University of Nigeria Curriculum Vitae

Name

UGURU, Michael Ifeanyi

Specialisation

Genetics

Faculty

Agriculture

Department

Crop Science

Date

November, 2008

Signature

GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME : Uguru Michael Ifeanyi

Nationality : Nigeria State of Origin : Delta

Locd Government Area: Ika North East Home Town : Umunede \

Bate of Birth : 22"d December 1956

Mi~itoll Sfqltus : Married

4'ir:sent Address : Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Permanent Home Address: No. 2 Ile Street, Umunede Delta State.

Universities Attended with dates

(i) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Sept 1979-June 1984).

(ii) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Oct 1985-Oct. 1987).

(iii) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,, Belgium (Oct. 1987-July 1988).

(iv) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Sept I%SNov. 1990)

Qualifications

(a) Degree Date Granting Body

B. Agric (First Class Hons.) June 1984 University of Nigeria, Nsukka

M.Sc. Crop Science Oct. 1987 University of NigRa, Nsukka

PhD Plant Breeding & Genetics Nov. 1990 University of Nigetia, Ns~kka

(b) Mploma

I$$ Dip. lrrigation Engineering Sept. 1988 Katholieke Univeniteit

Leuven, Belgium

PERIOD OF TEACHING APPOINTMENT IN THE UNVERSJTY

Post Date Credit Load

Graduate Assistant April 1986July 1988 - Assistant Lecturer July 1988July 1989 2

Lecturer T I July 1989-0ct.1991 26

Lecturer I Oct. 1991-0ct 1994 32

Senior IRctumr Ott. 1994 - Oct 2004 1 34

Professor Oct. 2004 to date 134

(c) PERIOD SPENT IN RESEARCH INSTITUTES

Institution From To

International Institute

of Tropical Agricultural (IITA) 4* June 2000 Yb June 2080

Centre for Irrigation July 1993 Sept. 1993

Engineering, Lwven, Belgium.

SUCCESSFFUL POSTGRADUATE SIITIPERVIm Proiect Title Candidate Sunemis& Depr~e Awarded

i. Phenotypic characterization, N.E. Ezeh 1993 MSc

agronomic and chemical evaluation

and the effects of soil types on yield

and components of Bambara p u n d n u t

( Vignr Suhterraneau)

ii. Genetics mad Linkage studies in

vegetable cowpea (Vigna uagmculata)

iii. Studies of gene action and hybrid

vigour expression in castor

(Riciqps Fommunis)

iv. Yield and nodulation response of

Soya bean to ni tmen fertilizers

and inoculation treatment

k A Ngwuta 1994 M.%

LN. Aboka 1997 M. Se

V.C. Unama 1997 M Sc.

v. Ploidv and genome effects on combining RO. Oselebe 2003 PhD

ability and heterosir in Musa populations.

CoSupemsor - Prof. LU. Obi

vi. Studies on intercropping cassava (M. esculenfa)

soybean (Gwhe mnr) and okra (Abelmoschus

mdmtw) in rt humid forest zone of southeaster

Nigeria

vi. Genetic Relationships and inheritance A

patter of quantitative characters in

interspecific crosses of Lycopmimn species

vii. Lnfectivity of Meloidoygw incognita and I

Javanica on elite Ineal cultivars of

Tomatoes in the humid tropics

Cdhpervisor: Prof. R.O. Ogbufi.

viii. Geaetic progress in breeding for black

sigaboka resistance and agronomic performan

in diploid h n a a a

fr . Stability and genetic variability of bunch M

yield components of NIlFOR second

cycle oil palm hybrids

r Genetic Analysis and identifleation of low pH 1

tolerant soyhean lines (Gljvimrnrn a)

1. Breeding for high humidity tolerant cow

farmers in southeastern Niperia.

2. Screening and selection for short intema

3. Utilization of mild relatives in genetic irr

(a,) High humidity tolerance

(b.) Resistance to bacterial leaf spot r

(c.) Resistance to Meloidogpe Java

(d.) Improved shelf life.

