Mrs. Chiamaka Chinasa Obasi
Mrs. Chiamaka Chinasa Obasi is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Obasi Chiamaka Chinasa, .I obtained my MSc in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Federal University of Technology Owerri. My BSc. Was also obtained in Crop Science and Technology from the same University. I am currently doing PhD program at the West African Center for Crop Improvement. University of Ghana, Legon.
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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 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Master Degree, September, 2014) March, 2011 to September, 2014 MSc. Plant Breeding Plant Breeding And Genetics |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2009) September, 2003 to December, 2008 B.Agric. Tech Crop Science And Technology |
| 3 | Federal Government Girls College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 4 | Mabo Special Nursery And Primary School Nkpor-Agu. (FSLC, June, 1998) September, 1991 to September, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Acting HOD Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2020 to July, 2020 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2017 to July, 2021 |
| 4 | Cash and Teller Service Supervisor, Diamond Bank Plc October, 2012 to May, 2017 |
| 5 | Agric Science Teacher, Government Secondary School Bida, Niger State June, 2009 to July, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obasi C.C. *a , Obasi S.N. b, Ngwuta A.A. c , Ofori K. d,Obidiebube A.Ea ., Okolie Ha, Asante I.d, Eleblu J.d, Adjei E.Ae. (2024, February), "ADVANCING MUNGBEAN CULTIVATION AND NUTRITION: INSIGHTS FROM GENETIC STUDIES AND BREEDING PROGRESS", Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA) |
| 2 | Iheaturu, DE, Okorie HA, Christopher, I CE, Obasi CC, Ndukwe OO. (2023, November), "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 ISSN 1118-2733 Vol. 27 (4) (2023) |
| 3 | Obasi S.Na*., Obasi C.C b., Onweremadu E.U c ., Madueke C.O d. (2023, August), "QUALITY AND SUITABILITY OF SOILS OF NORTHERN EBONYI, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA FOR RICE PRODUCTION", Reviews In Food And Agriculture (RFNA) |
| 4 | 1Ahukaemere, C.M., 2Obasi, S.N., 3Obasi, C.C., 1Awah, J.E. and 1Owuala, V.C.. (2023, April), "Fertility Indicators and Selected Micronutrient Contents of Floodplain Soils Under three Land Use Types in Ohaji-Egbema, Southeastern Nigeria", N I G E R I A N A G R I C U L T U R A L J O U R N A L |
| 5 | Iwuagwu, C.C.*, Obiekezie, I.C., Obidiebube, E.A. Iheaturu, D.E., Okolie, H., Obasi, C.C. and Ejiofor, M.E.. (2022, December), "GROWTH, YIELD AND DISEASE RESPONSE OF TWO OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) VARIETIES TO POULTRY MANURE RATES IN ADAZI-NNUKWU, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", International journal of Agriculture food and biodiversity |
| 6 | S. N. Obasi a*., G. E. Jokthan b ., C. C. Obasi c ., C. O. Madueke d. (2022, July), "Soil Carbon Forms and Organic Matter Distribution in Arable Soils of Rigachikun, Northern Kaduna, Nigeria", Bulgarian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 130-146 |
| 7 | Obasi S. N.*1 and Obasi C. C.2. (2022, April), "Geographic Information System (GIS) Approach in Suitability Study of Asu River Group Soils of Old Ohaozara - Southeastern Nigeria for Rice production", Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 53-60 |
| 8 | Iwuagwu, C.C.*, Obiekezie, I.C., Obidiebube, E.A. Iheaturu, D.E., Okolie, H., Obasi, C.C. and Ejiofor, M.E.. (2022, December), "GROWTH, YIELD AND DISEASE RESPONSE OF TWO OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) VARIETIES TO POULTRY MANURE RATES IN ADAZI-NNUKWU, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 43-51 |
| 9 | 1*Iwuagwu, C.C, Umechuruba, C.I2 , Ononuju, C.C2 , Obidiebube, A.E1 , Obasi, C.C1 and Aguwa, U.O1. (2022, August), "INCIDENCE SURVEY AND SEVERITY OF FUNGAL DISEASES OF RICE IN RICE GROWING AREAS OF SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA", Scientia Africana, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 97-108 |
| 10 | Sunday Nathaniel Obasia*, Grace E. Jokthanb, Chiamaka Chinasa Obasic , Chike Onyeka Madueke. (2022, February), "MICRONUTRIENT DYNAMICS IN RELATION TO SOIL PROPERTIES IN ARABLE SOILS OF RIGACHIKUN-KADUNA, NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH, NIGERIA", Journal cleanWAS, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-22 |
