Dr. Ogechukwu Anulika Umeh
Dr. Ogechukwu Anulika Umeh is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Ogechukwu Anulika Umeh, a lecturer in the department of Crop Science and Horticulture,Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka Anambra State. I obtained my P.hD in Plant Genetics and Breeding from the Federal University of Technology,Owerri, Imo State. M.sc in Plant Genetics and Breeding from Nasarawa State University, Keffi and B.Sc in Botany from Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka Anambra State.
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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 | School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State.. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2022) February, 2016 to July, 2021 P.hD Plant Breeding And Genetics |
| 2 | School of Postgraduate Studies Nasarawa State University, Keffi.. (Master Degree, May, 2015) January, 2011 to September, 2014 M.Sc Plant Breeding And Genetics |
| 3 | 2002 – 2006 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (B.Sc Botany). (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) September, 2002 to March, 2006 B.Sc Botany |
| 4 | Summer International Secondary School Obosi, Onitsha.. (NECO, September, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 |
| 5 | Campus Primary School Mgbemena, Awada- Obosi, Onitsha Anambra State. (FSLC, June, 1996) September, 1990 to June, 1995 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LOC SECRETARY - FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka November, 2024 to March, 2025 |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Deputy Chairman - Endowment/Stakeholder fund committee, Faculty of Agriculture June, 2023 to June, 2025 |
| 4 | The Coordinator- Achievers' board, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka June, 2023 to June, 2025 |
| 5 | Timetable officer, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture June, 2021 to June, 2023 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture August, 2020 to December, 2022 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture June, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 8 | Biology Teacher, Bright International Secondary School, Orji, Imo State. September, 2014 to December, 2016 |
| 9 | Biology and Basic Science Teacher, Jesam Royal International Secondary School, Abuja (Biology And Basic Science January, 2010 to June, 2013 |
| 10 | Biology Teacher, 2007 Ilemopo Comprehensive Secondary School, Irun, Akoko, Ondo State. May, 2007 to May, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Dr. Ogechukwu Anulika Umeh. (2022, December) Cucurbitaceae Plant Family , pp 246 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | E. R. Keyagha1*, J. I. Ulasi2, O. A. Umeh3 and S. Shuaibu Kahya4. (2023, March), "Molecular genotyping of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) accessions using microsatellites", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science 8(1): 1-7 (2023), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 2 | 1. Okolie Henry, Obidiebube Euchariaa, Obasi Chiamaka, Umeh Ogechukwu, Enwerem Juliet. (2022, February), "Manifold Antioxidant Potentials of Riverine Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Accession in Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p- ISSN: 2319-2399, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 34-40 |
| 3 | Umeh, O.A., Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C. and Anyanwu, C.P.. (2021, ), "Heterosis For Yield And Its Components In Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) In Owerri Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal Of Agriculture And Rural Development.", SAAT FUTO, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 5704-5710 |
| 4 | Umeh O.A. and Okoye A.C.. (2021, July), "Effect of planting spacing on the growth and yield performance of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Awka Southeastern Nigeria.", Int’l Journal of Agric and Rural Dev, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 5906-5911 |
| 5 | Umeh O.A. and Okoye A.C.. (2021, July), "PROMOTION OF UNDERUTILIZED INDIGENOUS BOTTLEGOURD (Lagenaria siceraria) for food and health security in southeastern Nigeria", Int’l Journal of Agric and Rural Dev, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 5885-5893 |
| 6 | Umeh Ogechukwu Anulika, Ngwuta Agwu Abraham, and Anyanwu Chinyere PRISCA. (2020, ), "Combining Ability Analysis For Yield And Some Of Its Associated Characters In Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.).", Alpinus publication, Vol. 5, (Issue 04), pp 180-191., ISSN: 2456-8643 |
| 7 | Umeh, O. A, Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C and Anyanwu, C. P.. (2020, July), "Comparative Studies Of The Yield Performance Of Improved And Adapted Genotypes Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) In Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria.", IOSR Journals (10.9790), Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 19-24, e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372. |
| 8 | Umeh, O.A., Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C. and Anyanwu, C.P.. (2019, June), "Preliminary Evaluation Of The Performance Of Sixteen Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Cultivars In Owerri-west Southeastern,Nigeria. Nigerian Journal Of Agriculture, Food And Environment.", Faculty of Agriculture, University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 82-88, ISSN 0331-0787 |
