Dr. Simon Chinekenwa Aba

Lecturer
Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.18231

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Tropical Agriculture
Crop Management
Biotechnology
Horticulture

Selected Publications

  1. Ndukwe, O., A. Ezeoke, C. Orji, C. Umeokafor, S. Aba and P. Baiyeri, 2022. Seedling development and juvenile growth of two yellow passion fruit genotypes as influenced by poultry manure rates. J. Central Eur. Agric., 23: 739-748.
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  2. Olajide, K., S.C. Aba, S.K. Ogundare and K.P. Baiyeri, 2021. Growth and yield of 12 accessions of pawpaw (Carica papaya L.) as influenced by poultry manure application rates in Derived Savanna of Nigeria. Int. J. Agron. Agri. Res., 18: 1-15.
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  3. Agbo, E.A., W.O. Ogbonna, V.O. Osadebe and S.C. Aba, 2021. Location influenced nutritional composition of some accessions of Annona muricata (Soursop) fruit pulp. Niger. J. Hort. Sci., 25: 57-66.
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  4. Aba, S.C., K.P. Baiyeri and R. Ortiz, 2021. Soil fertility dynamics and yield responses of four plantain genotypes to different nutrient management systems in Nsukka, Southeastern Nigeria. Fruits, 76: 134-144.
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  5. Aba, S.C. and K.P. Baiyeri, 2021. Application of biological and digital technologies in resolving the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic on crop production in Nigeria. Agro-Science, 20: 46-51.
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  6. Aba, S.C., K.P. Baiyeri and R. Ortiz, 2020. Effect of fertilizer treatments on fruit nutritional quality of plantain cultivars and derived hybrids. Fruits, 75: 281-287.
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  7. Baiyeri, K.P., S.C. Aba, O. Rios and R. Octavio, 2018. Germplasm evaluation and cropping systems enhanced sustainable plantain and banana production in Nigeria. Niger. J. Crop Sci., 5: 62-68.
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  8. Aba, S.C., S.C. Eze, P.U. Ishieze, T.E. Omeje and K.I. Ugwuoke, 2018. Controlling phytophthora blight of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in a derived Savannah, using different spray intervals of a registered fungicide. Plant Pathol. Quarantine, 8: 122-130.
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  9. Omeje, T.E., K.I. Ugwuoke, E.E. Ikenganyia, S.C. Aba and C.A. Nzekwe, 2017. Influence of fungicides and fungicide spray regimes on vegetative growth and yield of three cultivars of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta L.) in early and late planting seasons in Nsukka Derived Savanna. J. Exp. Agric. Int., 15: 1-10.
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  10. Eze, S.C., S.C. Aba and C.F. Amuji, 2016. Phenotypic diversity in agromorphological features of six new cassava (Manihot esculentum Crantz) genotypes evaluated in Nsukka, Southeast, Nigeria. J. Crop Sci., 3: 31-49.

  11. Eze, S.C., B.C. Aruah, S.C. Aba and F. Chukwurah, 2016. Varietal responses to storage treatment with nanobiotechnology for reduction of postharvest losses of fresh yam (Dioscorea spp.) tuber. Int. J. Sci. Environ. Technol., 5: 267-276.

  12. Simon, A.B.A., 2015. Enhancing Bunch and Fruit Quality in Plantains (Musa sp. AAB Group). Lambert Academic Publishing Co., Saarbrucken, Germany, Pages: 113.

  13. Omeje, T.E., K.I. Ugwuoke, S.C. Aba, S.C. Eze, S.I. Ogwulumba and R.A. Ezema, 2015. Field management of phytophthora blight disease of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta L.) with spray regimes of selected fungicides in Nsukka, Southeastern Nigeria. Agro-Science, 14: 36-45.
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  14. Ishieze, P.U., K.I. Ugwuoke and S.C. Aba, 2015. The effect of planting time on phytophthora blight disease incidence and severity on cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in Nsukka, derived savannah, agro-ecology, Southeastern Nigeria. J. Plant Pathol. Microbiol., Vol. 6. 10.4172/2157-7471.1000318.
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  15. Baiyeri, K.P., P. Apeh, G.C. Stevens, O.O. Ndukwe, S.C. Aba and G.T. Otitoju, 2015. Growth performance and nutrient quality of three Moringa oleifera accessions grown as potplant under varied manure rates and watering intervals. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 1996-2004.

  16. Baiyeri, K.P. and A.B.A. Simon, 2015. Effective Crop Evaluation and Sustainable Crop Management for Mitigating Climate Change Risks. In: Risk Management in Africa: A Contextualized Manual for Tertiary Institutions and Development Practitioners, Obiri, J.A.F., M.F. Driver, A.D. Yaye, J.C. Onyekwelu and B. Ramasawmy et . (Eds.)., 2nd Ed., Ivorian Association of Agricultural Sciences, Abidjan, Cote d' Ivoire, pp: 359-379.

