PhD Plant Biotechnology-Genetics and Crop breeding
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Dr. Godswill Ntsomboh Ntsefong is a
Biotechnologist, EMBO Fellow and
member of the Cameroon Academy of
Young Scientists.
He is University Lecturer, Laboratory Chief and
Research Scientist with experience in
chairing international conferences.
He received training on Laboratory
management and equipment
operations in Nairobi (Kenya) and is Sub-Director in charge of
research results valorization at IRAD,
Cameroon.
He has gained experience from working with experts of PT/AAL/TbK of Indonesia on oil palm improvement. Dr
Godswill also contributed in the development and validation of Cameroon’s strategy,
and ECCAS-African strategy for sustainable oil palm development.
In addition to over 40 co-authored scientific
articles, a chapter and a book, he
received scientific experience on GC-FID and LC-MS/MS/MS analysis in
laboratories at Bordeaux in France.
Publications
Book
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015. Innovative and efficient laboratory
and research management. Book published in
2015 by Xlibris Corporation, USA. Available online at Barnes and
Nobles.com, Amazon.com, xlibris.com, etc.
Registered in the Library of Congress, USA
Mafouasson H. N. A., Kenga R., Vernon G., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Tandzi L. N., Ijang T. P. N., 2020. Production Constraints, Farmers’ Preferred Characteristics of Maize Varieties in the Bimodal Humid Forest Zone of Cameroon and their Implications for Plant Breeding. Agric Res (2020).
Ayeoffe Fontem Lum, Elias M’Jaika Ndifon, Grace Annih Mbong, Shiri Jovita Chi, Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2019. Anti-fungal activity of plant extracts for the management of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. elaiedis in
vitro. International Journal of Biosciences, 14 (6) : 1-9.
Kenmogne Simo Thierry Césaire, Di-Maissou Jean Albert b, c, Mana
Ngangue Sastile, Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
Ngando Ebongue Georgeb, Mpondo Mpondo Emmanuel, 2019. Etude de
l’origine et de l’identité de quelques types
d’huiles végétales raffinées commercialisées à Douala/Cameroun.
Journal of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences 15
(1) : 25-48. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcas.v15i1.3.
Georgette Ndongo Ekanga, Hortense Gonsu Kamga, Albert Same Ekobo,
William Baiye, Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
Arthur Essomba, Elias Nukenine, 2019. Recommendations on the fight
against Nosocomial Infections Compliance in
Health Facilities of Yaounde (Cameroon). International Journal of
Scientific Research and Management, 7 (8):
244-255. DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v7i8.ah01
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES), 15 (2): 23-40.
2018
Tabi M.K., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Tonfack L.B., Ngando E.G.F. and
Youmbi E., 2018. Optimization of rhizogenesis
in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) vitro plantlets derived from
direct organogenesis of mature zygotic
embryos (MZE). Adv Plants Agric Res., 8 (3): 233‒235. DOI:
10.15406/apar.2018.08.00319
Tata N.P.I., Afari-Sefa V., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Okolle J., Billa
S.F., Moma C., Atemkeng F.M., Ngome A.F.,
2018. Investigating Strategies for Sustainable Vegetable Food Crop
System in three Agro Ecological Zones of the
Humid Tropics Area of Cameroon. African Study Monographs, 39 (1):
27–46, March 2018
repository.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Vesna Karapetkovska-Hristova, Borche Makarijoski, M. Ayaz Ahmad,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Esraa Mousa, Biljana
Trajkovska, Gordana Dimitrovska, 2018. Study of fat content dynamics
in dairy products with the simulations of
artificial neural network (ANN) model. IOSR Journal of Environmental
Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 12
(3) Ver. I (March. 2018) : 68-74. www.iosrjournals.org
Stanimir Dimitrov, Vesna Karapetkovska-Hristova, Ljupce Kochoski,
Vesna Prodanovska - Poposka,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2018. Application of Gedis® systems in
artificial insemination technology of sows. IOSR
Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 12
(3) Ver. I (March. 2018) : 75-80.
www.iosrjournals.org
Anaba B.D., Ngando E.G.F., Abossolo M., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
Likeng-Li-Ngue B.C., Bilong E.G., Bell J.M.,
Bitjoka P.L., Okia D., 2018. Facilitating Transportation and Recovery
of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
Seedlings inthe Field by Leaf Dressing and Soil Stripping. IOSR
Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science
(IOSR-JAVS), 11 (6 vers. 1 (June 2018) : 39-51. www.iosrjournals.org
Mafouassona A.H.N., Gracen V., Yeboah A.M., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
Tandzi L.N. and Mutengwa C.S., 2018.
