Dr Chioma M. AHUKAEMERE

Dr Chioma Mildred AHUKAEMERE

Senior Lecturer

PhD (Soil Survey and Land Use Development), M.Sc. (Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy), B.Agric. (Soil Science)
Email: chioma.ahukaemere@futo.edu.ng
Phone number: +2348036598383

Biography

Dr Mrs Chioma Ahukaemere is married to Engr. Philip Ahukaemere and their union is blessed with five children. Dr Mrs Chioma Ahukaemere obtained a Bachelor of Agric. (Second Class Upper Division)   in Soil Science and Agro-climatology in 2005 and Master of Science degree in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Technology in 2009 from Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. In 2015, she obtained a Doctorate degree in Soil Survey and Land Use Planning from Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Her master’s degree thesis titled “PHOSPHORUS FORMS AND SORPTION CAPACITY OF FAUNA MODIFIED SOILS OF SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA” attracted World Bank grant in 2008. Dr Mrs Chioma Ahukaemere joined the services of the Federal University of Technology Owerri in 2009 and lectures in the Department of Soil Science and Technology. She has to her credit, several peer-reviewed publications in reputable local and international journals.   She has served in the Department of Soil Science and Technology as Seminar coordinator and Class adviser and has chaired several committees in the Department.  She is a member of many professional bodies including Board of Reviewers: Agro-ScienceJournal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Board of Reviewers: International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN), International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) and Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). Dr Mrs C. Ahukaemere has attended many local and international conferences, workshops and seminars where she presented acclaimed academic papers. Her research focus is on Carbon sequestration, land suitability evaluation, land use management and soil fertility capability studies.

 

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD (Soil Pedology)      Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
  • M.Sc. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Technology), Michael Okpara University of Agric. Umudike.
  • B. Agric. (Soil Science and Agro-climatology), Michael Okpara University of Agric. Umudike.

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Member of Reviewer Board, International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology Federal College of Agriculture, Ebonyi State.
  • Member Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN).
  • Member International Union of Soil Science (IUSS).
  • Member Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN).

COURSE CODE AND COURSES ASSIGNED TO TEACH:

  1. SST 926 – Techniques in land use planning
  2. SST 811- Advanced Soil microbiology and Biochemistry
  3. SST 814- Advanced Soil morphology, genesis and classification
  4. SST 816- Advanced Soil organic matter
  5. SST 702- Land use planning
  6. SST 701- Agro-climatology and Biogeography
  7. SST 501- Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
  8. SST 506 – Soil fertility and organic matter
  9. SST 401 – Soil Genesis and Classification
  10. SST 413 – Soil Morphology

Work Experience

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Soil Science and Technology, FUTO    –     2018 – Present  
  • Lecturer 1, Department of Soil Science and Technology, FUTO     –    2015 – 2018:    
  • Lecturer 11, Department of Soil Science and Technology, FUTO       –     2012-2015:  
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Soil Science and Technology, FUTO    –  2009 – 2012      
  • Lecturer (Part-time), Federal College of Land Resource Tech. (FECOLART), Owerri     –     2007-2010
  • Soil Lab. Analysis, National Directorate of Employment (Graduate Attachment Program, NRCRI, Umudike)    –   2007-2008
  • Staff Kebbi State (NYSC), Dept. of Agric. and Natural Resources, Zuru L.G.A     –   2005-2006

Research Interest

Land use management and land suitability study, Carbon Sequestration.

