Dr. Akaamaa Clement Wada

Assistant Director and Head
National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, P.M.B. 8 Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Crop Production from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.14666

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Pathology
Natural Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Crop Production

Selected Publications

  1. Wada, A.C., A. Gbabo and U. Aliyu, 2019. Sugar cane and sugar research at National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, Nigeria: Time for collaboration with Egypt's sugar groups. Egypt. Sugar J., 12: 1-18.

  2. Wada, A.C. and A. Gbabo, 2019. Five years' performances of three key players in the restart journey of the Nigeria sugarcane and sugar industry. Egypt. Sugar J., 12: 58-76.

  3. Salaudeen, M.T., A.A. Akinyemi, A.C. Wada, C.J.Adama, K.E. Ogunsola and A.N. Muhammad, 2019. AMMI and GGE analyses of soyabean (Glycine max L. Merrill) genotypes infected and uninfected with cucumber mosaic virus. Asian J. Res. Crop Sci., 3: 1-13.
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  4. Paiko, A.S., L.Y. Bello, M.T. Salaudeen and A.C. Wada, 2019. Abundance of plant-parasitic nematodes from rhizosphere of pepper plants as influenced by soil physical and chemical properties in parts of Niger state, Nigeria. J. Agric. Rural Res., 4: 31-41.
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  5. Maxwell, Y.M.O., M.O. Alabi, R.O. Tazan, M.J. Jiya, Y. Audu and A.C. Wada, 2019. Effect of storage on spiced non-alcoholic beverage made from tiger-nut blends (Kunun aya). Food Sci. Nutr. Technol., Vol. 4. 10.23880/fsnt-16000186.
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  6. Agidi, G., N. Baba, A.C. Wada and O.B. Aturu, 2019. Development and testing of a tractor-drawn sugarcane billets planter. Egypt. Sugar J., 12: 20-40.

  7. Abdullahi, A.A., M.T. Salaudeen, A.C. Wada and H. Ibrahim, 2019. Germination and longevity of some cowpea cultivars affected by single and mixed virus infections in Niger state, Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 28: 1-10.
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  8. Abdullahi, A.A., M.G.M. Kolo, M.T. Salaudeen and A.C. Wada, 2019. Weed hosts of major legume viruses in Niger state, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant. Biol., 6: 30-36.

  9. Wada, A.C., 2018. Ratooning ability of two sugar cane varieties affected by whip smut (Sporisorium scitamineum. Sydow) at Badeggi, Nigeria. Int. J. Biosci. Agric. Technol., 9: 32-42.
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  10. Mamman, E.W., M.T. Salaudeen and A.C. Wada, 2018. Growth and yield variability in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) cultivars infected with cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus and southern bean mosaic virus. AJRCS., 2: 1-10.
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  11. Wada, A.C., A. Abo-Atif Elwafa, M.T. Salaudeen, L.Y. Bello and E.H. Kwon Ndung, 2017. Sugar cane production problems in Nigeria and some Northern African countries. Direct. Res. J. Agric. Food Sci., 5: 141-160.

  12. Wada, A.C., A. Abo-Atif Elwafa, M.G.M. Kolo, A. Gbabo, E.H. Kwon-Ndung and B.O. Ehirim, 2017. Biotechnology as a veritable tool for improved and sustainable sugar cane production in Nigeria and Northern African countries: A review. Direct. Res. J. Biol. Biotechnol. Sci., 3: 40-50.

  13. Wada, A.C., M.S. Bassey and B.O. Ehirim, 2016. Assessment and identification of diseases on sugar cane accessions in the germplasm of National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, Nigeria. J. Crop Sci. Res., 1: 16-22.
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  14. Wada, A.C., A.B. Anaso and M.S. Bassey, 2016. Sugar cane whip smut (Sporisorium scitamineum Syd) caused field sucrose and juice quality losses of two sugar cane varieties in Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 10: 1-11.
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  15. Wada, A.C., A.B. Anaso and B.O. Ehirim, 2016. Quantitative yield and monetary losses of two sugar cane varieties caused by whip smut (Sporisorium scitaminem Sydow and H. Sydow ) in Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol., 3: 11-21.

