Dr. Kelechi Uzoma Osuocha

Senior Lecturer
Federal University of Technology, Lafia, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Abia State University, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.31219

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
Biochemistry
Soil Chemistry
Biochemical Parameters
Microbiology

Selected Publications

  1. Oguike, V.C., G. Chinyere, E. Akubugwo, K. Osuocha and A. Cosmas, 2023. Impact of solid waste disposal on soil physicochemical parameters and selected enzyme activities: A case study from Nekede Dumpsite, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Chem., 9: 40-49.
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  2. Onyema, C.T., K. Osuoha, J.O. Osuoha, A.V. Iwueke and C. Ejileugha, 2022. Physicochemical, nutritional and biochemical impact of cow dung on heavy metal polluted quarry mining site. A case study of Ishiagu Mining Site. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 34: 144-157.
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  3. Chukwu, E.C., K.U. Osuocha and J.C. Njoku, 2022. Bioactive constituents and biochemical assessment of Argemone mexicanna linn and Utrica dioca leaf extracts in albino rat model. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 31: 10-16.
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  4. Kelechi, U.O. and C.C. Ezinne, 2021. Soil quality indices and agricultural impact of swine waste open disposal. Asian J. Adv. Agric. Res., 17: 43-47.
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  5. Osuocha, K.U., A.V. Iwueke and E.C. Chukwu, 2020. Phytochemical profiling, body weight effect and anti-hypercholesterolemia potentials of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extracts in male albino rat. J. Pharmacognosy Phytother., 12: 19-27.
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  6. Obi, I.K., E.I. Akubugwo, K.U. Osuocha and E.C. Chukwu, 2020. Prevalence of wasting, stunting and obesity in primary school children in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State Nigeria. Austin J. Nutr. Food Sci., Vol. 8. .
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  7. Madu, F.U., E.I. Akubugwo, F.O. Uhegbu and K.U. Osuocha, 2020. Assessment of soil quality characteristics and pollution status of farm lands within Ugwuele Quarry Site, Uturu Abia State Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res. Multidiscip. Stud., 6: 52-59.
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  8. Madu, F.U., E.I. Akubugwo, F.O. Uhegbu and K.U. Osuocha, 2020. Ambient air pollution and histopathologic effects of quarry industry on liver and kidney of albino rats. Int. J. Sci. Res. Biol. Sci., 7: 116-130.
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  9. Osuocha, U.K., C.E. Chukwu and S.A. Ezekwe, 2018. Soil quality assessment and phytoaccumulation potentials of selected edible vegetables around Ntigha solid waste dump, Abia State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Agric., 2: 14-25.
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  10. Osuocha, K.U., O. Ewa, E.O. Nweke, D.C. Ejiofor and P. Njoku, 2018. Studies on the lipid profiles of wistar rat models treated with aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Thaumatococcus daniellii. Modern Health Sci., 1: 46-49.

  11. Osuocha, K.U., I.J. Okafor and E.O. Nweke, 2018. Evaluation of the mineral and vitamin compositions of leaves of Alchornea cordifolia and Thaumatococcus daniellii. Asian J. Res. Biochem., 3: 1-6.
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  12. Onuoha, O.U., K.U. Osuocha and E.C. Chukwu, 2018. Phytochemical profiling, hypolipidemic, haematological and body weight effects of Acanthus montanus leaf extracts in male and female albino rats. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., Vol. 8. 10.21767/2248-9215.100071.
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  13. Onuoha, O.U., K.U. Osuocha and E.C. Chukwu, 2018. Phytochemical profiling, hypolipidemic, haematological and body weight effects of Acanthus montanus leaf extracts in male and female albino rats. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., Vol. 8. .
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  14. Chukwu, E.C., K.U. Osuocha and F.O. Uhegbu, 2018. Phytochemical profiling and anti- hypercholesterolemia potentials of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extracts in male albino rats. J. Pharmacog. Phytother., 13: 11-17.

