Dr. Gregory Ejikeme Odo
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Dr. Gregory Ejikeme Odo

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Zoology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Ecology
62%
Animal Physiology
90%
Animal Genetic
75%
Zoology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Odo, G.E., J.E. Agwu, N. Ivoke, V.C. Ejere, C.I. Atama and B.C. Anya, 2017. Effect of short term exposure to cyperdicot on behavioural and haematological responses in African catfish Clarias gariepinus. Turk. J. Fisher. Aquat. Sci., 17: 61-70.
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  2. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, N.I. Ossai, C.O. Ezea, J. Madu and V. Eneje, 2017. Effects of aluminium phosphide on the behaviour, haematology, oxidative stress biomarkers and biochemistry of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Juvenile. Pak. J. Zool., 49: 433-444.
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  3. Odo, G.E., N.E. Ekechukwu, E.J. Agwu, I.O.E. Aguzie and B. Ugwuezumba, 2016. Modification of pathogenic microbiota and histology of gastrointestinal tract of Archachatina marginata (Swainson, 1821) by Carica papaya seed meal. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 10: 1612-1617.
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  4. Odo, G.E., J.E. Agwu, N. Newze, A. Nwadinigwa and C.C. Onyeke et al., 2016. Toxicity and effects of fig (Ficus carica) leaf aqueous extract on haematology and some biochemical indices of wistar albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). J. Med. Plants Res., 10: 298-305.
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  5. Odo, G.E., J.E. Agwu, C.O. Ezea, G.C. Aguoru and C. Anya, 2016. Prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in Uzo-Uwani local governemnt area of Enugu State. Int. J. Res. Stud. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 2: 7-14.
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  6. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, N.O. Nweze, S. Clement and A.O. Nwadinigwe et al., 2016. Growth performance and nutrient utilization of Clarias gariepinus fed different dietary levels of processed cassava leaves. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 15: 1184-1192.
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  7. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, N.I. Ossai, C.O. Ezea, E.C. Nwokolo and V.O. Eneje, 2016. A survey of ectoparasites of local pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) at Emene town area in Enugu State. Acad. J. Biotechnol., 4: 126-137.
  8. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F.N. Ekeh, E.N. Ekechukwu, C.O. Ezea and N.A. Akobe, 2016. Onchocerciasis along Anambra river system of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. Transylvanian Rev., 24: 903-913.
  9. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F. Eke, C.B. Ikele and C.O. Ezea, 2016. Renal and hepatic histopathology of intraperitoneally administered potassium permanganate on Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 15: 2332-2343.
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  10. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, C.J. Madu, C.O. Ezea, E.I. Nnamonu and V. Eneje, 2016. Histopathological effects of Cyperdicot application on some organs of Clarias gariepinus and the role of vitamin in E. supplement in south-eastern Nigeria. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 15: 303-314.
  11. Nwani, C.D., P.O. Somdare, J.A. Ukonze, V.C. Ejere and A.O. Nwadinigwe et al., 2016. Subchronic exposure to fenthion induces hematological changes in liver tissue of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. J. Aquat. Anim. Health, 28: 229-234.
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  12. Nwani, C.D., G.E. Odo, A.O. Nwadinigwe, C.C. Onyeke and C.I. Atama et al., 2016. Short-term effects of albendoze on the oxidative stress markers and haematological parameters of tissues of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. J. Aquat. Anim. Health, 28: 222-228.
  13. Agwu, A.J. and G.E. Odo, 2016. Effects of cypermetrin on the biochemical profile of the hemolymph of the African pest grasshopper, Zonocerus variegates. Int. J. Biomater. Sci. Eng., 3: 15-19.
  14. Agwu, A.J. and G.E. Odo, 2016. Acute toxicity of aqueous extract of the root of Tefairia occidentalis on Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. Int. J. Agric. For. Fisher., 4: 1-6.
