Dr. Jerry Afamefuna Mofunanya Ann
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Dr. Jerry Afamefuna Mofunanya Ann

Associate Professor
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from University of Calabar, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Physiology
62%
Plant Protection
90%
Plant Pathology
75%
Botany
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Eyong, O.I., A.T. Owolabi, A.A.J. Mofunanya and E.E. Ekpiken, 2020. Serological and molecular characterisation of Cucumber mosaic virus infecting Lagenaria siceraria L. in Adim, Biase L.G.A., Cross River State, Nigeria. Ann. Res. Rev. Biol., 35: 45-52.
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  2. Eyong O.I., A.T. Owolabi, A.A.J. Mofunanya and E.E. Ekpiken, 2020. Biological, serological and molecular characterisation of a new virus species infecting telfairia occidentalis in calabar, cross river state, nigeria. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 42: 23-33.
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  3. Effa, E.A., A.A.J. Mofunanya and B.A. Ngele, 2020. Influence of soil amendment on the relative growth rate and net assimilation rate of phaseolus vulgaris and vigna aconitifolia. J. Appl. Life Sci. Int., 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v22i430136.
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  4. Nta, A.I., A.A.J. Mofunanya, V.B. Ogar, T.E. Omara-Achong and P.A. Azuike, 2019. Comparative effect of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) infestation on nutrients of Phaseolus vulgaris (linn.) and Phaseolus acutifolius (gray). Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 22: 494-501.
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  5. Nta, A.I., A.A.J. Mofunanya, V.B. Ogar and P.A. Azuike, 2019. Evaluation of the insecticidal potential of six plants leaves powders against Acanthoscelides obtectus say on stored Phaseolus vulgaris L. J. Exp. Agric. Int., 36: 1-12.
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  6. Effa, E.A., A.A.J. Mofunanya and B.A. Ngele, 2019. Effect of organic manure and agricultural lime on growth and yield of two bean varieties. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 10.9734/ijpss/2019/v30i430185.
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  7. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2018. Stress induced by simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rain on the nutrient quality of Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne Ex Poir). Global J. Sci. Front., 18: 15-26.
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  8. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2018. Impact of simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rain on the medicinal potential of Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil.). Global J. Med. Res. B: Pharma Drug Discov. Toxicol. Med., 18: 49-62.
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  9. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.O. Egbe, 2018. SDS-PAGE band patterns of partially purified peroxidase isozymes extracted from telfairia mosaic virus (Temv) infected and healthy plant leaves of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook F.). J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 13: 23-28.
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  10. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.O. Egbe, 2018. Comparative analysis of SDS-PAGE isozyme band pattern of crude polyphenol oxidase extracts from leaves of healthy and Telfairia mosaic virus (Temv) infected Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil.). IOSR J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 11: 48-53.
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  11. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.I. Nta, 2018. Managing Acanthoscelides obtectus say on stored Phaseolus lunatus L. with six indigenous botanical powders. Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., 27: 1-8.
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  12. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2017. Changes in germination and biochemical composition of Phaseolus lunatus (Lima bean) as affected by Acanthoscelides obtectus Say infestation. J. Applied Life Sci. Int., 11: 1-11.
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  13. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2017. Alterations induced by cowpea weevil Callosobruhus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestation on seed germination potential and nutrient quality of Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.). Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 17: 1-10.
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  14. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and L. Soonen, 2017. Physiological and morphological responses of amaranthus hybridus l. (green) to simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rain. British J. Applied Sci.Technol., 21: 1-12.
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  15. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and K. Egah, 2017. Effect of simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rains on the nutrient content of Amaranthus hybridus L. J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., 11: 1-11.
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  16. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.T. Owolabi, 2017. Changes in some enzymes activities of Amaranthus viridis L. inoculated with Telfairia Mosaic Virus (TeMV). J. Applied Life Sci. Int., 15: 1-11.
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  17. Egbe, A.O., E.E.O. Ndibukke, O.S. Bello and A.A.J. Mofunanya, 2017. Evaluation of chlorophyll contents of wild type and a ‘Variant’ Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil.) and soil properties of their locations on a farm at Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 20: 1-6.
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  18. Mofunanya, A.A.J., A. T. Owolabi and A. Nkang, 2016. Time course evaluation of the activities of some enzymes in telfairia mosaic virus infected ecotypes of telfairia occidentalis hook f. Plant Pathol. J., 15: 86-94.
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  19. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2016. Variations in selected anti-nutrient contents of infested (Callosobruchus maculatus coleoptera: Bruchidae and acanthoscelides obtectus) and non-infested legumes commonly in Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 10: 8-12.
  20. Mofunanya, A.A.J., 2016. Mineral responses of P. vulgaris L. to Telfairia mosaic virus infection. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 11: 7-13.
