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Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara is a senior lecturer in the Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka, Nigeria. She joined the services of the great institution in 2019 having spent some years (2012-2019) lecturing and working on some academic research projects at University of Nigeria Nsukka in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology(Botany) where she had her graduate and post graduate studies majoring today in Palynology/Palaeoecology. As a research practitioner, Nchedochukwu has over twenty research publications expanded across the domain of geo palynology, melissopalynology, aeropalynology, Plant ecology, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, taxonomy and general botany. Her research interest mainly focuses on melissopalynology; aeropalynology; Quaternary vegetation study, Plant Ecology and taxonomy. She is a professional member of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) and Palynological Association of Nigeria (PAN). She has organized and attended many conferences and workshops. Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu remains very passionate, enthusiastic and highly committed and dedicated to the course of academic industry and education in general.

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Employment (2)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Awka, NG

2019-08-03 to present | Senior Lecturer (Botany)
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University of Nigeria: Nsukka, NG

2012-08-24 to 2019-08-03 | Lecturer 1 (Botany)
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Professional activities (4)

Quaternary Research Association: UK, GB

2024-11 to present | Full member (Botany)
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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland: Hertfordshire, GB

2024-11 to present | Full member (Botany)
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Palynological Association of Nigeria: Lagos, LAgos, NG

2019-03 to present | Full member (Botany)
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Botanical Association of Nigeria: Nigeria, Nigeria, NG

2014 to present | Full member (Botany)
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Funding (1)

EVALUATION OF THE POLLEN CONTENT, PROXIMATE AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF HONEY SAMPLES FROM FIVE STATES IN SOUTHEAST AND MIDDLE BELT OF NIGERIA.

2018 to 2018 | Grant
TETFUND (Abuja, NG)
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Works (30)

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF NITROGEN-BASED AND NON-NITROGEN-BASED SUBSTRATES ON THE PROXIMATE CONTENTS OF Pleurotus SPECIES

The Bioscientist Journal
2025-01 | Journal article | Writing - review & editing
Contributors: Dr. Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam
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Effects of Oven-Drying on the Phytochemical and Phenolic Acid Contents of Ethanol Extracts of the Root, Stalk and Leaves of Cymbopogon citratus

Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85203423018

Part of ISSN: 26160692 26160684
Contributors: Urama, D.C.; Ojua, E.O.; Egedigwe, U.C.; Ikegbunam, C.N.; Nweze, A.E.; Njoku, E.U.; Odo, C.V.; Obayi, H.C.; Ezema, M.C.; Amujiri, A.N.
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GROWTH RESPONSES OF ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) MOENCH UNDER STRESSES OF DROUGHT AND MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA INFECTION

Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85199708417

Part of ISSN: 23050284 1019763X
Contributors: Egedigwe, U.O.; Udengwu, O.S.; Egedigwe-Ekeleme, C.A.; Ikegbunam, C.N.; Onaebi, C.N.; Osayi, E.E.; Maduakor, C.J.; Odo, C.V.; Oyediran, O.T.; Okeke, C.M. et al.
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Assessment of Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) and Expected Performance Index (EPI) of Plants along Nsukka, Enugu Road, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Biology
2024-12-17 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2456-7124
Contributors: Amujiri, Angela Nkechi; Nweze, Anthony Ejiofor; Ogboji, Lynda Onyinye; Ikegbunam, Clara Nchedochukwu; Umejiaku, Chidimma Maryjicinta; Okwagbe, Otiotio Edith; Ojua, Eugene Obashi; Osayi, Emmanuel Emeka
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Proximate and Mineral Compositions of the Stem and Leaf of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Asian Journal of Research in Biology
2024-12-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Gabriel Okwudili Ogbuozobe; Anukwuorji Chidozie Azubuike; Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara; Afam-ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka
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Ecological Assessment of Weed Species in Two Secondary Forests in Anambra State Nigeria