HOPE - A IVEW TO.WTO V M T J - A T THE VERGE OF RELE4,YB BRED AND SFJBCTED RP PROF.. M. I. UGWRil

4. Identification ofjuvenile markers for maleness in Telfairia midentalis (Fluted pumpkin).

5. Polyembryony in Fluted pumpkin,

6. Breeding and selection of banana from existing land races for the pow resource farmer.

Paper Re1

re

'EWNCES ATTENDED AND RAPERS PRESENTED 1* Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Ni geria held at University of Ni geria,

sukka ( 3 0 ~ ~ u ~ u s t - 3 d September, 1987).

da: Uguru, M.I., LU. Obi and J.O. Urn (1987). Hybrid maize nutn'tional

quirements with respect to NPK and lime.

' Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at University of Nigeria

sukka (4h - 8rh March, 1990).

aper Read: Uguru. M.I., and J.O. Uzo (1 990) Heterosis in Vegetable cornpea.

I" Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at University of

igeria Nsukka (3d - @ November, 1991).

aper Read: Ugun~, M.I., (1991). Predicting genetic gains in Fq selection of hybridized

:getable and p i n cowpeas.

imd Annual Conference of the Genetic Society of Nigeria held at University of

griculture, Abeokuta (1" - 3 1 ~ June. 1994).

aper Read: Uguru M.I. (1994). Heritable estimates in vegetable cowpea (V.

lguiculata Q Walp).

' Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria held at the University of

griculture, Abeokuta (1995).

aper Read: N p t a A. A. and M.I. Uguru (1995). Homogeneity test and genetic

&age studies in vegetable cowpea (V. unguiculata (L.) Walp).

a!iondly Coordinated Groundnut Research Project Workshop held at IAR, Ahmadu

ello University, Zaria (25&- 29Lh September, 1995).

apes Read: U g m , M.I. (1995). Groundnut Production in the Derived Savanna

:ological belt: Consmints and opportunities for increased yield.

sth Annual Conference of the Horticultural Smiety of Nigeria held at NIHORT, badm

{Ch - 11' April. 1997).

aper Read: Upuru M.I. (1997) Effects of plant spacing an harvest interval on pod yield

nd quality of decumbent vegetable cowpea.

Iaize Association of Nigeria workshop held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (25& -

6th November, 1997).

Paper Read: Uguru, M.I. (1997). Jinportance of fertilizers in M

1999-9 3n* Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nige

November, 1999).

Paper Read: Okoye, A.F. and M. I. Uguru (1 999) E.upression of quality traits of Nsukka aromatic yellow

P'=PW.

1999-10 5" Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria held at

TJniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka (1999).

Paper Read: Onwubuvq E.A. and M.I. Uguru (1999). Indigenous knowledge on processing of

castor seeds: A case study of women in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

1999-11 6* lntemational Workshop of African Technology Policy Studies held in The Gambia

c: P

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I - 9 ~ November. 1999).

aper Read: U r n , M.I. and E.M. Igbokwe (1999). Gender roles in the consenration of crop

enetic resources in southeastern Nigeria.

19" Annual Conference of HORTSON held in University ofNigeria, Nsukka (May 28-

me 1, 2001).

'apers Read: 1. Oselebe, H.O., Tenkouano A. Pilay Mi, Obi 1.U. and Uguru MI.

(2001) Ploidy variation among secondary hybrids in Musa

populations Proc. 19* Annual HORTSON Conference (1) 23-25.

2. Uguru, M.I. (2001) Meiotic chromosome behaviour in the wi!d

tomato species. Proc. 19 Annual HORTSON Conference (1') 79-82.