  15. Chukwu, E.C., K.U. Osuocha and F.O. Uhegbu, 2018. Nutrient composition and selected biochemical effect of Cindoscolus acconitifolius leaf extracts in male albino rats. J. Forensic Res., 9: 4-9.
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  16. Chukwu, E.C., K.U. Osuocha and A.S. Ezekwe, 2018. Evaluation of methanol extract of taliferia occidentalis root on selected biochemical indices in wistar rats. Int. J. Biol. Sci. Res., 1: 19-34.
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  17. Chinyere, G.C., C.J. Nwaogwugwu, K.U. Akatobi and K.U. Osuocha, 2018. Influence of cassava mill effluent (CME) dumping on soil physicochemical parameters and selected plant nutrients in Uturu, Abia State Nigeria. Global Sci. J., 6: 260-274.
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  18. Ezinne, C.C. and U.O.K.S.E. Ahamefula, 2017. Hepatotoxic assessment of Pecralima nitida seeds supplemented diet in wistar rats. J. Med. Herbs Ethnomed., 3: 26-30.
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  19. Chinyere, G.C., O.R.C. Ezika and K.U. Osuocha, 2017. Studies on soil quality indices and agricultural functionality potentials of Ariara Market solid waste dumpsite Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Agric., 1: 372-377.
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  20. Chinyere, G.C., O.R.C. Ezika and K.U. Osuocha, 2017. Studies on soil quality indices and agricultural functionality potentials of Ariara Market Solid Waste Dumpsite Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Agric., 1: 372-377.

  21. Osuocha, K.U., S.C. Okereke and E.C. Chukwu, 2016. Seasonal impact of quarry mining effluent discharge impacted soils on growth parameters and phytochemical constituents of edible vegetables. Ethiop. J. Environ. Stud. Manage., 9: 886-903.
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  22. Osuocha, K.U., E.I. Akubugwo, G.C. Chinyere and A.E. Ugbogu, 2016. Seasonal impact on phyto-accumulation potentials of selected edible vegetables grown in Ishiagu quarry mining effluent discharge soils. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 8: 12-19.
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  23. Osuocha, K.U., E.C. Chukwu, E.A. Ugbogu, O.C. Atasie and C.E. Ogbonna, 2016. Effects of quarry mining activities on the nutritional composition of edible vegetables in Ishiagu, Ebonyi state, Nigeria. J. Exp. Biol. Agric. Sci., 4: 467-474.
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  24. Chinyere, G.C., K.U. Osuocha, C.E. Offor and A.E. Ugbogu, 2016. Seasonal impact of cassava mill effluents (CME) on dumpsites physicochemical parameters and selected enzyme activities in isuikwuato area, Abia State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Environ. Technol., 4: 4-14.

  25. Akubugwo, E.I., I.K. Obi and K.U. Osuocha, 2016. Assessment of nutritional status of preschool age children in Abia North district of Nigeria. Int. J. Nutr. Sci., 1: 1-7.

  26. Akubugwo, E.I., E.U. Elebe and K.U. Osuocha, 2016. Studies on the impact of crude oil exploration on soil quality and crops grown in Kpean community in Khana L.G.A Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 3: 44-50.

  27. Osuocha, K.U., E.I. Akubugwo, G.C. Chinyere and E.A. Ugbogu, 2015. Seasonal impact on physicochemical characteristics and enzymatic activities of Ishiagu quarry mining effluent discharge soils. Int. J. Curr. Biochem. Res., 3: 58-69.

  28. Chinyere, G.C., K.U. Osuocha and I. Chinedu, 2015. Influence of Lokpa cattle market wastes on agricultural soil quality. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 9: 390-395.
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  29. Chinyere, G.C., J.C. Ikpoh and K.U. Osuocha, 2015. Serum lipid profile and liver enzymes of rats fed Lagenerai sphaerica (Wild bottle gourd) supplemented diet. Int. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 2: 28-36.

  30. Chinyere, G.C., E.I. Akubugwo and K.U. Osuocha, 2015. Seasonal impact of palm oil mill effluents (POME) on dumpsites physicochemical parameters and selected enzyme activities in Isuikwuato area, Abia State, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Biochem. Res., 3: 70-79.

  31. Akubugwo, E.I., G.C. Chinyere and K.U. Osuocha, 2015. Comparative assessment of active and abandoned quarry sites in ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Biochem. Res., 3: 44-49.

  32. Osuocha, K.U., E.C. Chukwu, A.S. Ezekwe, C. Imo, C. Chukwudoruo and J.C. Ikpo, 2014. Heavy metal bioaccumulation of selected tuber crops from Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 5: 136-140.
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  33. Okereke, S.C., K.U. Osuocha and C.S. Chukwudoruo, 2014. GC-FID Evaluation and in vitroantioxidant activities of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract. Int. J. Curr. Biochem. Res., 2: 29-36.