  15. Ugbor, O.G., G.E. Odo, C.D. Nwani, S.N. Ochang, P.O. Somdare and C.A. Agbakwuo, 2015. Effects of parasites on the biochemical and haematological indices of some clariid (Siluriformes) catfishes from Anambra River, Nigeria. Int. J. Fisher. Aquat. Stud., 3: 331-336.
  16. Somdare, P.O., C.D. Nwani, A.O. Nwadinigwe, J.C. Nwani and G.E. Odo et al., 2015. Fenthion induced toxicity and histopathological changes in gill tissue of freshwater African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 2103-2113.
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  17. Odo, G.E., J.E. Agwu, F.O. Iyaji, J.C. Madu, N.I. Ossai and L.N. Allison, 2015. Mass production of rotifer (Branchionus calyciflorus) for aquaculture in south-eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Fisher. Aquacult., 7: 151-159.
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  18. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, I.K. Nelson, N.I. Ossai and C.O. Ezea et al., 2015. Comparative effect of calcium trioxocarbonate (VI) and sodium chloride salt on Achatina achatina. Acad. J. Scient. Res., 3: 192-200.
  19. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F.N. Ekeh, E.N. Ekechukwu and N.I. Ossai et al., 2015. Checklist of spider fauna in Nsukka, Southeastern, Nigeria. Acad. J. Biotechnol., 3: 231-241.
  20. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu and A.S. Haruna, 2015. Culicid forms distribution and breeding sites in Nsukka ecological zone of South Eastern Nigeria. J. Parasitol. Vector Biol., 7: 94-100.
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  21. Nwani, C.D., C.T. Ifo, H.O. Nwamba, V.C. Ejere and G.C. Onyishi et al., 2015. Oxidative stress and biochemical responses in the tissues of African catfish Clarias gariepinus juvenile following exposure to primextra herbicide. Drug Chem. Toxicol., 38: 278-285.
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  22. Ivoke, N., B.O. Ezeabikwa, O.N. Ivoke, F.N. Ekeh and N.E. Ezenwaji et al., 2015. Wuchereria bancrofti infection in rural tropical guinea-savannah communities: Rapid epidemiological assessment using immunochromatographic card test and prevalence of hydrocoele. Trop. Biomed., 32: 365-375.
  23. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, N. Ekechukwu, E.J. Agwu, C. Ikegbunam and A.S. Haruna, 2015. Effects of biopesticides on developmental stages and longevity of Callosobruchus maculates in some leguminous grains. J. Parasitol. Vector Biol., 7: 9-21.
  24. Onyeke, C.C., G.C. Ajuziogu, E.E. Osayi, C.D. Nwani and G.E. Odo, 2014. Efficacy of soil amendment with leaf powder of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit in the control of Meloidogyne javanica (Treub) Chitwood on the african yam bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst Ex A. Rich) harms. Plant Pathol. J., 13: 112-119.
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  25. Odo, G.E., D.A. Avoaja, N.O. Nweze, E.J. Agwu and G.C. Onyishi et al., 2014. Spatial-temporal distribution and limnology of Crustaceans in a tropical freshwater Lake, Nigeria. J. Ecol. Nat. Environ., 6: 166-174.
  26. Odo, G.E., D.A. Avoaja, M.U.E. Dibuah, V.C. Ejere and E.J. Agwu et al., 2014. Spatial-temporal distribution of invertebrates in Anambra River Basin, Nigeria. Int. J. Zool. Res., 4: 69-81.
  27. Ivoke, N., O.N. Ivoke, E.C. Odii, F.N. Ekeh, G.E. Odo and C.N. Asogwa, 2014. Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal nematode infections in children as environmental health indicators for prevention in Sub-Saharan tropical communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Anim. Res. Int., 11: 1840-1850.
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  28. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, N. Ivoke, C.S. Ubani and N.O. Nweze et al., 2014. Evaluations on the efficacy of some biopesticidal powders on the natality (Birth rate) of Callosobruchus maculatus (F) Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in some leguminous grains. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 646-657.