| 11 | Obidiebube E.A.1+ Okolie H.2 Obasi, C.C.3 Ochuenwike K.L.. (2022, February), "EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT RATES OF WOOD ASH ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CARROT (DAUCUS CAROTA) IN AWKA, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", Current Research in Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 13-21 |
| 12 | S.N. Obasi1 , C.C. Obasi2 , A.P. Okorie3 , D.N. Osujieke4 , P.E. Imadojemu4. (2021, October), "Pedological Properties and Classification of Soils Underlain by Asu River Group Parent Materials in Ohaozara, Southeastern Nigeria", Bulgarian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 157-168 |
| 13 | Obidiebube E. A., Eruotor P. G., Akparobi S.O., Okolie H., Obasi, C. C. (2020, ), "Assessment Of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc) Varieties For Adaptation To Rainforest Agro-Ecological Zone Of Anambra State Of Nigeria", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 6 |
| 14 | SN Obasi, CC Obasi, V Nweke, H Okolie. (2020, ), "Characterization And Classification Of Cropland-Soils Affected By Erosion In Igbudu Ikwo, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 73-83 |
| 15 | N. A, Okoli., J. C. Obiefuna., I. I. Ibeawuchi., R. A. Alagba., L. C. Emma-Okafor., C. C. Obasi. (2020, ), "Plantain/Watermelon Intercropping Systems For Improved Food Security And Income Generation During The Late Cropping Season", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 92-102 |
| 16 | Obidiebube E. A., Eruotor P. G., Akparobi S.O., Okolie H., Obasi, C. C. (2020, ), "Evaluation Of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc) Varieties For Adaptation To Rainforest Agro-Ecological Zone Of Delta State Of Nigeria", International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 39-43 |
| 17 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Iweka, J., Nwogbaga, A.C., Obidiebube, A.E., Okolie, H., Obasi, C.C., Onejeme, F.C., Uwaoma, A.O. and Ejiofor, M.E. (2020, ), "Component Assessment Of Pathogenic Fungi Organisms Associated With Egusi Melon (Citrillus Coloncythis L.) Seeds And Control Using Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide", Global Journal of Medicinal Plants Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 16-24 |
| 18 | Okolie, Henry, Ekwuribe, Chukwuemeka, Obidiebube, Eucharia, And Obasi, Chiamaka,. (2020, ), "Impact Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) On The Populations Of Rhizobium And Meloidogyne Species In Awka, Nigeria", Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 27-32 |
| 19 | Christian Chukwunenye Iwuagwu, Jenifer Ngozi Olisa, Andrew Chukwuma Nwogbaga, Eucharia Adaobi Obidiebube, Henry Okolie, Francis Chukwuma Onejeme, Chia. (2020, ), "Assessment Of Effects Of Postharvest Tuber Rot Of Yam (Dioscorea Spp L (Poir) ) On Proximate Composition And Control Of Isolated Pathogens With Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide In Awka South, Nigeria", Merit Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 100-108 |
| 20 | C.C. Iwuagwu, C.C. Ononuju, C.I. Umechuruba , A.C. Nwogbaga A.E. Obidiebube, H. Okolie, C.C. Obasi and A.O. Uwaoma2. C.C. Iwuagwu, C.C. Ononuju, C.I. (2020, ), "). Effect Of Plant Extracts On Radial Growth Of Helminthosporium Oryzae Causative Of Brown Spot Disease Of Rice Under In-Vitro Condition", African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 28, (Issue 3), pp 473 - 480 |
| 21 | Obasi S. N., Obasi C. C.. (2020, ), "Fertility Capability Classification Of Soils Supporting Rice Production In Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Soil science, Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 113 - 122 |
| 22 | Obasi Chiamaka Chinasa, Okolie Henry, Obasi Sunday Nathaniel, Obidiebube Eucharia Adaobi. (2019, ), "Variation In Seed Yield Of Two Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Cultivars As Affected By Poultry Manure In Awka Rain Forest Zone Of Nigeria", International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 396-404 |
| 23 | Okolie, H., Ekwuribe, E., Obasi, C., Obidiebube, E.A. Obasi, S.N. (2019, ), "Evaluation Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) On Soil Chemical Properties And Weed Cover In Awka – Rain Forest Zone Of Nigeria", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 93- 100 |
| 24 | Okolie H., Obasi S. N. Obidiebube E. A. Obasi C. C. (2019, ), "The Use Of Different Cropping Systems For Pepper (Capsicum Annum) Seed Production In Tropical Rain Forest Soils Of Nigeria.", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 228-234 |
| 25 | SN Obasi, CM Ahukaemere, GD Aloni, CC Obasi. (2019, ), "Effect Of Oil Spillage On Selected Heavy Metals Concentration In The Soils Of Ihugbogo In Ahoada East, Niger-Delta, Nigeria.", Bulgarian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 140 - 149 |
