Dr. Chibundu N. Ezekiel
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Dr. Chibundu N. Ezekiel

Senior Lecturer
Babcock University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Mycology from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Chibundu Ezekiel is currently working as Senior Lecturer, Food Microbiology/ Safety & Mycotoxicology at Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Mycology from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. His area of expertise includes Food Safety, Mycotoxins, Fungi/ Mycology, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Fungal Metabolites, Chemotaxonomy, Molecular Mycology, and Microbial Ecology. He is an author and co-author of 50 journal papers.

Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Food Safety
62%
Mycotoxins
90%
Food Microbiology
75%
Food Processing
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Ezekiel, C.N., W.A. Abia, I.M. Ogara, M. Sulyok, B. Warth and R. Krska, 2015. Fate of mycotoxins in two popular traditional cereal-based beverages (kunu-zaki and pito) from rural Nigeria. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 60: 137-141.
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  2. Afolabi, C.G., C.N. Ezekiel, I.A. Kehinde, A.W. Olaolu and O.M. Ogunsanya, 2015. Contamination of groundnut in South‐Western Nigeria by aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxins in relation to processing. J. Phytopathol., 163: 279-286.
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  3. Olajuyigbe, O.O., G.R. Akande, C.N. Ezekiel and M.O. Ezekiel, 2014. Aflatoxigenic moulds and aflatoxin contamination of retailed fishery products in Lagos markets. Mycotoxicology, 1: 60-66.
  4. Ezekiel, C.N., M.C. Adetunji, O.O. Atanda, J.C. Frisvad, J. Houbraken and R.A. Samson, 2014. Phenotypic differentiation of species from Aspergillus section Flavi on neutral red desiccated coconut agar. World Mycotoxin J., 7: 335-344.
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  5. Ezekiel, C.N., J. Atehnkeng, A.C. Odebode and R. Bandyopadhyay, 2014. Distribution of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi in commercial poultry feed in Nigeria. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 189: 18-25.
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  6. Ezekiel, C.N., I.E. Udom, J.C. Frisvad, M.C. Adetunji and J. Houbraken et al., 2014. Assessment of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus and other fungi in millet and sesame from Plateau State, Nigeria. Mycology, 5: 16 -22.
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  7. Ezekiel, C.N., C.P. Anokwuru, B.M.W. Amos, E.E. Ejiofor, O.R. Oriola, T. Obani and O.O. Olajuyigbe, 2014. Ashanti pepper (Piper guineense) reduces aflatoxin formation in poorly stored maize grains. N. Y. Sci. J., 7: 64-71.
  8. Ezekiel, C.N., B. Warth, I.M. Ogara, W.A. Abia and V.C. Ezekiel et al., 2014. Mycotoxin exposure in rural residents in northern Nigeria: A pilot study using multi-urinary biomarkers. Environ. Int., 66: 138-145.
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  9. Ezekiel, C.N. and J.I. Sombie, 2014. Survey of aflatoxins and fungi in some commercial breakfast cereals and pastas retailed in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nature Sci., 12: 27-32.
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  10. Adetunji, M.C., O.O. Atanda, C.N. Ezekiel and I.M. Ogara, 2014. The distribution and mycotoxigenicity of fungal isolates of stored maize grains from five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Mycotoxicology, 1: 19-28.
  11. Adetunji, M., O. Atanda, C.N. Ezekiel, M. Sulyok and B. Warth et al., 2014. Fungal and bacterial metabolites of stored maize (Zea mays, L.) from five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Mycotoxin Res., 30: 89-102.
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  12. Adetuniji, M.C., O.O. Atanda, C.N. Ezekiel, A.O. Dipeolu, S.V.A. Uzochukwu, J. Oyedepo and C.A. Chilaka, 2014. Distribution of mycotoxins and risk assessment of maize consumers in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Eur. Food Res. Technol., 239: 287-296.
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  13. Abdus-Salaam, R., F. Fanelli, O.O. Atanda, M. Sulyok and G. Cozzi et al., 2014. Fungal and bacterial metabolites associated with natural contamination of locally processed rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Nigeria. Food Addit. Contamin.: Part A, 32: 950-959.
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  14. Rubert, J., S.O. Fapohunda, C. Soler, C.N. Ezekiel, J. Manes and F. Kayode, 2013. A survey of mycotoxins in random street-vended snacks from Lagos, Nigeria, using QuEChERS-HPLC-MS/MS. Food Control, 32: 673-677.
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  15. Nwangburuka, C.C., N.C. Ezekiel, K. Oyekale, C.P. Anokwuru and K.I. Evbuomwam, 2013. Cytomorphological and antifungal analysis of Acalypha wilkesiana, Moringa oleifera extracts and Sodium hypochlorite on Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench treated seeds. Nature Sci., 11: 31-39.
