Mr. Uwaoma O Aguwa
Mr. Uwaoma O Aguwa is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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, May, 2014) January, 2010 to February, 2014 M.Sc CROP PROTECTION (ENTOMOLOGY) |
| 2 | FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2002) October, 1996 to December, 2001 CROP SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 3 | OBIZI HIGH SCHOOL MBAISE IMO STATE. (SSCE, November, 1994) September, 1988 to September, 1994 |
| 4 | TOWN SCHOOL OBIZI MBAISE IMO STATE. (FSLC, September, 1984) October, 1978 to July, 1984 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State March, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 3 | Assistant Presiding Officer 2 (APO 2), Independent National Electoral Commission (2019 State Governorship Elections) Held at Ndiama Nkume-Ekpo Polling Unit 008 in Usaka Electoral Ward- code 10 in Ikwuano LGA,Abia State. March, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | Assistant Presiding Officer 2 (APO 2), Independent National Electoral Commission (2019 Presidential Election) held at Ndiama Nkume-Ekpo Polling Unit 008 in Usaka Electoral Ward-code 10 in Ikwuano LGA, Abia State. February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 5 | RESEARCH OFFICER, NATIONAL ROOTS CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE UMUDIKE UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE NIGERIA. July, 2015 to June, 2019 |
| 6 | Presiding Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2015 State Governorship Election held at Amaocha Achiga SQ Polling Unit in Umuaka Electoral Ward 2 in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. April, 2015 to April, 2015 |
| 7 | Presiding Officer in 2015 Presidential Election in Umuaka ward Il in Njaba LGA, Imo State, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) March, 2015 to March, 2015 |
| 8 | MARKETING EXECUTIVE, MUTUAL BENEFITS ASSURANCE PLC March, 2004 to December, 2007 |
| 9 | SUPERVISOR in Feed mill, Rearing section, Brooding section and Battery cage where eggs are laid, Good Health Farms km 5 Lusada-Igbesa RD. IGBESA ADO-ODO OTA LGA OGUN STATE NIGERIA September, 2002 to September, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Victor Chijioke Okereke, Olutayo Modupeola Adedokun, Uwaoma Otuodichinma Aguwa.. (2020, ) Field Management, Storage Structure, Nanoparticles And Maize Weevil Pest: Important Considerations In The Sustainable Production Of Maize Grains: New Perspectives In Agriculture And Crop Science Vol. 2. Chapter9(online Book) Book Publisher International.,3rd floor, 207 Regent Street,London, WIB 3HH, UK, Fax:+4420-3031-1429. Manuscript no. 2020/BP/3262D. DOI:https://doi.org, Vol. 02 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ifeanyichukwu, Helen Ihuarulam and Aguwa, Uwaoma Otuodichinma. (2023, June), "Engineering Prospects and Challenges for Todays Crop Scientist and the Way Forward", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology (JIET), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 14 - 18 |
| 2 | Christian C. Iwuagwu, Bernadine E, Ndife, Uwaoma O. Aguwa, Donald E. Iheaturu, Oluropo A. Apalowo et. al.. (2022, August), "Biocidal effects of Dennettia tripetala, Zingiber officinale and Benlate on seed borne fungal pathogen (Fusarium moniliforme) of watermelon ( Citrillus lanatus) varieties.", Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 51 - 62 |
| 3 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Eze, N.W, Nwogbaga, A.C, Aguwa, U.O, Iheaturu, D.E, and Ejiofor, M.E. (2022, April), "Anti fungal Invitro effects of Ethanol and Acetone extracts of Aframomum melequeta Lin and Azadirachta indica Lin on seed borne fungal pathogen (Fusarium solani) of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum Lin) in Awka Anambra state Nigeria:", Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Verterinary, Vol. 165555, pp 20 to33 |