  17. Aba, S.C. and K.P. Baiyeri, 2015. Irrigation interval and fertilizer nutrient sources influenced growth and biomass yield of 'PITA 24' plantain (Musa spp. AAB). Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 7: 100-110.

  18. Udeonyia, O.A., K.P. Baiyeri, F.U. Ugese and S.C. Aba, 2014. Amino acid profile of raw and boiled seeds of African walnut (Plukenetia conophorum Muell Arg.) from South-Eastern Nigeria. Agro-Science, 13: 17-23.

  19. Ezeaku, I.E., E.C. Okechukwu and S.C. Aba, 2014. Climate change effects on maize (Zea mays) production in Nigeria and strategies for mitigation. Asian J. Sci. Technol., 5: 862-871.

  20. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2014. Responses of macropropagated Musa plantlets to transient moisture stress in six nursery substrates. Agro-Science, 13: 37-48.

  21. Udeonyia, O.A., F.D. Ugese, S.C. Aba and K.P. Baiyeri, 2013. Physical properties of seeds of African walnut (Plukenetia conophorum Muell Arg.) from South Eastern Nigeria and the effect of boiling on the proximate qualities. Agro-Science, 12: 43-48.
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  22. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2013. Physicochemical characteristics of nursery media formulated from organic wastes influenced growth and dry matter yield of banana (Musa AA var. Pisang lilin) plantlets. Niger. J. Horticult. Sci., 17: 135-145.

  23. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2012. The Role of Biotechnology in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change. In: Critical Issues in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Nigeria, Enete, A.A. and M.I. Uguru (Eds.)., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pp: 144-159.

  24. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2012. Germplasm Evaluation: A Key Element in Sustainable Banana and Plantain (Musa spp.) Production. In: Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Series and Research Output, Machebe, N.S. (Ed.)., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pp: 1-18.

  25. Aba, S.C. and K.P. Baiyeri, 2012. The Oil Palm. In: Handbook of Practical Agriculture, Eze, S.C., C.C. Onyeonagu, P.I. Ezeaku and N.S. Machebe (Eds.)., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pp: 224-229.

  26. Uguru, M.I., K.P. Baiyeri and S.C. Aba, 2011. Indicators of climate change in the derived savannah niche of Nsukka, South-Eastern Nigeria. Agro-Science, 10: 17-26.

  27. Baiyeri, K.P., S.C. Aba, G.T. Otitoju and O.B. Mbah, 2011. The effects of ripening and cooking method on mineral and proximate composition of plantain (Musa sp. AAB cv. Agbagba) fruit pulp. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 6979-6984.
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  28. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2011. Commonly used Software for Data Analysis and Visualization in Experimental Agriculture. In: MATLAB/SCILAB for Data Analysis/Visualization, Enibe, S.O. (Ed.). National Centre for Equipment Maintenance and Development, Nsukka, pp: 72-78.

  29. Aba, S.C., K.P. Baiyeri and A. Tenkouano, 2011. Impact of poultry manure on growth behaviour, black sigatoka disease response and yield attributes of two plantain (Musa spp. AAB) genotypes. Tropicultura, 29: 20-27.

  30. Baiyeri, K.P., S.C. Aba and A. Tenkouano, 2010. Timing of bunch pruning enhances bunch and fruit qualities of "PITA 24" plantain (Musa AAB) hybrid. J. Applied Biosci., 33: 2110-2118.

  31. Baiyeri, K.P., S.C. Aba and A. Tenkouano, 2010. Region of bunch pruning influences the bunch and fruit physical traits of PITA 24 plantain (Musa AAB) hybrid. J. Applied Biosci., 33: 2119-2127.

  32. Baiyeri, K.P., S.C. Aba, B.O. Faturoti and A. Tenkouano, 2009. Effects of poultry manure and bunch pruning management on fruit size, shelf life and pulp colour of 'PITA 24' and 'Mbi-Egome' plantains (Musa sp. AAB group). J. Anim. Plant Sci., 3: 215-226.

  33. Baiyeri, K.P., A. Tenkouano and S.C. Aba, 2009. Residual effect of plantain-targeted manure on substrate fertility and performance of follower maize (Zea mays) crop. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 3: 194-204.

  34. Aba, S.C., K.P. Baiyeri and A. Tenkouano, 2009. Factorial combination of manure rates and bunch pruning intensities influenced bunch physical traits of two plantain (Musa spp. ABB) genotypes. Int. Agrophys., 23: 207-213.

  35. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2007. A review of protocols for macropropagation in Musa species. Fruit Vegetable Cereal Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 110-115.

  36. Baiyeri, K.P. and S.C. Aba, 2005. Responses of Musa spp. to macro propagation: genetic and initiation media effects on number, quality and survival of plantlets at pre-nursery and early nursery stages. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 4: 223-228.
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