Publications

  1. C.M. Ahukaemere, D.N. Osujieke, V.O. Ugwa, A.O. Ogwuche (2019). Bulk density and organic carbon contents of soil pedons influenced by different tree species. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, VOL. 11, No 2, pp 148 – 153
  2.  Ahukaemere, C.M., Irokwe, F.I, Aririguzo, B.N and Onwudike, S.U and Agim L.C. (2019). Topography and Depth Influences on Soil Nitrogen and Carbon Sequestration. Journal of Soil and plant health
  3. Onwudike Stanley Uchenna, Ugwuanyi Amarachi Kelechi, Nkwopara Ugochukwu Nnamdi, Ahukaemere Chioma Mildred and Umeojiakor Anthony Obinna (2019). Properties and Aggregate Stability of Soils of Dissimilar Lithologyunder Land Use Systems in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences. 19(5) 459-465
  4.  Aririguzo, B.N, Ahukaemere, C.M and Ikwuwunna, J.N. (2019). Evaluation of acid sands of egbema area of Imo State, southeastern Nigeria for two plantation crops.Int’l journal of agric. And rural dev. 4187-4200
  5.  Ahukaemere, C.M., Aririguzo, B.N and Onwudike, S.U. (2018). Elemental ratios and their implications in fertility status of soils of Owerri agricultural zone. The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Vol 2, No. 1
  6. Aririguzo, B.N, Onweremadu, E.U and Ahukaemere, C.M. (2019). N-content of some soils as influenced by selectedBiofertilizer plants.The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Vol 3, No. 1. 94-97.
  7. Aririguzo, B.N, Ahukaemere, C.M., Osujieke, D.N. (2019). Profile distribution of nitrogen forms under forest and pasture Ecosystem in Umudike in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria. FUW Journal of Agric. And life Sciences Vol. 3. No. 1. 231-242
  8. Aririguzo, B.N; Ahukaemere, C.M and Onwuegbuchu, N.P. (2019). Properties of Soils on A Hilly Terrain on A Humid Tropical Environment of Nigeria. INT’L JOURNAL OF AGRIC. AND RURAL DEV.  Volume 22(1): 4177-4186
  9. Ahukaemere, C.M., Ndukwu, B.N, Obasi, S.N, Osujieke, D.N. and Ewelike, C.(2018). Morpho-Genetic properties and Classification of soils Derived from Asu River Group and Asatu Nkporo Shale in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria. FUW Journal of Agric. And life Sciences Vol. 3. No. 1231 -242.
  10. Ahukaemere, C.M., Obasi, S.N. (2018).  Potentials of Soils derived from Asu River Group and Asata Nkporo Shale for Arable Crop Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Bulgarian Journal of Soil Science Volume 3. Issue 1. 48-62
  11. Ahukaemere, C.M., (2018). Suitability evaluation of some soils of south-eastern Nigeria for oil palm(elaeis guineensis) and cocoa (theobroma cacao) cultivation. INT’L JOURNAL OF AGRIC. AND RURAL DEV. Volume 21(1): 3355- 3361
  12. Ekpe, I.I., Ihemtuge, S.C, Okere, S. E. Ahukaemere, C.M. (2017). Effect of Humanure and Rumen Digesta on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and the Yield of Cucumber in Imo South-Eastern, Nigeria. FUTO Journal Series, Vol. 3, Issue 1. 13-26
  13. C.M. Ahukaemere, D.N. Osujieke and B.N. Ndukwu (2017). Horizon differences in micronutrient contents of soils of the Coastal plain sands in Imo state, South-east Nigeria. Bulgarian Journal of Soil Science. Vol. 2 issue 2. 112-122
  14. Ekpe, I.I., B.U. Uzoho., Ahukaemere, C.M.  Okere, S.A (2017). Assessment of fertility status of irrigated lowland rice-growing soils of Ebonyi Southeast Nigeria.Environment and ecology research 5(7): 476-479.
  15. Egbuche C.T., C.M. Ahukaemere S.U Zhlyao. (2017). Evaluation of soil organic carbon and nitrogen for effective forest management systems. European Journal of Earth and Environment, Vol.4 No. 29-38.
  16. C.M. Ahukaemere F.O.R. Akamigbo, E. U. Onweremadu,   M. C. Chukwuma, B.U. Uzoho, and Ndukwu, B.N (2017). Soil Carbon Sequestration Capacity Measurement Per Centimetric Depth Unit: A Rational Approach. European Journal of Physical and Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 5 No. 1. 40-49
  17. Obasi, S.N., Onweremadu, E.U., Nsoanya, L.N., Obasi, C.C, Ahukaemere, C.M and Osujieke, D.N. (2017). Manganese Distribution In Selected Rice Soils Of Ebonyi, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of wetlands and waste management. Vol.1. number 1-3.
  18. Ahukaemere, C.M., Uzoho, B.U., Ndukwu, B.N., Onwudike, S.U. Okoli, N.H., and Irokwe, I.F. (2017). Forms of primary nutrient elements in soils overlying contrasting parent materials in south-eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 27.316-324
  19. Ahukaemere, C.M,  Onweremadu, E.U., Ndukwu, B.N., and Okoli, N.H. (2016). Pedogenesis of two lithologically similar soils under vegetation of contrasting features in Ohaji, South-eastern Nigeria. Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension. Vol. 15. Number 3. 34-40.
  20. Ahukaemere, C. M. (2016). Sub-soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration: soil profile measurement approach. Malaysian Journal of Soil Sciences. Vol. 20, 37-48