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  16. Kayode, O.F., M. Sulyok, S.O. Fapohunda, C.N. Ezekiel, R. Krska and C.R.B. Oguntona, 2013. Mycotoxins and fungal metabolites in groundnut-and maize-based snacks from Nigeria. Food Addit. Contamin.: Part B, 6: 294-300.
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  17. Ezekiel, C.N., S.O. Fapohunda, M.F. Olorunfemi, A.O. Oyebanji and I. Obi, 2013. Mycobiota and aflatoxin B1 contamination of Piper guineense (Ashanti pepper), P. nigrum L.(black pepper) and Monodora myristica (calabash nutmeg) from Lagos, Nigeria. Int. Food Res. J., 20: 111-116.
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  18. Ezekiel, C.N., M. Sulyok, J.C. Frisvad, Y.M. Somorin and B. Warth et al., 2013. Fungal and mycotoxin assessment of dried edible mushroom in Nigeria. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 162: 231-236.
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  19. Ezekiel, C.N., M. Sulyok, D.A. Babalola, B. Warth, V.C. Ezekiel and R. Krska, 2013. Incidence and consumer awareness of toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi and aflatoxin B1 in peanut cake from Nigeria. Food Control, 30: 596-601.
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  20. Ezekiel, C.N., C.C. Nwangburuka, G.O. Chioma, M. Sulyok and B. Warth et al., 2013. Occurrence, mycotoxins and toxicity of Fusarium species from Abelmoschus esculentus and Sesamum indicum seeds. Mycotoxins, 63: 27-38.
  21. Udom, I.E., C.N. Ezekiel, S.O. Fapohunda, Z.S.C. Okoye and C.A. Kalu, 2012. Incidence of Aspergillus section Flavi and concentration of aflatoxin in feed concentrates for Cattle in Jos, Nigeria. J. Vet. Adv., 2: 39-46.
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  22. Nwangburuka, C.C., K. Oyekale, C.N. Ezekiel, C.P. Anokwuru and O. Badaru, 2012. Effects of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and sodium hypochlorite seed pre-treatment on seed germination, seedling growth rate and fungal abundance in two accessions of Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 875-881.
  23. Ezekiel, C.N., R. Bandyopadhyay, M. Sulyok, B. Warth and R. Krska, 2012. Fungal and bacterial metabolites in commercial poultry feed from Nigeria. Food Addit. Contamin.: Part A, 29: 1288-1299.
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  24. Ezekiel, C.N., M. Sulyok, B. Warth, A.C. Odebode and R. Krska, 2012. Natural occurrence of mycotoxins in peanut cake from Nigeria. Food Control, 27: 338-342.
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  25. Ezekiel, C.N., M. Sulyok, B. Warth and R. Krska, 2012. Multi-microbial metabolites in fonio millet (acha) and sesame seeds in Plateau State, Nigeria. Eur. Food Res. Technol., 235: 285-293.
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  26. Ezekiel, C.N., F.O. Kayode, S.O. Fapohunda, M.F. Olorunfemi and B.T. Kponi, 2012. Aflatoxigenic moulds and aflatoxins in street-vended snacks in Lagos, Nigeria. Int. J. Food Saf., 14 : 83-88.
  27. Ezekiel, C.N. and S.O. Fapohunda, 2012. Mycological and nutrient profile of soymilk. Global Adv. Res. J. Food Sci. Technol., 1: 25-30.
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  28. Awoyinka, O.A., C.N. Ezekiel, E.B. Esan, C.G. Afolabi and O.Z. Ikokide et al., 2012. The spectrum of infections by Fusarium species on Codiaeum variegatum (L.) blume cultivars as influenced by fructose specific lectin. Int. J. Mod. Bot., 2: 145-153.
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  29. Oyinloye, J.M.A. and C.N. Ezekiel, 2011. Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing multidrug resistant enterobacteriaceae from commercial poultry feeds in Nigeria. Ann. Biol. Res., 2: 250-254.
  30. Ezekiel, C.N., O.A. Alabi, C.P. Anokwuru and O. Oginni, 2011. Studies on dietary aflatoxin-induced genotoxicity using two in vivo bioassays. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 97-106.
  31. Ezekiel, C.N., J.M.A. Oyinloye, A.S. Fari, A.C. Omeonu and A.A. Akeredolu, 2011. Antibiogram and multidrug resistance in enterobacteriaceae from peanut cake in Nigeria. Internet J. Food Saf., 13: 175-181.
  32. Ezekiel, C.N., C.P. Anokwuru, A. Fari, M.F. Olorunfemi and O. Fadairo et al., 2011. Microbiological quality and proximate composition of peanut cake (Kulikuli) in Nigerian markets. Academia Arena, 3: 103-111.