  34. Okereke, S.C., I. Elekwa, K.U. Osuocha and C.S. Chukwudoruo, 2014. Preliminary phytochemical screening and gas chromatographic FID evaluation of Garcinia kola seed extracts. J. Pharm. Phytochem., 2: 115-119.
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  35. Ibe, C., C.C. Jacobs, C. Imo, K.U. Osuocha and M.U. Okoronkwo, 2014. Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of Psidium guajava and Aloe vera. Br. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 397-406.
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  36. Ezekwe, A.S., I. Elekwa and K.U. Osuocha, 2014. Changes in histological and liver function assessment of unripe pulp of Carica papaya using diabetic albino rat model. Int. J. Biosci., 5: 126-132.
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  37. Ezekwe, A.S., I. Elekwa and K. Osuocha, 2014. Hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and body weight effects of unripe pulp of Carica papaya using diabetic Albino rat model. J. Pharm. Phytochem., 2: 109-114.
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  38. Eze, S.O., P.O. Ukaogo, I.A. Obike, C.S. Egedeuzu and K.U. Osuocha, 2014. Heavy metals contaminations in Amaogwugwu river from the headstream to the downstream, Ohuhu-Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 4: 6-10.
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  39. Osuocha, K.U., S.C. Okereke, A.S. Ezekwe, S. Chukwudorou and E.C. Chukwu, 2013. Impact of quarry effluent discharge on heavy metal,chlorophyll , vitamin and proximate composition of selected vegetables from ishiagu Ebonyi State, Nigeria. IOSR J. Pharm., 3: 7-12.

  40. Osuocha, K.U., E.I. Akubugwo, G.C. Chinyere, A.S. Ezekwe, M.K. Duru and L.A. Nwaogu, 2013. Effects of mining effluent contaminated soil treated with fertilizers on growth parameters, chlorophyll and proximate composition of Cucurbita pepo vegetable. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 3: 1-8.
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  41. Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, C.K. Imo, N.G. Ifeanacho, K.U. Osuocha and C. Ibe, 2013. Acute administration of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola on daily blood glucose level and selected biochemical indices in longevity Wistar albino rats. Int. J. Microbiol. Mycol., 1: 7-12.
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  42. Ibe, C., R.A. Onyeagba, S.U. Charles, I.A. Onuabuchi and C. Jacobs et al., 2013. Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from healthy inhabitants of Uturu Rural Communities, Abia State, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 3: 85-91.
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  43. Ibe, C., R.A. Onyeagba, S.U. Charles, I.A. Onuabuchi and C. Jacobs et al., 2013. Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from healthy inhabitants of Uturu rural communities, Abia State, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 3: 85-91.
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  44. Ekeleme, U.G., N.C. Nwachukwu, A.C. Ogodo, C.J. Nnadi, I.A. Onuabuchi and K.U. Osuocha, 2013. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and associated changes in liver enzymes in Wistar rats. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 156-162.
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  45. Chinyere, G.C., T.N. Nwankwo and K.U. Osuocha, 2013. Studies on soil anions, cations and enzyme activities of waste petroleum product dumpsites at mgbunjuku port-harcourt, Nigeria. IOSR J. Environ. Toxicol. Food Technol. 6: 46-51.

  46. Chinyere, G.C., E.S. Obisike, A.E. Ugbogu and K.U. Osuocha, 2013. Studies on municipal solid wastes dumping on soil anions, cations and selected enzymes activities at njoku sawmill waste dumpsite, owerri municipal, Imo State, Nigeria. Ethiop. J. Environ. Stud. Manage., 6: 774-783.
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  47. Akubugwo, E.I., K.U. Osuocha, L.A. Nwaogu and G.C. Chinyere, 2013. Studies on bioaccumulation of heavy metals and selected minerals from mining effluent contaminated soil treated with fertilizers into Cucurbita pepo vegetable. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 190-195.
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  48. Akubugwo, E.I., K.U. Osuocha, G.C. Chinyere and L.A. Nwaogu, 2013. Physicochemical and enzymatic activities of mining effluent contaminated soil from Ishiagu Ebonyi State South-East Nigeria. J. Biodiversity Environ. Sci. (JBES), 3: 10-15.
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  49. Duru, M.K.C., B.A. Amadi, C.T. Amadi, K.C. Lele, J.C. Anudike, O.R. Chima-Ezika and K. Osuocha, 2012. Toxic effect of carica papaya bark on body weight, haematology, and some biochemical parameters. Biokemistri, 24: 67-71.
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