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Name

Prof. Imo A. Ekpo

Department

Genetics and Biotechnology

Designation

Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Prof. Imo A. Ekpo


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Agbor R.B.,Ekpo I.A., Kalu S.E., Bassey I.U., Okoi E.P and Ude E.O (2015). Growth pattern of two crop species on bio-remediated hydrocarbon polluted soils. Scientific Research and Essays, 10(2): 58-63.
Ekpo I.A.,Agbor, R.B., Okpako, E.C., Ekanem, B.E (2012). Effect of crude oil polluted soil on germination and growth of soybean (Glycine max). Annals of Biological Research, 3(6):3049-3054.
Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B.E., Udoekong, N.S., Ekpo I.A and Iyam S.O (2012). Comparative studies on the effect of locally made black soaps on isolated human skin microflora. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research. 2(4):533-537.
Ekpo, I.A.,Agbor, R. B., Osuagwu, A.N., Okpako E.C and Ekanem, B.E (2012). Growth and physiological responses of lemon grass (Cymbopogoncitratus) to simulated acid rain. International Journal of Current Research. 4(8):62-65.
Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B.E., Udoekong, N.S., Ekpo I.A and Iyam S.O (2012). Comparative studies on the effect of locally made black soaps on isolated human skin microflora. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research. 2(4):533-537.
Agbor, R.B., Ekpo I.A., Udofia U.U., Okpako and Ekanem B.E (2012). Potentials of cocoa pod husks and plantain peels in the degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon content of crude oil polluted soil. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3):1372-1375.
Ekanem B.E., Osuagwu, A.N., Aikpopodion P., Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B and Ibiang Y.B (2013).Phytochemical composition of caladium species. Global Journal of Medicinal Plant Research.1(1):132-135.
Ekpo I.A.,Agbor, R.B., Okpako, E.C., Ekanem, B.E (2012). Effect of crude oil polluted soil on germination and growth of soybean (Glycine max). Annals of Biological Research, 3(6):3049-3054
Ekpo I.A., Inyang Peggie., Osuagwu A.N., Agbor R.B., Okpako E.C., Ekanem B.E (2013). Environmental impact assessment of the physical and chemical properties of groundwater quality in Calabar, Cross River State-Nigeria.International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(1):186-193.
Okpako E.C., Osuagwu A.N., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Kalu S.E.(2013).Repellance Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Alligator Pepper (AframomumMelegueta K. Schum) On Insects Of Okra. World Rural Observ.,5(3):42-46.
Ekanem, A.P., I.A Ekpo 2006. Effects of commercial Detergent on the Juveniles of HeterobranchusLongifilis.(Curvier and Valiennces).African Journal of Environmental pollution and Health 6(1): 18-23.
Agbor, R.B.,Ekpo I.A., Osuagwu A.N, Udofia U.U, Antai S.P. (2012). Biostimulation of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using cocoa pod husk and plantain peels. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(3): 464-469.
Okon, B., L.A. Ibom, I.A. Ekpo and E.C. Ewa, 2009. Evaluation of reproductive performance and some egg quality parameters of albino snails (Archachatinamarginatasaturalis (Swainson). Journal of Applied Sciences, 12(1): 8234-8240.
Okpako E.C., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A. andOsuagwu A.N (2014). Effect of powdered ginger (Zingiberofficinale) on deterioration of stored shelled melon seeds (Colocynthiscitrullus L.). International Journal of Biological Sciences, 1(2):1-4.
Ekpo I.A., Osuagwu A.N., Okpako E.C., Agbor R.B., Ekanem B.E (2013). Physicochemical and morphological features of Talinumtriangulare (water-leaf) exposed to hydrocarbon polluted soil. Global Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management.
Ekanem, A.P., I.A. Ekpo, F. Moral., E.Amanke, and U. Afangideh, 2007. Acute toxicity of Ethanol extracts from two Ichthyotoxic plants Adeniacissampeloides (Passifloraceae) and Blighasapida (Sapinceae) to one week old Heterobranchuslongifilis Juveniles. Nigerian Journal of Botany, 20(1): 157-161.
Agbor, R.B.,Ekpo I.A., Osuagwu A.N, Udofia U.U, Antai S.P. (2012). Biostimulation of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using cocoa pod husk and plantain peels. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(3): 464-469.
Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Okpako E.C., Osuagwu A.N., Ekanem B.E (2013). Absorption and Biodegradation of hydrocarbon polluted aquatic environment using Agro-wastes. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(1):186-193.
Ekpo I.A., A.N Osuagwu., Ekanem, B.E and R.B Agbor (2012). Phytochemical analysis of Aframomummelegueta and Piper Guineense.Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1):24-27.
Agbor, R.B., Ekpo I.A., Udofia U.U., Okpako and Ekanem B.E (2012). Potentials of cocoa pod husks and plantain peels in the degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon content of crude oil polluted soil. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3):1372-1375.
Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A and Ekanem, B.E (2012).Antimicrobial properties and Nutritional composition of Aspiliaafricana C.D Adams.International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 2(7): 94-102.
