Ezechukwu Donald Iheaturu
Ezechukwu Donald Iheaturu is a LECTURER II in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A lecturer, Researcher, who specialized in Horticulture.
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Address: | Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Imo State University, Owerri. (Master Degree, October, 2014) January, 2012 to April, 2014 MSc Horticulture |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) September, 2003 to February, 2010 B.Agric Tech Crop Science And Technology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2018 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2017 to May, 2018 |
| 4 | Gardener/Housekeeper, Chris VI Hotel And Suites March, 2015 to April, 2016 |
| 5 | Director, Royal McDons Integrated Farm June, 2011 to March, 2017 |
| 6 | Chainman, Monier Construction Company (MCC) Nig May, 2008 to July, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | by Iheaturu, D. E., Nwakaeze, B. N., Ndukwe, O. O., Okoli, N. A., Obasi, C. C., Ibeawuchi, I. I.. (2024, February), "‘Effect of neem leaf mulch rates on the growth, yield and blossom end rot of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Awka", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB) |
| 2 | Iheaturu D.E, Okorie H.A, Christo I.E, Obasi C.C, Ndukwe O.O.. (2023, September), "Effect of Poultry Manure Rates and Planting Dates on the Yield of Different Varieties of Bambara Groundnut in Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 27, (Issue 4), pp 68-73 |
| 3 | Iheaturu D.E, Okorie H.A, Christo I.E, Ezegbogu F.C.. (2023, December), "Varieties and Soil Ammendments (Poultry Manure) Effect on Growth and Yield of Bambara Groundnut in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 22-27 |
| 4 | Iheaturu D.E., Agu L.I., Okoli N.A., Ibeawuchi I.I.. (2023, October), "Effect of Poultry Manure Rates on Growth and Yield of Three Species of Pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 27, (Issue 10), pp 2181-2187 |
| 5 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Ozofor, P.C., Aguwa, U.O., Iheaturu, D.E., Apalowo, O.A., Ejiofor, M.E., Iwu, D.C.. (2023, March), "Effects of Variety and Fungicides on Germination Percentage and Seedling Vigor of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seeds", International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 85-94 |
| 6 | Iheaturu Donald Ezechukwu, Ibeawuchi Izuchukwu Innocent, Onuchukwu Ifesinachi, Nwamkpa Pius Akachukwu. (2023, December), "The Impact of Climate Change on Human Population and Environmental Health in Sub-Saharan Africa", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 28-34 |
| 7 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Ugwu, F.C., Nwogbaga, A.C., Aguwa, U.O., Iheaturu, D.E., Ejiofor, M.E.. (2021, June), "Investigation on Impacts of Poultry Manure Application on Yield, Disease Incidence and Severity of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) In Awka, Anambra State Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Botany, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 13-22 |
| 8 | Nnebue, O.M., Ogoke, I.J., Agu, C.M., Chinaka, I.C., Iwuanyanwu, U.P. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2020, February), "Performance Of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Under Different Planting Dates In Owerri, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 17-28 |
| 9 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Okeke, D.O., Onejeme, F.C., Iheaturu, D.E., Nwogbaga, A.C. and Salaudeen, M.T.. (2019, May), "Effect Of Plant Spacing On Yield And Disease Assessment On Two Varieties Of Eggplant (Solanum Melongena L.) In Awka", East African Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 281-288 |
| 10 | Christian Chukwunyere Iwuagwu, Raphael Chinoyelum Kpadobi, Andrew Chukwuma Nwogbaga, Muhammad's Tajudeen Salaudeen, Donald Ezechukwu Iheaturu and Fran. (2019, May), "Fungitoxic Effect Of Some Plant Extracts On Seedborne Fungi Pathogens Of Bambara Groundnut In Awka South Of Anambra State Nigeria", Advancement in Medicinal Plant Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 44-53 |
| 11 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Nwogbaga, A.C., Onojeme, F.C., Nduka, U.F. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2018, December), "In-vitro Effect Of Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide In The Control Of Cocoyam Leaf Necrotic Fungi In Aguata LGA, Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Biotechnology and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 86-94 |
| 12 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Nwogbaga, A.C., Salaudeen, M.T., Onojeme, F.C., Anazodo, E.O. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2018, March), "Phytochemical Effects Of Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide On Postharvest Rot Of Four Cocoyam Corm Varieties From Isuofia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State", International Journal of Biological Sciences and Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 164-184 |
| 13 | Ibe, A.E., Onuoha, G.N., Madukwe, D.K. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2015, March), "Soil Properties And Performance Of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc.) As Influenced By Moringa Olifera Leaf Extract", International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 2043-2048 |
