Name
Dr. Ann Afamefuna Jerry Mofunanya
DepartmentBotany
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Ann Afamefuna Jerry Mofunanya
Dr. (Mrs.) Ann Afamefuna Jerry Mofunanya is a seasoned and erudite scholar specializing in Plant Physiology. She is working on manipulating sex expression in plants to increase productivity. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria. She obtained a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology (2011) and M.Sc. degree in Pharmacology (2002) from the University of Calabar. She was awarded a B.Sc. degree in Applied Biology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (1995). Her main research areas include the effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) on susceptible host plants' physiology and biochemical composition. Dr. Ann Afamefuna Jerry Mofunanya joined the services of the University of Calabar in 1997 as a Graduate Assistant. She rose through the ranks and was promoted Associate Professor in October 2018. Since joining the University, she has been involved in teaching, research, and contributing to students' graduation. Dr. Ann Mofunanya has published over forty scientific papers in reputable local and international journals. She has served as a reviewer to many journals. She has successfully supervised and co-supervised two M.Scs. and five Ph.D. students. Dr. Mofunanya and her team are working on soil acidity and alkalinity amelioration for growth and crop nutritional quality improvement. She has served the University in other capacities, including the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences (2021 till date), member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee (2021). She has attended many seminars, conferences, symposia, and workshops, where she presented papers and made valuable contributions. Dr. Ann Mofunanya is a member of some professional associations, including the Botanical Society of Nigeria, the Ecological Society of Nigeria, the Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Mycological Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Plant Virology Society of Nigeria, and Nigerian Women in Agricultural Research and Development. Dr. Ann Mofunanya is a recipient of many awards, including the Best Graduating Student in Applied Biology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in the 1994/1995 session. Dr. Mofunanya was awarded an Institution-based Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Grant in 2016 as a Co-Researcher. She is the author of a book titled "Effect of Simulated Acid Rain on the Nutrient Quality." She is a co-author of other textbooks, including the Fundamentals of Plant Biology, General Plant Physiology, and Basic Botany for Undergraduates. She is happily married.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Presbyterian Primary School,Akparabong Ikom Cross River State | 1977 | 1983 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | Community Secondary School,Akparabong,Ikom Cross River State | 1983 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka,Anambra State | 1990 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc | University of Calabar,Calabar.. | 1997 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D | University of Calabar,Calabar. | 2004 | 2011 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Omara-Achong, T. E., Akomaye, F. A., Ogar, V. B., & Oni, J. O. (2021). Physiological alterations in Sphenostylis stenocarpa due to Telfairia mosaic virus. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology, 68, 728-734. | |
| Ekpiken, E. E., Eyong, O. I., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Owolabi, A. T. (2021). First report of Cucumber mosaic virus infecting Ocimum gratissimum (L.) in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Plant Disease | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Effa, E. A., & Udosen, I. R. (2021). Amelioration Effect of Soil Amendment on Growth and yield of Vigna unguiculata L. grown in acidic and alkaline soils. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 36(6), 36, 55-68. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B., Bassey, R. A., Akomaye, F. A., & Damian, A. O. (2021). Sensitivity of Amaranthus hybridus L. Physiological parameters to Telfairia mosaic virus infection. Science Letters, 18-23. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ekpiken, E. E., Eyong, O. I., & Owolabi, A. T. (2021). Impact of Telfairia mosaic virus on medicinal and economic potentials of Amaranthus viridis L. Annual Research & Review in Botany, 36(6), 55-68. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Effa, E. A., Ngele, B. A., Akomaye, F. A., & Damian, A. O. (2021). Physiological interactions of Phaseolus vulgaris L. with Telfairia mosaic virus. Acta Scientific Agriculture, 5(6), 102-108. | |