African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
2024-10-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2689-5331
Contributors: Ifeorah, E. V.; Ekwealor, U. K.; Ikegbunam, N. C.; Onyili, C. A.; Nwagoranya, U. P.
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Functional Trait and Phylogenetic Diversity of Tree and Shrub Species in Three Tropical Forests across Anambra State, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry
2024-08-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2581-7418
Contributors: Chisom F. Iroka; Raphael N. Okigbo; Kenneth U. Ekwealor; Clara N. Ikegbunam; Onyili C. Adachukwu; Nwakuche O. Adaugo
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Checklist of Tree and Shrub Species in Forests Across Anambra State Nigeria

African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research
2024-08-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2689-9434
Contributors: Chisom F. I.; Raphael N. O.; Kenneth U. E.; Clara N. I.; Onyili C. A.; Okereke N. C.
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Compositional Analysis of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Honey Samples From Imo and Enugu States, Nigeria

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies
2024-06-30 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9781668478035
Part of ISSN: 2326-9170
Contributors: Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Walter John Okwong; Emeka Osayi; Bibian Aziagba; Kelechukwu Kennedy Ndubueze; Jude Ugwoke
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Effect of Leaf Crude Extracts of azadirachata indica a. Juss. On The Germination and Growth of amaranthus hybridus l. and amaranthus spinosus l.

Research Journal of Biotechnology and Life Science
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Okereke N.C.; Ikegbunam N.C.; Okereke E.K.; Nwaogaranya P.U.; Iroka F.C.
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Survey of Soil Seed Bank in Three Watersheds across Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Research n Botany
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Dr. Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Iroka F. Chisom; Nwakuche O. Adaugo ; Ogbuozobe O. Gabriel; Nwaogaranya U. Patrick ; Ekwealor U. Kenneth
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Changes in Vegetation in Relation to Human Activities in Atlas Cove, Lagos, Nigeria

Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science (JTRSS)
2023-06-30 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2462-2389
Contributors: Olusola Helen Adekanmbi; Okwong John Walter; Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Fatimoh Towobola Afolabi
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Contamination level of spent engine oil in the rhizosphere of Arachis Hypogea L.

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
2023-05-31 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1996-0786
Contributors: Benita Ozokolie Chinenye; Chinedu Amadi Chibugo; Boniface Ezea Ifeanyi; Iroha Enyinnaya Ngele; Clara Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam; Stella Okeke Chinaza; Obashi Ojua Eugene
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Pre-sowing Treatments on the Germination and Growth Parameters of Zea mays Linn

Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research
2023-04-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2581-4478
Contributors: Chukwu Nkumah Okereke; Uche Patrick Nwaogaranya; Angela Chinenye Ogbu; Clara Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam; Chisom Finian Iroka
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Pre-Sowing Treatments on the Germination and Growth Parameters of Abelmoschus esculenta Linn.

Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science
2023-04-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2581-7167
Contributors: Chukwu Nkumah Okereke; Clara Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam; Uche Patrick Nwaogaranya; Angela Chinenye Ogbu; Ozibo Amobi Francis; Chisom Finian Iroka
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Melıssopalynologıcal study of Apıs Mellıfera L. honey sourced from dıfferent localıtıes in the mıddle belt of Nıgerıa

Bio-Research
2023-03-16 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2705-3822
Contributors: Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; John Okwong Walter; Emeka Emmanuel Osayi; Reginald Chukwuemeka Njokuocha; Meshach Ikechukwu Ezeadim; Nkechinyere Onyekwere Nweze
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Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Proximate Composition of Fruit of False Yam (Icacina senegalensis) and African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum)

Asian Plant Research Journal
2023-03-14 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2581-9992
Contributors: Kenneth U. Ekwealor; Chisom F. Iroka; Uche P. Nwaogaranya; Clara N. Ikegbunam; Victor S. Njom
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Effect of Cajanus cajan (L.) Supplementation on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Biochemical Indices of Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse, 1840)