Genotype-by-environment interaction and yield stability of maize
single cross hybrids developed from tropical
inbred lines. Agronomy, 8 (62): 1 – 17. doi:10.3390/agronomy8050062.
www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy
Kenmogne-Noumsi P.P., Tonfack L.B., Mbogne-Taboula J., Bilal Ahmad
MIR, Baleba-Mbanga M.R., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Nono-Temegne C., Youmbi E., 2018. Cultivation systems using
vegetation cover improves sustainable production
and nutritional quality of new rice for Africa in the Tropics. Rice
Science, 2018, 25 (5): 1−7.
http://dx.doi.org/
Temegne N.C., Gouertoumbo W.F., Wakem G.A., Nkou F.T.D., Youmbi E.
and Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2018. Origin and
Ecology of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L.) Verdc: A Review.
Journal of Ecology & Natural Resources, 2
(4) :000140
2017
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Shariati M.A., Khan M.U. and Hristova V.K.,
2017. Incidence of avian flu shocks on poor
household livelihoods of poultry farmers in Africa. International
Journal of Avian & Wildlife Biology, 2(1):
00008. DOI: 10.15406/ijawb.2017.02.00008
Likeng-Li-Ngue B.C., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngando E.G.F.,
Ngalle-Bille H., Nyouma A. and Bell J.M., 2017. A
review of main factors affecting palm oil acidity within the
smallholder oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
sector in Cameroon. African Journal of Food Science, 11(9) 296-301,
DOI: 10.5897/AJFS2017.1611.
academicjournals.org, cited by 1 (1.00 per year)
Tabi K.M., Ngando E.G.F., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Youmbi E., 2017.
Effect of dry heat treatment along with some
dormancy breaking chemicals on oil palm seed germination. S. Afr. J.
Bot., 112 :489 to 493. Impact Factor: 1.427
Nguimkeng G.E.D., Zapfack L., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Temegne N.C. and
Youmbi E., 2017. Assessment of the modes
of pollen dispersal of Vernonia amygdalina Del. and Vernonia calvoana
Hook. African Journal of Plant Science,
11(9): 362-368. academicjournals.org
Temegne N.C., Nkou Foh T.D., Taffouo V.D., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G. and
Youmbi E., 2017. Influence of
mycorrhization and phosphate fertilizer on growth of Voandzou (Vigna
subterranea (L.) Verdc.). International
Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 11(6): 2587-2593.
ajol.info
Mondjeli C., Sobir R., Muhamad S., Suwarno W.B. and
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2017. Genetic diversity and
interrelationship among some Dura × Tenera Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis
Jacq.) genotypes in Cameroon. Journal of
Agricultural Science and Technology A 7 (2017) 81-90. doi:
10.17265/2161-6256/2017.02.002 davidpublisher.org
Choula F., Taffouo V.D., Priso R.J., Etame J., Zapfack L.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G. and Ngane K.B., 2017.
Regeneration, growth and nutrient partitioning of three woody species
on degraded tropical rainforest land.
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 15(1): 363-378.
Nyaka N.A., Yaouba A., Metsoa E.B., Beyegue D.H. and
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2017. Morphological Identification
of Rigidoporus microporus associated with White Root Rot of Hevea
(Hevea brasiliensis) in Cameroon. Current
Research in Microbiology and Biotechnology, 5 (2): 1043-1050. SJIF
Imapct Factor - 2018: 4.179
Majid M., Muhammad U.K., Mustafa N.O., Muhammad R.K., Mohammad
A.S.I., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2017. Development
of oyster mushroom powder and its effects on physicochemical and
rheological properties of bakery products. J
Microbiol Biotech Food Sci., 6 (5) : 1221-1227. search.proquest.com,
cited by 2 (2.00 per year)
Mafouasson A.H.N., Kenga R., Gracen V., Yeboah A.M., Mahamane N.L.,
Tandzi N.L. & Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2017.