3. Ugum, M.I. and Atuguu. A.I. (2001) Tomato breeding in

University of Nigeria: crosses, segregating populations and new

forms. Pm. 19& Annual HORTSON Conference (1): 83-57. 1 T k - . U S / ? M l \ A ,,*, ,, -,:A A,-,l -..ltLl:,,d,, .4 9. wpza-aa, ima- {LIAI 11. n IIVK UII ~ a p u ~ N I I W IIIUJLI~WLIUIK UL

piBeapple fm ktf-trud cuttings (m- technology).

Pm. 1 9 ~ Annual fK)RTSON Conference &333&

2003-13 2eb A n d Confmce of& GmeticsSociety of Nigeria held in University of

Agriculture Ma4mdi (December 1-5,2003).

Papers Rehd: 3. Ugum, M.I. and Umukoro O.E. (2003). Breeding Progress in

Tomato with pedigree selection and first generation hybrids.

2. Ulluru, M.I. (2003). Inheritance of fi-uit size in Lycopersicon

spy$@.

ACADEMIC RRIIZE/AWARDS 1. Federal Government Undergraduate merit award (1 981 -I 984).

2. Faculty of Agriculture Prize Winner for the Best Graduating Student (June 1984)

3. Department of Crop Science Prize Winner for the Best Graduating Student (June 1984).

4. State Chairmanship award of Cross River State as one of the Best Youth Corp Member, 1 984/85 National Youth Service Year.

5. Vice Chancel Ior's Postgraduate Research Prize Winner (FIRST PRIZE) ( I 990).

6. Faculty of Agriculture Postgraduate Research Prize Winner (1990).

7. First Prize in Science Research in the 2008 Nigerian Universities Research

and Development Fair.

SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

Date

Co-ordinator UNN/KUL linkage Programme February 1,1991 to 1995

(EEC Sponsored)

Co-ordinator dh Year B. Agric. Programme October, 1997 to October, 1999

@#W&wd3ai-Nirdcll,Hall, University of Nigeria November 1995 to October 1999 <\.

Ag. H d , I l e p e m @ d - , m August 2003 to July 2005. i \\

Coordinator 2008 N i g q h U&P;rsiR March 20438 . \,\,

Research & Develogmea t @ir

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Departmental Co-ordinator, Sand- to,!= I ' L

Chairman, Farm Development ,mIm &wdwnjc Session

( i) Visi

(iv) Vis

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. - LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

A. MAINLINE BOOKS

1. Ugum, M.I. (19%). Crop Production: Tools, Techmques and Pracbces. Fulladu Publishing Co. Nsukka, 153 pp.

. Ugum, M.I. (2005). Crop Genetics and Breeding (Revised ed.). Epharata Press, Nsukka, 1 13 pp.

< CHAPTER Goblin A.M.L., M.I. Ugum and J. Deckers (2001). Castor. In Crop

Production in Tropical Africa (ed. R.H. Raernakers). Directorate General for Intemat~onal Co-operation (DGIC) Brussels. pp. 725- 733.

WAL ARTICLES

Uguru, M.I. and I.U. Obi (1991). Optimum rates of NPK for hvbrid maize production in the derived savanna zone of southeastew Nigeria Nigerian Agric. J. 25 (1): 38-46.

U p ru, M.I. and J.O. Uzo (1 991). Segregation pattern of decumbent, climbing and bushy growth habits in Yigna unguicuIata (L.) Walp: Plant Breeding 107: 173-176.

Uguru M.1 and J.O. Uzo (1991). Studies of gene action for some >ield attributes in hybridized vegetable and grain cowpea (fignu rrnguicrrlatn {L.) Walp). Bio. Zent bl. 11O: 23 1-237.

Iseghele E.S., F. O.C. Ezedinrna and MJ. Uguru, (1 991) Effects of preparatory cultivation and porosity of growth medium on growth, reproductive eficiency and yield of barnbara groundnut ( Voandzeeia stlhterranenn Thouars) Nigerian Agric. J. 24 ( 2): 59-64.

Ugum, M.I. (1994). The effect of decumbent, climbing and busy traits on yield and yield components of cowpea (Yigna Unguicubta (L.) Walp Der TropIandwiH 95:219-225.