  16. Wada, A.C. and S. Dangana, 2016. Management of whip smut of sugar cane (Sporisorium scitamineum Sydow and H. Sydow) with some plant extracts with fungicidal actions. Nat. Prod.: Indian J., 12: 31-37.

  17. Wada, A.C. and A.B. Anaso, 2016. Yield components and cane yield losses of two sugar cane varieties affected by whip smut (Sporisorium scitaminem Sydow) in Nigeria. J. Crop Sci. Res., 1: 1-15.
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  18. Ishaq, M.N., B.O. Ehirim, A.C. Wada and S. Agboire, 2016. Genotype x Environment analysis of some sugarcane varieties in Nigeria. Agric. J. Nig., 47: 218-231.

  19. Kazeem, S.A., B. Ikotun, O.O. Awosusi, A.P. Wintola and A.C. Wada, 2015. Status of ratoon stunting disease of sugarcane (Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli) in Nigeria. Trop. Plant Pathol., 40: 350-354.
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  20. Ismaila, U., A.C. Wada and U.A. Gbanguba, 2014. Effect of pre-emergence application of Glyphosate on growth parameters and stubborn weeds of sugarcane at Badeggi, Nigeria. Int. J. AgriSci., 4: 267-271.

  21. Wada, A.C., J.K. Kehinde, M.N. Ukwungwu, M.A. Adagba and A. Usman, 2013. Some factors influencing arable crop production in Niger state, Nigeria. Open Sci. Reposit. Agric., 10.7392/openaccess.23050458.
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  22. Wada, A.C. and A.B. Anaso, 2013. Existence of whip smut of sugar cane (Sporisorium scitamineum Sydow & H. Sydow) as nine different races in Nigeria. Indian J. Sugar Cane Technol., 28: 53-60.

  23. Ismaila, U., A.C. Wada, E. Daniya and A.U. Gbanguba, 2013. Meeting the local rice needs in Nigeria through effective weed management. Sustain. Agric. Res., 2: 37-48.

  24. Ethan, S., A.K. Gana, A.C. Wada and J. Baba, 2013. Effect of irrigation intervals on the yield of three released sugarcane varieties in Nigeria. J. Agric. Technol., 9: 1731-1738.
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  25. Wada, A.C., S.O. Bakare, M. Bashir and M.N. Ukwungwu, 2012. Integrated management of African rice gall midge (AfRGM)(Orseolia oryzivora, Harris and Gagne), weeds and diseases of lowland rice. Agric. Sci., 3: 486-490.
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  26. Wada, A.C., S.D. Joshua, A.A. Ndarubu and A. Usman, 2010. PESTS and diseases of field crops and farmers' management practices in zone II of Niger State Agricultural Development Project, Kuta, Nigeria. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 43: 215-224.
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  27. Dangana, D.S., E.A. Salako, A.C. Wada and S.T. Anjorin, 2010. Evaluation of the efficacy of acqueous extracts of combretum bark, neem leaf and fruit against whip smut disease of sugar cane. Niger. Plant Protect., 24: 54-64.

  28. Abah, J., M.N. Ishaq and A.C. Wada, 2010. The role of biotechnology in ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 8896-8900.
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  29. Wada, A.C., 2008. Some Important Diseases of Sugar Cane and Their Management. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi, pp: 41-53.

  30. Wada, A.C., 2008. Post-Harvest and Ratoon Management in Sugar Cane Production. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi, pp: 64-67.

  31. Wada, A.C., 2008. Harvesting of Sugar Cane. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi, pp: 60-64.

  32. Wada, A.C. and M.N. Ishaq, 2008. Morphology Physiology Growth and Development of Sugar Cane. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi, pp: 15-21.

  33. Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba, 2008. Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Dissemination of Research Results Series, Special Project Under Ten Percent Rice Levy. NCRI., Badeggi, Pages: 105.

  34. Imolehin, E.D. and A.C. Wada, 2008. Sugar Cane and its Importance to the Nigerian Economy. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi.

  35. Imolehin, E.D. and A.C. Wada, 2008. Advances in Sugar Cane and Sugar Research in Nigeria. In: Training Manual on Sugar Cane Production and Processing, Wada, A.C. and I.O. Fatoba (Eds.)., NCRI., Badeggi.

