Patrick kenfack fogang

Mr. Patrick kenfack fogang

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 February 2025 in International Journal of Tropical Insect Science
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TLTchoudjin Gertrude Loveline
Tchoudjin Gertrude Loveline
ARAymélé-Choungmo Syntiche Roselle
Aymélé-Choungmo Syntiche Roselle
KSKakam Stéphanie
Kakam Stéphanie
PFPatrick kenfack fogang
Patrick kenfack fogang

22 September 2026 in Insects
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OEOghenevwairhe Pretty Efekemo
Oghenevwairhe Pretty Efekemo
Olabode Azeez Onile-ereOlabode Azeez Onile-ere
Olabode Azeez Onile-ere
IAIsaac Oloruntoba ABEGUNDE
Isaac Oloruntoba ABEGUNDE
FOFolashade Otitolaye
Folashade Otitolaye
PFPatrick kenfack fogang
Patrick kenfack fogang
AEAngela O Eni
Angela O Eni
The whitefly vector remains a key factor in the continued prevalence of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and the threat of Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) to unaffected regions in Central and West Africa. Cross-border surveillance is critical because borders serve as the first entry point for pests and pathogens. This study identified the whitefly genotype groups prevalent in cassava-producing locations along the Nigeria–Cameroon border, and their associated Cassava mosaic begomovirus (CMB) strains. Mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (mtCOI) gene sequencing (97 sequences), sequence alignment, and phylogenetic analysis revealed several Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) genotypes alongside Bemisia afer (Priesner & Hosny). B. tabaci sub-Saharan Africa 1-subgroup 1 (SSA1-SG1), SSA2, SSA3, and Mediterranean (MED) genotypes were recorded in Nigeria and Cameroon. MED and SSA3 genotypes were predominant in the North–East and South–South regions of Nigeria, respectively, while SSA2 and SSA3 were the predominant genotypes on the corresponding side of the Cameroon border. CMB-specific PCR amplification revealed the presence of African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) and East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV) in several B. tabaci genotypes and in B. afer. These findings demonstrate a distinct vector distribution pattern across the Nigeria–Cameroon border and emphasize the need for continued cross-border cassava virus surveillance.