Biography

DR. NSIRIM. L. EDWIN-WOSU (A Pollution Plant Ecologist & Taxonomist). He is a lecturer with the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. An academia with a great zeal and interest in research. He holds B. Sc., M.Sc. in Plant Ecology with emphasis in Phytoremediation, M.Sc. in Plant Taxonomy / Biosystematics. He also holds PhD in Plant Ecology (Phytoremediation). In addition his areas of research interest cuts across Environmental pollution monitoring and Bioremediation of Environmental Media with emphasis on the use and application of Phytoremediation methods. It also cut across Enzyme Characterisation Associated with Macrophyte in Phytoremediation Technology, Macrophytic screening of species for Phytoremediation Potential. He has special interest in Herbarium Technology and Development. He is into developing an integrated eco-taxonomic index and modeling of plant species diversity in a regeneration trend of derelict environment. He is an editor of Global Journal Series (An International Journal). Generally he is into Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation and sustainability in collaboration with other research interest. His extra-curricular activities include Ecological Expeditions, Environmental Consultancy & Audit reporting. He is a member of professional bodies among which the Nigeria Environmental

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences

100%

Enzyme Characterisation

62%

Phytoremediation Technology

90%

Biodiversity Conservation

75%

Macrophytic Screening

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and A.E. Nkang, 2019. Hydrocarbon-induced changes in physicochemical properties in tropical Niger delta soils. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 51: 45-59.
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Edwin-Wosu, N. and A. Nkang, 2017. Studying the physico-edaphic and hydraulic conductivity of phytoremediated spent oil polluted habitat. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 17: 1-13.
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Noutcha, M., N. Edwin-Wosu, R. Ogali and S. Okiwelu, 2016. The role of plant essential oils in mosquito (diptera: culicidae) control. Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., 10: 1-9.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2016. A baseline environmental impact assessment (EIA) of proposed sit for thermal desorption unit (TDU) waste management project in Rivers State, Nigeria: floristic composition approach. Am. J. Biosci. Bioeng., 4: 9-25.
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Tanee, F.B.G., N.L. Edwin-Wosu and I.A. Nze, 2015. Ecological succession in agrarian impacted site in parts of amafor rainforest in Ngor-Akpala Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria: Phytodiversity and species composition assessments. Insight Ecol., 4: 35-45.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., T. Omara-Achong and A. Nkang, 2015. Distribution, habitat adaptation and conservation as integral approach to protection of Anthocliesta species in Nigeria's Niger Delta landscape. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 5: 17-26.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and A.E. Nkang, 2015. Evaluation of enzyme expression in a macrophytic treated crude oil soil habitat: Implication for enhanced phytoremediation potential using transgenic botanicals. Insight Ecol., 4: 13-23.
Edu, E.A.B., N.L. Edwin-Wosu and N.D. Obiechere, 2015. Monitoring the ecological succession and regeneration status of a post-remediated hydrocarbon impacted site in parts of Ahia oil-field, in Omudioga, Emolga, rivers state, Nigeria. Insight Ecol., 4: 24-34.
Edu, E.A.B., N.L. Edwin-Wosu and A. Inegbedion, 2015. Bio-monitoring of mangal sediments and tissues for heavy metal accumulation in the mangrove forest of cross river estuary. Insight Ecol., 4: 46-52.
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Wahua, C. and B.E. Okoli, 2014. Morphological, anatomical, cytological and phytochemical studies on Capsicum annuum Linn. (Solanaceae). Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 4: 464-471.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2014. Baseline environmental impact assessment of phytodiversity in a proposed floor sweeping canalization of Abonnema Wharf adjoining water ways and Aiteo jetty development project. Int. J. Environ. Monitor. Anal., 2: 14-26.
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Edu, E.A.B., L.E.W. Nsirim and O.O. Martins, 2014. Monitoring and assessment of leaf litter dynamics in a mixed mangal forest of the cross river Estuary, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Monitor. Anal., 2: 163-174.
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Edu, E.A., N.L. Edwin-Wosu, M.O. Ononyume and A.E. Nkang, 2014. Carbon credits assessment in a mixed mangrove forest vegetation of cross river Estuary, Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 4: 1-12.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., T. Omara-Achong and B.L. Nyannanyo, 2013. Ecogeographical amplitude and habitat of two species of the genus-terminalia (Combretaceae) In the Central Niger Delta areas in rivers state. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 17: 75-80.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., S.N. Okiwelu and M.A.E. Noutcha, 2013. Traditional sources of mosquito repellents in Southern Nigeria. J. Biopesticide, 6: 104-107.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., E.A.B. Edu and O.M. Okeke, 2013. Floristic and diversity trend of regeneration in a quartz dominated quarry impacted site in parts of Umuoke, in Obowo local government area of Imo State, Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 3: 142-156.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2013. Phytoremediation (Series 5): Organic carbon, matter, phosphorus and nitrogen trajectories as indices of assessment in a macrophytic treatment of hydrocarbon degraded soil environment. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 3: 11-17.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E.A.B. Edu, 2013. Eco-taxonomic assessment of plant species regeneration status in a post-remediated crude oil impacted site in parts of Ibibio-I-Oil field in Ikot-Ada Udo, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 3: 14-23.
