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Divine Nfor Tarla P.O. Box 222 Dschang, West Region Cameroon Phone: (+237) 675 182 043; Email: divine.tarla@univ-dschang.org ; tarladn@yahoo.fr Education and certification Ph. D. Biotechnology and Plant Sciences, major Plant Protection, Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, Cameroon. 2014 M.Sc. Biotechnology and Plant Sciences, major Plant Pathology FASA, University of Dschang, 2008 Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome, major in Plant Production. FASA, University of Dschang, 2004 Diploma in Environmental Management from the Galilee International Management Institute. 2014 Teaching and supervision Courses taught for 6 years include Farm Practice, Introduction to Plant Protection, Applied Plant Pathology, Pesticide Management, Pesticide Application and Seminars. Coordinator of Level III. Supervision excluding BSc in Agriculture Tanga M.G. 2014. Effects of agropesticide use on hepatic and renal functions in small scale applicators in the western highlands of Cameroon. Masters of Science Thesis in Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of science, University of Dschang. Nfor R.K. 2012. Inventory of obsolete pesticides and their efficacy against mosquito (Anopheles gambiae) major vector of malaria. Agricultural Engineer Memoir, FASA, University of Dschang. Publications in peer-reviewed journals Manu I.N., Tanga M.G., Ndibugom I.N., Tohnain N. & Tarla D.N. 2015. Effects of HIV/AIDS on Agricultural Production in Noni, North West Region, Cameroon. Landmark Research Journal of Agriculture and Soil Sciences. In press Manu I.N., Tarla D.N., Chefor G-F., Ndeh E.E. & Chia I. 2015. Socio-economic analysis and adoption of improved maize (Zea mays l.) varieties by farmers in the North West region of Cameroon. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology 4(1): 58-66 Tarla Tarla DN, Tchamba NM, Fontem DA, Tanga G, Baleguel PN & Baleguel DP. 2013. Environmental and Socio-economic implications of pesticide applications on green economy of Central African Subregion by 2035- A Review. International Journal of Environmental Engineering Science and Technology Research 2(6) : 1-13 Tarla DN, Fon DE, Takumbo EN & Fontem DA. 2014. Economic evaluation of fungicide application on taro (Colocasia esculenta) leaf blight. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agriculture Science 2(2S): 286-292 Manu I.N, Andu W.N., Tarla D.N., Agharih W.N. 2014. Socio-economic characteristics of employees and waste management in the Ndawara Highland Tea Estate. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(6):370 - 375 Manu IN, Andu WN, Tarla DN. 2014. Socio-economic effects of cattle on the pastoralists of the North West Regions. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(6): 299-305 Manu I.N., Tarla D.N., Chefor G.F.2014. Effects of improved maize (Zea mays L.) varieties on household food security in the North West Region of Cameroon. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(5): 265-272 Manu I.N., Andu WN, Tarla DN & Agharih WN. 2014. Causes of cattle theft in the North West Region of Cameroon. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(4): 181-187 Tarla D.N., Tchamba N.M., Baleguel N.P., Baleguel P.D. & Dobson H. 2014. Inventory of obsolete pesticide stockpiles in Cameroon. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(1): 43-50. Tarla D.N., Voufo G., Fontem D.A., Takumbo E.N. and Tabi O.F.2014 Effect of planting period cultivar on taro (Colocasiae esculenta (L.) Schott) late blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 4(1): 38- 42 Tarla D.N., Fontem D.A., Tchamba N.M., Ghogomu T.R., Baleguel N.P., Nfor R.K., Baleguel P.D., Che J.N., Nfor C.K. 2013. Is pesticide shelf life a political or technical time frame? International Journal of Science, and Energy Research 1: 1-9 Tarla D.N., Assako V.A., Meutchieye F., Fontem D.A. & Kome J.J-A, 2013. Exposure of market gardeners to pesticide in Western Highlands of Cameroon. Scholarly Journal of Agriculture Science 3(5): 172-177. Fon D.E., Tarla D.N. & Kong A. 2013. On-farm evaluation of deleafing frequency on the severity of black sigatoka disease (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) and yield of banana (Musa spp). American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 3(3): 595-605 Tarla D.N., Fon D.E. & Fontem D.A. 2011. Economic analysis of fungicide and fertilizer applications on huckleberry (Solanum scabrum Mill.). Journal of Tropical Agriculture 49 (1-2): 58-63. Tarla D. N., Fontem D. A. & Langsi N.I. 2011. Evaluation of varietal response to black sigatoka caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet in banana nursery. International Research Journal of Plant Science 2(10): 299-304. Tarla D.N. & Fontem D.A. 2010. Effect of fertilization on huckleberry yields and late blight severity. International Journal of Agriculture. 