Combining Ability and Gene Action of Tropical Maize (Zea mays L.)
Inbred Lines under Low and High Nitrogen
Conditions. Journal of Agricultural Science, 9 (4) : 222-235.
ccsenet.org, cited by 1 (1.00 per year)
Temegne N.C., Wakem G.A., Taffouo V.D., Mbogne T.J., Onguene A.N.,
Youmbi E. and Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2017.
Effect of phosphorus fertilization on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in
the Bambara groundnut rhizosphere. Afr. J.
Microb. Research, 11(37) : 1399-1410. academicjournals.org, cited by 1
(1.00 per year)
2016
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Likeng-Li-Ngue B.C., Bell J.M., Tabi M.K.,
Di-Maissou J.A., Kenmogne S.T., Mana N.S.,
Ngalle B.H. & Youmbi E., 2016. Effects of dietary fatty acids on human
health: focus on palm oil from Elaeis
guineensis Jacq. and useful recommendations. Food and Public Health, 6
(3) : 75-85. article.sapub.org, cited by
2 (1.00 per year)
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngalle B.H., Ajambang W., Likeng-Li-Ngue B.C.,
Tabi M.K., Bell J.M. & Youmbi E., 2016.
Brief review on the controversies around oil palm (Elaeis guineensis
Jacq.) production and palm oil consumption.
International Journal of Regional Development, 3 (2) : 60-75.
Tabi M.K., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngando E.G.F., Ajambang W. & Youmbi
E., 2016. Position dependent effect of
oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) seeds on germination aptitude.
International Journal of Agronomy and
Agricultural Research, 8 (4) : 44-53.
Nyaka N.A.I.C., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Wong M.Y., Dzarifah M.Z.,
Owona N.P.A., 2016. Transcriptional expression
of three putative pathogenesis-related proteins in leaves of rubber
tree (Hevea brasiliensis) inoculated with
Neofusicoccum ribis. Journ Appl. Biol. & Biotechn., 4 (02) : 011-015.
researchgate.net, cited by 1 (0.50 per
year)
Tata I.P., Afari-Sefa V., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngome A.F., Okolle
N.J. & Billa F.S., 2016. Policy and
institutional frameworks impacting on vegetable seed production and
distribution systems in Cameroon. Journal of
Crop Improvement, 30 (2) : 196-216. Taylor & Francis, cited by 3 (1.50
per year)
Tabi M.K., Tonfack L.B., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Bilal A.M., Ngando
E.G.F., Ngaha D., Njembele C., Kato N.S. &
Youmbi E., 2016. Mature zygotic embryo rescue improves in vitro
germination and seedling production in high
value oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) cultivars. Industrial Crops
and Products, 94 : 445-453. cited by 2
(1.00 per year)
Ajambang W, Mondjeli C, Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Sudarsono S., 2016.
RNA-Seq analysis reveals influence of sugar
level and photoperiod on seasonality in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis
Jacq.) sex-specific inflorescence emergence.
J App Biol Biotech. 4 (02): 016-022. DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2016.40203
researchgate.net, cited by 1 (0.50 per year)
Maffo M.N. Zapfack L., Youmbi E., Dibong S.D., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
Nanfack A.D’E., 2016. Heavy metal
concentrations in some common medicinal plants from different
geographical locations in Douala, Cameroon. Int.
J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 3(12), 10-23.
Likeng-Li-Ngue B.C., Bell J.M., Ngando E.G.F., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.
and Ngalle B.H., 2016. Genetic determinism
of oil acidity among some DELI oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
progenies. African Journal of Biotechnology,
15(34) : 1841-1845.
Mondjeli C., Sobir, Muhamad S., Suwarno W.B. & Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
2016. Evaluation of combining ability and
genetic variance in introgressed Widikum Elaeis guineensis Jacq. of
Cameroon using North Carolina II Mating
Design. Int. Journal of Development Research, 06 (08) : 9275-9281.
Nguimkeng E.D.G., Zapfack L., Mbogne T.J., Temegne N.C.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Tonfack L.B., Youmbi E., 2016.
