Dr. Mercy Gospel Ajuru
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Dr. Mercy Gospel Ajuru

Lecturer
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, P.M.B. 5080, Nkpolu- Orowurukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics from University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Ethnobotany
62%
Phytochemical
90%
Medicinal Plants
75%
Medicinal Products
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
53
Abstracts
15

Selected Publications

  1. Worlu, C.W., A.B. Nwauzoma, E.C. Chuku and M.G. Ajuru, 2022. Effects of solubilised orange peels on the occurrence of some fungal soil-borne pathogens of Zea mays (L.). GPH Int. J. Biol. Med. Sci., 5: 10-19.
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  2. Worlu, C.W., A.B. Nwauzoma, E.C. Chuku and M.G. Ajuru, 2022. Comparative effects of Trichoderma species on growth parameters and yield of Zea mays (L.). Int. J. Biol. Med. Sci., 5: 1-9.
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  3. James, O.E., B.O. Green, M.G. Ajuru and V. Wilson, 2022. Anatomical characterization of roots of some medicinal plants of the family Euphorbiaceae in Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci., 7: 51-55.
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  4. Ajuru, M.G., K.A. Kpekot, G.E. Robinson and M.C. Amutadi, 2022. Proximate and phytochemical analysis of the leaves of justicia carnea lindi. and justicia secunda vahl and its taxonomic implications. J. Biomed. Biosens., 2: 1-12.
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  5. Ajuru, M.G., A. Ibiye and E.C. Princewill-ukot, 2022. Flora of rivers state university, rivers state, Nigeria: A preliminary checklist. Asian J. Plant Soil Sci., 7: 116-135.
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  6. James, O.E., B.O. Green, M.G. Ajuru and V. Wilson, 2021. Foliar epidermal anatomy and its taxonomic implications within the family Euphorbiaceae in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Int. J. Front. Life Sci. Res., 1: 48-55.
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  7. Ajuru, M.G., A.K. Kpekot, J. Omubo and I. Morrison, 2021. Comparative study of proximate and phytochemical analysis of the roots of Justicia carnea Lindi. and Justicia secunda Vahl. Niger. Ann. Pure Appl. Sci., 4: 22-33.
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  8. Nmom, F.W., M.G. Ajuru and C.W. Worlu, 2018. Wound healing potentials of Aloe vera (L.) Burm. leaf gel on devastated stem barks of Gongronema latifolium Benth. Agric. Bionutr. Res., 2: 1-4.
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  9. Chuku, E.C., O.S. Chuku and M.G. Ajuru, 2018. Studies on the propagation, phytochemical properties, storage, utililzation and shelf-life of Asystasia gangetica. IOSR J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 11: 63-67.
  10. Ajuru, M.G., F.W. Nmom and O.E. Iyo, 2018. Toxicological evaluation of Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott (Dumb cane) on Wistar albino rats. Res. J. Food Nutr., 2: 38-43.
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  11. Ajuru, M.G., F.W. Nmom and D.O. Ofa, 2018. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of some species of lamiaceae in Rivers State, Nigeria. Res. J. Food Nutr., 2: 28-37.
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  12. Ajuru, M.G., F.W. Nmom and C.W. Worlu, 2018. Leaf epidermal characteristics of melons in the family Cucurbitaceae Juss. in Nigeria. Agric. Bionutr. Res., 2: 5-10.
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  13. Ajuru, M.G., 2018. Anatomical and palynological studies on Napoleona imperialis P. Beauv. (Lecythidaceae). Scient. Rev., 4: 16-21.
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  14. Green, B.O. and M.G. Ajuru, 2017. Comparative systematics and foliar studies in monotypic genera of apocynaceae in some states of Nigeria. Delta Agric., 9: 13-21.
  15. Ajuru, M.G., L.F. Williams and G. Ajuru, 2017. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of some plants used in ethnomedicine in the Niger delta region of Nigeria. Int. J. Food Chem., 1: 7-14.
  16. Ajuru, M.G. and F.W. Nmom, 2017. Some endangered ethnomedicinal plants in Rivers State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Oil Gas Technol., 2: 92-104.
  17. Ajuru, M.G. and F.W. Nmom, 2017. Phytoremediation of crude oil polluted soil: A review focusing on hyperaccumulators and their structural adaptation. Niger. J. Oil Gas Technol., 3: 11-30.
