Dr. Chinyere Veronica Ilodibia
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Dr. Chinyere Veronica Ilodibia

Senior Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Botany
62%
Plant Breeding
90%
Genetics
75%
Agronomy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
3
Chapters
5
Articles
55
Abstracts
2

Selected Publications

  1. Okwuchukwu, A.B., I.C. Veronica, O.S. Ogechukwu and I.N. Clara, 2022. The importance of morphology and palynology of two species of amaranthus found in Awka South Eastern Nigeria. Universal J. Plant Sci., 9: 44-51.
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  2. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, B.O. Aziagba and S.I. Udegbe, 2022. A comparative morphological study on Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) H.J. Lam. and Canarium schweinfurthii England (Burseraceae). J. Plant Sci., 17: 154-160.
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  3. Achugbu, A.N., G.E. Emeka, C.V. Ilodibia and O.E. Achugbu, 2021. Comparative study on the growth rate and physico-chemical properties of yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) using Zea mays L. (corn) and Triticum asetivum L. (wheat) flour substrates. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discovery, 6: 46-52.
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  4. Philomena, N.O., V.I. Chinyere, C.E. Patience, O.A. Bibian and C.I. Finian, 2020. Determination of phytochemical and proximate constituents of two varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa. Asian J. Res. Bot., 3: 1-8.
  5. Philomena N.O., I.V. Chinyere, N.C. Anita and I.F.C.A.O. Bibian, 2020. Anatomical and biochemical studies of Solanum melongena and Solanum nigrum. Uni. J. Plant Sci., 8: 11-16.
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  6. Okeke, N.F., C.V. Ilodibia and B.E. Okoli, 2020. A comparative morphological study on Amaranthus spinosus L., Celosia argentea L. and Gomphrena celosioides mart (AMARANTHACEAE). Uni. J. Plant Sci., 8: 1-10.
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  7. Okeke, N.F., C.V. Ilodibia and B.E. Okoli, 2019. Comparative anatomical studies on Amaranthus spinosus L., Celosia argentea L. and Gomphrena celosioides Mart. (Amaranthaceae). Singapore J. Sci. Res., 9: 124-132.
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  8. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, C.U. Arubalueze and E. Ibeh, 2019. A comparative study on morphology, mineral and vitamin compositions of two variants of Hibiscus sabdariffa (L.). Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci., 4: 50-56.
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  9. Ilodibia, C.V. B.E. Okoli and C.U. Okeke, 2019. Evaluation of cytological and morphological traits of morinda lucida benth. -An under-exploited tropical species. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 12: 891-897.
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  10. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, S.N. Udeorah, C.U. Arubalueze and C.E. Okoye, 2018. Effect of Breeding on the Growth and Yield of Cucumis sativus (L.). Asian J. Res. Crop, Sci., 1: 1-7.
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  11. Ilodibia, C.V., C.U. Arubalueze, S.N. Udearoh, B.I. Okafor and C. Agbanusi, 2018. Assessment of morphological and nutritional attributes of two varieties of Ipomoea batatas (L.) utilized in Nigeria. Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci., 3: 394-398.
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  12. Igboabuchi, N.A. and C.V. Ilodibia, 2018. A Study on the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Seed and Leaf Extracts of Glycine max (L.) Merr. Asian J. Res. Bot., 1: 1-8.
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  13. Ugwoke, C.E.C., J. Orji, S.P.G. Anze and C.V. Ilodibia, 2017. Quantitative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial potential of the ethanol and aqueous extracts of the leaf, stem and root of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae). Int. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem. Res., 9: 207-214.
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  14. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, B.O. Aziagba, N.F. Okeke and S.N. Udeorah, 2017. Effects of crossbreeding on fruits characteristics of two species of tomatoes (Solanum esculentum L. and Solanum pimpinellifolium L.). Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci., 2: 305-307.
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  15. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, S.N. Udearoh and C.U. Arubalueze, 2017. Impact of Hybridization on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Vitamins Enrichment. Asian J. Biol., 4: 1-5.
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  16. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe and C. Chiafor, 2017. Nutrient characteristics assessment of two variants of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.) found in Anambra State, Nigeria. Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci., 2: 298-300.
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  17. Ilodibia, C.V., E. Nnaji, B.O. Aziagba and C.A. Ezeabara, 2017. Morphological and nutritional assessment of leaf, stem and root of Zanthoxylum macrophylla (Rutaceae). Arch. Agri. Environ. Sci., 2: 44-46.
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  18. Ilodibia, C.V. and N.A. Igboabuchi, 2017. Evaluation of phytochemical and nutritional potential of Talinum triangulare (Jacq) leaf, stem and root on human health. Int. J. Biol. Res., 5: 6-9.