| Ekpiken, E. E., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Eyong, O. I. (2021). Mixed infection of a potyvirus and Cucumber mosaic virus on Ocimum gratissimum in Okoyong and Boje, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 23(2), 150-154. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Effa, E. A., Ngele, B. A., Akomaye, F. A., & Damian, A. O. (2021). Limitation on growth and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris L. due to Telfairia mosaic virus. Asian Plant Research Journal, 7(2), 30-38 | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Effa, E. A., Etim, D. O., Akomaye, F. A., & Damian, A. O. (2021). Physiological Variations in Cucurbita moschata Duch. Ex. Poir Due to a Nigerian Strain of Moroccan Watermelon Virus: Lagenaria breviflora Isolate. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 36(8), 18-26. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B., & Owolabi, A. T. (2021). Influence of Telfairia mosaic virus on growth, yield and phytonutrients of Amaranthus viridis L. Acta Scientific Agriculture, 5(4), 25-33. | |
| Eyong, O. I., Owolabi, A. T., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Epiken, E. E. (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(1), 23-33. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B., Oni, J. O., Omara-Achong, T. E., & Akomaye, F. A. (2020). Growth and yield assessment of Sphenostylis stenocarpa affected by virus infection. Iranian Journal of Plant Physiology, 11(1), 3433-3441. | |
| Eyong, O. I., Owolabi, A. T., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Epiken, E. E. (2020). Serological and molecular characterisation of Cucumber mosaic virus infecting Lagenaria siceraria L. in Adim, Biase L. G. A. Cross River State, Nigeria. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 35(4), 45-52. | |
| Effa, E. A., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Ngele, B. A. (2019). Effect of organic manure and agricultural lime on growth and yield of two bean varieties. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 30(4), 1-18. | |
| Effa, E. A., Mofunanya, A. A. J., & Ngele, B. A. (2019). Influence of soil amendment on the relative growth rate and net assimilation rate of Phaseolus vulgaris and Vigna aconifolia. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 22(4), 1-13. | |
| Nta, A. I., Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B., Omara-Achong, T. E., & Azuike, P. A. (2019). Comparative effect of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) infestation on nutrients of Phaseolus vulgaris (Linn.) and Phaseolus acutifolius (Gray). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 22, 494-501. | |
| Nta, A. I., Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B., & Azuike, P. A. (2019). Evaluation of the insecticidal potential of six plants leaves powders against Acanthoscelides obtectus Say on stored Phaseolus vulgaris L. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 36(7), 1-12. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Nta, A.I. (2018). Managing Acanthoscelides obtectus Say on Stored Phaseolus lunatus L. with Six Indigenous Botanicals Powders. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 27(5),1-8. | |
| 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 Journal of Science Frontiers, 18(2 Ver 1.0),15-26. | |
| Mofunanya, A. J. (2018). Impact of Simulated Nitric and Sulphuric Acid Rain on the Medicinal Potential of Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil.). Global Journal of Medical Research B: Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine, 18(2 Ver 1.0), 49-62. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Egbe, A. O. (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.). Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS). 2018, 13 (1 Ver. V), 23-28. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Egbe, A.O. (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.). Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS). 11 (1 Ver. III),48-53. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Egah, K. (2017). Effect of simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rains on the nutrient content of Amaranthus hybridus L. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International. 11(4),1-11. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. (2017). Changes in germination and biochemical composition of Phaseolus lunatus (Lima bean) as affected by Acanthoscelides obtectus Say infestation. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 11(2),1-11. | |
| 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.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 17(5), 1-10. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Soonen, L. (2017). Physiological and morphological responses of Amaranthus hybridus L. (Green) to simulated nitric and sulphuric acid rain. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 21(4): 1-12. | |
| Egbe, A. O. Ndibukke, E. E. O, Bello, O. S. & Mofunanya, A. A. J. (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. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 20(3): 1- | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Owolabi, A. T. (2017). Changes in some enzymes activities of Amaranthus viridis L. inoculated with Telfairia Mosaic Virus (TeMV). Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 15(3): 1-11. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Nta, A. I. (2016). Entomotoxicity of six indegenous plants extracts in controlling Callosobrochus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestation in stored Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), 11(6), 45-49. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Namgbe, E. E. (2016). Assessment of damage due to Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infestation on germination and nutrient quality of Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp). Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 9(12,1), 96-101 | |