  18. Ajuru, M.G. and F.W. Nmom, 2017. A review on the economic uses of species of cucurbitaceae and their sustainability in Nigeria. Am. J. Plant Biol., 2: 17-24.
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  19. Gboeloh, L.B., K. Elele and M.G. Ajuru, 2016. Effect of ethanolic extract of the leaf of ficus exasperata on haematological parameters in albino mice experimentally infected with plasmodium berghei (NK 65). J. Int. Res. Med. Pharm. Sci., 9: 131-138.
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  20. Ajuru, M.G., 2016. Morpho-anatomical studies of Gnetum africanum Welw and Gnetum buchholzianum Engl. (Gnetaceae Lindley) in Nigeria. J. Applied Life Sci. Int., (In Press). .
  21. Ajuru, M.G., 2016. Ethnobotanical inventory of Oguru-ama Town, Degema local government area, Rivers State, Nigeria. J. Applied Biol. Biotechnol., (In Press). .
  22. Ajuru, M.G and U. Friday, 2016. Effect of particulates generated from asphalt production on the morphological and leaf epidermal traits of some common plants. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manag., 20: 403-406.
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  23. Ajuru, M.G., 2015. Sex determination of carica papaya varieties at seedling stage using morpho-anatomical characters. J. Biol. Nat., 4: 29-36.
  24. Ajuru, M.G., 2015. Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants found in annang community in akwa ibom state, Nigeria. J. Biol. Nat., 3: 89-98.
  25. Okoli, B.E. and M.G. Ajuru, 2014. Introduction to Plant Taxonomy. 1st Edn., Prints Speedlink Business Bureau, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  26. Friday, U and M.G. Ajuru, 2014. Ecological effects of particulate matter on the histochemical content of alchornea cordifolia, musa paradisiaca, and manihot esculenta. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., 3: 389-393.
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  27. Ajuru, M.G., 2014. Morpho-anatomical studies of Gnetum africanum Welw and Gnetum buchholzianum Engl. (Gnetaceae Lindley) in Nigeria. J. Applied Life Sci. Int., 18: 1-8.
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  28. Ajuru, M.G., 2014. Ethnobotanical inventory of Oguru-ama Town, Degema local government area, Rivers State, Nigeria. J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 19: 1-13.
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  29. Ajuru, M.G and C.L. Nwahia, 2014. Floristic survey of vascular plants in the main campus of ignatius ajuru university of education, rumuolumeni, port harcourt, rivers state, Nigeria. LS-An Int. J. Life Sci., 3: 15-21.
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  30. Ajuru, M and G. Ajuru, 2014. Indigenous and exotic cucurbits in nigeria. Curr. Adv. Plant Sci. Res., 1: 12-17.
  31. Ajuru, M.G. and B.E. Okoli, 2013. Comparative vegetative anatomy of some species of the family Cucurbitaceae Juss in Nigeria. Res. J. Bot., 8: 15-23.
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  32. Ajuru, M.G and B.E. Okoli, 2013. The morphological characterization of the melon species in the family cucurbitaceae juss. and their utilization in Nigeria. Int. J. Mod. Bot., 3: 15-19.
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  33. Ajuru, M.G and B.E. Okoli, 2013. Comparative anatomical studies of some genera of cucurbitaceae juss. LS- Int. J. Life Sci., 2: 91-96.
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  34. Ajuru, G., D. Onwuli and M.G. Ajuru, 2013. The effects of Vernonia amygdalina Del. (bitter leaf) leaf extract on the lipid profile of Wistar albino rats. Continental J. Biomed. Sci., 7: 23-30.
  35. Ajuru, M.G., 2012. Biosystematic studies of edible and ornamental species in the Aroid family, Araceae Juss. in Nigeria. Afr. Sci. Technol. J., 5: 131-137.
  36. Ajuru, M.G., 2012. Anatomical studies of some species of the genus Amaranthus L. in Nigeria. J. Sci. Technol., 5: 407-419.
  37. Ajuru, M. G. and B.E. Okoli, 2012. Morphological and epidermal studies on certain species of Napoleona P. Beauv. (Lecythidaceae) in Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Bot., 2: 115-119.
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  38. Ajuru, M.G and U. Friday, 2004. Effects of particulate matter on the anatomy of some tropical plants (Alchornea cordifolia, Musa paradisiaca, and Manihot esculenta). Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., 3: 304-308.
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