  21. C.M. Ahukaemere, B.U. Uzoho, I.F. Irokwe, B.N. Ndukwu and D.N. Osujieke. (2016). Iron, zinc, copper, manganese availability in four contrasting hydromorphic soils of egbema south-eastern Nigeria. Agro-chemistry and Soil Science. No. 5 Kharkiv. NSC. ISSAR. Агрохімія і ґрунтознавство. 27-34.
  22. Ahukaemere, C.M., Ndukwu, B.N., Chris-Emenyonu, C.M., and Onwudike, S.U. (2016). Suitability Evaluation of Alluvial Soils of Egbema for Cassava (manihotesculenta) Production in Owerri, South-East Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Research. Vol. 14.
  23. Ahukaemere, C. M, Obi, C.I.  Ndukwu, B.N and Nwamadi, N. J. (2016). Characterization and Classification of Soils of Egbema in Imo State, South-eastern Nigeria. FUTO Journal Series. Vol. 2, Issue1.41-47. 150-154
  24. Ahukaemere, C.M., Onweremadu, E.U.  Ndukwu, B.N and Nkwopara, U.N (2016). Properties of Soils of Contrasting Lithosequences in South-eastern Nigeria. FUTO Journal Series. Vol 2, Issue 1. 41-47
  25. Ekpe I.I., Okere, S.E., Agim, L.C., Ahukaemere, C.M.,(2016). Ihemtuge, S.C., Okoye, C., Onura, M.D and Nwaigwe, M.O (2016). Effect of organic wastes on soil heavy metal concentration and growth characteristics of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) in a ultisol. FUTO Journal Series. Vol 2, Issue 2. 335-345
  26. Onwudike, S.U., Uzoho, B.U.,  Ihem, E.E., Ahukaemere, C.M., Nkwopara, U.N., Irokwe, I.F. and Echeanyanwu, G.I.(2016). Evaluation of the fertility status of selected soils in Mbaise, Imo state southeastern Nigeria using nutrient index method. Agro-search 16 No. 1, 75-86.
  27. Ndukwu, B.N., Asawalam, D.O., Umeh, M.O. and  Ahukaemere, C.M. (2016). Assessment of growth, nodulation and nitrogen fixation in different varieties of cowpea in a humid tropical environment using N-Difference method. Journal of multidisciplinary engineering science studies. Vol. 2 issue 7,  717-724
  28.  Ndukwu, B.N., Osujieke, D.N., Ahukaemere, C.M., and Umeh, M.O. (2016). Micronutrients and physicochemical properties of soils affected by municipal solid wastes in Ekwulobia southeastern Nigeria. Journal of multidisciplinary engineering science studies. Vol. 2 issue 11, 1032-1040.
  29. Ahukaemere, C.M., Ndukwu, B.N, Ihem, E.E and Onwuso, G.I (2016). Profile Characteristics of Selected Rice-producing Soils of Abia State in South-eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science.  Vol. 26. 146-153
  30. Ahukaemere, C.M., Onweremadu, E.U., Akamigbo, F.O.R, Ndukwu, B.N., (2016) Suitability Evaluation of Soils of the Coastal Plain Sands for Rain-Fed Maize Production in Acid Sands of South-eastern Nigeria.Nigerian Journal of Soil Science.   Vol. 26,138-145
  31. Onyeisi, G.C., Ekpe, I.I., Okere, S.A. and Ahukaemere, C.M. (2016). Fertility assessment of oil-polluted soil for maize (Zea mays L) production in Ohaji/Egbema southeastern Nigeria. Academic Journal of Science. 04(02. 107-114.
  32.  Ahukaemere, C.M., Akamigbo, F.O.R. Onweremadu, E.U. Ndukwu, B. N., Osisi, F.A., (2015). Carbon and Nitrogen Forms and Sequestration in Relation to Agricultural Land Use Types in a Humid Agro-ecosystem. Journal of Global Biosciences: 4(3) 1655-1665
  33. Ndukwu, B.N.,  Onweremadu, E.U., Ukeme, O., Ahukaemere, C.M., Njoku, G.U. (2015)Distribution and concentration of boron in soils with contrasting parent materials in Edo State Nigeria. Acta Agronomica Nigeriana. Vol. 15 No. 1, 90-102
  34. Ndukwu, B.N., Asawalam, D.O., Osodeke, V.E., Ano, A.O. Onweremadu, E.U., Ahukaemere, C.M., Njoku, G.U. (2015). Kinetics of potassium adsorption in soils with contrasting parent materials in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria. Acta Agronomica Nigeriana. Vol. 13 No. 1, 11-28
  35. Ahukaemere, C.M., Nkwopara, U.N., and Ekpenyong, O.S. (2014). Profile Distribution of Selected Essential Micronutrients in Paddy Soils of Abia  State, Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science. 24(1), 158-166
  36. L.C. Agim, G.U. Njoku, C.M. Ahukaemere,  L.C. Okoro, S.U.Onwudike, Osisi, F.A.(2015). Hydraulic properties of soil under different management practices in Owerri southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovation and Research 3(4) 2319-1473
  37.  Ahukaemere, C.M., Eshett, E.T, and Ahiwe, C.(2014). Characterization and Fertility Status of Wetland Soils in Abia State Agro-ecological Zone of  Southeastern Nigeria.Nigerian Journal of Soil Science. (24)1,147-157
  38. M.C Chukwuma, L.U. Mgbeahuruike, J.I Nwachukwu, R.F. Njoku-Tony and C.M. Ahukaemere. (2014). Copper Availability in Relation to Selected Soil Properties in a Crude-oil-polluted Eutric Tropofluent, Part 1. Global Journal of Current Research vol. 2. No. 3, 51-58
  39. Okon, M.A., Osuji, G.E., Onweremadu, E.U., Agim, L.C, Uzoho, B.U ., Osuaku, S.K and Ahukaemere, C.M.(2014).Differences in soil Physico-chemical Properties on a Catenary Landscape in Owerri, South-eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology: (10)3:11-15
  40. M.A., Okon., G.E., Osuji, B.U. Uzoho, Ahukaemere, C.M. (2014).  Soil Organic Carbon Storage as Affected by Physiographic Position on a Caternary Landscape in a Ultisols in Owerri, South-eastern Nigeria.International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry 1(2) 18-22.