2(3): 1-6. Tarla D.N. & Fontem D.A. 2009. Effect of some plant extracts on the in vitro growth of Alternaria solani, causal agent of early blight of Solanaceous crops. Cameroon Journal of Biological and Biochemical Sciences 17(1): 24-28. Dissertations Tarla D.N. Obsolete pesticides in Cameroon: inventory, chemical analyses and bioassay. Thesis presented for the award of MSc in Biotechnology and Plant Sciences, FASA, University of Dschang. Supervised by Prof Fontem D.A and Prof Tchamba N.M.. 188 p. Tarla D.N. Assessment of varietal responses to fungicide and fertilizer applications in huckleberry (Solanum scabrum Mill.). Thesis presented for the award of MSc in Biotechnology and Plant Sciences, FASA, University of Dschang. Supervised by Prof Fontem D.A. 89 p. Tarla D.N. Effects of some plant extracts on the in vitro growth of Alternaria solani, causal agent of early blight of Solanaceoues crops. Memoir presented for the award of Agricultural Engineer Diploma in FASA, University of Dschang. Supervised by Prof Fontem D.A. 57 p. Presentations in Symposia and Workshops Tarla D.N., Fontem D.A., Tanga M.G. & Ghogomu T.R. 2014. Impact of agropesticide applications on the environment. Fourth Life Science Day University of Dschang, August 4-8. P65 Tanga M.G., Telefo P.B., Tarla D.N. 2014. Effects of organophosphate pesticide exposure on hepatic and renal functions in vegetable farmers in Western Highlands of Cameroon. p 46 in Book of Abstract, 6th International toxicology Symposium Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa. 28- 29 August. Tanga M.G., Telefo P.B., Tarla D.N. 2014. A decade of research and experience in integrated vector management. 6th International toxicology Symposium Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa. 28- 29 August. Book of abstracts P 47. Tcheukam G.E., Tarla D.N, Ekata M.B., Abessolo B., Mvondo Z.A.D. & Parh I.A., 2011. Residual effect of the phytosanitary treatment of wood logs on the soil of the wood park at Authority Port of Douala. 8th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries. Special issue Thai Journal of Toxicology 27(2): 133 Tarla DN, Tchamba NM, Baleguel N P, Fontem DA, Baleguel PD & Nfor CK. 2013. Factors that will influence the reaccumulation of obsolete pesticides in Cameroon. 20th Bioscience conference held from 5th – 8th December 2013 in University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon. p75. Participation in other seminars and workshops Tarla D.N. 2014. State of pesticide management in Cameroon. Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lome, Togo. 20-26 October Tarla D.N., Bantar V.M., Mfopou M.Y.C. & Fontem D.A. 2014. Assessment of heavy metal pollution in drinking and irrigation surface waters of some agro-ecological zones in the western highlands of Cameroon. Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lome, Togo. 20th -26th October Teaching and learning for improved forest governance organised by the University of Wolverhampton and the University of Dschang held in Dschang, Cameroon. 10-14 November 2014 Essay writing conference/workshop at the US Embassy in Cameroon (28/10/2014) Agribusiness Development and Managing Risk and Uncertainty in African Agriculture and Natural Resources Management: The Role of Tertiary Agricultural Education (TAE)” organized by the ANAFE; the University of Dschang; ICRAF and CTA, Hilton Hotel Yaounde – Cameroon, August 27th -28th 2014 Inter-Regional Training Meeting on Quality Assurance/Control of Analytical Methods for Food Contaminants and Traceability:Botswana National Veterinary Laboratory Gaborone, October 29- November 2, 2013 Inspiring Science, Engineering and Technology. 2013. Outreach seminar of the University of South Africa to encourage students to study science in secondary school. October 9, 2013 5th International Toxicology Symposium Kumasi, Ghana. September 12-13/2013 12th International Chemistry Conference Africa (12ICCA) in University of Pretoria, South Africa, co-organised by the University of Pretoria, Tshwane University of Technology and University of South Africa with IUPAC supported by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. July 8-12 2013. Sample preparation for chemical analysis. University of Pretoria, South Africa. July 1, 2013 FAO workshop on Disposal of POPs and obsolete pesticides and strengthening sound pesticide management held in Mbalmayo Cameroon.28- 29 March, 2013 National Workshop for the validation of the National Implementation Plan of the Stockholm Convention on the Persistent Organic Pollutants in Cameroon organised by the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, Global Environment Facility and Stockholm Convention Programme held in Kribi Cameroon. 