Dr. Oluchi Eucharia Nwaichi
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Dr. Oluchi Eucharia Nwaichi

Lecturer
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Safety
62%
Environmental Toxicology
90%
Biochemistry
75%
Health Risks
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
55
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Olua, V., K.C. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu and E.O. Nwaichi, 2018. Heavy metals contents and health risk assessment of classroom corner dusts in selected public primary schools in rivers state, Nigeria. J. Environ. Pollut. Hum. Health, 6: 38-147.
  2. Nwaichi, E.O. and J.O. Osuoha, 2018. Essential oil and fatty acid constituents of Buccholzia coriacea (Wonderful Kola) seeds harvested in Nigeria. Biochem. Physiol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2168-9652.1000233.
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  3. Nwaichi, E.O. and F.N. Owuala, 2018. Community level physiological profiling in a first generation phytoremediation experiment. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 56: 550-557.
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  4. Nwaichi, E.O., P. Agbam and P.I. Iwu, 2017. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and some trace metals in yam, cassava, orange and papaya from two oil and gas flaring impacted communities in southern Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 21: 1057-1062.
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  5. Nwaichi, E.O., J.O. Osuoha and M.O. Monanu, 2017. Nutraceutical potential of Tetracarpidium conophorum and Buccholzia coriacea in diet-induced hyperlipidemia. J. Chem. Health Risks, 7: 157-170.
  6. Nwaichi, E.O., B.W. Abbey and C.J. Mgbudom-Okah, 2017. Proximate and antinutrient profile of selected Nigerian soup thickeners. Acad. Staff Union Univ. J. Sci., 3: 29-46.
  7. Nwaichi, E.O. and S.E. Colin, 2017. Sequestration of PAHs in a phytoremediation using Indian mustard and bambara plants. J. Biotechnol. Res., 3: 31-41.
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  8. Nwaichi, E.O. and L.C. Chuku, 2017. Biological soil quality indicators and conditioners in a plant-assisted remediation of crude oil polluted farmland. J. Environ. Protect., 8: 1622-1635.
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  9. Nwaichi, E.O., L.C. Chuku and E. Ighoavwogan, 2016. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and selected heavy metals in some oil polluted sites in delta state Nigeria. J. Environ. Prot., 7: 1389-1410.
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  10. Nwaichi, E.O. and T.A. Briggs, 2016. Influence of indigenous knowledge in building strong science and engineering research policy in Africa. Sci. Policy Afr. Newslett. Afr. Acad. Sci., 20: 10-11.
  11. Nwaichi, E.O. and S.A. Ntorgbo, 2016. Assessment of PAHs levels in some fish and seafood from different coastal waters in the Niger Delta. Toxicol. Rep., 3: 167-172.
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  12. Nwaichi, E.O. and O.P. Dhankher, 2016. Heavy metals contaminated environments and the road map with phytoremediation. J. Environ. Protect., 7: 41-51.
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  13. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.O. Anosike, 2016. Plant response on exposure to Ag Nanoparticles: A study with Vigna subterranea. Biochem. Anal. Biochem., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2161-1009.1000299.
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  14. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.B. Essien, 2016. Biochemical indices in ecology: A catalyst in environmental study. Biochem. Anal. Biochem., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2161-1009.1000238.
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  15. Nwaichi, E.O. and E. Omembu, 2016. Effect of Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract on cancerous cells of albino Wistar rats. Int. J. Biotechnol. Allied Fields, 4: 354-375.
  16. Nwaichi, E.O., M. Frac, P.A. Nwoha and P. Eragbor, 2015. Enhanced phytoremediation of crude oil-polluted soil by four plant species: Effect of inorganic and organic bioaugumentation. Int. J. Phytoremed., 17: 1253-1261.
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  17. Nwaichi, E.O., L.C. Chuku and N.J. Oyibo, 2015. Profile of ascorbic acid, beta-carotene and lycopene in guava, tomatoes, honey and red wine. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 4: 39-43.
