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Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette

Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette

Lecturing/Researcher
University of Calabar
LiveDNA ID: 234.12502
35 Publications
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Employment

Professional Appointments
Lecturing/Researcher
University of Calabar
Apr 2019 — Present | Calabar , Nigeria
Lecturing/Researcher
University of Calabar
Apr 2019 — Present | Calabar , Nigeria

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria Animal Genetics and Breeding | Completed: 2021
  • M.Sc. University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria Animal Genetics | Completed: 2017

Publications (35)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Spatial Land Use Dynamics Driving Molecular Stress and Unacceptable Human Health Risks in Standardized Catfish Aquaculture Systems
Ukam Uno, Worapong Singchat, Thitipong Panthum, Aingorn Chaiyes, Ekerette Ekerette, Uduak Edem, Saharuetai Jeamsripong, Anurak Uchuwittayakul, Weekit Sirisaksoontorn, Chomdao Sinthuvanich, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Environments | Journal Article
10.3390/environments13040231
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2026
Divergent ancestry of Korean native and Thai chickens with independent gene pool retention by Korean commercial chickens
Ekerette Ekerette, Trifan Budi, Chien Phuoc Tran Nguyen, Nichakorn Kumnan, Worapong Singchat, Wongsathit Wongloet, Piangjai Chalermwong, Anh Huynh Luu, Thitipong Panthum, Aingorn Chaiyes, Kanithaporn Vangnai, Chotika Yokthongwattana, Chomdao Sinthuvanich, Narongrit Muangmai, Prateep Duengkae, Dong-Yep Oh, Kyudong Han, Seyoung Mun, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Animal Bioscience | Journal Article
10.5713/ab.25.0315
Crossref
2026
Genetic diversity patterns and species differentiation among three tilapia species from Nigeria based on the mitochondrial D-loop and morphological markers
EE Ekerette, OM Etukudo, UU Uno, PB Ekpo, RB Agbor, NE Edu, JN Efienokwu, CJ Sunday, PB Osim, II Henry, UL Edem, HE Etta, EV Ikpeme, MO Ozoje
African Journal of Aquatic Science | Journal Article
10.2989/16085914.2026.2642176
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2026
Spatial structure of tilapia phylogenetic diversity across five rivers in the Niger Delta states of Nigeria
Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette, Owoidihe Monday Etukudo, Ukam Uno-Ubarei Uno, Reagan Bessong Agbor, Paul Bassey Ekpo, Jude Ngozichukwuka Efienokwu, Joy Rademene Usang, Uduak Linus Edem, Ekei Victor Ikpeme
Scientific African | Journal Article
10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02705
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2025
Comparative immune response of four chicken genotypes to newcastle vaccine and TLR4 gene polymorphisms
Benjamin Bendiwhobel Ushie, Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette, Ferdinand Akpo Akomaye, John Bendepibekong Ushie, Ekei Victor Ikpeme
Scientific African | Journal Article
10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02514
Crossref
2025
Phuphan chicken breeds: classification as varieties or distinct breeds with three derivative groups using microsatellite genotyping
Ekerette Ekerette, Nivit Tanglertpaibul, Trifan Budi, Wisut Auekingpetch, Chien Phuoc Tran Nguyen, Worapong Singchat, Wongsathit Wongloet, Nichakorn Kumnan, Piangjai Chalermwong, Anh Huynh Luu, Thitipong Panthum, Aingorn Chaiyes, Kanithaporn Vangnai, Chotika Yokthongwattana, Chomdao Sinthuvanich, Narongrit Muangmai, Prateep Duengkae, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Animal Bioscience | Journal Article
10.5713/ab.24.0579
Crossref
2025
Assessing the genotype effects on performance and meat quality traits of Nigerian indigenous chicken varieties and a commercial breed for sustainable poultry production
Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette, Benjamin Bendiwhobel Ushie, Ukam Uno-Ubarei Uno, Owoidihe Monday Etukudo, Jude Ngozichukwuka Efienokwu, Anh Huynh Luu, Blessing Ukamaka Nwachukwu, Esther Eno-Obong Michael, Uduak Linus Edem, Ekei Victor Ikpeme
Tropical Animal Health and Production | Journal Article
10.1007/s11250-025-04687-y
Crossref
2025
Comparative Antibody Responses of Four Turkey Strains to Attenuated Salmonella Vaccine: A Path to Enhanced Poultry Production