Uguru, M.I. (1994). Heritable relationships and variability of yield and yield components in vegetable cowpea ( V i p unguiculatn) (L.) African Crop Scieaee Journal 3 (1): 23-28.

Uguru, M.I. (1995). Genetic and association studies of pod shape in vegetable cowpea ( U p rmguiculata) (L.) Walp). Bionature 15 (1):23-27.

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11. Uguru, M.I. (1995). Inheritance of colt tqpicrrlata (L.) Walg). Nig. J.

r- of anthocyanin genes in vegetable cowpea ( Vigm tmguimlnta) (L . ) Walp). Bio. Zen bl. 114: 273-278.

Uguru M.I. (19%) A note on the Nigerian vegetable cowpea Genetic Res. and Crop Evol. 43 (2): 125 - 128.

Ugum, M.I. (1 996) Estimates of variability and genetic grains in cowpea (figm t~nguiculata) (L.) Walp). Ghana J. of A@ Sci. 29: 47 -51.

Uguru, M.I. and N.E. Ezeh (1997) G r o w h noddation and yield of barnbara groundnut (ngna snherranea (L) Verdc) on selected Nigerian soils. Journal Sci. Food and Agric. 73: 377-382.

Ugum, M.I. (1998). The pattern of dry matter distribution and its effect on pod yieId in medium maturing groundnut cdtivars. Peas& Science 25 (1): 1-4.

Uguru, M.I. (1998). Traditional conservation of vegetable cowpea in Nigeria Genetic Res. and Crop Evol. 45 (2): 15-138.

Onwubuya, E.A and Uguru, M.I. (1 9 9 ) . Indigenous knowledge on processing of castor seeds, J. Agric. Extension 3: 104-108.

Ugutm, M.I. ( 1999). Location effects on the growth, yield and flayour expression of Nsukka yellow pepper. Journal of Applied Chemistq and Agric Res. 6: 84-87.

UDru, M.I. and L.N. Abuka (1999). Hybrid vigor and gene action for two quantitative traits of castor plant (Ricirn~~ communsi L.) Ghana J. of Agric. Sci. 31: 81-86.

Akubuo, C.O. and Uguru, M.I. (1999). Studies on nutritive characteristics and fracture resistance to compressive loading of selected bambara groundnut lines, Journal Sci. Food and Agric 79: 2063-2066.

Uguru, M.I. (2000. Implications of seed weight on seedling vigour and growth in castor (Ricirms comm~nis L.) plant. Journal of Natural and Applied Science (JONAS). 1 (1): 75-81.

Uguru, M.I. (200n). Genetic variability an breeding value of castor genotypes. AgmScience 1 (1): 130-135.

Uguru, M.I. (2000). Expression of qualiv traits of N s d h aromatic yellow pepper in two ago-ecological zones. Plant Prod. Res J. 5: 6-1 1 .

Uguru, MI. and Atugwu A.I. (2000). Comparative study on the somatic Chromosome number, growth, yield and disease incidence of cultivated tomatoes and their wild relatives. Agmscience 1 (2): 52-58.

Ngwuta, AA. and Uguru, MA (2000). Homogeneity test for antocyanin genes among segegating cowpea families. Nig. J. of Genetics 1541-45.

Uguru, M.I. and Madukaife S.O. (2001). Studies on the variability in agronomic and nutritive characteristics of Afi-ican yambean (Sphenostylis sternocarpa (Hoechst) ex. Rich. Harms. Plant Product Research Journal 6 (2): 10-19.

Uguru, M.I. and Onwubiko (2002) inheritance of fruit size in Lycopersicon species Agr~Science 3 (1): 13-19.

Uguru, M.E. and Zgili, D.N. (2002). Field reactions of segregation populations of interspecific hybrids of Lycopersicon species to natural infection by Xmthomonos ccmnpestris pv. Vesicatoria (Doidge) Dye. Nig. J. of Hod. Sci. 6: 5-1 1.