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  18. Nwaichi, E.O. and V. Olua, 2015. Antioxidants and phytochemical profile of various extracts from Buccholzia coriacea. Indian J. Applied Res., 5: 415-420.
  19. Nwaichi, E.O. and M. Frac, 2015. Evaluation of soil microbial communities as influenced by crude oil pollution. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 1632-1639.
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  20. Nwaichi, E.O. and F.O. Omorodion, 2015. Evaluation of effect of cannabis smoking on the hematological properties of selected adult male students smokers. Int. J. Anat. Applied Physiol., 1: 1-5.
  21. Nwaichi, E.O. and B.W. Abbey, 2015. Essentials of scientific communication in a productive research. J. Sci. Res. Rep., 7: 525-531.
  22. Nwaichi, E.O. and B.W. Abbey, 2015. Communication: A mandatory tool for research builders and consumers. West Afr. J. Res. Innov. Manage., 1: 192-200.
  23. Nwaichi, E.O., M.O. Wegwu and U.L. Nwosu, 2014. Distribution of selected carcinogenic hydrocarbon and heavy metals in an oil-polluted agriculture zone. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 186: 8697-8706.
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  24. Nwaichi, E.O., M. Frac, D.E. Peters and B.O. Akpomiemie, 2014. Conditioners and significance of t-RFLP profile of the assemblage of prokaryotic microorganisms in crude oil polluted soils. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 13: 4220-4225.
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  25. Nwaichi, E.O., D.E. Peters and E. Onome, 2014. Evaluation of the effect of processing on the observed profile of ripe and unripe plantain. Sci. Agric., 1: 15-18.
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  26. Frac, M., K. Oszust, J. Lipiec, S. Jezierska-Tys and E.O. Nwaichi, 2014. Soil microbial functional and fungal diversity as influenced by municipal sewage sludge accumulation. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 11: 8891-8908.
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  27. Nwaichi, E.O., M.O. Monanu and O.C. Njoku, 2013. Water quality assessment of rumuodomaya stream: Chemical and biological studies. Res. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 29-34.
  28. Nwaichi, E.O., M.D. Gwotmut and J. Ossai, 2013. Effects of ranitidine on insulin and lime-induced gastric secretion in Albinow-istar rats. Int. J. Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2: 38-44.
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  29. Nwaichi, E.O., L.C. Chukwu and P.A. Nwoha, 2013. Remediation of oil-contaminated wetland by Hevea brasilliensis. Int. J. Pure Applied Biosci., 1: 12-17.
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  30. Nwaichi, E.O., E.N. Onyeike and C.E. Ibigomie, 2013. Comparative effects of processing on the cyanide content of Manihot esculenta, Gly-cine max and Zea mays. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. Diet., 2: 15-18.
  31. Nwaichi, E.O., E.B. Essien and E. Ugbeyide, 2013. Characterization of warri refinery effluent and its recipient medium. Int. J. Pure Applied Biosci., 1: 22-27.
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  32. Nwaichi, E.O., D.C. Belonwu and C.J. Nkomadu, 2013. Distribution of some heavy metals in selected seafood and shell from abonnema water in rivers in state Nigeria. Int. J. Pure Applied Biosci., 1: 63-66.
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  33. Nwaichi, E.O., C.C. Monago and P.I. Amaraegbulem, 2013. Effects of Athrospira platensis, Monodora myristica and Helianthus annus on the rate of polymerization, sickle cell reversion and oxygen affinity of sickle cell hemoglobin. Global J. Environ. Res., 7: 8-12.
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  34. Nwaichi, E.O., A. Ochuko and K. Akelemor, 2013. Impact assessment of tanker explosion in a Nigerian Niger delta community, Okogbe. Int. J. Pure Applied Biosci., 1: 1-5.
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  35. Nwaichi, E.O. and T.Z. Warigbani, 2013. Phenol removal from refinery effluent by Hevea brasilliensis. Res. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 50-53.
  36. Nwaichi, E.O. and P. Anyanwu, 2013. Effect of heat treatment on the antioxidant properties o f Tetrapleura tetraptera, Xylopia aethiopica and Piper guineense. Int. J. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 1: 1-5.
