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Martin Kenne

0000-0002-2104-7073

Publications (10)

An Update on Schistosomiasis: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in Njombe, Littoral Region, Cameroon

Cedric Gide Dagang Nzenou, Bonaventure Tientche, Smith Asaah, Takemegni Wandji Jonas Merlin & Martin Kenne · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Aims: The study aimed to assess an update of the burden of schistosomiasis among primary school children. Study Design:  The study was a school-based cross-sectional study carried out among children aged between 4 to 15 years old. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i330264

Community Structure and Functioning of Soil-dwelling Macro-invertebrates in Cocoa Plantations Invaded by the Little Fire Ant and Neighboring Secondary Forest in Mbalmayo Reserve Forest (Centre-Cameroon)

Lyne Carelle Fokam Payi, Paul Serge Mbenoun Masse, Kenne Toukem A. S., Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Pharaon Mbianda A., Tchiaze Ifoue A. V. & Martin Kenne · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Agroforestry leads to the degradation of natural forests, floral and faunal biodiversity. Little information exists on faunal functioning in agroforestry environments invaded by exotic pests compared to natural environments. Ecological survey was conducted from September to Novem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62474

Community Structure and Functioning of the Soil Macro-invertebrates under Invasion by Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger, 1863) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Mbalmayo Reserve Forest (Centre-Cameroon)

Lyne Carelle Fokam Payi, Paul Serge Mbenoun Masse, Andrea Sarah Kenne Toukem, Sedrick Junior Tsekane, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Virginie Tchiaze Ifoue & Martin Kenne · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Ecological survey in invaded and non-invaded sites allowed the verification of occurrence or persistence of Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger, 1863) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), and it’s impact on soil macro-invertebrates. Specimens were collected using baits (70% honey and 30% canned...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52265

Biodiversity and Community Structure of Arboreal Foraging Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea) and Host Plants in Douala, Littoral-Cameroon

Yomon Abdel Kayoum, Fouelifack-Nintidem Boris, Yetchom-Fondjo Jeanne Agrippine, Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Ngamaleu-Siewe Babell, Kenne Edith Laure, Moukhtar Mohammadou & Martin Kenne · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2023

Aims: Mealybugs are protected on plants by ants for honeydew. They were identified and assemblages were characterized in Douala suburbs (Littoral-Cameroon). Study Design: Basic information is needed on pest’s occurrence for the pest control strategies. We determined host plants a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2023/v8i4191

Comparative Overview of Community Structure and Functioning of The Flower-Visiting Insects on Physalis minima L. (1753) (Solanales: Solanaceae) and Sesamum indicum L. (1753) (Scrophulariales: Pedaliaceae) in Macha (Bambui, North-West, Cameroon)

Nadine Esther Atibita Otiobo, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Joseph Blaise Pando, Dounia Dounia, Moïse Adamou, Champlain Djieto-Lordon, Joseph Lebel Tamesse, Fernand-Nestor Tchuenguem Fohouo & Martin Kenne · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Floral visitors play a crucial role in maintaining agro-ecosystem productivity, yet their dynamics in the highlands of North-West Cameroon remain poorly understood. The plant plays a crucial ecological role by offering alternative nectar and pollen resources, thereby...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2368

Circadian Rhythm of Activity and Foraging Behavior in Two Flower-Visiting Bee Species on Sesame and Cowpea Plants in Bilone,Obala,Cameroon

Pharaon Mbianda A., Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Kenne Toukem A. S., Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Tchiaze Ifoue A. V., Xavier Arthur Nyoumi Ongolo, Minoué Kuum Marc Germain, Otiobo Atibita N. E., Tchuenguem Fohouo F.-N. & Martin Kenne · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Aims: Flower-visiting activity in honeybees was compared to that of Xylocopa olivacea on cowpea and sesame. Study Design:  Daily activity, weekly activity, floral products and bee behavior were recorded. Place and Duration of Study: Field records (May to July 2016 and 2017) were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42264

Comparative Effect of Synthetic Insecticide and Botanical Extracts on the Abundance of Pollinators in Okra Agrosystem in Boklé, North Cameroon

Ousmana Youssoufa, Charlotte Sah, Taïmanga, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Moïse Adamou, Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Kenne Toukem A. S., Pharaon Mbianda A., Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Sale Tchoubou, Otiobo Atibita N. E. & Martin Kenne · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Pollinator-dependent crops such as okra face increasing threats from intensive pesticide use, creating a need for eco-friendly pest management solutions that effectively control pests while preserving pollinator diversity and activity. Aims: Synthetic pesticides pose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3375

Impact of Three Local Plant Extracts on Okra Flower-Visiting Insects in Bokle, North-Cameroon

Youssoufa Ousmana, Charlotte Sah, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Moïse Adamou, Sedric Junior Tsekane, Andrea Sarah Kenne Toukem, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Tchoubou-Sale, Nadine Esther Otiobo Atibita & Martin Kenne · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Background: Okra production is often constrained by insect pest infestation, leading to significant crop damage and yield loss. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides for pest management adversely affects non-target organisms, including beneficial flower-visiting insects essential...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2435

Exploring the Pollinator Community: Diversity and Abundance of Flower-Visiting Insects on Cowpea in Bilone, Obala, Cameroon

Pharaon Mbianda A., Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Kenne Toukem A. S., Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Tchiaze Ifoue A. V., Nyoumi Ongolo X. A., Dounia, Otiobo Atibita N. E., Douka C., Pando J. B., Tchuenguem Fohouo F.-N. & Martin Kenne · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2025

Aims: Investigations in cowpea fields allowed the characterization of the community structure of flower-visiting insects. Study Design: Seeds were sown in 15 plots (6x5.5 m each). Place and Duration of Study: Campus of Obala Higher Institute of Agriculture and Management (OHIAM),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2025/v10i1333

Diversity and Abundance of Pest Insects Associated with Capsicum chinense (Jacq. 1776) (Solanales: Solanaceae) in the Locality of Bini (Ngaoundere-Cameroon)

Charlotte Sah, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Taïmanga, Moïse Adamou, Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Kenne Toukem A. S., Babell Ngamaleu-Siewe, Edith Laure Kenne, Abdoul Aziz Oumarou, Ousmana Youssoufa, Abraham Sale Tchoubou, Nadine Esther Otiobo Atibita, Pharaon Mbianda A. & Martin Kenne · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2025

The exotic Capsicum chinense Jacq., 1776 (Solanaceae) is damaged in farms by insects in Ngaoundere (Cameroon). During ecological survey (from April 25 to August 25, 2024) in 44 neighboring plots of 4x3.5 m each, plants were inspected and adult insects found on stems, leaves, flow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2025/v10i3376