| 26 | Obasi, S. N., Onweremadu, E. U., Nsoanya, L. N., Obasi, C. C., Ahukaemere, C. M. and Osujieke, D. N.. (2017, ), "Manganese Distribution In Selected Rice Soils Of Ebonyi, Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Wetlands and Waste Management, Uniuyo., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 27-34 |
| 27 | Obasi, S.N., Petu-Ibikunle, M.A., Iwuanyanwu U.P., Ike, S.G.I. and Obasi, C.C. (2017, ), "Suitability Evaluation Of Soils Of Umaugwo–Ohaji Southeastern Nigeria For Selected Crops Productivity And Management", Journal of Wetlands and Waste Management, Uniuyo., Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 141 –147 |
| 28 | G.C Onyishi, A.A Ngwuta, C. Onwuteaka, E.O Okporie. (2013, ), "Assessment Of Genetic Variation In Twelve Accesssions Of Tropical Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima) Of Southeastern Nigeria.", World Applied Sc. J, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 252-255 |
| 29 | Obasi, S.N., Onwuteaka, C.C., Osuaku, S.K and Opara, I.U.. (2012, June), "Major Cropping Land Uses And Fertility Status Of The Typic Kandiaquult Inland Valley Of Amasiri Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 906-912 |
| 30 | G.C Onyishi , A.A Ngwuta, C. Onwuteaka. (2012, April), "Cluster Distribution Of Tropical Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima) Accession Of Southeastern Nigeria And Correlation Of The Yield And Agronomic Traits.", Nigeria J. Genetics, pp 87 - 93 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obidiebube, E. A.*, Okolie, H., Obasi, C., Ndukwe, O. O., Muojiama, S., Eche, P. and Umeh, O. A.. (2023, March), "Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone", , pp 84-90 |
| 2 | Okolie, H. ,Obidiebube, E. A., Obasi, C., Nwosu, B., John, C. L., Ikechukwu C., and Onwuchekwa, C.. (2023, March), "Performances of Riverine and Upland Accessions of Fluted Pumpkin in Awka Rain Forest Zone of Nigeria", , pp 218-222 |
| 3 | Obasi, C.C., Okolie, H., Obidiebube, E. A., and Ude, O. C.. (2019, ), "Evaluation Of Five Mung Bean (Vigna Radiate) Cultivars In Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of Organic Agriculture Professionals for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN), pp Pp 17 – 22. |
| 4 | Obasi, C. C., Okolie, H., Obidiebube, E. A., and Ngwu, S. C.. (2019, ), "Influence Of Organic Farming On The Performance Of Two Cucumber Varieties (Cucumis Sativum) In Awka, Nigeria.", Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria, held at FUTO, Imo State. Oct 14th – 16th 2019, pp 184 - 190 |
| 5 | C.C Obasi, L.M Ajaere, A.A Ngwuta, G.C Onyishi, C.P Anyanwu. (2019, ), "Biofortification Of Crops;A Tool For Fighting Hidden Hunger In Sub-Saharan Africa,", 3rd International Conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger,, pp 71 - 82 |
| 6 | Iwuagwu, C. C., C. I. Umechurumba, C.C. Ononuju, M. T. Salaudeen, A. C. Nwogbaga, F. C. Onejeme, Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H and Obasi, C. C. (2019, ), "Survey Of Incidence And Severity Of Fungi Diseases Of Rice In Rice Growing Areas Of South Eastern Nigeria.", Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria, held at FUTO, Imo State. Oct 14th – 16th 2019, pp 398 - 409 |
| 7 | S.N Obasi., C.C. Obasi, M.C. Chijioke. (2019, ), "Effect Of Different Organic Manure Rate On The Growth And Yield Of Eggplant(Solanum Melogena) In Umuagwo, South Eastern", Nigeria. 53rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, NCRI Baddegi, Niger State Nigeria, pp 30 - 44 |
| 8 | Iheaturu D.E., Okorie, H.A., Christo, I.E.C.,Obasi,C.C.,Ndukwe,O.O,. (2019, ), "Effect Of Poultry Manure And Planting Dates On The Yield Of Different Varieties Of Bambara Groundnut In SouthEastern Nigeria", Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria, held at F UTO, Imo State. Oct 14th – 16th, pp 320 - 327 |
| 9 | Keyagha, E.R, Emma Okafor, L.C, Cookey,C.O., Adikuru, N.C., Otika,I.C. Obasi .C.C. (2018, ), "Growth Response Of Amarathus Cruentus To Different Organic Media In Owerri Southeastern Nigeria,", 5th annual conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria,, pp 376-385 |
| 10 | S. N. Obasi, C. P. Ndaka, S.G.I. Ikeh, C.C. Obasi, P.A. Azuike, C.N. Chukwukere, C.B. Nwaiche, N.U.Manuemelula. (2016, ), "The Effects Of Different Rates Of Poultry Manure The Performance Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia Occidentalis) In Imo State", Proceedings of the 50thAnnual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Umudike., pp 625 - 627 |
