Dr. Ifunanya Jane Mbadianya
Dr. Ifunanya Jane Mbadianya is a SENIOR LECTURER in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya is a lecturer at the Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. she hailed from Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. She has her PhD in Plant Pathology/Mycology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her research area is on fungicide resistance management and their mode of action. she is happily married with children
Personal Information
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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 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) July, 2015 to December, 2023 PhD Plant Pathology/Mycology |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) July, 2015 to December, 2022 PhD Plant Pathology/Mycology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master of Philosophy, March, 2014) September, 2010 to February, 2014 MSc Crop Science |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008) September, 2002 to July, 2007 B.Agric Crop Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Project coordinator, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Vice Chairman Faculty Student Advisory Team, Faculty of Agriculture June, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Seminar coordinator, Department of Crop Science,and Horticulture Unizik June, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Timetable coordinator, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka August, 2010 to May, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Mbadianya, J. I. and Eze, S.C. (2012, September) Concept Of Crop Pest. Hand Book Of Practical Agricuture. Edited By S.C. Eze, C.S. Onyeonagu, P.I. Ezeaku And N.S. Mbachebe , pp 155 – 186 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | SHI Dong-ya, LI Feng-jie, ZHANG Zhi-hui, Xu Qiao-nan, CAO Ying-ying, MBADIANYA Jane Ifunanya, LI Xin, WANG Jin, CHEN Chang-jun. (2023, September), "Physiological and biochemical characteristics of boscalid resistant isolates of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum from asparagus lettuce1", Journal of Integrated Agriculture |
| 2 | Dongya Shi, Jin Wang, Yingying Cao, Zhihui Zhang, Xin Li, Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya, and Changjun Chen*. (2023, August), "Overexpression of FgPtp3 Is Involved in Fludioxonil Resistance in Fusarium graminearum by Inhibiting the Phosphorylation of FgHog1", Agricultural Food Chemistry, Vol. 71, (Issue 34), pp 12807-12818 |
| 3 | Victoria A Uyanga, Semiu Folaniyi Bello, Nzeyimana Jean Bosco, Saheed O Jimoh, Ifunanya J Mbadianya, Unisa C Kanu, Charles O Okoye, Ebenezer Afriyie, Erastus Mak-Mensah, Kwadwo G Agyenim-Boateng, Solabomi O Ogunyemi, Jackson N Nkoh, Ibraheem Olamide Olasupo, Benjamin Karikari, John K Ahiakpa. (2023, December), "Status of Agriculture and Food Security in post-COVID-19 Africa: Impacts and Lessons Learne", Food and Humanity, pp 100206 |
| 4 | Dongya Shi Xin Li, Yingying Cao, Qiankun Li, Jin Wang, Zhihui Zhang, Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya, Changjun Chen. (2023, April), "Characterization and fitness of Fusarium graminearum mutants resistant to fluazinam", Plant Pathology |
| 5 | Lanre Anthony Gbadegesina,c,d,o, Emmanuel Ayodeji Ayenib,c,d,o,, Carlos Kwesi Tetteye,o, Victoria Anthony Uyangaf,o, Oluwaseun Olayemi Alukog,o,, John Kojo Ahiakpah,o, Charles Obinwanne Okoyei,o, Jane Ifunanya Mbadianyaj,o, Modinat Adejoke Adekoyak,o, Raheem Olatunji Aminul,o, Funminiyi Peter Oyawolem,o, Phebian Odufuwan. (2022, June), "GMOs in Africa: Status, adoption and public acceptance", Food control |
| 6 | Dongya Shi, Yu Zhang, Jin Wang, Weichao Ren, Jie Zhang, Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya, Yuanye Zhu, Changjun Chen & Hongyu Ma. (2021, August), "S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine Hydrolase FgSah1 Is Required For Fungal Development And Virulence In Fusarium Graminearum", Taylor & Francis, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 2171-2185 |
| 7 | SHI Dong-ya, REN Wei-chao, WANG Jin, ZHANG Jie, Jane Ifunanya MBADIANYA, MAO Xue-wei, CHEN Chang-jun. (2020, November), "The Transcription Factor FgNsf1 Regulates Fungal Development, Virulence And Stress Responses In Fusarium Graminearum", Elsevier, Vol. 19, pp 2-15 |
| 8 | Okafor. O. E., Ugwuoke, K. I., Mba, C. L., Okafor, F. C. and Mbadianya, J. I.. (2015, April), "The Distribution Of Plant Parasitic Nematodes Of Musa Spp In Nsukka Agricultural Ecological Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria", African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 48), pp 4338-4347 |
| 9 | Ugwuja, F.N., Maduewesi, J.N.C., Ugwuoke, K. I. and Mbadianya, J. I. (2014). (2014, May), "In Vitro Inhibition Of Radial Growth Sporulation And Germination Of Alternaria Solani By Some Fungicides", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 31-36 |
| 10 | Mbadianya, J.I., Echezona, B.C., Ugwuoke, K. I. (2014, November), "Bio Activity Of Some Botanicals On Helminthosporium Infestans L. And Solanum Aethiopicum L. (Host)", African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 47), pp 3448-3457 |
| 11 | Imegwu, C. N., Mbadianya, J. I. and Ugwuoke, K. I. (2014).. (2014, May), "Host Suitability Studied And Reporting Of Resistance To Root-knot Nematode (Meloidgyne Incognita", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 26-30 |