Udo I.A. Uguru M.I. and Ogbuji R.O. (2002). Field Reactions of Tomato Cul tivars to infection by the Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne .jmwnica). Journal of Agricultural Technolw 10 (2): 1-5.

Eleweany, N.P.. Ugum, M.I.. Ene-Obon~ E.E. and Okocha, P.E. (2002). Correlation and Path coefficient Analysis of grain yield related characters in maize (Zea mfys L.) under Umudike conditions of Southeastern Nigeria. AgmScieme VoI. 3 (2): (In press).

Uguru, M.1. (2003). Globalization of Agriculture: Implication for sustainability of biodiversity and introduction of genetically mod6 ed organism CGMOs) in Nigeria. J. of Economic, Social imd Cultural Right9 7: 68 -89.

Mbah E.U., Muoneke C.O. OErpara D. A. Uguru, M.I. (2003). Evaluation of the productive of Soybean/cassava intercropping system as influenced by soybean planting density. Journal of Sostainable Tropical Agricul turd Research 7: 46-51.

Q@m, M.I. and Atugcvu A.I. (2003) Inheritance pattern of quantitative characters in crosses of lycopersicon species. Nigerian Journal of Genetics 18: 13 - 19.

Upru. M.I. atld Aduba O.L. (2004). Population performance of F3 progenies obtained from inter - specific crosses between the wild and cultivated tomatoes. Bio - Reseamh 3 (1): 1-8.

Upru, M.I. and Umukoro O.E. (2005). Bree$ing progress in tomato with pedigree selection and first generation hybrid$. Mscovcry md Tnn#y&p 17(4): 198 - 205

Udo I.A., Uguru, M.I. and Ogbuji R.O. (2005). Pathogenicity of meloidogyne incognita Race I on Nigerian Pepper (Capsicum spp) lines. Glohd Journal of Agricultural Science 4 (1): 23-27.

38. Madu E. A. and Uguru M. I. (2006). Inter-relations of g pepper using principaI component analysis (PC Riotechnolog 5 (1 1): 1054-1 057.

39 . Abu N.E and Uguru M.I. (2006). Genetic variability anu ,,,l,lau,.. ,,,,, germplasm collection of aromatic (Capsicum m u m L.) ofNigeria. Bio-Research 4 (2): 105-108.

Abu N.E and Ugnru M.I. (2006). Evaluation of genetic variations in growth and yield components of aromatic pepper lines in a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria Agro-Science 5(1): 1-7

Ugu ru M.I. and Agwatu (2006). Cytogenetic studies on barnbara groundnut (Vigns subterranea (I,.) Veerdc) J. of Genet. & Breed. 60 : 1- 5

Uguru M.I. (2006) Genetically modified foods: How safe? Consummer Journal 2 (1): 15 - 24

Uguru M.I. and Madu E.A. (2006) Variations observed among indigenous pepper lines for pepper venial mottle virus (pvmv) tolerance. C S l J o u W of Agricultural Sdenms 6 ( 1 ) : 15-20.

Onovo J.C., M.I. Uguru and A. 0. Ogaraku (2008). A test of validity of Hardy- Weinberg equil I brium: The case of polyembryony in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia ocndmtalrs Hook F . ) Ipql,jan J. Mult RN. 4 ( 1 ) : 5 - 10.

Okoye M. N. Ohwagwu C. 0. and Pguq,~ M. I. (2008). Genotype and genotype by environment (GGE) biplot analysis of fresh h i t bunch yield and yield components of oil palm J. Applied Biosciencp 8 ( 1 ) : 288-303.