Omara-Achong, T.E., N.L. Edwin-Wosu, E.A. Edu and A.E. Nkang, 2012. Survey of indigenous vegetables species in parts of Ogoja and Cala bar, cross river State, Nigeria. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 1289-1301. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 1289-1301.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., C. Wejinya and T. Omara-Achong, 2012. Biosystematic studies in the loganiaceae (Series 1): Foliar trichome morphology of tree species of Anthocliesta found in parts of Niger Delta, Nigeria. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 1988-2000.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2012. Biosystematic studies in loganiaceae (Series 4): Phytomorphological haracterization in relation to intraspecific delimitation among members of the tree species in the genus-Anthocleista found in parts of the Niger Delta tropical rainforest, Nigeria. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 1962-1973.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2012. Appraisal of Botanical explanta as phytomonitoring volunteers (series 1): Ecological roles and challenges of plant species in remediation process of metal-contaminated soil habitats. Nig. J. Bot., 25: 207-223.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and B.C. Ndukwu, 2012. Biosystematic studies in loganiaceae (Series 2): Histochemical localisation of tannins in species of Anthocliesta found in parts of Niger Delta tropical rainforest of Nigeria. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 800-806.
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Edwin-Wosu, L.N. and N.C. Benjamin, 2012. Biosystematic studies in loganiaceae (Series 3): Stomatal morphology in relation to intraspecific delimitation among members of the tree species in the genus Anthocleista found in parts of tropical rainforest in Nigeria. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 807-813.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2011. Phytoremediation: Soil pH, moisture content, structure and textural assessment in a macrophytic treatment of crude oil simulated terrestrial habitat using Leucaena leucocephala and Bauhinia monandra. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 15: 411-418.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., B.C. Ndukwu and C. Wahua, 2010. Comparative morphology and characterization of tree species of the genus-Anthocliesta in part of Niger Delta tropical rainforest, Nigeria. IJBS., 2: 112-119.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and T. Omara-Achong, 2010. Geographical distribution of species in the genus-Anthocliesta in the Akpabuyo Tropical Rainforest, Nigeria. IJAS., 2: 128-134.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E.N. Elenwo, 2010. Ecotaxonmic baseline evaluation of the plant species in a seasonally flooded forest land proposed for a Rivgas refinery project in Ase-Ndoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 16: 55-64.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E. Albert, 2010. Total petroleum hydrocarbon content (TPH) as an index assessment of macrophytic remediation process of a crude oil contaminated soil environment. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 14: 39-42.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L., P.D.S. Kinako and E. Albert, 2008. Phytoremediation (series 3): Exploring the mitigation option as a grassroot ecological Response clean-up Technique in the 21st century. JNES., 4: 1-16.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E.N. Elenwo, 2008. Eco-taxonomic baseline assessment of flora diversity in a seasonally flooded forest in Ase- Ndoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. NJES., 5: 66-89.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and B.C. Ndukwu, 2008. The ethno-botany and utility evaluation of some species of cucurbits among the people of Niger delta Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 14: 279-284.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.E. and B.C. Ndukwu, 2008. Phytogeography and bidynamic assessment of species of cucurbits in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 14: 59-65.
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Ndukwu, B.C. and N.L. Edwin-Wosu, 2007. Changes in species diversity due to dredged spoils in the mangrove forest of Niger Delta, Nigeria. JNES, 4: 113-119.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2007. Phytoremediation innovative technology (Series 6): Botanical explanta a-state-of-the-art technology in eco-environmental drive: The phytodegradation ecological role and challenges. JES., 3: 97-110.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2007. Phytoremediation (series 7): A greenhouse comparative evaluation of plant traits as indices of tolerance that enhance biodegradation of oil contaminated soil environment. JES., 3: 87-95.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2007. Phytoremediation innovative Technology (series 4): Carbon: Nitrogen (C/N) ratio as an index assessment of macrophytic remediation in a crude oil polluted terrestrial habitat. J. Nigeria Environ. Soc., 4: 95-99.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E.N. Elenwo, 2007. Ecological baseline study of heavy metal bioaccumulation in a proposed wetland for Rivgas refinery project in Ase-Ndoni, Rivers State. Global J. Environ. Sci., 6: 27-32.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2006. Bioecological Depression (Series 1a) A short term comparative investigation of the bioecological variability of crude oil depression in a polluted terrestrial environment. Scientia Africana, 2: 113-120.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2006. A comparative analysis of eco-toxicity of crude oil pollution on the chlorophyll biosynthesis in two agro-forestry species. Global J. Environ. Sci., 4: 127-130.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and E.N. Elenwo, 2006. Crude oil exploration-an environmental double-edged sword in Nigeria: The Niger delta experience. J. Nigeria Environ. Soc., 3: 268-279.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L., 2005. Phytoremediation innovative technology (series 1): A short-term comparative analysis of remediation potential of macrophytic agro-forestry species in a water-habitat relationship of a crude oil polluted terrestrial habitat. Global J. Environ. Sci., 4: 135-138.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2005. Phytoremediation innovative technology (Series 2): A short-term comparative analysis of enhanced biodegradation of crude oil in the soil by macrophytic nodulation. Global J. Environ. Sci., 4: 11-18.
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Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2005. Evaluation of the resistance or tolerance of Leucaena leucocephala Lam De Wit. To crude oil contaminated soil using biomass accumulation. Scientia Africana, 4: 96-101.
Edwin-Wosu, N.L. and P.D.S. Kinako, 2004. Biomass loss as an index of pollution in various gradient of a crude oil polluted terrestrial environment. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 10: 623-625.
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