protection in Cameroon. Int. J. Agric. Res., 2: 754-764.
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  16. Ngakou, A., D. Nwaga, C.L.N. Nebane, N.N. Ntonifor, M. Tamo, I.A. Parh, 2007. Arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobia and Metarhizium anisopliae enhance P, N, Mg and Ca accumulation in field grown cowpea. J. Plant Sci., 2: 518-529.
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  17. Ntonifor, N.N., P. Edimengo and M. Tamo, 2006. Bioecology of the cowpea pod weevil, Piezotrachelus varius Wagner (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and cowpea seed damage. Afr. Entomol., 14: 185-191.
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  18. Ntonifor, N.N., I. Mueller-Harvey, H.F. van Emden and R.H. Brown, 2006. Antifeedant activities of crude seed extracts of tropical African species against Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 26: 78-85.
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  19. Ntonifor, N.N., C.A. Ngufor, H.K. Kimbi and B.O. Oben, 2006. Traditional use of indigenous mosquito-repellents to protect humans against mosquitoes and other insect bites in a rural community of Cameroon. East Afr. Med. J., 83: 553-558.
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  20. Ntonifor, N.N. and J.N. Okolle, 2006. Bioecology of the fruit fly Dacus punctatifrons on tomato and host plant expansion. J. Trop. Agric. Food Sci., 34: 417-425.
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  21. Nkuo-Akenji, T., N.N. Ntonifor, M.B. Ndukum, H.K. Kimbi and E.L. Abongwa et al., 2006. Environmental factors affecting malaria parasite prevalence in rural Bolifamba, South-West Cameroon. Afr. J. Health Sci., 13: 40-46.
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  22. Ngakou, A., I.A. Parh, N.N. Ntonifor, D. Nwaga, C.L.N. Nebane, 2006. Variations of flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti) and pod borer (Maruca vitrata) pests and cowpea flower abortion under caging and deltamethrin spray conditions. Agric. J., 1: 328-334.
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  23. Ndamukong, K.J.K., N.N. Ntonifor, J. Mbuh, A.F. Atemnkeng and M.T. Akam, 2006. Molluscicidal activity of some Cameroonian plants on Bulinus species. East Afr. Med. J., 83: 102-109.
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  24. Atemnkeng, A.F., K.J.K. Ndamukong, N.N. Ntonifor and J. Mbuh, 2006. Life cycle, population dynamics and schistome infection in Bulinus spp from a crater lake in the South West Province of Cameroon. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci., 6: 99-106.
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  25. Okolle, J.N. and N.N. Ntonifor, 2005. Fied ovipositional behaviour and laboratory studies on development of Dacus punctatifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) on tomato. Insect Sci., 12: 393-398.
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  26. Ntonifor, N.N., P. Edimengo, M. Tamo and I.A. Parh, 2005. Studies on aspects of the bionomics and pest status of Piezotrachelus varius Wagner (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp in the Western Derived Savanna Zone of Cameroon. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci., 5: 101-107.
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  27. Nkuo Akenji, T.K., N.N. Ntonifor, J.K. Ching, H.K. Kimbi and K.N. Ndamukong et al., 2005. Evaluating a malaria intervention strategy using knowledge, practices and coverage surveys in rural Bolifamba, South West Cameroon. Trans. Royal Soc. Trop. Medicine Hygiene, 99: 325-332.
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  28. Akenji, T.N., M.N. Ntonifor, H.K. Kimbi, E.L. Abongwa and J.K. Ching et al., 2005. The epidemiology of malaria in Bolifamba, a rural community on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon: Seasonal variation in the parasitological indices of transmission. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 99: 221-227.
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  29. Ntonifor, N.N., R.H. Brown and I. Mueller-Harvey, 2002. Advantages of Soxflo extractions for phytochemical analysis and bioassay screening. 1. Terpenoids. J. Agric. Food Chem., 50: 6295-6300.
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  30. Ntonifor, N.N. and I.M. Monah, 2001. Use of three spices to protect stored maize against Sitophilus zeamis. Trop. Sci., 41: 74-77.
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  31. Ambe, J.T., N.N. Ntonifor, E.T. Awah and J.S. Yaninek, 1999. The effect of planting dates on the incidence and population dynamics of the cassava root scale, Stictococcus vayssierei in Cameroon. Int. J. Pest Manage., 45: 125-130.
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  32. Legg, J., B. James, A. Cudjoe, S. Saizonou and B. Ghaguidi et al., 1997. A regional collaborative approach to the study of ACMD epidemiology in Sub-Saharan Africa. Afr. Crop Sci., 3: 1021-1033.
  33. Ntonifor, N.N., L.E.N. Jackai and F.K. Ewete, 1996. Influence on host plant abundance and insect diet on the host selection behaviour of Maruca testulalis Geyer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Riptortus dentipes Fab. (Hemiptera: Alydidae). Agric.,Ecosyst. Environ., 60: 71-78.
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  34. Ntonifor, N.N. and L.E.N. Jackai, 1996. Comparative suitability of cowpea and soyabeans as host plants for the brown coreid bug, Clavigralla tomentosicollis stal. (Hemiptera: Coreidae). J. Applied Entomol., 120: 439-443.
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  35. Ntonifor, N.N. and L.E.N. Jackai, 1994. Comparative growth and development of Riptortus dentipes and Nezara viridula on cowpea and soyabean pods. Insect Sci. Appl., 15: 453-460.
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  36. Akinlosatu, T.A., L.E.N. Jackai, N.N. Ntonifor, A.T. Hassan and C.W. Agyakwa et al., 1993. Spiralling whitefly Aleurodicus dispersus in Nigeria. FAO Plant Prot. Bull., 4: 127-129.
  37. Kadiata, B.N., N.N. Ntonifor and K. Mulongoy, 1992. A severe mealybug infestation on some tree legumes. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Res. Rep., 10: 70-72.
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