Jude Ngozichukwuka Efienokwu, Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
American Journal of Food Science and Technology | Journal Article
10.54536/ajfst.v3i2.3754
Crossref
2024
Comparative evaluation of the influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth performance of Tetrapleura tetraptera.
Edem, U.L. and E.E. Ekerette,
Asain J. Biol., | Journal Article
10.9734/AJOB/2020/v9i130072
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2020
Immune response of nigerian chicken genotypes to salmonella and newcastle vaccines.
Ekerette, E.E., E.V. Ikpeme, J.N. Efienokwu and M.O. Ozoje,
Trends Appl. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2019.296.302
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2019
In silico analysis of the protein structure of tumor suppressor genes in humans.
Kooffreh, M.E., E.A. Okon, E.E. Ekerette and I. Simon,
Int. J. Innovative Sci. Res. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2019
Assessment of genetic relatedness of clams (Egeria radiate) using Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers.
Henry, A.J., E.V. Ikpeme, U.U. Etukakpan, E.E. Ekerette and A. Halilu,
J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2018
A pilot study on human CYP1B1 gene mutations in three cases with primary congenital glaucoma in Calabar: Benefits for disease management.
Duke, R., M.E. Kooffreh, A.J. Umoyen, E.E. Ekerette and M.O. Etukudo et al.,
J. Adv. Med. Med. Res., | Journal Article
10.9734/JAMMR/2018/35069
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2018
Analysis of CYP1B1gene mutation spectrum in families with open-angle glaucoma in Calabar, Nigeria.
Kooffreh, M.E., A.J. Umoyen, E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette et al.,
J. Adv. Med. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
10.9734/JAMPS/2018/41763
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2018
Evaluation of genetic diversity in giant african land snails using Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR).
Etukudo, O.M., B.O. Asuquo, U.B. Ekaluo, B. Okon and E.E. Ekerette et al.,
Asian J. Adv. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
10.9734/AJAAR/2018/41088
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2018
Phylogenetics and molecular divergence of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis species) using mitochondrial D-Loop and cytochrome b regions.
Ekerette, E.E., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, M.O. Ozoje and O.M. Etukudo et al.,
Am. J. Mol. Biol., | Journal Article
10.4236/ajmb.2018.81004
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2018
Relationships among phenotypic traits of giant african land snails in western region of Nigeria.
Etukudo, O.M., E.E. Ekerette and A.J. Umoyen,
J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.9734/JABB/2017/35066
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2017
Computational analysis of evolutionary relationship of a family of cold shock proteins in ten mammalian species.
Okon, E.A., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, H.E. Etta, E.P. Willie and M. Ozoje,
J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.9734/JABB/2017/36326
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2017
Assessment of morphological variation in wild and cultured populations of tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus).
Ikpeme, E.V., E.E. Ekerette, O.U. Udensi and M.O. Ozoje,
J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.9734/JABB/2017/33777
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2017
Phenotypic correlations and body weight prediction of two ectotypes of giant african land snails (Archachatina maginata, Swain.) based on number of whorls in Calabar, Nigeria.
Etukudo, O.M., E.E. Ekerette and A.J. Umoyen,
Asian Res. J. Agric., | Journal Article
10.9734/ARJA/2017/33778
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2017
Multivariate-based genetic diversity analysis of three genotypes of nigerian local chickens (Gallus domestica).
Ikpeme, E.V., M.E. Kooffreh, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, L.A. Ashishie and M.O. Ozoje,
Int. J. Sci. Res. Methodol., | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2016
Prevalence of tuberculosis in Calabar, Nigeria: A case study of patients attending theoutpatients department of Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital, Calabar.
