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Ekwere, Okon John

Senior Lecturer

Basic Information

  • Ekwere, Okon John
  • 08035492153
  • okonekwere@aksu.edu.ng
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Crop Science
  • Academic Staff

Profile

 A BRIEF PROFILE OF 
DR. EKEWERE, OKON JOHN 
 
Ekwere, Okon John is a Lecturer in Department of Crop Science, Akwa Ibom State University. He holds a Ph.D. (2008) in Crop Production and Physiology, obtained from the Michel Okpara (Federal) University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. He also holds BSc. (ED) Hons. Agric. and M.Sc. in Crop Science, obtained from the University of Uyo, Uyo in 1992 and 2002 respectively. 

He joined the Akwa Ibom State University in 2012 at the rank of Lecturer II and has served as Departmental SIWES Coordinator, Examinations Officer and Member, Faculty Examinations Misconduct Committee. He was the Business Editor - AKSU Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences; Member, Administrative Panel of Investigation of the Akwa Ibom State University. He is presently the Head, Department Crop Science and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University. 

He has research interest in Farming Systems / Agronomy and has published over Thirty (30) peer reviewed articles in Local and International journals as well as Conferences proceedings. 

Dr. Ekewere is a member of the board of Assemblies of God, Osong Ama Estate Uyo, Nigeria. He is married to Mrs. Aliakot Ekwere.  The marriage is blessed with three children. 

Research Area

Farming Systems/Agronomy

Publications

 - Growth and yield parameters of maize and egusi melon in intercrop as influenced by the cropping system and different rates of NPK fertilizer 

-Comparative effect of fertilization on cocoyam and component crops on Cocoyam-based intercropping systems in Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria. 

- Effect of nutrient management and time of vine cutting on orange and white-fleshed sweetpotato varieties in Southern Nigeria. 

Yield response of White yam (Diocorea rotundata Poir.) to Organic and Inorganic fertilizer in the humid tropical zone of South Eastern Nigeria. 

- Effect of decapitation on the performance and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) in Obio Akpa, South Eastern Nigeria. 

- Effects Of Value-Addition On Income And Poverty Status Of Cassava Farmers In Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 

-Effect of limestone rates on Soil acidity and yields of three varieties of cowpea in Obio Akpa, Nigeria. 

-Influence of Cropping Systems on the Characteristics and Fertility of Beach Soils in The Niger Delta Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 

-Influence of Relative sowing time on the performance and yield of maize and egusi melon in Intercrop. 

-Effect of component populations on the growth and yield of maize and egusi melon in intercrop. 

- Structural Stability and Erodibility of Soil under Different Land-use Types in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 

- Effect of Different Tillage Practices on the Growth and Yield of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) in Obio Akpa-Akwa Ibom State, South Eastern Nigeria. 

- Substituting NPK Fertilizer with Soybean Meal Can Increase Okra Yield in a Humid Tropical Environment