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  37. Nwaichi, E.O. and O. Igbinobaro, 2012. Effects of some selected spices on some biochemical profile of Wister albino rats. Am. J. Environ. Eng., 2: 8-11.
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  38. Nwaichi, E.O. and M.O. Wegwu, 2012. Nutrient profile of a contaminated soil phytoremediated by Centrosema pubescen and Mucuna pruriens. Bioremed. J., 16: 212-217.
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  39. Nwaichi, E.O. and I.O. James, 2012. Groundwater quality assessment in selected Niger delta communities in Nigeria. J. Environ. Analytical Toxicol., 2: 133-138.
  40. Nwaichi, E.O., L.C. Osuji and E.N. Onyeike, 2011. Evaluation and decontamination of crude oil-polluted soils using Centrosema pubescen Benth and amendment-support options. Int. J. Phytoremed., 13: 373-382.
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  41. Nwaichi, E.O. and M.A. Uzazobona, 2011. Estimation of the CO2 level clue to gas flaring in the Niger delta. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 565-572.
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  42. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.O. Ayalogu, 2011. Growth and performance of some edible legumes cultivated in crude oil impacted Nigerian Niger Delta soil. Ann. Biol. Res., 2: 43-49.
  43. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.N. Onyeike, 2011. Interaction of selected minerals with organic pollutants: Effects of phyto-assisted bioremediation using Vigna subterranea. J. Environ. Anal. Toxicol., Vol. 1, No. 2. 10.4172/2161-0525.1000107.
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  44. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.N. Onyeike, 2011. Assessment and characterization at green remediation of crude oil contaminated soils. Ann. Biol. Res., 2: 502-511.
  45. Nwaichi, O.E., N.E. Onyeike and O.M. Wegwu, 2010. Safety evaluation of the impact of metals contaminants on ecological receptors. Ann. Biol. Res., 1: 191-198.
  46. Nwaichi, O.E. and O.M. Wegwu, 2010. Phytoextraction of cadmium from petroleum contaminated soil by Vigna subterranean. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 14-23.
  47. Nwaichi, E.O., E.N. Onyeike and M.O. Wegwu, 2010. Performance and risk assessment of Bambara beans grown on petroleum contaminated soil and the biostimulation implications. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 4: 174-182.
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  48. Nwaichi, E.O., E.N. Onyeike and M.O. Wegwu, 2010. Comparison of chicken manure and urea fertilizers as potential soil amendments for enhanced phytoextraction of heavy metals. Bioremed. J., 14: 180-188.
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  49. Nwaichi, E.O., E.N. Onyeike and M.O. Wegwu, 2010. Characterization and safety evaluation of the impact of hydrocarbon contaminants on ecological receptors. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 85: 199-204.
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  50. Nwaichi, E.O. and M.O. Wegwu, 2010. Suitability assessment of some water bodies in the niger delta region of Nigeria. Int. J. Biosci., 5: 86-89.
  51. Nwaichi, E.O. and E.N. Onyeike, 2010. Cu tolerance and accumulation by centrosema pubescen benth and mucuna pruriens var pruriens. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 238-247.
  52. Eucharia, O.N. and O.E. Ayalogu, 2010. Allelopathy as expressed by Mucuna pruriens and the possibility for weed management. Int. J. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 2: 1-5.
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  53. Nwaichi, E.O., M.O. Wegwu and E.N. Onyeike, 2009. Phytoextracting cadmium and copper using Mucuna pruriens. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 3: 277-282.
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  54. Akaninwor, J.O., M.O. Wegwu and E.O. Nwaichi, 2008. Physico chemical properties and the antinutrient status of a non-alcoholic beverage (coke). J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 12: 11-13.
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  55. Akaninwor, J.O., M.O. Wegwu and E.O. Nwaichi, 2007. Levels of some heavy metals and physico chemical properties of effluents from a beverage company in rivers state, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 11: 27-30.
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