Proceedings of the International Conference on Fungi Barcoding for Biodiversity Conservation (ICFBBC), 16th – 17th January 2026, Douala, Cameroon

Edited by: Tonjock Rosemary Kinge

Co-edited by: Tofel Haman Katamssadan, Samje Moses, & Balgah Roland Azibo

Date: 14^th to 17^th January 2026

Venue: University of Douala and Alvi Hotel, Douala, Cameroon

Organizers

Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST), Mile 6 Nkwen, P.O. Box 277, Bamenda, Cameroon

The University of Bamenda (UBa), Bambilli, P.O. Box 39, Bamenda, Cameroon

Funders

JRS Biodiversity Foundation

Inqaba Biotec Central Africa Ltd

The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliate Network (TWAS TYAN)

British Mycological Society (BMS)

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

First publication, February 2026

This proceeding is only published once as a part of the specific conference

Local Organizing Committee

Prof. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Balgah Roland Azibo, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Tofel Haman, University of Bertoua, Cameroon
Dr Oba Romuald, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bertoua, Cameroon
Dr. Nkemnkeng Francoline, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Dr. Nsah Francoline, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Chia Genevieve Kain, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Boloba Endam Sandrine, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Lifita Victorine Kinge, University of Buea, Cameroon

Scientific Committee

Chair: Prof. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge, The University of Bamenda/ Bamenda University of Science and Technology, Cameroon

Members

Prof. Balgah Roland Azibo, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Samje Moses, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Mbouobda Hermann, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Tofel Haman, University of Bertoua, Cameroon
Prof. Njouonkou Andre Ledoux, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Dr. Oba Romuald, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bertoua, Cameroon
Dr. Olusola L. Oyesola, Covenant University, Nigeria
Dr. Joyce Jefwa, Pwani University, Kenya
Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Azeem, Suez Canal University, Egypt
Prof. Djeuani Astride Carole, University of Yaounde 1
Dr. Godswill Ntsomboh Ntsefong, University of Yaounde 1

Plenary Speakers

Dr. Joyce Jefwa, Pwani University, Kenya
Prof. Mbouobda Hermann, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Prof. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge, Bamenda University of Science and Technology and University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Dr. Olusola L. Oyesola, Covenant University, Nigeria
Dr. Armel Boris Olou, University of Montpelier, France
Prof. Francisca Okungbowa, University of Benin, Nigeria
Dr. Ethelyn Echep Forchibe, Catholic University of Cameroon