Dr. Ekemini Edet Obok
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Dr. Ekemini Edet Obok

Senior Lecturer and Researcher
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Biology from University of Reading, UK

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Biography

Senior lecturer and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in statistical data analysis, biotechnology, life sciences, student supervision, crop production, and crop protection. Strong research professional with a PhD focused in agriculture (plant sciences and molecular biology) from the University of Reading, United Kingdom.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Sciences
62%
Plant Breeding
90%
Agronomy
75%
Crop Science
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
16
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Obok, E.E., I.A. Udo, M.A. Ittah, M.N. Abua, G.A. Iwo, O.U. Enang and J.J. Ulafor, 2021. Growth and yield traits variation of African maize (Zea mays L.) accessions in the humid tropical rainforest of south-eastern Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci., 20: 305-312.
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  2. Obok, E., P. Aikpokpodion, O. Ani, J. Allainguillaume and A. Wetten, 2021. Cacao swollen shoot virus detection and DNA barcoding of its vectors and putative vectors in Theobroma cacao L. by using polymerase chain reaction. BioTechnologia, 102: 229-244.
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  3. Obok, E., M. Ittah, I. Udo, E. Ojubi, J. Ulafor and S. Umoetok 2020. Genetic variability and seasonal influence of fall armyworm (spodoptera frugiperda (j.e. smith)) damage to early vegetative growth of african maize accessions in the humid tropics of south-eastern Nigeria. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 31: 143-155 10.36899/JAPS.2021.1.0202.
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  4. Njei, A.M., I.G. Akpan, I.M. Asim, O.E. Edet and E.R. Emu, 2020. GGE biplot analysis of multi-location yield trial of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Genotypes in South-Eastern, Nigeria. Asian J. Agric. Rural Dev., 10: 485-503.
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  5. Abua, M.N., M.A. Ittah, E.E. Obok, G.A. Iwo, R.E. Edugbo and C.O. Amadi, 2020. Nutritional qualities of ginger mutant lines grown in the humid tropical agroecology of Nigeria. Asian J. Adv. Agric. Res., 12: 35-42.
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  6. Ittah, M.A. and E.E. Obok, 2019. Breeding potential and multivariate analyses of morphological and yield traits in industrial sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) accessions in a humid tropical agroecology. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 27: 1-10.
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  7. Ukpong, I.G. and E. Obok, 2018. Implications of crude oil extraction on agriculture and livelihood in oil producing rural communities in Nigeria. Rev. Agric. Appl. Econ., 21: 71-77.
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  8. Obok, E.E., A.C. Wetten and J. Allainguillaume, 2018. Electropenetrography application and molecular-based virus detection in mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) vectors of Cacao swollen shoot virus on Theobroma cacao L. Ann. Agric. Sci., 63: 55-65.
  9. Allainguillaume, J., A.C. Wetten and E. Obok, 2018. Molecular evidence of Cacao swollen shoot virus acquisition and retention by Planococcus citri (Risso) and Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) and Pseudococcus viburni (Signoret) Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Int. J. Scient. Res., 8: 34-44.
  10. Odor, E.O., G.A. Iwo and E.E. Obok, 2017. Graphical assessment of yield stability and adaptation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) genotypes in cross river state, Nigeria. J. Agric. Crop Res., 5: 108-116.
  11. Abua, M., G. Akpaniwo and E. Obok, 2014. Lead selection traits relationship in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.): Is grain yield still key? Am. J. Exp. Agric., 4: 809-816.
  12. Obok, E.E., 2013. Post-zygotic reproductive barrier in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) x elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) interspecific F1 hybrids. Can. J. Plant Breed., 1: 1-5.
  13. Obok, E.E., 2013. Mineral contents of selected pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) X elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum (Schum.)) interspecific hybrids of Nigerian origin. J. Plant Stud., 2: 22-27.
  14. Abua, M.N., E.E. Obok and G.A. Iwo, 2013. Inheritance of seed coat colour in some cowpea genotypes (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp). Niger. J. Genet., 27: 97-108.
  15. Obok, E.E., M.E. Aken'Ova and G.A. Iwo, 2012. Forage potentials of interspecific hybrids between elephant grass selections and cultivated pearl millet genotypes of Nigerian origin. J. Plant Breed. Crop Sci., 4: 136-143.
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  16. Effa, E.B., D.F. Uwah, G.A. Iwo, E.E. Obok and G.O. Ukoha, 2012. Yield performance of popcorn (Zea mays L. everta) under lime and nitrogen fertilization on an acid soil. J. Agric. Sci., 4: 12-19.
  17. Iwo, G.A. and E.E. Obok, 2010. Agronomic performance and estimate of genetic variability of upland rice genotypes on acid soil of Cross river state. Global J. Agric. Sci., 9: 1-7.
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