| 9 | Umeh, O.A., Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C. and Anyanwu, C.P.. (2019, June), "PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATION IN SIXTEEN CULTIVARS OF CUCUMBER (Cucumis Sativus L.) IN OWERRI-WEST SOUTH EASTERN, NIGERIA.", Faculty of Agriculture, University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 56-66, ISSN 0331-0787 |
| 10 | Umeh, O.A., Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C. and Anyanwu, C.P.. (2019, ), "Comparative Studies On The Proximate Composition Of Fruits Of Sixteen Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Varieties. Nigerian Journal Of Crop Science.", Crop Science Society of Nigeria., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-5., ISSN: 2350-2487 |
| 11 | Umeh, O.A. and Keyagha, E.R.. (2019, ), "Genetic Variability And Heritability Studies Of Some Reproductive Traits In Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) International Journal Of Agriculture And Rural Development.", SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 4310-4316. |
| 12 | Umeh, O.A., Ngwuta, A.A ., Onyishi,G.C. and Anyanwu, C.P.. (2019, ), "Morphological Characterization Of Cucumber Germplasm For Yield And Yield Associated Traits In Owerri Area Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal Of Agriculture And Rural Development.", SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 4228 - 4236 |
| 13 | Umeh, O.A. and Ojiako, F.O.. (2018, ), "Limitation To Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Production For Nutrition Security In Southeast Nigeria. Int. J. Of Agriculture And Rural Development.", SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 3437-3443., ISBN: 1595- 9716. |
| 14 | Umeh, O.A. (2018, ), "Evaluation Of The Performance Of Different Varieties Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) In Owerri Area Of Southeastern Nigeria.", SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 3807-3815, ISBN: 1595 – 9716 |
| 15 | Umeh, O.A. (2018, ), "Promotion Of Underutilized Indigenous Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima D.) For Food/Nutrition Security In The Southeast Agroecology Of Nigeria. International Journal Of Agriculture And Rural Development.", SAAT FUTO, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 3458 -3468., ISBN:1595-9716. |
| 16 | Umeh, O.A., and Anyawu, C. P.. (2018, ), "Breeding Genetically Modified Organisms: Their Benefits, Issues And Regulations In Nigeria.", SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 3449 - 3457, ISBN: 1595 – 9716 |
| 17 | Umeh, O.A, Ngwuta, A.A., Onyishi, G.C, AnyawuC.P, Keyeagh, E.R, Onovo, J.C... (2017, ), "Application Of Molecular Tools In Breeding Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.): A Review.", SAAT FUTO, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 3175 - 3180 |
| 18 | O.A. Umeh, J.C. Onovo. (2015, July), "Comparative Study Of Germination And Morphological Characteristics Of Four Cucumber (cucumis Sativus L.) Genotypes In Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 43 - 46, ISSN: 2349-8080 |
| 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", FAIC |
| 2 | 1. Keyagha, E.R., Ulasi, J.I. and Umeh, O.A.. (2021, September), "Molecular genotyping of Sweetpotato accessions (Ipomoea batatas L.) using microsatellites.", Proceedings of the National Conference of Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), Vol. 2, pp 76-88. |
| 3 | Umeh ,O.A., Ngwuta,A.A., Onyishi,G.C. and Anyawu, C.P.. (2020, ), "Correlation Coefficient And Principal Component Analysis Studies For Fruit Yield And Its Components In Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Genotypes. Book Of Proceedings Of The 38th Annual Conferences Of The Horticultural Society Of Nigeria (HORTSON) Nsukka.", Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) |
| 4 | Umeh ,O.A., Ngwuta,A.A., Onyishi,G.C. and Anyawu, C.P.. (2020, ), "Heterosis For Yield And Its Components In Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) In Owerri Southeastern Nigeria. Book Of Proceedings Of The 38th Annual Conferences Of The Horticultural Society Of Nigeria (HORTSON) Nsukka.", Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) |
| 5 | Umeh ,O.A., Ngwuta,A.A., Onyishi,G.C. and Anyawu, C.P.. (2019, ), "Comparative Studies On The Proximate Composition Of Sixteen Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Fruit Varieties. Book Of Proceedings Of The 6th National Annual Conference Of The Crop Science Society Of Nigeria (CSSN) Owerri, Nigeria.", crop science society of Nigeria (CSSN), pp 943-950. |
| 6 | Umeh ,O.A., Ngwuta,A.A., Onyishi,G.C. and Anyawu, C.P.. (2019, ), "Evaluation Of The Performance Of Sixteen Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Cultivars In Owerri-west, Southeastern Nigeria. Book Of Proceedings Of The 6th National Annual Conference Of The Crop Science Society Of Nigeria (CSSN) Owerri, Nigeria.", crop science society of Nigeria (CSSN), pp 951- 961. |
| 7 | Umeh ,O.A., C. C. Obasi., and E. R. Keyagha. (2019, ), "Genetic Variability And Heritability Studies Of Some Reproductive Traits In Cucumber. Book Of Proceedings Of The 53rd Annual Conference Of Agricultural Society Of Nigeria. NCRI, Badeggi, Nigeria.", Agricultural Society of Nigeria, pp 69-74 |