Andem A.B., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A (2013). Review on comet assay: A reliable tool for assessing DNA damage in animal Models, Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(6):405-427.
Udensi O., Ikpeme E.V., Uyoh E.A., Ekpo I.A., Brisibe E.A and Asikong B.E (2010). Effect of starch acetylation on bioplastics-degrading microorganisms: A pointer to assessing biodegradation. International Journal of Current Research, 7: 37-40.
Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Ekaluo U.B., Okpako E.C., Okigbo A.U., Osang J. E., Kalu S. E. (2013). Groundwater Quality Assessment Of Some Selected Boreholes In Calabar. World Rural Observ;5(3):37-41.
Ekpo, I.A and J.Bender, 1989. Digestibility of commercial fish feed, Wet Algae and Dried Algae by Tilapia niloticaand Silver Carp. The Progressive Fish-Culurist 51:83-86.
Udensi O., Ikpeme E.V., Uyoh E.A., Ekpo I.A., Brisibe E.A and Asikong B.E (2010). Effect of starch acetylation on bioplastics-degrading microorganisms: A pointer to assessing biodegradation. International Journal of Current Research, 7: 37-40.
Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Ekaluo U.B., Ikpeme E.V., Kalu S.E and Osang J.E (2013). Hepatotoxicity of Ipomoeabatatas leaf extract on male wistarrats.,AmericanInternationalJournalofBiology., 1(1): 29-36.
Ekpo, I.A and J.Bender,1989. Digestibility of commercial fish feed, Wet Algae and Dried Algae by Tilapia niloticaand Silver Carp. The Progressive Fish-Culurist 51:83-86. (Google scholar, Cited by 21)
Ekpo I.A., Agbor, R.B., Ekanem A., Ikpeme E.V., Udensi U., Effiong B.E (2012). Effect of crude oil on the physicochemical properties of sandy loam soil amended with cocoa pod husks and plantain peels. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3): 1553-1558.
Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Okpako E.C., Osuagwu A.N (2013). Environmental toxicity of black toner waste on anatomical features of Achatinaachatina (Giant Tiger Land Snail) species.International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(4):47-52
Agbor R.B.,Ekpo I.A.,Osuagwu A.N., Okpako E.C., George U.M (2014). Enhancement of Bioremediation and Rehabilitation of spent engine oil impacted soil, International Journal of Biological Sciences,1(2):44-51.
Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Osuagwu, A.N., Ekanem B.E., Okpako E.C., and Urua I.S (2012). Phytochemical and comparative studies of the stem bark and root of Xylopiaaethiopica (Dunal.) A. Rich. World Journal of Biological Research, 5(2): 41-44.
Edu N.E., Ekpo I.A and Agbor R.B (2013). Effects of crude oil polluted soil on the sprouting and growth of sweet potato (Ipomoea batata L.), Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1):11-14.
Ekpo I.A.,Agbor R.B., Ekanem A.P., Okpako E.C and Inyang P.I (2013). Assessment of heavy metal status and bacteria population in municipal borehole water in landfill and non-landfill area in Calabar municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(4):31-41.
Osuagwu A.N., Okigbo A. U., Ekpo I.A.,Chukwurah P.N and Agbor, R.B (2013).Effect of crude oil pollution on growth parameters, chlorophyll content and bulbils yield in Air potato (Dioscoreabulbifera L.).International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 3(4):37-42.
Ikpoh I.S.,Lennox J.A.,Ekpo I.A., Agbo B.E., Henshaw E.E and Udoekong N.S. (2013). Microbial quality assessment of kunu beverage locally prepared and hawked in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1):20-23.
Osuagwu A.N., Ekpo I.A., Okpako E.C and Agbor R.B (2013).Effect of crude oil pollution on germination, seedling growth and yield of three varieties of Abelmoschusesculentus.Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1): 15-19.
Ekpo I.A., Agbor, R.B., Ekanem A., Ikpeme E.V., Udensi U., Effiong B.E (2012). Effect of crude oil on the physicochemical properties of sandy loam soil amended with cocoa pod husks and plantain peels. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3): 1553-1558.
Ekanem, A.P., I.A Ekpo 2006. Effects of commercial Detergent on the Juveniles of HeterobranchusLongifilis.(Curvier and Valiennces).African Journal of Environmental pollution and Health 6(1): 18-23.
Ekpo, I.A., R.BAgbor., A.N Osuagwu., E.C Okpako and B.E Ekanem (2012). Evaluation of Eight cowpea (Vignaunguiculata I. walp) species for yield and Associated traits.International Journal of Pure and Applied Science and Technology. 12(2): 1-7.
Ekpo, I.A., R.B Agbor., E.C Okpako., B.E Ekanem., P.A Otu. (2012). Effect of crude oil and simulated acid rain on the growth and physiology of Thaumatococcusdaniellii.Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. 2(9):21-25.
Okon, B., L.A. Ibom, I.A. Ekpo and E.C. Ewa, 2009. Evaluation of reproductive performance and some egg quality parameters of albino snails (Archachatinamarginatasaturalis (Swainson). Journal of Applied Sciences, 12(1): 8234-8240.
Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Osuagwu A.N., Ekanem A.P.,Okpako E.C and Ekanem B.E (2013). Relationship between bacteria associated with fish pond sediment, water and the fish. Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1): 50-54.

