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

Dr. Ifunanya Jane Mbadianya

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

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Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023)
July, 2015 to December, 2023
PhD Plant Pathology/Mycology
2University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022)
July, 2015 to December, 2022
PhD Plant Pathology/Mycology
3University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master of Philosophy, March, 2014)
September, 2010 to February, 2014
MSc Crop Science
4University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008)
September, 2002 to July, 2007
B.Agric Crop Science

Relevant/Working Experience

1Project coordinator, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture
June, 2023 to Present
2Seminar coordinator, Department of Crop Science,and Horticulture Unizik
June, 2021 to Present
3Timetable coordinator, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
August, 2010 to May, 2017

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Mbadianya, 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
1SHI 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
2Dongya 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
3Victoria 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
4Dongya 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
5Lanre 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
6Dongya 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
7SHI 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
8Okafor. 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
9Ugwuja, 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
10Mbadianya, 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
11Imegwu, 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
12Mbadianya, 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
13Mbadianya, 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
14Amuji, 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
15Mbadianya, 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
16Echezona, 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
1Jane 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
2Jane 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
3Jane 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
4Mbadianya, J. I. (2018).. (2018, June), "Academic Writing And Communicating Research Results. Pan- African Doctoral Academy Workshop, University Of Ghana, Accr", Pan- African Doctoral Academy
5Ugwuoke, 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
1Ebenezer 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
1Awardee: "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
1Editor, "Crop production and Youth Employment in Nigeria" (October, 2016)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "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
1Member, "Fund raising/Award/Exhibition Committee" (January, 2023 to March, 2023)
2Coordinator, "Project coordinator Department of Crop Science, Unizik" (June, 2023)
3Member, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture 2021 National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation committee" (June, 2021 to February, 2022)
4Coordinator, "Seminar coordinator Department of Crop Science, Unizik" (June, 2021)
5Advisory Services and Input consultant, "Advisory Services and Input consultant FADAMA, Anambra State" (February, 2016 to September, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full 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
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