Dr Chikezie Onuora  Ene |  Plant Breeding |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer II at  Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

 

Dr. Chikezie Onuora Ene is a distinguished academic and researcher in the Department of Crop Science at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI). He earned his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Jimma University, Ethiopia, in 2023, where he conducted genetic analysis and quantitative trait loci mapping for tomato traits, graduating with a GPA of 3.86/4.00. He also holds an M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, achieving a CGPA of 4.91/5.00, and a B.Sc. in Crop Production and Protection from Abia State University, Uturu, with first-class honors.

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Qualifications and Education:

1. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Jimma University, Ethiopia, with a thesis on genetic analysis and QTL mapping for tomato traits. Graduated with a high GPA of 3.86/4.00.
2. M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a focus on variability and heritability in cucumber, and an outstanding CGPA of 4.91/5.00.
3. B.Sc. in Crop Production and Protection from Abia State University, Uturu, with first-class honors and a CGPA of 4.62/5.00.

Research Interests:

Dr. Ene’s research focuses on improving fruit/grain yield and quality of vegetables and cereals under abiotic stresses using plant molecular breeding techniques. This is a highly relevant and impactful area of research, addressing critical issues in agriculture.

Work Experience:

1. Lecturer in Crop Science Department at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike since 2017, teaching various crop science courses and contributing significantly to the academic community.
2. Research/Laboratory Assistant at National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), involved in yam breeding, plant protection, and tissue culture.
3. Field Enumerator/Farm Attendant at the Ministry of Agriculture, Abia State, focusing on cassava farming and processing data collection.
4. Agricultural Science Teacher during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Kono Secondary School.

Training and Workshops:

1. Training on GLMM at Jimma University.
2. Hands-on training on marker-assisted breeding at BecA-ILRI hub, Nairobi, Kenya.
3. Training on econometrics for policy analysis using Stata.
4. Workshop on publishing and grant proposal writing.

Research Contributions and Impact:

Dr. Ene has been involved in significant research contributions across multiple projects and publications, particularly in:

1. Fruit/Grain Yield Improvement under abiotic stresses.
2. Plant Molecular Breeding and marker-assisted selection.
3. Collaboration with international research bodies and institutions

Conclusion:

Given Dr. Ene’s extensive education, research focus, teaching experience, and contributions to the field of crop science, he is well-qualified for the Best Researcher Award. His work addresses crucial agricultural challenges, and his academic and professional achievements highlight his dedication and impact in the field.

Publication Top Notes:

• Studies of phenotypic and genotypic variation in sixteen cucumber genotypes
  CO Ene, PE Ogbonna, CU Agbo, UP Chukwudi
  Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 76(3), 307-313, 2016. (82 citations)
• Heterosis and combining ability in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
  CO Ene, PE Ogbonna, CU Agbo, UP Chukwudi
  Information Processing in Agriculture, 6(1), 150-157, 2019. (38 citations)
• Evaluation of Sixteen Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Genotypes in Derived Savannah Environment Using Path Coefficient Analysis
  CO Ene, PE Ogbonna, CU Agbo, UP Chukwudi
  Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 8(1), 85-92, 2016. (35 citations)
• Correlation and path coefficient analyses of yield and yield components of eggplant (Solanum melongena) in a coarse-textured Ultisol
  VN Onyia, UP Chukwudi, AC Ezea, AI Atugwu, CO Ene
  Information Processing in Agriculture, 7(1), 173-181, 2020. (18 citations)
• Environmental impact and genetic expressions of new drought-tolerant maize genotypes in derived savannah agro-ecology
  UNI Paul Inyang, Chikezie Onuora Ene, Ankrumah Emmanuel, Uchechukwu P. Chukwudi
  Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 13(1), 10691, 2021. (15 citations)
• Genetic characterization and quantitative trait relationship using multivariate techniques reveal diversity among tomato germplasms
  CO Ene, WG Abtew, HO Oselebe, FU Ozi, UN Ikeogu
  Food Science & Nutrition, 10(7), 2426-2442, 2022. (7 citations)
• Benefit Cost Analysis of Orange Flesh Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Varieties under Varying Planting Density
  DA Uzoigwe, CO Muoneke, CC Nwokoro, CO Ene
  Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 11(1), 145-148, 2019. (6 citations)
• Hybrid Vigor and Heritability Estimates in Tomato Crosses Involving Solanum lycopersicum × S. pimpinellifolium under Cool Tropical Monsoon Climate
  CO Ene, WG Abtew, HO Oselebe, FU Ozi, O Ogah, EC Okechukwu, …
  International Journal of Agronomy, 2023(1), 3003355, 2023. (5 citations)
• Analysis of Leaf Yield Components in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) Grown in Derived Savannah Agro-ecology
  UP Chukwudi, CU Agbo, CO Ene, CU Uba, JI Enyi
  Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 9(3), 386-391, 2017. (4 citations)
• Growth and yield response of selected improved soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) varieties to varying weeding regimes under a tropical condition
  CO Ene, A Anyim, UP Chukwudi, EC Okechukwu, UN Ikeogu
  Journal of Central European Agriculture, 20(1), 157-178, 2019. (3 citations)
• Evaluation of Tomato Genotypes Growth, Yield, and Shelf Life Enhancement in Nigeria
  VN Onyia, UP Chukwudi, VC Ogwudu, AI Atugwu, SC Eze, CO Ene, …
  Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 21(1), 143-152, 2019. (3 citations)
• Selfing revealed potential for higher yield performance than backcrossing among tomato segregating populations of Solanum lycopersicum × S. pimpinellifolium crosses under …
  CO Ene, WG Abtew, HO Oselebe, UP Chukwudi, EC Okechukwu, FU Ozi, …
  *Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, 100993, 2024. (1 citation)
• Influence of varying preservation methods on the shelf life and proximate composition of Pleurotus plumonarius (Fr) Quel cultivated on Andropogon gayanus substrate
  CM Ahaiwe, O Nnamdi, CO Ene, UP Chukwudi
  International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, 3(3), 2019. (1 citation)