| 11 | S. N. Obasi, S.G.I. Ikeh, C.B. Nwaiche, C.N. Chukwukere, C.C. Obasi, P.A. Azuike. (2015, ), "Variability Of Soils Under Three Different Land Uses In Umuagwo, Southeastern Nigeria.", Proceedings of the 49thAnnual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria,Delta, pp 1102 - 1106 |
| 12 | S.N. Obasi, C.C. Obasi, S.G.I. Ikeh, C.B. Nwaiche, C.N. Chukwukere. (2014, ), "Suitability Evaluation Of Selected Rice Soils Of Southern Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria", procceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria , Abuja 2014 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Travel grant to attend capacity building program" (October, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Egyptian Agency for Partnerhip and Development |
| 2 | Awardee: "Workshop Travel Grant" (June, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Reach and Teach Science in Africa/ JRbiotek |
| 3 | Awardee: "Grant for Conference attendance" (October, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by AGRA and WACCI |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Toxic Effect of the Floristic Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia amoena) Phytochemicals, on households" (June, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Examiner for the undergraduate programme in the department of Crop and Soil Science NOUN" (May, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CACPE STATE PROJECT PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER OF ANAMBRA STATE, "Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary, "NOAN- KCOA knowledge validation committee" (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Advisory panel, "Elsevier" (January, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 4 | Adhoc staff, "Adhoc Staff. Independent National Electoral commission (2019 presidential Election)" (February, 2019) |
| 5 | Adhoc staff, "Independent National Electoral commission(Anambra state House of Assembly Election 2019)" (May, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of organic Agriculture practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" - 1372/09/021 (member since 2022), https://noanigeria.net/ |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "African plant breeders Association" (member since 2020), https://africanplantbreeders.ug.edu.gh/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Member NAU Bioinformatics and Genomics Consortium(Prime Group)" (member since 2020), https://ngbc.unizik.edu.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Member crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)" (member since 2019), http://www.cropsciencenigeria.com/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Member Agricultural Society of Nigeria(ASN)" (member since 2019), https://agriculturalsocietynigeria.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Member Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa(NOARA)" (member since 2019), https://noara.bio/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "African Plant Breeders Association Conference", (West African Center for Crop Improvement, Legon Ghana), 21st October, 2021 to 21st October, 2021; Rwanda |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity building workshop, towards cotton sustainability in Africa", (Cotton research institute Giza/EAPD), Giza/ Alexandria |
| 2 | "E-Resources training", (ITOCA/ DAAD), Online |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Plant Molecular Biology Training Workshop", (JR- Biotek/ CSIR- Crop research Institute Kumasi), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Kumasi Ghana |
| 2 | "Demand Led Plant Variety Design For Emerging Markets In Africa", (African Center for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu- natal), 29th June, 2021 to 29th June, 2021; African Center for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu- natal |
| 3 | "Guiding Seed Sector Transformation In Africa Online Conference", (WCDI, Wageningen the Netherlands), 21st June, 2021 to 23rd June, 2021; WCDI, Wageningen the Netherlands |
| 4 | "Contemporary Approaches To Genetic Resource Conservation And Use", (WCDI, Wageningen, Netherland.), 5th April, 2021 to 18th May, 2021; WCDI, Wageningen, Netherland |
| 5 | "6th National Conference Of Crop Science Of Nigeria", (Crop Science Society Of Nigeria), 13th October, 2019 to 16th October, 2019; Owerri |
| 6 | "A Three Day Workshop On Bioinformatics", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium in collaboration with Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 31st July, 2019 to 2nd August, 2019; Chisco Auditorium NAU, Awka |