Kooffreh, M.E., J.B. Offor, E.E. Ekerette and U.I. Udom,
Saudi J. Health Sci., | Journal Article
10.4103/2278-0521.195817
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2016
Differentiation in growth of body components between two ectotypes of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata S.) based on number of whorls in Calabar, Nigeria.
Etukudo, O.M., B. Okon and E.E. Ekerette,
Asian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajas.2016.196.201
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2016
Assessment of intra and inter species variation in antioxidant composition and activity in marginalized Fonio millet (Digitaria spp.).
Chukwurah, P.N., E.A. Uyoh, I.N. Usen, E.E. Ekerette and N.C. Ogbonna,
J. Cereals Oilseeds, | Journal Article
10.5897/JCO2016.0146
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2016
Potential of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seeds in mitigating aspartame-induced oxidative stress in rat model.
Ikpeme, E.V., O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and U.H. Okon,
Res. J. Med. Plants, | Journal Article
10.3923/rjmp.2016.55.66
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2016
Comparative assessment of annual wormwood and local accessions of bitter leaf for antioxidant composition and activity.
Chukwurah, P.N., E.A. Brisibe, L.I. Ekwere, E.E. Ekerette and K. Borgbara,
Spatula DD, | Journal Article
10.5455/spatula.20160419022147
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
Comparative study of egg quality traits of black-skinned and white-skinned ectotypes of snails (Archachatina marginata) based on four whorls in Calabar, Nigeria.
Etukudo, O.M., O. BIna-ibor and E.E. Ekerette,
J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jbs.2015.98.101
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
Evaluating the prevalence of five genetic traits of simple inheritance in association with the distribution pattern of ABO and rhesus phenotypes among families in Calabar, Nigeria.
Kooffreh, M.E., E.V. Ikpeme, E.E. Ekerette and N.O. Eyo,
J. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jms.2015.185.191
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
Phytochemistry and reproductive activities of male albino rats treated with crude leaf extract of great bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis).
Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and M. Pius,
Asian J. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajsr.2015.367.373
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
In vitro antioxidant and free radical activity of some Nigerian medicinal plants: Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina L.) and Guava (Psidium guajava Del.).
Ekaluo, U.B., E.V. Ikpeme, E.E. Ekerette and C.I. Chukwu,
Res. J. Med. Plant, | Journal Article
10.3923/rjmp.2015.215.226
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
Comparative in vitro assessment of drumstick (Moringa oleifera) and neem (Azadiracta indica) leaf extracts for antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities.
Ekaluo, U.B., E.V. Ikpeme, O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, S.O. Usen and S.F. Usoroh,
Res. J. Med. Plant, | Journal Article
10.3923/rjmp.2015.24.33
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2015
Screening fresh and dry fruits of Avocado pear (Persea americana) for antioxidant activities: An alternative for synthetic antioxidant.
Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette,
J. Life Sci. Res. Discovery, | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2014
Sperm quality and hormone profile of male albino rats FED with seeds of African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum, mull).
Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette, P.B. Ekpo and B.O. Asuquo,
Ann. Res. Rev. Biol., | Journal Article
10.9734/ARRB/2014/5426
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2014
Optimization of plant factory for sourcing natural antioxidants: A paradigm shift.
Ikpeme, E.V., O.U. Udensi, E.E. Ekerette and P.N. Chukwurah,
Int. J. Adv. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2013
Potential effect of some local antimalarial herbs on reproductive functions of male albino rat.
Ikpeme, E.V., U.B. Ekaluo, O.U. Udensi and E.E. Ekerette,
Ann. Rev. Res. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
2013