Uguru M. I. and J. C. Onovo (2008). Gender in fluted pumpkin (Telfniria

occidentalis) Science (In Press)

up&. I. and 1. C. Onovo (2008). Evidence of polyploidy in fluted pumpkin

(Telfnirin occidentalis) Czech JournaI of Genetics and Plant Breeding (In

Press),

Onovo J. C. and Uguru M.I.(2008) Cytogenetic studies in fluted pumpkin (Telfniria

occidenralis) Cytologia (In Press)

D, REFERRED AND PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Uguru, M.I. (1996). Correlation and path coefficient analysis of major yield component in vegetable cowpea ( figna zmnprimlata) (L.) (Walp). Proc. 1sth HORTSON Cmf. (1) 126-128.

Uguru, M.I. (1997). Effects of plant spacing and harvest interval on pod j ield and quality of Decumbent vegetable cowpea. Proc. I!? HORTSON Conf. (1) 126-128.

Ohporie. E.O. and Uguru, M.I. (1997). Responses of the tropical onion (Allium cepa) to changes in photoperiod. Prw. 15'' HORTSON Conf. (1): 112- 114.

Uguru, M.I. (2001). Meiotic chromosome behaviotu in the wild tomato species. Pmc. 15'~ HORTSON Conference (1): 79-82.

Oselebe H.O.. Tenliouano A. Pilay M.. Obi I.U. and Uguru, M.I. (2001). Ploidy variation among secondary hybrids in Musa populations. Proc. 19' Annual HORTSON Conference (1): 23-25.

Uguru, M.L and Atugwu, A.I. (2001) Tomato breeding in University of Nigeria: crosses, segregating populations and new forms. Proe. 19'~ Annua! HORTSON Conference (1): 83-87.

Uguru, M.I. (2001). A note on rapid clonal multiplication of pinapple from leaf- bud cuttings (mini -sucker technology). Prw. 1 9 ~ ~ Annud HORTSON Conference (1): 53-56.

Onwubiko N.C. and Uguru, M.I. (2005). Changesin h i t size associated with early generation progenies from crosses between Roma and a wild tomato relative. Proc. 3oLh Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria ( I ) : 1-6.

Abu N.E. and Uguru, M.I. (2005). Genetic variability and correlation studies in germ plasm collection of aromatic peppers. Proc. 3 0 ~ Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 34-37.

Madu E. A, Uwru, M.I. and Ugwuoke K.I. (2005). Variations observed among indigenous pepper lines for pepper veniaI mottle virus (PVMV) tolernnce. Proc. 30' Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 47-54.

Madu E.A, Uguru, M.I. and Ugwuoke R.I. (2005). Interrelationship of growth and hsease e.xpression in pepper using principal component Analysis. Proc. 3 0 ~ Annual Conferencc of Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 55-59.

Eleweanya N.P., Okocha P.I. and Uguru, M A (2005). Field screening and selection of maize genotypes for acid tolerance in the humid rainforest zone of southeastern Nigeria. Proc. 3oLh Annual Conference of Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 21 1-224.

62. Elewanya N.P., Uguru, M.I. and Okocha P.I. (2005). Heritability and variability studies of maize genotypes grom in the Acid soils of Umudike in Southern Nigeria. Proc. 30' Annual Conference of Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 225-239.

63. Okoye M.N., Okwugwu C.O., Uguru M.I., Ataga C.D. and Okolo E.C. (2005). Additive mam effect and multiplicative interaction analyses of bunch yield in oil palm (Elaeisgr~ine~nsrs Jacg). Proc. 30" Annual Conference of Genetics Society of Nigeria (1): 3 8-46

A . OkoveM.,Ok~vu~C.O.andUguruM.I.(20(n).Gcrio~pebytsaitrelationsof oi! yieldino~lpalm(Elrre~sprneenswJacq.):basedmGT~lot. -Atiican Crpp Science Conference ~ r o c d k g s , El-Minna;Egypi, 27-3 1, October

6 5 U m M.I. (2008). Genetically modified crops and,Nigerjan Agri&e : Issues and Concerns. Proc. of the 1" Global Conference-onGlurO hxt+ysk heldjn Como Italy. June q4 -27, 2008.