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  33. Ezekiel, C.N., C.C. Nwangburuka, O.A. Ajibade and A.C. Odebode, 2011. Genetic diversity in 14 tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) varieties in Nigerian markets by RAPD-PCR technique. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 4961-4967.
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  34. Ezekiel, C.N., A.O. Olarinmoye, J.M.A. Oyinloye, O.B. Olaoye and A.O. Edun, 2011. Distribution, antibiogram and multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae from commercial poultry feeds in Nigeria. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 5: 294-301.
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  35. Ezekiel, C.N., A.C. Odebode, S.O. Fapohunda, G.O. Tayo and O.J. Olawuyi et al., 2011. Toxigenic potential of co-occurring aflatoxin and ochratoxin A detected in poultry feed on Clarias gariepinus larvae. Nature Sci., 9: 186-192.
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  36. Anokwuru, C.P., C.N. Ezekiel, O.A. Alabi, P.D. Shalle and M.T. Haruna, 2011. Ameliorative effects of ethanolic neem bark extract on hematological damage and hepatotoxicity induced by dietary aflatoxin in mice. Asian J. Med. Sci., 3: 254-260.
  37. Alabi, O.A., C.P. Anokwuru, C.N. Ezekiel, O. Ajibaye, U.J. Nwadike, O. Fasasi and M. Abu, 2011. Anti-mutagenic and anti-genotoxic effect of ethanolic extract of neem on dietary-aflatoxin induced genotoxicity in mice. J. Biol. Sci., 11: 307-313.
  38. Abiala, M.A., C.N. Ezekiel, N.I. Chukwura and A.C. Odebode, 2011. Toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi and aflatoxins in dried yam chips in Oyo state, Nigeria. Academia Arena, 3: 42-49.
  39. Ogunnowo, A.A., C.N. Ezekiel, C.P. Anokwuru, Y.A. Ogunshola and O.O. Kuloyo, 2010. Anticandidal and antistaphylococcal activity of soap fortified with Ocimum gratissimum extract. J. Applied Sci., 10: 2121-2126.
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  40. Ezekiel, C.N., D.O. Kolawole, O.A. Olufuwa and I.A. Odu, 2010. Shelf-life and pattern of deterioration in firm tofu. Acta Satech, 3: 40-47.
  41. Ezekiel, C.N., A.C. Odebode, R.O. Omenka and F.A. Adesioye, 2010. Growth response and comparative cellulase induction in soil fungi grown on different cellulose media. Acta Satech, 3: 52-59.
  42. Dike, K.S., C.N. Ezekiel, M.A. Abiala and A.I. Sanni, 2010. Antagonistic activity of lactic acid bacteria against myco-deteriogens of Agidi and Fufu, two African fermented foods. Int. J. Biol. Sci., 2: 52-59.
  43. Fapohunda, S.O., T. Akintewe, O.A. Olarinmoye and C.N. Ezekiel, 2009. Anti aflatoxigenic potentials of two Nigerian herbs on albino rats. J. Biol. Environ. Sci., 3: 81-90.
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  44. Ezekiel, C.N., C.P. Anokwuru, E. Nsofor, O.A. Odusanya and O. Adebanjo, 2009. Antimicrobial activity of the methanolic and crude alkaloid extracts of Acalypha wilkesiana cv. macafeeana copper leaf. Res. J. Microbiol., 4: 269-277.
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  45. Ezekiel, C.N., C.C. Nwangburuka, C.P. Anokwuru, F.A. Adesioye, O.B. Olaoye and N.C. Okonkwo, 2009. Fungal diversity and antagonistic interactions of Stachybotrys chartarum in soils within Babcock University. Acta Satech, 3: 90-97.
  46. Fapohunda, S.O., C.N. Ezekiel, O.A. Alabi, A. Omole and S.O. Chioma, 2008. Aflatoxin-mediated sperm and blood cell abnormalities in mice fed with contaminated corn. Mycobiology, 36: 255-259.
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  47. Ezekiel, C.N., A.C. Odebode and S.O. Fapohunda, 2008. Zearalenone production by naturally occurring Fusarium species on maize, wheat and soybeans from Nigeria. J. Biol. Environ. Sci., 2: 77-82.
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  48. Fapohunda, S.O., O.A. Awoyinka, O.O. Olajuyigbe, C.N. Ezekiel and I. Esiaba, 2007. Enzyme-related aflatoxin production in vital organs of rats fed with Aspergillus species-inoculated rat chow. J. Biol. Environ. Sci., 1: 1-4.
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  49. Fapohunda, S.O., O. Idowu and C. Ezekiel, 2007. Opportunistic Aspergillus flavus from tuberculosis patients. Scientia Africana, 6: 94-99.