Agromorphological and Organoleptic Characterization of Vernonia
Calvoana and V. Amygdalina. Journal of Chemical,
Biological and Physical Sciences, Section B: Biological Sciences
(August 2016 – October 2016), 6 (4) :
1345-1361.
2015
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Madi G., Nyaka N.A., Nsimi M.A., Epoh N.T.,
Kato S.N., Lum A.F. & Ngando E.G.F., 2015.
Vascular wilt disease tolerance status of some oil palm (Elaeis
guineensis Jacq.) progenies in relation to local
strains of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. elaeidis in Cameroon. Int. J.
Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol., 2(8):
111-122.
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Epoh N.T., Madi G., Nsimi M.A., Ngando E.G.F.,
Kounga T.S., Mpondo M.E. & Dibong D.,
2015. Isolation and in vitro characterization of Fusarium oxysporum f.
sp. elaeidis, causal agent of oil palm
(Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) vascular wilt. Research in Plant Sciences, 3
(1): 18-26. Citeseer, cited by 1 (0.33
per year)
Mondjeli C., Ajambang W., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ni Made A.W., Ade W.
& Ngando E.G.F., 2015. Induction of oil
palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Var. Tenera) callogenesis and somatic
embryogenesis from young leaf explants.
Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, 3 (4): 004-010.
doi:10.7324/JABB.2015.3402 cited by 3 (1.00 per
year)
Nyaka N.A.I.C, Kammegne D.P., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Mbenoun M., Zok
S. & Fontem D., 2015. Isolation and
identification of some pathogenic fungi associated with cassava
(Manihot esculenta Crantz) root rot disease in
Cameroon. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10 (50):
4538-4542.
Mbogne T.J., Ndifon W.O., Youmbi E. & Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015.
Influence of Conditioning and Storage
Materials on the Germination Potential of Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.)
Seeds. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.
2015, 2(4): 65-75
Nlend N.A., Kosma P., Tabe T.R., Tamfuh E., and Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G.,
2015. Correlation of oil palm (Elaeis
guineensis Jacq.) age, leaflet parameters, and incidence of its major
pest Coelaenomenodera Minuta Uhmann.
Research in Plant Sciences, 3 (1): 4-11.
Mbogne T.J., Youmbi E., Ibouraïman B. & Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015.
Agromorphological, chemical and
biochemical characterization of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima and
Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbitaceae) morphotypes
cultivated in Cameroon. Research in Plant Sciences, 3 (1): 12-17. doi:
10.12691/plant-3-1-3. Citeseer, cited by
1 (0.33 per year)
Nguimkeng E. D. G., Zapfack L., Libert B.T., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G. &
Youmbi E., 2015. Morphological and
Physiological Characterization of Some Vernonia spp. Pollen Genotypes
in Cameroon. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci.
Plant Biol., 2(9): 7-15
Youmbi E., Tabi M.K., Ngando E.G.F., Tonfack L.B. &
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis
Jacq.) improvement: pollen assessment for better conservation and
germination. Journal of Oil Palm Research, 27
(3): 212-219.
Nyaka Ngobisa A.I.C., Zainal A.M.A., Wong M.Y., Abbas N.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Owona N.P.-A., 2015.
Susceptibility of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Clones to Neofusicoccum
ribis. World Journal of Agricultural
Research, 3 (6) : 198-202.
Ngoh D.J.P., Ambang Z., Ndongo B., Kuate T.W.N., Heu A. &
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015. Development of cocoa
black pod disease (Caused by Phytophthora megakarya) in Cameroon when
treated with extracts of Thevetia
peruviana or Ridomil. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol., 2(3):
47-59.