| 12 | Mbadianya, J. I., Echezona, B.C., Ugwuoke, K. I. and Wokocha, R.C. (2013, April), "Phytochemical Constituent Of Some Medicinal Plants", International Journal of Science and Research, India, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 18-19 |
| 13 | Mbadianya, J. I., Echezona, B.C., Ugwuoke, K. I. and Wokocha, R.C. (2013, March), "Pathogenicity Of Fungi Associated With The Leaf Spots Disease Of African Eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicm L.) In A Derived Savannah Zone", International Journal of Science and Research, India, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 51-57 |
| 14 | Amuji, C. F., Uguru, M. I. Ogbonna, P. E., Ugwuoke, K .I., Eze, K. I. and Mbadianya, J.I. (2013, June), "Genotypes/ Lines In Nsukka South – Eastern Nigeria. Isolation And Identification Of Fungal Pathogens Associated With Tomato", International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 4 – 8 |
| 15 | Mbadianya, J. I., Echezona, B.C., Ugwuoke, K. I. and Wokocha, R.C. (2012, June), "Anti-fungal Activity Of Some Botanicals On Helminthosporium Infestans, Causal Agent Of Leaf Spots Disease In Eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum L.)", International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1-4 |
| 16 | Echezona, B.C and Offordile, J. I.. (2011, February), "The Responses Of Blea Beetles (Podagrica Spp) And Okra Plants (Abmoslchus Esculentum Moench L.) To Different Coloured Polyethylene Shades", International Journal on Pest Management, UK, Vol. 57, (Issue 2), pp 161-168 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya , K.I. Ugwuoke, K.P. Baiyeri, Dongya Shi and Chang-jun Chen. (2023, March), "Efficacy of Carbendazim and other Synthetic Fungicides on Taro Leaf Blight Disease caused by Phythophtora Colocasiae", Conference Proceedings presented at the Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Maiden Annual Conference, 2023 |
| 2 | Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya , K.I. Ugwuoke, K.P. Baiyeri, Dongya Shi and Chang-jun Chen. (2021, October), "THE RESISTANCE OF PLANT PATHOGENIC FUNGI TO THE FUNGICIDE BENZIMIDAZOLES", Crop Science Society of Nigeria |
| 3 | Jane Ifunanya Mbadianya , K.I. Ugwuoke, K.P. Baiyeri, Dongya Shi and Chang-jun Chen. (2021, October), "OF DOSAGE RESPONSE CURVES TO FLUDIOXONIL, NOT ALL PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI FOLLOW S-CURVE PATTERNS", Crop Science Society of Nigeria |
| 4 | Mbadianya, J. I. (2018).. (2018, June), "Academic Writing And Communicating Research Results. Pan- African Doctoral Academy Workshop, University Of Ghana, Accr", Pan- African Doctoral Academy |
| 5 | Ugwuoke, K. I., Mbadianya, J. I. and Obetta, G. C.. (2014, October), "Evaluation Of Different Polyethylene Colours In The Storage Of “ede-ofe” (Colocasia Esculenta) For Kitchen Consumption", Crop Science Society of Nigeria |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Ebenezer Afriyie, Kojo Ahiakpa, Victoria A. Uyanga, Charles O. Okoye, Adekoya M. Adejoke, Solabomi O. Ogunyemi, Jane I. Mbadianya, Fisayo T. Akinyemi, Oluwaseun O. Aluko, Patience M. Acquah, Benjamin Karikari, Saheed O. Jimoh. "Improving agriculture and food security in Africa: Can the one health approach be the answer?", (Preprint, 2023 February) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Commendation for attraction of grant of 50,000 naira used in hosting the first Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Crop production and Youth Employment in Nigeria" (October, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Antifungal potency of some plant extracts in the control of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) tuber rot caused by Botryodiplodia theobromae" (September, 2017) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Fund raising/Award/Exhibition Committee" (January, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 2 | Coordinator, "Project coordinator Department of Crop Science, Unizik" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture 2021 National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation committee" (June, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 4 | Coordinator, "Seminar coordinator Department of Crop Science, Unizik" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Advisory Services and Input consultant, "Advisory Services and Input consultant FADAMA, Anambra State" (February, 2016 to September, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://www.unn.edu.ng/3rd-national-annual-conference-of-the-crop-science-society-of-nigeria-cssn-nsukka-2016/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Annual Crop Science Society Conference", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 17th October, 2021 to 21st October, 2021; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma |
| 2 | "The Crop Science Society Of Nigeria, Conference, Nsukka, 2017", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 16th October, 2017 to 20th October, 2017; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "Crop Science Society Of Nigeria, Conference, Nsukka, 2014", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 6th October, 2014 to 10th October, 2014; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Maiden Annual Conference, 2014", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Academic Writing And Communicating Research Results. Pan- African Doctoral Academy Workshop, University Of Ghana, Accra", (Pan- African Doctoral Academy Workshop, University of Ghana, Accra), 1st June, 2018 to 10th June, 2018; University of Ghana, Accra |