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  29. Ajusiogu, G.C., M.O. Nwosu, U. Nzekwe, C.C. Onyeke, G.E. Odo and C.C. Onyeonagu, 2014. Bionemechanics, an aspect of the relationships between wood antomical paramters and mechanical strenght in ten Nigeria Timber species. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 628-645.
  30. Odo,G.E., U.E.M. Dibua, N. Ivoke, D.A. Avoaja, C.C. Onyeke, G.C. Ajuziogu and C.O. Abaekwu, 2013. Effects of ethanolic extracts of Pentachlethra macrophylla leaves in experimentally induced diarrhoea in albino rats (Rattus novengicus). Int. J. Indigenous Med. Plants, 46: 1376-1385.
  31. Odo, G.E., U.E.M. Dibua, F.N. Ekeh, N. Ivoke, C.N. Asogwa, D.N. Avoaja and C.I. Attama, 2013. The breeding biology and haematological profile of Gymnarchus niloticus Civier 1829 (Osteoglossiformes: Gymnarchidae) in semi-intensively managed ponds in the flood-plain of the river Anambra, Nigeria. Int. J. Fisher. Aquacult., 4: 103-109.
  32. Odo, G.E. and U.E.M. Dibua, 2013. Aspects of the food and feeding profile and haematoplasma chemistry of Protopterus annectens (Osteichtyes: Protopteridae) in the Anambra flood river system, Nigeria. J. Fisher. Aquacult., 4: 95-102.
  33. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, D.A. Avoaja, E.E. Nkiru, C.N. Asogwa, U. Nzekwe and E.M.U. Dibuah, 2013. Efficacy of plant products (powder extracts) and a chemical pesticide as oviposition deterrent on Callosobruchus maculates in some leguminous grains. Int. J. Indigenous Med. Plants, 46: 1422-1429.
  34. Dibuah, U.M.E., G.E. Odo, O.F. Nwabor and G.I. Ngwu, 2013. Larvicidial activity of Picralima nitida, an environmental approach in malaria vector control. Am. J. Res. Commun., 1: 451-469.
  35. Dibuah, M.U.E., G.E. Odo and C. Obukwelu, 2013. Co-infection of hepatitis B virus(HBV) and hepatitis C virus among human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) infected people: Case study of Nsukka. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 2: 89-103.
  36. Odo, G.E., S.U. Onoja and G.C. Onyishi, 2012. The biology of Parachanna obscura (Osteichthyes: Channidae) in Anambra river, Nigeria. Int. J. Fish. Aquacult., 4: 154-169.
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  37. Dibua, E.U.M. and G.E. Odo, 2012. In vitro antimicrobial and antihelminthic activity of the ethanolic extracts of Allium sativum, Allium cepa, Lantana camara, Averhoa carambola and Syzygium aromaticum. J. Med. Plant Res., 7: 5431-5442.
  38. Onoja, U.S., U.M.E. Dibua and G.E. Odo, 2011. Bacteriological quality and essential elements in bottled water in Nsukka and its environs. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 32: 10-16.
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  39. Onoja, U.S., G.E. Odo, U.M.E. Dibua and J.I. Eze, 2011. Physico-chemical properties, energy, mineral, vitamin and sensory evaluation of wheat-based bread supplemented with legume, root, tuber and plantain flour. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 17: 319-327.
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  40. Nwani, C.D., G.E. Odo, E.F. Ude and O.I. Okogwu, 2011. Food and feeding habits of Gnathonemus petersii (Osteichtyes: Mormyridae) in Anambra River, Nigeria. Int. Aquat. Res., 3: 45-51.
  41. Onoja, S.U., I.C. Obizoba, G.E. Odo and J.I. Eze, 2010. Physico-chemical and sensory properties of legume-based biscuits supplemented with all vegetable sources. J. Home Econ. Res., 12: 249-258.