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  19. Igboabuchi, N.A. and C.V. Ilodibia, 2017. A study on the anatomy of Zanthoxylum macrophylla (L.) Sarg. (Rutaceae). Asian J. Biol., 3: 1-6.
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  20. Bibian, O.A., C.U. Okeke, V.I. Chinyere, A.E. Chinelo and I.I. Alexander, 2017. Comparative study on the epidermal features of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp cultivated in Anambra state South Eastern Nigeria. Adv. Zool. Bot., 5: 4-9.
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  21. Aziagba, B.O., C.U. Okeke, A.C. Ezeabara, C.V. Ilodibia, A.N. Ufele and T.P. Egboka, 2017. Determination of the flavonoid composition of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp as food and therapeutic values. Uni. J. Appl. Sci., 5: 1-4.
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  22. Ilodibia, C.V., N.A. Igboabuchi and W.C. Onwuachu, 2016. Evaluation of vegetative and yield attributes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) for adaptation in Anambra State, Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Res., 4: 318-320.
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  23. Ilodibia, C.V., M.U. Chukwuma, N.F. Okeke, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and E.E. Akachukwu, 2016. Growth and yield performance to plant density of Celosia argentea in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 12: 1-5.
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  24. Ilodibia, C.V., J.C. Okafor, E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and M.U. Chukwuma, 2016. Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Vitex chrysocarpa (Planch ex Benth.). Am. J. Life Sci. Res., 4: 127-131.
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  25. Ilodibia, C.V., F.U. Ewere, E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and N.F. Okeke, 2016. Proximate composition, vitamin and anatomical studies on Gomphrena celosioides. Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., 10: 1-6.
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  26. Ilodibia, C.V., E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi, M.U. Chukwuma and N.F. Okeke, 2016. Proximate, Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Studies on Solanum macrocarpon L. J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., 9: 1-7.
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  27. Ilodibia, C.V., E. Eze, E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and M.U. Chukwuma, 2016. Proximate, vitamin, mineral and anatomical studies on Vitex chrysocarpa Planch ex Benth. (Verbenaceae). J. Adv. Biol., 9: 1-5.
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  28. Ilodibia, C.V., E. Eze, E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and M.U. Chukwuma, 2016. Anatomical, proximate, mineral and vitamin studies on Celosia argentea (Linn.). Br. Biotechnol. J., 15: 1-7.
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  29. Ilodibia, C.V., A.J. Chukwu, E.E. Akachukwu, R.N. Adimonyemma, N.A. Igboabuchi and C.A. Ezeabara, 2016. Anatomical, proximate, vitamin and mineral studies on Piper guineense (Piperaceae). Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 11: 1-6.
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  30. Ilodibia, C.V. and B.E. Okoli, 2016. Anatomical and phytochemical studies of various parts of Morinda lucida Benth. Int. J. Life Sci., 5: 201-208.
  31. Aziagba, B.O., C.U. Okeke, C.A. Ezeabara, C.V. Ilodibia, T.P. Egboka and I. Obika, 2016. Taxonomic implication of morphology of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. cultivated in Awka Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria. Am. J. Life Sci. Res., 4: 132-135.
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  32. Achugbu, A.N., J.E. Amadi, C.V. Ilodibia and M.N. Ikegbunam, 2016. Effects of Garcinia kola and Azadirachta indica seeds in the inhibition of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus isolated from Zea mays L. Awka, Nigeria. Am. J. Plant Sci., 7: 1555-1563.
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  33. Ilodibia, C.V., R.U. Ugwu, O.L. Nwokolo, M.U. Chukwuma and E.E. Akachukwu, 2015. Phytochemical screening, antifungal and antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanolic leaf and stem extracts of Gnetum africanum Welw. Res. J. Med. Plants, 9: 275-283.
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  34. Ilodibia, C.V., R.U. Ugwu, C.U. Okeke, E.E. Akachukwu and C.A. Ezeabara, 2015. Phytochemical evaluation of various parts of Dracaena arborea Link. and Dracaena mannii Bak. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 9: 287-292.
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  35. Ilodibia, C.V., I.J. Ezeja, E.E. Akachukwu, M.U. Chukwuma, T.P. Egboka and A.N. Emeka, 2015. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial effects of aqueous and ethanol leaf and stem extracts of Gongronema latifolium Benth. Res. J. Bot., 10: 50-60.
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  36. Ilodibia, C.V., C.U. Okeke, M.U. Chukwuma, N.F. Okeke, E.E. Akachukwu and B.O. Aziagba, 2015. Taxonomic significance of morphology and palynology of two species of Dracaena found in South Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Res., 3: 5-8.
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  37. Ilodibia, C.V., C.E. Ugwoke, T.P. Egboka, E.E. Akachukwu, U.M. Chukwuma and B.O. Aziagba, 2015. Breeding pepper for enhanced food nutrients. Asian J. Crop Sci., 7: 214-218.