  41. Uzoho, B. U., I.I. Ekpe, C.M.Ahukaemere, B.N. Ndukwu., N.H. Okoli, F.A. Osisi, C.M. Chris-Emenyeonu. (2014). Nitrogen status of soils of selected land uses. International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)
  42.  E.E. Ihem., C.M. Ahukaemere, U.N. Nkwopara, C.M. Chris-Emenyeonu., N.H. Okoli, A. Osisi. (2014).  Differences in Particle Size Distribution of Soils of Northern Niger Delta of Nigeria as Affected by Crude Oil Pollution. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry 1(1) 16-20.
  43.  Ahukaemere, C.M. and Onweremadu, E.U.  (2013). Suitability Evaluation of Selected Paddy Soils of Southeastern Nigeria for Rain-fed Rice Cultivation. Acta Agronomica Nigeriana. Vol. 13 No. 1&2, 35-42
  44. Nkwopara u., Ihem, E.E., Agim L. C, Uzoho, B. U., Onweremadu, E.U., Ahukaemere, C.M., and Hu, H. (2013). Effect of temperature and mechanism of Pb sorption on selected acid soils of Southern China. Acta Agronomica Nigeriana. Vol. 13 No. 1&2, 43-56
  45. Ahukaemere, C.M., Akamigbo, F.O.R., and Onweremadu, E.U. (2013). Soil colour and organic matter content as indicators of soil quality in Falsebedded sandstone soils in south-eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agric. Food and Environment 9(3) 6-11.
  46. Ndukwu, B.N, S.U. Onwudike, C.M Idigbor, C.E. Ihejirika and K.s. Ewe. (2013). Spatial variability in the physic-chemical properties of soils affected by animal wastes in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research 8(4): 373-379.
  47. Ndukwu, B.N, Chukwuma, M.C., Idigbor, C.M., and Obasi, S.N. (2012). Forms and distribution of potassium in soils underlain by three lithologies in Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Agric. and Rural Dev. 15(2):1104-1108
  48. Ahukaemere, C.M, Ndukwu, B.N, and Agim, L.C. (2012). Soil Quality and Soil Degradation as Influenced by Agricultural Land Use Types in the Humid Environment. International Journal of Forest, Soil and Erosion. 2(4): 175-179.
  49.  Ahukaemere, C.M, (2012). Vertical Distribution of Organic Matter in Relation to Land Use Types in Soils of Similar Geological History of Central Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Research.
  50. Ahukaemere, C.M and Akpan, E.L. (2012). Fertility status and characterization of Paddy Soils of Amasiri in Ebony State, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Production Agric and Technology
  51. Ahukaemere, C.M., (2012). Influenced by animal manures on soil fertility and performance of soybean in a humid tropical Ultisol of Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Research. Vol. 10. 87 – 92
  52. Idigbor, C.M., and Ndukwe, O.O. (2011). Evaluation of the Effects of Sole and Combined Applications of Organic Amendments on Soil Chemical Properties and Soybean Production in Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Organic Agriculture Research & Development.
  53.  E.U. Onweremadu, c. Ehumadu, C.S Elemike, S.U. Onwudike, C.M.Idigbor and B.U. Dike. (2011). Geotechnical properties of soils as influenced by land use in a humid environment. Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment 2 (2): 122-127.
  54. Idigbor, C.M; Ndukwu, B.N and Onwudike, S.U (2010). Efficacy of Dehydrated Organic Fertilizers on the Performance of Amaranthus cruentus on Degraded Typic Hapludult.  International. Journal of Agric. and Rural Dev 13(1):135-142
  55. Idigbor, C.M; Onwudike, S.U, Ndukwu, B.N and Chukwuma, M.C. (2010). Variations in Organic and Inorganic Phosphorus Distribution in Selected Termite Mounds of Imo State. International. Journal of Agric. and Rural Dev 13(1):143-148
  56. Onweremadu, E.U., Ihem E.E., Onwudike, S.U., Ndukwu, B.N., Idigbor, C.M., and Asiabaka, C.C. (2010). Evaluation of selected physical properties of soils as influenced by legumes and prominoi (R)-P fertilization. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Applied Sciences (JETEAS) 2(2): 198-202.
  57.  Ndukwu, B.N,Idigbor, C.M, Onwudike, S.U and Chukwuma, M.C. (2010). Evaluation of the effects of selected agricultural land utilization types on soil properties in Nando, Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 2 (2): 34-38.
  58. Idigbor, C.M; Asawalam, D.O; Onweremadu, E.U., and Ndukwu, B.N.(2009). Potassium Quantity-Intensity Relationship of Fauna Modified Soils of Abia State. International Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 1(2):49-52
  59. Onwudike, S.U; Idigbor, C.M; Ndukwu, B.N and Ihem, E.E (2009). Effect of Organic Fertilizer Forms and Rates on Aggregate stability of a Ultisol and Maize Growth in Southeastern Nigeria. International. Journal of Agric. and Rural Dev 12(2):1-9
  60. Idigbor, C.M; Asawalam, D.O. and Agbede, O.O (2008). P Forms and P Sorption Capacity of Fauna Modified Soils of Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Production Agric and Technology. 4(2):195-210.