  42. Nwani, C.D., D.A. Nwachi, O.I. Okogwu, E.F. Ude and G.E. Odo, 2010. Heavy metals concentrations of six fish species of a tropical lotic freshwater ecosystem at Afikpo, South-East, Nigeria. J. Environ. Biol., 31: 595-601.
  43. Dibua, U.E., G.E. Odo, S. Udengwu and C.O. Esimone, 2010. Cytotoxicity and antitubercular activity of Allium sativum and Lantana camara against mycobacterial isolates from people living with HIV/AIDS. Internet J. Infect. Dis., 8: 1528-8366.
  44. Agbo, U.I. and G.E. Odo, 2010. Evaluation of the effect of acetylation and oxidation on some functional properties of starch isolated from Dioscorea dumetorum (Wild). Bio-Research, 8: 588-592.
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  45. Agbo, I.U. and G.E. Odo, 2010. The effect of hypochlorite oxidation and acetylation on some of the physicochemical properties of Icacina trichantha starch. Bio-Research, 8: 593-597.
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  46. Okogwu, O., C.D. Nwani, F. Okoh, G.E. Odo and A.O. Oguchi, 2009. Investigation on the fisheries potential of Ebonyi River, South East, Nigeria. J. Exp. Zool., 12: 7-11.
  47. Odo, G.E., I.U. Agbo, E.M. Dibua, S.O. Uwakwe and F.N. Eke, 2009. Physico-chemical characteristics of a tropical Floodplain river ecosystem. Bio-Research, 7: 477-483.
  48. Odo, G.E., H.O. Nwamba and J.E. Eyo, 2009. Aspects of the biology of Heterotis niloticus Cuvier 1829 (Osteoglossiformes: Osteoglossidae) in the Anambra Flood River System, Nigeria. Anim. Res. Int., 6: 994-1002.
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  49. Odo, G.E., C.D. Nwani and J.E. Eyo, 2009. The fish fauna of Anambra river basin, Nigeria: Species abundance and morphometry. Int. J. Trop. Biol., 57: 177-186.
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  50. Eyo, J.E., G.E. Odoh and A. Achife, 2009. Variations in the physic-chemical parameters of a natural, tropical, rainforest lake. Bio-Res., 6: 371-374.
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  51. Nwani, C.D., F.A. Okoh, O.I. Okogwu, A.A. Ndubuisi and G.E. Odoh, 2008. Acute toxicity of phosphate fertilizer to Tilapia zillii fingerlings. Pollut. Res., 27: 533-537.
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  52. Nwani, C.D., E.E. Oti, G.E. Odoh and H.M.G. Ezenwaji, 2008. Endo-parasitic helminthes of four Mormyrid Species (Osteichthyes: Mormyridae) from a West African flood river system. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 11: 202-207.
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  53. Odo, G.E., 2007. Macro invertebrate fauna of a freshwater ecosystem. Anim. Res. Int., 4: 611-616.
  54. Odo, G.E., 2007. Harnessing Aquatic physico-chemical parameters influencing Macro-invertebrates fauna in Anambra River basin for Sustainable fish productivity. Anim. Res. Int., 4: 705-712.
  55. Odo, G.E. and N.M. Inyang, 2001. Growth, food utilization and survival of African Cat fish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchel 1822) fingerlings, reared in the tanks at different salinity levels. J. Aquat. Sci., 16: 124-126.
  56. Odo, G.E., 1998. Motivating citizens towards sustenance of scientific and technical knowledge in Nigerian educational system. Vocational Educ. J., 1: 61-70.
  57. Inyang, N.M. and G.E. Odo, 1996. Effects of stocking density on growth, feed utilization and survival of African cat fish, Clarias gariepinus fingerling (Bushel, 1822) reared in tanks. J. Aquat. Sci., 11: 13-16.
  58. Odo, G.E., 1995. Economics of fish farming in a developing economy. Niger. Res. Educ., 7: 120-132.