Prof. Ikechukwu Alexander Izundu
Prof. Ikechukwu Alexander Izundu is a PROFESSOR in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BOTANY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2004) August, 1998 to August, 2004 P.hD Botany |
| 2 | University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, September, 1988) September, 1987 to September, 1988 M. Sc, Botany Plant Physiology And Biochemistry |
| 3 | University of Port Harcourt. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1986) August, 1982 to August, 1986 B. Sc., Botany Botany |
| 4 | Aguata High School. (SSCE, January, 1980) January, 1975 to January, 1980 West African School Certificate O Level |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2011 to August, 2024 |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2010 to October, 2011 |
| 3 | Acting Dean, Student Affairs, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2003 to September, 2003 |
| 4 | Sub-Dean, student Affairs, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2002 to February, 2003 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 1997 to August, 2008 |
| 6 | Reseacher, Ben Gurion University of Negev, Israel June, 1996 to June, 1998 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 1993 to August, 1997 |
| 8 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 1990 to August, 1993 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Anambra State university of Technology, ASUTECH Awka Campus August, 1989 to August, 1990 |
| 10 | Part-Time Lecturer, Anambra State university of Technology, ASUTECH Awka Campus January, 1988 to January, 1989 |
| 11 | Teacher, National Youth Service Corp, Umuowa Secondary Technical School, Umuowa, Imo State January, 1986 to January, 1987 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | Ebele Josephine Ikwuanusi and Alexander Ikechukwu Izundu. (2026, September), "Anatomical Composition of A. heterophyllus, A. altilis and A. camansi", Indonesian Journal of Science Education and Applied Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 45-53 |
| 2 | Ebele Josephine Ikwuanusi and Alexander Ikechukwu Izundu. (2026, May), "Morphological structures of A. heterophyllus, A. altilis and A. camansi", Natura: Journal of Multidisciplinary Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 8-15 |
| 3 | Ebele Josephine Ikwuanusi, Alexander Ikechukwu Izundu. (2026, June), "Comprehensive comparative assessment of the quantity and quality of constituents among the three species of Artocarpus", Journal of Education, Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 296-301 |
| 4 | Ofobeze T. N. a*, Izundu A. I. a, Nwakuche A. O. a and Chukwubeze C. P. bom F Iroka, 2Maureen O Chukwuma, 1 Alex I Izundu, 3 Nkumah C Okereke. (2025, March), "Vine Length , Fruit Lycopene and Carotene Contents as Influenced by Fertilizer, Salinity and Bicarbonate Treatments in Snake Tomato Tricosanthes cucumerina L.)tion of salt tolerance of some varieties of Capsicum species during germination using morphometric features", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 85-92 |
| 5 | Ofobeze T. N. a*, Izundu A. I. a, Chukwubeze C. P. b and Uba C.C. c. (2025, February), "Influence of Fertilizer, Salinity and Bicarbonate Treatment on Leaf Area and Fruit Mineral Content in Snake Tomato Tricosanthes cucumerina L.)", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 81-91 |
| 6 | Eze Hope Nkiruka and Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu. (2025, June), "Influence of Nutritional treatments on the Growth of Dwarf Gem Tomato Variety (Solanum lycopersicum var dwarfgem L.)", NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 45-54 |
| 7 | EKEOMA, C.J; IZUNDU, A.I.. (2024, July), "PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF REGIONS OF Dioscorea bulbifera (L.) and Dioscorea rotundata (L.) TUBER DURING STORAGE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 17-30 |
| 8 | Okoaluu Onuchukwu Theodore, Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu. (2024, October), "PROXIMATE CONSTITUENT AND MINERAL CONTENT OF THE SEEDS OF AFRICA YAM BEAN (SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA) PURCHASED IN EBONYI STATE, EASTERN NIGERIA", African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 189-200 |
| 9 | Anyanele Wisdom Chibuzo a* , Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu a , Ezenwata Ifeoma Sussan b , Ezeabara Chinelo Anthonia a , Anyanele Ijeoma Sylvalyn c , Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann a , Egbe Patricia Amaka d and Nwaogaranya Uche Patrick a. (2024, November), "Ecological Study and Phytochemical Analysis of Ageratum conyzoides in Three Selected States of South-East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 400-417 |