  36. Wada, A.C., A. Gbabo and A.A. Ndarubu, 2006. Cottage sugar industries as alternatives for meeting Nigeria's domestic sugar demands. Outlook Agric., 35: 65-71.
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  37. Kawuyo, G.M. and A.C. Wada, 2004. Performance of some promising sugarcane varieties in the vertisols and alluvial soils at Numan, Nigeria. Sugar Tech, 6: 311-316.
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  38. Gbabo, A., A.C. Wada and T.O. Akinsanya, 2004. Indigenous brown sugar processing technology in Nigeria: Past and on-going research. Sugar Tech, 6: 113-117.
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  39. Wada, A.C., 2003. Control of sugarcane smut disease (Ustilago scitaminea Syd.) in Nigeria with fungicides. Crop Protect., 22: 45-49.

  40. Wada, A.C., B.S. Bdliya, Z.G.S. Turaki, E.D. Imolehin and S.M. Misari, 2002. Role of seed in disease transmission and the need for effective seed health testing centres in Nigeria. Outlook Agric., 31: 55-62.

  41. Wada, A.C., M.N. Ishaq and L.D. Busari, 2001. Sources of resistance to Ustilago scitaminea Syd. among sugarcane germplasm accessions at National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, Nigeria. Plant Genet. Resour. Newslett., 125: 21-23.

  42. Wada, A.C., G. Agidi, M.N. Ishaq and L.D. Busari, 2001. Current status of sugar research and development in Nigeria. Sugar Tech, 3: 4-12.
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  43. Wada, A.C., M.A.W. Mian, A.B. Anaso, N.A. Gworgwor, P.E. Odo and S.M. Misari, 2000. Writing and communication of agricultural information by some graduate and post-graduate students of the Department of Crop Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. J. Agric. Food Inform., 4: 39-53.
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  44. Imolehin, E.D. and A.C. Wada, 2000. Meeting the rice production and consumption demands of Nigeria with improved technologies. Int. Rice Commission Newslett., 49: 33-41.

  45. Amosun, A., A. Gbabo and A.C. Wada, 2000. Open pan sugar processing technology: An option for developing countries. Sugar Tech, 2: 19-22.
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  46. Abgoire, S. A.C. Wada and M.N. Ishaq, 2000. Evaluation and characterisation of some sugarcane germplasm accessions for their breeding values in Nigeria. Plant Genet. Resour. Newslett., 124: 20-22.

  47. Wada, A.C., M.E. Abo, S. Agboire, F.O. Obakin and B.A. Okusanya, 1999. Incidence, severity and distribution of sugarcane diseases in Nigeria. Pt. I. Southern Guinea savannah zone. Discov. Innov., 11: 33-39.
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  48. Wada, A.C., M.A. Mian, A.B. Anaso, L.D. Busari and E.H. Kwon-Ndung, 1999. Control of sugarcane smut (Ustilago scitaminea Syd) disease in Nigeria and suggestions for an integrated pest management approach. Sugar Tech, 1: 48-53.
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  49. Wada, A.C. and E.B. Tologbonse, 1999. Farmers' perceptions and management of storage pests and diseases of food crops in zone II of the Niger state agricultural development project, Kuta. Niger. Plant Protect., 18: 75-83.

  50. Kwon-Ndung, E.H., O.P. Ifenkwe, A.C. Wada and C.O. Akueshi, 1999. Screenhouse inoculation of sugarcane clones for resistance to smut disease (Ustilago scitaminea Syd.). Niger. J. Genet., 14: 14-21.

  51. Wada, A.C., O.A. Fademi and S.M. Misari, 1998. Assessment of sugarcane disease and pests in ten northern states and the federal capital territory of Nigeria. Bangladesh J. Sugarcane, 18: 37-45.

  52. Wada, A.C., 1997. Some important diseases and pests of sugarcane in Nigeria and their control. Outlook Agri., 26: 101-105.
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  53. Wada, A.C. and G.A. Iwo, 1997. Evaluation of some sugarcane accessions for their reactions to smut disease (Ustilago scitaminea Syd.) in Nigeria. Afr. J. Nat. Sci., 1: 93-95.

  54. Wada, A.C. and E.J.A. Ekpo, 1997. Response of twenty upland rice lines to blast disease (Pyricularia oryzae Cav.) in natural and artificial inoculation tests in the field. Afr. J. Plant Protect., 7: 83-93.
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