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  21. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and E.E. Namgbe, 2016. Assessment of damage due to Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infestation on germination and nutrient quality of Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp). IOSR J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 9: 96-101.
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  22. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.I. Nta, 2016. Entomotoxicity of six indigenous plants extracts in controlling Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricus) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestation in stored Vigna unguiculatus L. Walp. J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 11: 45-49.
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  23. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.I. Nta, 2016. Effect of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Acanthoscelides obtectus say infestation on the qualitative phytochemicals of Vigna unguiculata, Vigna aconitifolia, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus lunatus and Phaseolus autifolius. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 10: 13-18.
  24. Mofunanya, A A.J., 2016. Impacts of Telfairia mosaic virus (Temv) infection and defoliation (df) on the nutritional quality of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) (Hochst. ex. Rich) harms. J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 9: 81-88.
  25. Mofunanya, A.A.J., J.K. Ebigwai, O.S. Bello and A.O. Egbe, 2015. Comparative study of the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer on nutritional composition of Amaranthus spinosus L. Asian J. Plant Sci., 14: 34-39.
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  26. Mofunanya, A.A.J., A.T. Owolabi and A. Nkang, 2015. Reaction of Amaranthus hybridus L. (Green) to Telfairia mosaic virus (Temv) infection. Int. J. Virol., 11: 87-95.
  27. Mofunanya, A.A.J., A.T. Owolabi and A. Nkang, 2015. Effects of telfairia mosaic virus (temv) on the chlorophyll content and photosynthetic capabilities of two ecotypes of telfairia occidentalis hook. f. (fluted pumpkin). Int. J. Plant Pathol., 5: 54-62.
  28. Mofunanya, A.A.J., A.T. Owolabi and A. Nkang, 2015. Comparative study of the effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (Temv) on the growth characteristics of two ecotypes of Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker fil). Int. J. Virol., 11: 54-65.
  29. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and E.A. Edu, 2015. Physiological and biochemical changes in Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex. poir inoculated with a Nigerian strain of Moroccan Watermelon Mosaic Virus (MWMV): Lagenaria breviflora isolate. Int. J. Plant Pathol., 6: 36-47.
  30. Nta, A.I., Y.B. Ibiang, N.E. Edu, E.I. Ogban and A.J. Mofunanya, 2014. Field management of Cylas sp. in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) using Aframomum melegueta power and aqueous extract. J. Life Sci. Res. Discov., 1: 10-30.
  31. Ebigwai, J.K., E.A. Edu, E.H. Itam and A.J. Mofunanya, 2012. Activity of crude cold-water extract of the culinary-medicinal oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Fr.) P. Kumm. (Higher Basidiomycetes) and timolol maleate on induced Ocular hypertension. Int. J. Med. Mushroom, 14: 467-470.
  32. Okonwu, K., J.O. Amakiri, M.M. Etukudo, S.E. Osim and A.A.J. Mofunanya, 2010. Performance of maize (Zea mays L.) in crude oil treatment. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 11: 173-176.
  33. Okonwu, K., J.O. Amakiri, M.M. Etukudo, S.E. Osim and A.A.J. Mofunanya, 2010. Growth and development response of maize (Zea mays L.) in crude oil pollution treatment. Global J. Environ. Sci., 9: 1-5.
  34. Mofunanya, A.A.J. and A.I. Nta, 2010. Qualitative and quantitative determination of phytochemicals in Telfairia occidentalis, Amaranthus hybridus, Phaseolus vulgaris and Sphenostylis stenocarpa inoculated with Telfairia mosaic virus (Temv). Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 5: 1-8.
  35. Mofunanya, A.A.J., D.N. Omokaro, A.T. Owolabi, P.J. Nya, M.M. Etukudo and S.E. Osim, 2009. Determination of the effect of telfairia mosaic virus on vitamins and amino acids profile of two ecotypes of telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin). Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 115-124.
  36. Mofunanya, A.A.J., D.N. Omokaro, A.T. Owolabi and N.E. Ine-Ibehe, 2008. Effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) infection on the proximate, mineral and anti-nutritive contents of Telfairia occidentalis Hook (Fluted pumpkin). Niger. J. Bot., 2: 304-315.
  37. Edu, E.A., P.J. Nya, A.E. Nkang, D.N. Omokaro, A.A.J. Mofunanya and J.K. Ebigwai, 2008. Morphological and phenotypic variations in Irvingia gabonensis. Int. J. Natl. Applied Sci., 3: 54-61.
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  38. Mofunanya, A.J., L.N. Abia and J.O. Akpan, 2007. Microbial sensitivity to extracts of mitracarpus scaber. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 13: 89-93.