Conference proceedings

Ahukaemere, C.M.  Onweremadu, E.U. Ndukwu, B. N., and Nkwopara, U.N. Effect of Horizon Depth on Carbon and Nitrogen Sequestration in Soils of the Coastal plain sands: Soil Measurement Approach. 40th Annual Conference of Soil Science. Society of  Nigeria, University of Calabar, Cross River State March 2015 

Ndukwu, B. N.Onweremadu, E.U., Ahukaemere, C.M. Ihem, E.E and Osisi, F.A. Variability in Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Physicochemical Properties of Soils affected by different Land Use Types in Owerri West South-Eastern Nigeria. 40th Annual Conference of Soil Science. Society of Nigeria, University of Calabar, Cross River State March 2015

Ahukaemere, C.M. Akamigbo, F.O.R. Onweremadu, E.U. Ndukwu, B. N., Osisi, F.A., Carbon and Nitrogen Forms and Sequestration in Relation to Agricultural Land Use Types in a Humid Agro-ecosystem. 39th Annual Conference of Soil Science. Society of Nigeria, Landmark University, Kwara State March 2015

Ahukaemere, C.M, Ndukwu, B. N. and Asanga, E.A. (2014). Lithological And Pedogenic Influences on Forms and Distribution Of Phosphorus in Selected Soils of South-Eastern Nigeria. Proc. 38th Annual Conf. of Soil Sci. Soc. of Nigeria. The University of Uyo. March 2014

Ahukaemere, C.M., Onwuso, G.I., Nkwopara, U.N., Chukwuma, M.C and Agim,   L.C. (2014). Profile Characteristics of Rice-producing Soils of Abia state in south-eastern Nigeria. Proc. 38th Annual Conf. of Soil Sci. Soc. of Nigeria. The University of Uyo. March 2014.