Nono T.C., Mbogne J.T., Nbendah P., Youmbi E., Taffouo V.D. &
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015. Effect of phosphate
deficiency on growth and phosphorus content of three Voandzou (Vigna
subterranea (L.)Verdc.) varieties. IOSR
Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) 8 (9- I):
52-59. DOI: 10.9790/2380-08915259
Mbogne J.T., Nono C.T., Hougnandan P., Youmbi E., Tonfack L.B.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2015. Biodiversity of
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.) under the
influence of fertilizers in ferralitic soils
of Cameroon and Benin. J App Biol Biotech., 3 (05): 001-010. DOI:
10.7324/JABB.2015.3501
2014
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngando E.G.F., Maho Y.J.E., Youmbi E., Bell
J.M., Ngalle B.H., Tabi M.K., Likeng-Li-Ngue
B.C., & Nsimi M.A., 2014. GC-FID method development and validation
parameters for analysis of palm oil (Elaeis
guineensis Jacq.) fatty acids composition. Research in Plant Sciences,
2 (3): 53-66. doi: 10.12691/plant-2-3-2.
Mondjeli C., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ajambang W., Ngando E.G.F. Baleba
L.J. & Amah P.I., 2014. Variation of
sex-ratio and identification of natural enemies of Cœlaenomenodera
minuta uhmann, the main pest of Elaeis
guineensis Jacq. in the South-west region of Cameroon. Global Journal
of Biology, Agriculture and Health
Sciences 3 (3): 148-157.
2013
Maho Y.J.E., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G. & Ambang Z., 2013. Development of
Integrated Pest Management system in
Agricultural Production in Cameroon and the Central African Sub
Region. World Journal of Agricultural Research,
1 (6): 133-142. doi: 10.12691/wjar-1-6-8. cited by 3 (0.60 per year)
Mondjeli C., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngando E.G.F., Ajambang W.N.,
Amah P.I. & Dibog L., 2013. Spatio-temporal
distribution of Coelaenomenodera minuta Uhmann (Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae), a serious insect pest of oil palm
(Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in the south-west region of Cameroon.
Albanian Journal of Agricultural. Science, 12
(3): 479 – 483. cited by 5 (1.00 per year)
Tata P.I., Ngome F.A., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngayong J.W., 2013.
Baseline survey for setting up smallholders’
sustainable vegetable seed supply and distribution system in humid
tropics areas of Cameroon. Integrated
Agricultural Systems for the Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Project.
Consultancy Report on Vegetable Seeds. 71p.
Ngando E.G.F., Etta E.C., Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., & Oben T.T., 2013.
Breeding oil palm (Elaeis guineensis jacq.)
for fusarium wilt tolerance: an overview of research programmes and
seed production potentialities in Cameroon.
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3 (5): 513-520.
Nsimi M.A., Bell J.M., Dabandata C., Mba J.E., Ngalle H.B.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., & Amougou A., 2013.
Assessment of Some Agro-Morphological Parameters of Some Local and
Exotic Varieties of Okra [Abelmoschus
Esculentus (Moench)]. International Journal of Biotechnology and Food
Science, 1(1): 6-12.
Nsimi Mva A., Bell J.M., Dabandata C., Tiwa F.M., Ngalle H.B.,
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G. & Amougou A., 2013.
Assessment of the sensitivity of some varieties of okra [Abelmoschus
esculentus (Moench)] to cercosporiose of
the leaves caused by Cercospora malayensis and Pseudocercospora
abelmoschii. World Journal of Bioscience and
Biotechnology Research, 1 (1): 1 -11.
Ngalle B.H., Bell J.M., Ngando E.G.F., Nyobe L., Ngangnou F.C. &
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2013. Morphogenesis of
oil palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in mesocarp and endocarp
development. Journal of Life Sciences,
7(2):153-158.
2012
Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., Ngando E.G.F., Koona P., Bell J.M., Youmbi E.,
Ngalle H.B., Bilong E.G., Madi G., &
Anaba B.D., 2012. Control approaches against vascular wilt disease of
Elaeis guineensis Jacq. caused by Fusarium
oxysporum f. sp. elaeidis. Journal of Biology and Life Science, 3(1):
160-173. Google-based IF (2017): 3.0.
h-index (Feb. 2018): 10 cited by 8 (1.33 per year)
2008
Ambang Z., Ndongo B., Bime, Ngoh Dooh, Maho Y.E. & Ntsomboh-Ntsefong G., 2008. Effect of mycorrhizal inoculum
and urea fertilizer on diseases development and yield of groundnut
crops (Arachis hypogaea L.). African Journal
of Biotechnology, 7 (16): 2823-2827. RG Journal Impact: 0.44