| 4 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Eze, N.W, Nwogbaga, A.C, Aguwa, U.O, Iheaturu, D.E, and Ejiofor, M.E. (2022, April), "Anti fungal Invitro effects of Ethanol and Acetone extracts of Aframomum melequeta Lin and Azadirachta indica Lin on seed borne fungal pathogen (Fusarium solani) of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum Lin) in Awka Anambra state Nigeria:", Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Verterinary, Vol. 165555, pp 20 to33 |
| 5 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Umechuruba, C.F., Ononuju,C.C, Obidiebube, A.E., Obasi, C.C and Aguwa, U.O. (2022, December), "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 |
| 6 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Agbodo, M.I, Nwogbaga, A.C, Aguwa, U.O, Iheaturu, D.E and Ejiofor, M.E. (2022, July), "Influence and poultry manure rates on growth, yield, incidence and severity of Fusarium wilth disease on three pepper (Capsicum annum) varieties", Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Verterinary, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 44 - 57 |
| 7 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Nwokike, O.J, Aguwa, U.O, Iheaturu, D.E, Apalowo, O.A, Ejiofor, M.E and Iwu, D.C r, M.E. (2022, June), "Investigation of effect of different nitrogen levels on some agronomic traits,yields and turmerone content of turmeric (Curcuma longa L) rhizomes", Himalayan Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 21-27 |
| 8 | Iwuagwu, C.C, Acholonu, A.O, Aguwa, U.O, Iheaturu, D.E, Apalowo, O.A, Ejiofor, M.E and Iwu, D.C r, M.E. (2022, June), "Yield, disease incidence and severity response of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occid entalis) to cutting intervals in Awka South LGA Anambra state, Nigeria.", Himalayan Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 28 - 34 |
| 9 | Ekpe,I.I, Oti, N.N, Ishiusah, O.W, Egboka, N.T, Nwankwo, V.C, Ibeka, W.C, Aguwa, O.U. and Orji, A.,. (2021, June), "Effect Of Time Of Seed-bed Preparation On Soil Properties And Performance Of Water Yam In Owerri Southeast, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 41-50, ISSN-Online 2736-1411 |
| 10 | Ekpe, I.I, Oti, N.N, Okonkwo, K.C, Nwankwo, V.C, Orji, A, Aguwa, U.O and Ojiako, F.O.. (2021, January), "Performance Of Pig Slurry On A Degraded Sandy Soil And The Yield Of Irrigated Upland Rice (Oryza Sativa) In Owerri, South-East Nigeria.", Discovery Agriculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 17), pp 26 - 36 |
| 11 | Shulammite Amubieya, Luke C Nwosu, Usman Zakka, Owolabi M. Azeez, Victor C Okereke, Akubuike N Eluwa, Gerald M Ugagu, Godfrey M Petgrave, Uwaoma O Agu. (2021, April), "Effect Of X-ray Irradiation And Oven-drying On The Bionomics Of Acanthoscelides Obtectus Say (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) Infesting Common Bean In Storage: Can X-ray Irradiation Affect Seed Viability After Pest Control Process", Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 132-139, E-ISSN: 2320-7078, P-ISSN:2349-6800 |
| 12 | Sobifagha Princess Bell-Gam, Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Kayode David Ileke and Uwaoma Otuodichinma Aguwa. (2021, ), "Effect Of X-ray Irradiation On The F1 Generation Of Sitophilus Zeamais Motschulsky And The Germination Rate Of Maize Grain", The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, Vol. 82, (Issue 25), pp 1-9, Open access |
| 13 | Gerald M. Ugagu, Bertram E.B. Nwoke, Nnaemeka K. Opara, Benjamin C. Onwubuche, Peter I. Isiaka, Luke C. Nwosu, Akubuike N. Eluwa, Oyinlola A. Ajayi, G. (2021, May), "Investigations On The Inherent Resistance Of Twenty-one Maize Varieties To Maize Weevil, Sitiphilus Zeamais Motschulsky At F2 Generation", Asian Journal of Advances in Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 21-31 |
| 14 | Iwuagwu, C.C., Ugwu, F.C.,Nwogbaga, A.C, Aguwa, U.O., Iheaturu, D.E. and Ejiofor, M.E. (2021, April), "Investigation on impacts of poultry manure application on yield,disease incidence and severity of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", NJB, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 20 to33 |