| 10 | Okudo Nelly Chidimma and Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu. (2024, July), "Proximate Composition of Dioscorea dumetorum (K.) and Dioscorea bulbifera (L.) Tubers during Storage", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 20-27 |
| 11 | Kenneth Udeh Ekwealor, Alexander Ikechukwu Izundu and Maureen Obianuju Chukwuma. (2023, June), "Phytochemical Interactions of Some Species of Asteraceae ( Vernonia cinerea L., Emilia sonchifolia L. and Ageratum conyzoides L .) on the germination and growth pattern of Sorghum bicolor L.", NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Okonkwo, A.E, Ngonadi, E.N, Uko, I., Onwughalu, J.T., Izundu, A.I.. (2023, July), "EFFECT OF TILLAGE PRACTICES AND FERTILIZER RATES ON GROWTH, AND YIELD OF SWEET POTATO (IPOMEA BATATA)", Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 36-40 |
| 13 | Obijekwu E.J., Izundu A.I. and Ugwoke C.E. (2022, November), "The Mineral Constituents of A. heterophyllus and T. africana", IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES (IDOSR JAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 14 | Obijekwu E.J., Izundu A.I. and Ugwoke C.E. (2022, November), "The Proximate composition of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) and African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 6-11 |
| 15 | Obijekwu E.J., Izundu A.I. and Ugwoke C.E. (2022, June), "The morphological structures and anatomical compositions of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) and African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne).", IAA Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 53-68 |
| 16 | Obijekwu E.J., Izundu A.I. and Ugwoke C.E. (2022, September), "The phytochemical constituents of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) and African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne).", IAA Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 69-75 |
| 17 | Morah Ifunanya Ann. and Alexander .I. Izundu. (2021, April), "Evaluation of the proximate components of Hog plum (Spondias mombin linn–anarcadiaceae)", IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 46-50 |
| 18 | Archy O. Nora1, U. K. Ekwealor2, I. E. Mbaekwe2, Izundu, I. Alex2 and C. F. Iroka2*. (2021, May), "Evaluation of Soil Physicochemical Properties, Soil Seed Bank and Species Density of Five Plant Communities in Awka Anambra State", Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International |
| 19 | Odo K. A., Izundu A. I. and Ugwoke, C. E.. (2021, June), "Evaluationof fibre dimension and morphology of five Species of Malvaceae for Pulp and Paper Production", IAA Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 80-94 |
| 20 | Clement U Okeke, Chisom F Iroka, Alex I Izundu, Nkumah C Okereke, Chibuike I Onwuasoeze, Bio Louis Nyananyo. (2015, March), "Comparative systematic leaf and petiole anatomical studies of the genus Stachytarpheta found in Awka Nigeria", Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 82-84 |
| 21 | Chinelo A. Ezeabara*, C. U. Okeke, J. E. Amadi, A. I. Izundu, Bibian O. Aziagba, P. T. Egboka, C. D. Udechukwu. (2015, May), "Morphological Comparison of Five Varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 6, pp 2819-2825 |
| 22 | Clement U Okeke, Chisom F Iroka, Alex I Izundu, Nkumah C Okereke, Bio Louis Nyananyo. (2015, July), "Taxonomic Implications of Flavonoids and Steroids in the Species of Stachytarpheta Present in Awka, Nigeria", The Pharma Innovation Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 4-6 |
| 23 | Chinelo A. Ezeabara, C.U. Okeke, A.I. Izundu & G.O. Ogbuozobe. (2015, July), "ANATOMY AND HISTOCHEMICAL LOCALIZATION OF CALCIUMOXALATE CRYSTALS IN PETIOLES OF FIVE VARIETIES OF COLOCASIA ESCULENTA (L.) SCHOTT", International Journal of Advanced Biological Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 303-308 |
| 24 | A. I. Izundu. (1995, April), "Peroxidase activity and inhibition of browning reaction in Dioscorea dumetorum tubers.", Journal of Root Crops, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 12-16 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Influence of water stress on growth and productivity of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH" (2008). Completed Masters project by Ofobeze Tochukwu Nosike NAU/2004576001P |
| 2 | "Influence of Salinity, Bicarbonate and Fertilizer Treatments on Growth, Fruit Yield, Fruit Quality and Bioactive Compounds of Tricosanthes cucumerina L." (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Ofobeze Tochukwu Nosike 2020577003FB |