17- 19 December 2012. Continuing Education Course (CEC) WHO Human Health Risk Assessment Toolkit for Chemicals in Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand. 8 September 2012 Risk Assessment Training and Experience: Principles and Understanding of Risk Assessments organized by Chulabhorn Research Institute, Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology, Ministry of Education, Thailand in collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. September 6- 7 September, 2012 3rd Risk Assessment Summer School on Risk Assessment of Chemicals in the Environment held in Abuja, Nigeria. February 20- 26, 2012 Faculty member in the First and Second Risk Assessment Workshop organized by the integrated Risk Assessment Team of Integrated Health for All Foundation (IHAF) in collaboration with the Cameroon Society for Toxicological Sciences (CSTS), Inter-Socio- Education and Power Bache in Yaounde on May 26 and Dschang July 7 2012 respectively. CleanFarms Cameroon stakeholders workshop on management of obsolete pesticides organised by MINADER/FAO/CropLife International in Yaounde on 9th June, 2011. SETAC/NEF/CSTS conference in Buea, Cameroon. June 2nd -5th 2011 Statistical analysis. University of Dschang, 9th – 13th November, 2009 Second Scientific meeting of the Cameroon Society for Toxicological Sciences. University of Dschang, 5th – 7th August, 2009 Second Life Science Day. University of Dschang, 14th – 15th May, 2009 Professional honors, Awards and Fellowships First student to have completed the Agricultural Engineering programme, Masters and PhD in the FASA since the beginning of the Faculty in 1993 (21 years). Represented my University in the National Agropastoral show 2011 presided over by the President of the Republic, HE Paul Biya. One of the nine recipients of IUTOX Junior Fellowship Travel Award 2012 for 8CTDC in Bangkok, Thailand after IUTOX Grant (USD 1000) to attend RASS III (USD 2500) in Nigeria, thus obtaining all the 2 grants that IUTOX gives to junior Scientists. Recipient of Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship to attend the 5th International Toxicology Symposium in Africa, Kumasi- Ghana, 2013 GIMI award to attend Environmental Management in May 2014 (about 1 million Francs) Certificate of Pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem delivered by the Minister of Tourism of Israel and Mayor of Jerusalem City. 24 May 2014 Student representative throughout my secondary school life and 3 years in the University. Reviewer in scientific journals ‘Sciences Agronomiques et Développement’, official journal of the Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang (Scientific Secretary) Landmark Research Journals of Agriculture and Soil Science International Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health World Journal of Agricultural Sciences African Journal of Agricultural Research Sky Journal of Agricultural Research Pacesetter Journal of Agricultural Science Research International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research Professional associations International Union of Toxicology (USA) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Society of Toxicology (USA) African Society of Plant Pathologists (Board member) (Burkina Faso) American Association for the Advancement of Science (America) Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (Belgium) Cameroon Society for Toxicological Sciences (Cameroon) Cameroon Biosciences Society (Cameroon) Africa Education Initiative (US-based NGO in which I am the representative in the University of Dschang) Community Service From August 2005 to July 2008, I worked with the communities of Batchenga and Ebebda in the Centre Region and in the South Region. I led a team of five members to these Subdivisions to elaborate five-year community development plans which were later funded by the National Community-Driven Fund known by its French ancronym PNDP. Specifically, classrooms, boreholes and farm-to-market roads have been constructed in these communities following our community development plans. Yaounde Initiative Foundation (www.yaoundeinitiative.org) Tropical neglected diseases such as malaria and onchorcerciasis major diseases in the Southern parts of Cameroon especially in the River Sanaga basin. I work with Yaounde Initiative Foundation to combat the Vectors. I small clinic went operational in Limbaba to cater for patients. A Demonstration farm of 4 hectares is also operated in Limbaba. IHAFCAM We have been holding a number of workshops (Yaounde, Bamenda, Buea and Dschang) to educate the public about chemicals in our environment. The objectives of these workshops are to share our research results and benefits to the Cameroonian public. Countries visited/transit during research Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Thailand, Togo, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Gabon, Turkey, Israel Languages English and French- writing, speaking and reading References Prof Fontem Dominic Ajong. University of Dschang and Visiting Scholar in Delaware State University. Email: dfontem@yahoo.com Dr Patricia Asanga FAI. President SETAC – Africa and Lecturer in Universities of Dschang and Bamenda in Cameroon. Email: asangapb@yahoo.com Dr Baleguel Nkot Pierre. Managing Director of Yaounde Initiative Foundation and Consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Email: baleguel2001@yahoo.fr 7