| 15 | Christian Chukwunenye Iwuagwu, Charles Chimezie Ononuju, Charles Ikechukwu Umechurumba, Andrew Chukwuma Nwogbaga, Adaobi Eucharia Obidiebube, Henry Ok. (2020, June), "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 Journals of Agricultural Science and Soil Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), ISSN:2350-2274 |
| 16 | C.C. Iwuagwu, C.C. Ononuju, C.I. Umechuruba, A.C. Nwogbaga, A.E Obidiebube, H. Okolie, C.C. Obasi and A.O. Uwaoma. (2020, August), "Effect Of Plant Extracts On Radial Growth Of Helminthosporium Oryzae Causative Of Brown Spot Disease Of Rice Under In-vitro", African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 28, (Issue 3), pp 473 - 480, ISSN 1021-9730/2020 |
| 17 | Oti N.N., Ekpe I.I, Nwankwo V.C. Okonkwo K.C., Nwaigwe M.O., Aguwa U.O and Ojiako F.O.. (2020, December), "Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Manure On The Nutritional Value And Heavy Metal Uptake Of Upland Rice In Imo State Nigeria", FUTO Journal Series (FUTOJNLS), Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 58 - 77, e-ISSN:2476 - 8456; p- ISSN: 2467 - 8325 |
| 18 | Oti N.N., Ekpe I.I, Nwankwo V.C., U.O. Aguwa and A. Orji. (2020, ), "Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Manure On The Yield And Yield Components Of Upland Rice In Owerri, South Eastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Agric and rural development, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 5441 - 5451 |
| 19 | N.N Oti., Ekpe I.I, V.C. Nwankwo, E.N. Ogbodo and U.O. Aguwa. (2020, ), "Effect Of Fallow Length On Selected Soil Physico-chemical Properties In Ekoli Farming Area Of Ebonyi Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Agric and Rural Development, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 5431 - 5440 |
| 20 | Okonkwo Joe Nnaemeka, Ejiofor MaryGeraldine Ebele, Iwuagwu Christian Chukwunenye, Aguwa Uwaoma Otuodichinma, Ibeabuchi Uko. (2020, June), "Protectant Efficacy Of Dennetia Tripetala Bak (F)(Annonaceae) Extracts And Deltamethrin Against Sitophilus Zeamais Motsch (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)) In Stored Maize", International Journal of Research- GRANTHAALAYAN, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 10-14 |
| 21 | Godfrey M. Petgrave, Usman Zakka, Luke C.Nwosu, Owolabi M. Azeez, Victor C. Okereke and Uwaoma O. Aguwa. (2020, April), "High-Sensitivity Testing Of Effectiveness Of Citrus Limon, Vitis Vinifera And Citrus Sinensis In The Postharvest Control Of Callosobruchus Maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Infestations Of Cowpea Seeds", International Research Journal of Insect Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 22 | Iwuagwu C.C, Nwizu V.C, Apalowo R., Nwogbaga A.C, Onojeme F.C, Okolie H and U.O. Aguwa. (2020, December), "Effect Of Different Storage Media On Physical And Proximate Composition Of Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Fruits And Associated Pathogens", Agriways, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 81-87, ISSN:2454-2318(online) ISSN:2321-8614(print) |
| 23 | Iwuagwu, C.C, J.I.Iweka, A.C. Nwogbaga, E.A. Obidiebube, H. Okolie, C.C. Obasi, F.C. Onojeme, A.O. Uwaoma, M.E Ejiofor. (2020, October), "Components Assesment 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 - 25 |
| 24 | Nwankwo I.I.M, Nwaigwe G.O.,Aguwa U.O., Okereke A. C and Amanze N. J.. (2019, June), "Fortification Of Sweet Potato Progenies For Enhanced Root Dry Matter And Micro-nutrient Density Through Genetic Recombination", Integrity Research Journals (Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 86 - 93 |
| 25 | Nwaigwe G. O., Nwankwo I.I.M., and Aguwa U.O. (2019, January), "Seed Germination And Evaluation Of The Roots Of Open Pollinated Exotic Sweet Potato Seedlings For Variations In Root Flesh Colour", African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 8 |