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Fourth Annual Nabrit Symposium sponsored by United States Department of Health and Atlanta University, 1987. Ekpo, I.A and J.Bender April 9-11, 1987. Production and digestibility of mixed microbial plankton raised on silage grass. 1987-04-091987-04-11
Ekanem, A.P and I.A Ekpo, 2006. Toxicity of formation to Heterobranchuslongifilis Juveniles21st Annual conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), University of Calabar, Calabar. 13th – 17th Nov, 20062006-11-132006-11-17
18th Annual General Meeting/ Conference Calabar 08Theme: “Climate change and Environmental Realities: Causes, Effects andRemedies18th Annual General Meeting/ Conference Calabar 08Theme: “Climate change and Environmental Realities: Causes, Effects andRemedies2008-11-272008-11-29
Uyoh, E. A., Ntui, V. O., Okpako, E., Osuagwu, A. N., Ekpo, I. A., Eneobong, E. E., Urua, I. S., Otu., P. A. (2012). Domestication and characterization of some endangered indigenous spice plants in Nigeria.Paper presented at the 5th International symposium Breeding Research on Medicinal and Aromatic plants, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. 18th – 20th June, 2012.2012-06-182012-06-20
Attended Wellcome Trust Advanced Course: Exome Sequencing Exome Sequencing 11-19 September 2014. Genome Campus, Hinxton United Kingdom2014-09-112014-09-19