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  38. Ilodibia, C.V. and M.U. Chukwuma, 2015. Effects of application of different rates of poultry manure on the growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.). J. Agron., 14: 251-253.
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  39. Ezeabara, C.A., L.A. Orachu, C.U. Okeke, C.V. Ilodibia, A.N. Emeka and K.U. Ekwealor, 2015. Comparative study of phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of Stachytarpheta cayannensis (L. C. Rich.) Schau and Stachytarpheta indica (Linn.) Vahl. Int. J. Plant Biol. Res., Vol. 3, No. 1. .
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  40. Aziagba, B.O., C.U. Okeke, C.A. Ezeabara, C.V. Ilodibia and C.J. Uka, 2015. Macro morphological observations in capsicum varieties cultivated in Awka Anambre State South Eastern Nigeria. Am. J. Life Sci. Res., 3: 30-34.
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  41. Achebe, U.A., S.N. Udeorah and C.V. Ilodibia, 2015. Effect of different vine lengths on the growth and yield of orange-fleshed sweet potato in ultisol of South-Eastern Nigeria. Niger. Agric. J., 46: 16-19.
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  42. Ilodibia, C.V., U.A. Achebe, S.N. Udeorah, N.F. Okeke and C.A. Ezeabara, 2014. Growth and yield response of “Egusi” melon (Citrulus lanatus L.) to different nutrient sources in ultisol of South-Eastern Nigeria. Niger. Agric. J., 45: 21-26.
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  43. Ilodibia, C.V., R.U. Ugwu, C.U. Okeke, C.A. Ezeabara, N.F. Okeke, E.E. Akachukwu and B.O. Aziagba, 2014. Determination of proximate composition of various parts of two Dracaena specie. Int. J. Bot., 10: 37-41.
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  44. Ilodibia, C.V., N.F. Okeke, U. Achebe, T.P. Egboka and M.U. Chukwuma, 2014. Plant breeding for food security sustainability and industrial growth. Int. J. Plant Breed. Genet., 8: 219-223.
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  45. Ilodibia, C.V., M.U. Chukwuma, U. Achebe, A. Emeka, T. Egboka and C.A. Ezeabara, 2014. Evaluation of the efficacy of some selected plant materials (botanicals) in the control of cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus f.) on stored cowpea. Niger. Agric. J., 45: 108-112.
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  46. Ilodibia, C., R. Ugwu, C. Okeke, E. Akachukwu, B. Aziagba and N. Okeke, 2014. Anatomical studies on two species of Dracaena in Southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Res., 3: 9-11.
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  47. Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke, B.O. Aziagba, C.V. Ilodibia and A.N. Emeka, 2014. Determination of saponin content of various parts of six Citrus species. Int. Res. J. Pure Appl. Chem., 4: 137-143.
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  48. Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke, B.O. Aziagba and C.V. Ilodibia, 2014. Determination of tannin content in various parts of six Citrus species. J. Scient. Res. Rep., 3: 1384-1392.
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  49. Ezeabara, C.A., C.F. Ikeh, C.V. Ilodibia, B.O. Aziagba, O.E. Okanume and E.I. Mbaekwe, 2014. Comparative determination of phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions in various parts of Portulaca oleracea L. J. Plant Sci., 2: 293-298.
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  50. Achebe, U.A., S.N. Udeora and C.V. Ilodibia, 2014. Growth and yield response of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.) as affected by different rates of poultry manure. Niger. Agric. J., 45: 131-134.
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  51. Ilodibia, C.V., T.P. Egboka, N.F. Okeke and C.A. Ezeabara, 2013. Determination of growth and productivity of selected cowpea varieties (Vigna unguiculata L.) in ultisols of South Eastern Nigeria. Niger. Agric. J., 44: 211-216.
  52. Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke, B.O. Aziagba, R.O. Muoka and C.V. Ilodibia, 2013. Transverse section of stem of Citrus species and their taxonomic significance. Int. J. Plant Res., 3: 23-26.
  53. Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke, B.O. Aziagba and C.V. Ilodibia, 2013. Bee-plants of Southeastern Nigeria-A review. Bioscientist, 1: 94-98.
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  54. Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke, B. Oaziagba, C.V. Ilodibia and A.N. Emeka, 2013. Taxonomic importance of radial longitudinal section in the stem characters of six Citrus species of Southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 2: 188-191.
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  55. Okafor, C.V., 2011. The impact of improvised instructional materials on the teaching and learning of biology: Implications for qualitative and functional education. J. School Educ. Res., 6: 212-218.
  56. Onwuachu, W.C., F.E. Nwakonobi and C.V. Okafor, 2010. Effects of conceptual change instructional package on students' achievements in biology: Implications for curriculum and new science technology and mathematics teacher. J. Curriculum Stud., 18: 223-228.