| 26 | Luke C. Nwosu, Okechukwu A. Obi, Vivian A. Azoro, Sunday A. Dialoke, Adiya E. Onah, Usman Zakka, Owolabi M. Azeez, Akubuike N. Eluwa, Uloma A. Azuine,. (2018, December), "The Efficacy Of The Plant Extracts Of Afrostyrax Kamerunensis, Monodora Myristica, Moringa Oleifera And Azadirachta Indica Against The Infestation Of The Leather Beetle, Dermestes Maculatus De Geer In Smoked African Mud Catfish, Clarias Gariepinus Burchel", Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences (JJBS), Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 511 - 515, ISSN 1995 - 6673 |
| 27 | Ojiako F. O., Ihejirika G. O. and Aguwa U.O.. (2015, December), "Comparative Bioactivity Of Different Solvent Extracts Of The Root And Seeds Of Jatropha Curcas L. And Chlorpyrifos Against Tailor Ants (Oecophylla Longinoda Latreille)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae)", FUTO Journal Series (FUTOJNLS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 118 - 132 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ifeanyichukwu, Helen Ihuarulam and Aguwa, Uwaoma Otuodichinma. (2022, June), "ENGINEERING PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR TODAY'S CROP SCIENTIST: WHAT IS THE WAY FORWARD? In: Sustainable Economic Growth and Security through Entrepreneurship Education and Development", INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURS (IOE), pp 23 |
| 2 | Iwuagwu, C.C, P .C. Ozofor, A.C. Nwogbaga, E.A Obidiebube, H. Okolie, C.C.Obasi, A.O. Apalowo, U.O. Aguwa, D.C. Iwu, M.E. (2021, March), "Effects of Variety and Fungicides on Health, Germination Percentage and Seedling Vigor of Rice (Oryza sativa L) Seeds.", PROCEEDINGS(Book of Abstracts) of the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Vol. 21, (Issue 7), pp 66 |
| 3 | Ejiofor, M.E, N.J. Okonkwo, C.C. Iwuagwu, and U.O. Aguwa. (2020, May), "Evaluation of Dennetia tripetala (Pepper Fruit) Bak. F. Crude extract and Deltamethrin for the Sitophilus zeamais (Maize weevil) Motsch.", PROCEEDINGS of the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection |
| 4 | C.K. Nkere, L.Ezeji, S.S.Kahya, O. Onyegbule, U.O. Aguwa, A, Iroburachi, R.I. Kanu, C,N.Egesi and T.J. Onyeka. (2016, October), "Incidence of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in SOUTH-EAST and SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA", Agricultural Society of Nigeria, pp 682 - 683 |
| 5 | Tom,C.T., L.N. Ezimako, U.O. Aguwa, J.C. Obiefuna, I.I. Ibeawuchi and I.J. Ogoke. (2014, December), "Evaluation of hybrid maize (Zea Mays L.) in intercropping with watermelon (Citrillus lanatus Thumb) in Owerri, South- Eastern Nigeria.", Agricultural Society of Nigeria., pp 765 - 769. |
| 6 | Tom, C.T., J.C. Obiefuna, U.O. Aguwa, S.A. Dislike, A.A. Ngwuta and U.M. Nwankwo. (2014, December), "Productivity of plantain ( Musa spp) and watermelon (Citrillus lanatus Thumb) intercropping system in Owerri, Imo State.", Agricultural Society of Nigeria, pp 770 - 773 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "INNOVATOR OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP GRANT" (November, 2010 to November, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by WorldBank/ STEP-B |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Time table Officer (Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State (Faculty of Agriculture)" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE STUDENTS STAFF ADVISER (YEAR TWO), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State" (June, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, Grant Development Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State (Faculty of Agriculture)" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, Matriculation Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State (Faculty of Agriculture)" (July, 2021) |
| 5 | PRESIDING OFFICER, "Independent National Electoral Commission (2015 Presidential Election)" (February, 2015 to February, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN)" (member since 2008), http://www.entomological society of nigeria.org |