| 8 | Umeh, O.A., Peter- Onoh, Anyawu, C.P., Onyishi,G.C., and Ngwuta,A.A.. (2017, ), "Enhancing Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Breeding Using Molecular Tools. Book Of Abstracts Of The 23rd Annual Conference Of The Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB) Owerri, Nigeria.", , pp 42-43. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Variability Estimate and Character Association among Accessions of Okra in Southeast Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Jonathan Adinde 20240714275 |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Highest grant attractor Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| 2 | Awardee: "DONATION OF BOOKS TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY" (May, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 3 | Awardee: "DONATION OF 200,000 TO NATIONAL ASSOCITION OF CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE STUDENT DURING THEIR 2024 INDUCTION" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE |
| 4 | Awardee: "DONATION OF SEEDS" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 5 | Awardee: "ommendation for attraction of grant of #700,000 for hosting of the first faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| 6 | Awardee: "ommendation for attraction of grant of #700,000 for hosting of the first faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| 7 | Awardee: "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND COMMENDATION OF DR. OGECHUKWU UMEH FOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANI, MAKUOACHUKWU CYPRIAN" (May, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Genetics, Genomics and Plant Breeding" (June, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Influence of Biochar and Variety on Growth, Yield and Quality of Onion (Allium cepa L.) at Abaya Wereda, West Guji Zone" (November, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The Effect of Plant Spacing and Weeding Time on The Growth and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Asian Research Journal of Agriculture" (August, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Effect of Tuber Part Planted on Growth, Yield and Shelf Life of Yam Cultivars in Southeastern Guinea savanna, Kogi State" (December, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EVALUATION OF CASSAVA GENOTYPES FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH MECHANIZED FARMING PRACTICES IN NIGERIA" (May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "KARYOTYPE AND HETEROSIS EVALUATION IN F1 CROSSES OF VERNONIA SPECIES" (May, 2025 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "Crop Science and Horticulture Departmental Accreditation Team" (May, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Academic Advisor to Year three students, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Crop Science and Horticulture Undergraduate Staff Adviser, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture" (October, 2024) |
| 3 | Coordinator, "Faculty of Agriculture Achievers' Board Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Deputy Chairman, "ENDOWMENT AND STAKEHOLDER FUND COMMITTEE" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "SUB-COMMITTEE FOR FIRST FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE" (January, 2023) |
| 6 | Treasurer OWSD UNIZIK CHAPTER, "ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Crop Science and Horticulture Department Liaison Officer, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (November, 2023) |
| 8 | Fund Raising, "FIRST FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL (HYBRID CONFERENCE)" (January, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "National University Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team" (February, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, "FACULTY REP. OF UNIVERSITY NDLEA" (October, 2021) |
| 11 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Dress Code committee" (July, 2021) |
| 12 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture" (June, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture Accreditation Committee" (May, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "38th Annual Conferences of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) Nsukka - 2020", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON)), Nsukka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security", ('WCDI, Wageningen, the Netherlands), 10th October, 2022 to 2nd December, 2022; Talentlms |
| 2 | "Grant writing skill acquisition", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka), 17th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; Visual |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB), 23rd Annual Conference and Workshop", (Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State), Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state |
| 2 | "53rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria. NCRI, Badeggi, Nigeria.", (Agricultural Society of Nigeria), NCRI, Badeggi, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "6th National Annual conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN) Owerri, Nigeria", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)), Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state |