Agim L.C, Osuji G.E, E.U.Onweremadu.Ahukaemere, C.M, B.U. Uzoho, S.U. Onwudike. E.E Ihem., Obi, C.I and C.M Chris-Emenyeonu (2013). Effects of land use on shear strength, organic matter and aggregate stability of a Ultisol in South-Eastern Nigeria. Proc. 47th Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. of Nigeria (ASN), Ibadan Oct. 2013 986-990.

B.N.Ndukwu.,  E.U.Onweremadu., L.C. Agim, C.M. Ahukaemere,  S.U. Onwudike,, E.E. Ihem, R.E. Okoroafor and S.K. Osuaku. (2012). Differences in sulphur forms in relation to land use types in Osisioma Ngwa, Abia State. Proc. 36th Annual Conf. of Soil Sci. Soc. of Nigeria. University of Nigeria Nsukka, March 12-16, 2012. 

B.N. Ndukwu., E.U.Onweremadu., Osuaku, S.K, Onwudike, S.U., Idigbor, C.M, Ihem, E.E., and Agim L.C. (2011). Distribution and concentration of manganese in soils formed over dissimilar lithologies in southeastern Nigeria. Proc. 45th Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. of Nigeria (ASN), Sokoto 24th to 28th Oct. 482-486.

Chukwuma; M.C, Nwabughiogu, N.K., Omeke, J.O., Idigbor, C.M, Ihem, E.E., and Agim L.C.(2010). Hydrocarbon content attenuated by biostimulation spent engine oil polluted arable soils of Owerri, southeastern Nigeria.Proc. 44th Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. of  Nigeria (ASN), LAUTECH Ogbomosho, 1410-1415

Idigbor, C.M and Chukwuma; M.C (2010). Comparative Effects of Various Organic Amendments on Soil Properties and Soybean Production in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria.   Proc. 44th Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. of  Nigeria (ASN), LAUTECH Ogbomosho. 1352-1355           

Agim L.C, Osuji G.E, Chukwuma; M.C, Idigbor, C.M, Omeke, J.O and Agim I.O (2010). Physico-chemical Variability and Productivity of Soil Affected by Contrasting Land Use Types in Owerri Southeastern Nigeria. Proc. 44th Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. of  Nigeria (ASN), LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. 1361-1365

Idigbor, C.M; Ndukwu, B.N; Agim, L.C; Onwudike, S.U; Chukwuma,M.C.  and Okon, M,A (2009). Contributions of Earthworm Casts to Potassium and Phosphorus Availability in Tropical Soils. Proc.5th National Conf. of Org. Agric. Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. FUTO. Pp 228-233

B.N.Ndukwu., E.U.Onweremadu., C. Ajiwe and C.M. Idigbor (2009). Calcium-Magnesium Relationships with Selected Properties of Soils of a Watershed in Southeastern Nigeria. Proc. of Int. Conf. of Global Food Crisis. FUTO. Pp 263-268.

Ndukwu; B.N; Idigbor, C.M; Okafor, P.O and Osuaku, S.K. (2009).Spatial Variability in Selected Properties of Some Soils Formed Under Different Lithologies in Southeastern Nigeria. Proc.5th National Conf. of Org. Agric.project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. FUTO. Pp 94-99

Onwudike, S.U; Ndukwu, B.N; Idigbor, C.M; and Okon, M.A (2009). Effects of Cattle Manure and NPK Fertilizer on Soil Properties and Growth of Sweet Potato in Southeastern Nigeria. Proc.5th National Conf. of Org. Agric.project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. FUTO.  Pp 234-239

Ndukwu; B.N; Chukwuma; M.C Idigbor, C.M; Okon; M,A; Esike; I and  Agim; L.C. (2009).Forms and Distributions of K+ in Soils Derived from three Lithological materials in Southeastern Nigeria. Proc. 43rd Annual Conf. of Agric. Soc. Of Nigeria (ASN) Abuja. Pp 834-838.