Pakistan Journal of Zoology
2022 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0030-9923
Contributors: Ekechukwu Esther; Ohanu Chinenye; Ossai Nelson; Elijah Okwuonu; Hinmikaiye Funmilayo; Ngene Innocent; Andong Felix; Ikegbunam Clara; Echude Daniel; Ekeh Felicia et al.
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The Importance of Morphology and Palynology of Two Species of Amaranthus Found in Awka South Eastern Nigeria

Universal Journal of Plant Science
2022-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2332-3450
Contributors: Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu; Ilodibia Chinyere Veronica; Obodoekwe Sandra Ogechukwu; Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara
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Melissopalynological Characterization of Honey Samples from Southeastern, Nigeria

Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology
2022-03-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Nkechinyere Onyekwere Nweze; Okwong John Walter; Reginald Chukwuemeka Njokuocha; Chiori O. C. AGWU
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EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND POLLEN CONTENT OF HONEYSAMPLES FROM EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

Journal of Sustainability Science and Management
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85118629175

Part of ISSN: 26727226 18238556
Contributors: Ikegbunam, C.; Okwu, J.
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Physico-chemical properties and mineral content of Apis Mellifera L. honey samples sourced from different localities in Anambra and Enugu States, South-eastern, Nigeria

Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science (JTRSS)
2021-12-31 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2462-2389
Contributors: Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Okwong John Walter
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Physiological Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Duranta erecta (L) on Albino Rat, Rattus norvegicus

Pakistan Journal of Zoology
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85091048732

Part of ISSN: 00309923
Contributors: Odo, G.E.; Agwu, J.E.; Nweze, N.; Ikegbunam, C.; Ekeh, F.N.; Ejere, V.; Ezenwaji, N.; Njokuocha, R.; Ngwu, G.; Okafor, F.
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Aeropalynological Study of Obukpa town, Enugu State, Nigeria

Journal of Biological Research & Biotechnology
2019 | Journal article | Conceptualization, Writing - original draft
Contributors: Dr. Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam; Okwong Walter John
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Diversity of airborne mycofloral abundance and allergenic fungal spores of Enugu North, Nigeria

Aerobiologia
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85058037904

Part of ISSN: 15733025 03935965
Contributors: Njokuocha, R.C.; Osayi, E.E.; Ikegbunam, C.N.
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Pollen analysis and heavy metals detection in honey samples from southern Nigeria

World News of Natural Sciences
2019 | Journal issue or edition
Part of ISSN: EISSN 2543-5426
Contributors: Olusola Helen Adekanmbi; Okwong John Walter1; Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam
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Toxicity and effects of fig (Ficus carica) leaf aqueous extract on haematology and some biochemical indices of wistar albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Journal of medicinal Plants Research
2016 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: ISSN 1996-0875
Contributors: Odo, G. E.; Agwu, J. E.1; Newze, N., ; Nwadinigwe, A.; Onyeke, C. C.; Nzekwe, U.; Ajuziogu, G. C.; Osayi, E. I; Ikegbunam, N. C.
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Growth performance and nutrient utilization of Clarias gariepinus fed with different dietary levels of processed cassava leaves

African Journal of Biotechnology
2016-06-15 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1684-5315
Contributors: Gregory E Odo; Juliana E Agwu; Nkechi O Nweze; Sunday Clement; Nwadinigwe O Alfreda; Grace Onyishi; Nzekwe Uche; Godswill Ajuziogu; Clara Ikegbunam; Ossai I Nelson et al.
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Effect of biopesticides on the developmental stages and longivity of Callosobruchus maculatus in some leguminous grains

Journal of Parasitology and vector Biology
2015 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2141-2510
Contributors: Felicia N. Ekeh; Gregory E. Odo; Ekechukwu Nkiru; Agwu E.J; Clara Ikegbunam ; Haruna Ada S.
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Mitigating Effects of Beta-Carotene on Hydroponic Growth and Productivity of Amaranthus Hybridus L. under Aluminium Toxicity Induced Stress

Other
Contributors: Uchenna Egedigwe; Obi Sergius Udengwu
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