| 14 | Onuh, Martin Onuh, Ukonu, Ethel N., Ibe, Anthony Eloka, Madukwe, Donald Kelechi and Iheaturu, Donald E.. (2015, August), "Performance Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp) As Influence By Different Weed Control Methods", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol. 5, (Issue 17), pp 178 - 285 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Oluropo, A.A., Baba, H.S., Babatunde, M.B., Iheaturu, D.E.. (2024, March), "Distribution of Plant Parasitic Nematodes on Pepper in Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | Iheaturu D.E., Agu L.I., Ibeawuchi I.I.. (2023, October), "Effect of Poultry Manure Rates on the Yield of Capsicum spp in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", Crop Science Society of Nigeria, pp 336-341 |
| 3 | Iheaturu Donald Ezechukwu, Nwakeze Blessing, Ndukwe Okorie Okoro. (2023, November), "Effects of Neem Leaf Mulch Rates on Growth and Yield of PADMA Varieties of Tomato in Awka. Anambra State", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 567-570 |
| 4 | Ndukwe, O.O., Nwakamma, V.T. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2020, October), "Determination of Optimum Poultry Manure Rate for Bitter Leaf (Venonia amygdalina Del.) Production in a Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria", |
| 5 | Iheaturu, D.E., Okorie, H.A., Christo, I E.C., Obasi, C.C., Ndukwe, O.O.. (2019, October), "Effect of Poultry Manure Rates and Planting Dates on Yield of Different Varieties of Bambara Groundnut in Southeastern Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research" (October, 2022 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Knowlegde Centre for Organic Agriculture/NOAN |
| 2 | Awardee: "PhD scholarship (Staff training and development)" (March, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Valedictorian FESTSCHRIFT IN HONOUR OF PROF. PETER CHINEDUM NNABUDE" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Series Vol.1" (June, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Undergraduate Examination" (May, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Faculty Lecture Series Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "FAG Books and Journals Publication committee" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Staff Adviser, "Staff Adviser National Association of Crop Science and Horticulture Students (NACSHS) NAU Chapter" (June, 2021) |
| 4 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator, "SIWES" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Quality Assurance Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 6 | Assistant Secretary, "Nnarambia Development Union, Awka Branch" (March, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Committee on Planned Farm Operation in the Campus" (January, 2020) |
| 8 | Secretary, "Faculty Lecture Series Committee" (July, 2019 to June, 2021) |
| 9 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 10 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Committee on the Facilitation of the Faculty of Agriculture, NAU" (January, 2018) |
| 12 | Timetable Officer, "Departmental Timetable Officer" (July, 2017) |
| 13 | Interim Executive Committee member, "Akusinachi Age Grade Nnarambia" (January, 2015 to July, 2015) |
| 14 | Financial Secretary, "Nnarambia Central Age Grade" (November, 2015 to June, 2019) |
| 15 | Pioneer President, "Angelic Voices of St Brigid, Nnarambia Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise" (January, 2011 to September, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Horticultural Society of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https:// hortson.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Digitalisation of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for food Security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Application of Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Production and Practices of Horticulture", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON)), 12th November, 2023 to 16th November, 2023; Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso |
| 3 | "Sustainable Crop Production and Food Security Under the Emerging Environmental Challenges in Nigeria", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 8th October, 2023 to 13th October, 2023; Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "Enhancing Organic and Regenerative Agriculture Business in Nigeria", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), 27th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "38th Annual Conference Of Horticultural Society Of Nigeria", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON)), 25th October, 2020 to 31st October, 2020; Nsukka |
| 2 | "6th National Annual Conference Of Crop Science Society Of Nigeria", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)), 13th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; FUTO |
| 3 | "30th Annual Conference Of The Horticultural Society Of Nigeria", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON)), 11th November, 2012 to 15th November, 2012; FUTO |