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K. U. Ekwealor

Publications (8)

Studies on the Comparative Effects of Cow Dung, Goat Dung and Poultry Manure in the Restoration of Gully Eroded Soil Using Amaranthus hybridus as Test Plant

K. U. Ekwealor, C. A. Anukwuorji, T. P. Egboka & H. N. Eze · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Gully erosion presents a serious challenge to the fertility of the agricultural soil. This experiment was conducted at the permanent site of Nnamdi Azikiwe University behind botany laboratory. The efficacy of cow dung, goat dung and poultry manure on the restoration of gully erod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2020/v6i230082

Effect of Seed Position in the Pod on the Germination and Development of Telfairia occidentalis

K. U. Ekwealor, C. F. Iroka, V. C. Okezue, W. C. Anyanele & H. N. Eze · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

This study was aimede effect of seed location in the pod on the germination and development of Telfairia occidentalis and to identify the portion of the seed pod that contain more female plants. This study was conducted at the Department of Botany experimental garden, Nnamdi Azik...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i3-430071

Adaptive Strategies of Desert Plants in Coping with the Harsh Conditions of Desert Environments: A Review

K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze & G. C. Ukpaka · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

The low and erratic precipitation of desert habitats and the resultant drought have been a huge environmental challenge to the desert flora. Because these organisms must harmonize their structures and functions to thrive in their environments, they have evolved a range of strateg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2019/v31i530224

Comparative Study on the Vegetative and Floral Morphology of Three Ipomoea Species from Nigeria

K. U. Ekwealor, C. F. Iroka, C. N. Okereke & G. C. Ukpaka · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the different vegetative and floral morphological features of three species of Ipomoea; Ipomoea aquatica, Ipomoea asarifolia and Ipomoea involucrate. Area of Study, Collection and Identification of Plants: The study was conducted in Nna...

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Assessment of Phenology in Gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) Populations in Nigeria

K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze & C. N. Okereke · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2019

The phenological events of 68 reproductive mature Gmelina arborea trees were monitored at three different periods, every month along the year in Idemili South forests for two consecutive annual cycles. Leaf initiation started with the emergence of leaf buds in first March, coinci...

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Landscape Ecology: A Helicopter View

K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze & C. N. Okereke · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2019

This article reviews some of the main areas of landscape ecology. It includes the ideas and views of authors to the knowledge and understanding of the interplay between spatial heterogeneity and ecological processes, both in terrestrial and aquatic habitats at their varying scale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2019/v31i130200

Economic Importance of Weeds: A Review

K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze & C. N. Okereke · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2019

Weeds are plants that are unwanted in a given situation and may be harmful, dangerous or economically detrimental. They are responsible for substantial losses of farm production and extensive damage to the environment. Weeds, through competition with other plants, would almost al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2019/v3i230063

Comparative Assessment of the Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers Application on the Growth and Development of Solanum nigrum L. (Angiosperm; Solanaceae)

C. N. Okereke, C. D. Nnama, K. U. Ekwealor, C. G. Ukpaka & C. O. Nwogiji · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

Aims: The application of organic and inorganic fertilizers to the soil is considered a good agricultural practice as it helps to improve the fertility of the soil and the quality of plant products. However, the effect of some fertilizers on crop yield is not always positive when...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/30047