| 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. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 9(12,1), 81-88. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Nta, A. I. (2016). Effect of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Acanthoscelides obtectus Say infestation on the qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals of Vigna unguiculata, Vigna aconitifolia, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus lunatus and Phaseolus autifolius. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 10(12,1), 13-18. | |
| 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 consumed in Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 10(12,1), 08-12. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. (2016). Mineral responses of P. vulgaris L. to Telfairia mosaic virus infection. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), 11(3), 07-13. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. Owolabi, A. T. & Nkang, A. (2016). Time course evaluation of the activities of some enzymes in Telfairia mosaic virus infected ecotypes of Telfairia occidentalis Hook f. Plant Pathology Journal, 15, 86-94. | |
| Nta, A. I., Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ogar, V. B. & Azuike, P. A. (2019). valuation of the Insecticidal Potential of Six Plants Leaves Powders against Acanthoscelides obtectus Say on Stored Phaseolus vulgaris L. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 36(4), 1-12. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Edu, E. A. (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. International Journal of Plant Pathology, 6(2), 36-47. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. Owolabi, A. T. & Nkang, A. (2015). Comparative study of the of effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) on the growth characteristics of two ecotypes Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil). International Journal of Virology, 11(2), 54-65. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Ebigwai, J. K., Bello, O. S. & Egbe, A. O. (2015). Comparative Study of the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Nutritional Composition of Amaranthus spinosus L. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 14(1), 34-39. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. Owolab, A. T. & Nkang, A. (2015). Reaction of Amaranthus hybridus L. (Green) to Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) infection. International Journal Virology, 11(2), 87-95. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Owolabi, A. T. & Nkang, A. (2014). Effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) on the chlorophyll content and photosynthetic capabilities of two ecotypes of Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f. (Fluted pumpkin). International Journal of Plant Pathology, 5(2), 54- 62. | |
| Nta, A. I., Ibiang, Y. B., Edu, N. E., Ogban, E. I. & Mofunaya, A. J. (2014). Field management of Cylas sp in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) using Afromomum melegueta powder and aqueous extract. Journal of Life Sciences Research and Discovery.1, 10-13. | |
| Ebigwai, J. K., Edu, E. A., Itam, E. H. & Mofunanya, A. J. (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. International Journal of Medicinal Mushroom, 14 (5), 467-470. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J. & Nta, A. I. (2011). Qualitative and quantitative determination of phytochemicals in Telfairia occidentalis, Amaranthus hybridus, Phaseolus vulgaris and Sphenostylis stenocarpa inoculated with Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV). International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, (IJNAS), 5(1& 2):1-8. | |
| Okonwu, K., Amakiri, J. O., Etukudo, M. M., Osim, S. E. & Mofunanya, A. A. J. (2010). Performance of maize (Zee mays L.) in crude oil treatment. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 11(2), 173-176. | |
| Okonwu, K., Amakiri, J. O. Etukudo, M. M., Osim, S. E. & Mofunanya, A. A. J. (2010). Growth and development response of maize (Zea mays L.) in crude oil pollution treatment. Global Journal of Environmental Science, 9(1 & 2), 1-5. | |
| Owolabi, A. T., Mofunanya, A. A. J., Dogun, C., Akpan, G. S. & Wilson, E. N. (2010). Biochemical changes in Ivy gourd leaves (Coccinia barteri) infected by a Nigerian strain of Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, 11(1), 37-46. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Omokaro, D. N., Owolabi, A. T. & Ine-Ibehe, N. E. (2008). Effect of Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) infection on the proximate, mineral and anti-nutritive contents of Telfairia occidentalis Hook (Fluted pumpkin). Nigeria Journal of Botany, 2(2), 304-315. | |
| Edu, E. A., Nya, P. J., Nkang, A. E., Omokaro, D. N., A. A. J. Mofunanya & Ebigwai, J. K. (2008). Morphological and phenotypic variations in Irvingia gabonensis. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 3(1&2), 54-61. | |
| Mofunanya, A. J., Abia, L. N. and Akpan, J. O. (2007). Microbial sensitivity to extracts of Mitracarpus scaber. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 13(1):89-93. | |
| Mofunanya, A. A. J., Omokaro, D. N., Owolabi, A. T., Nya, P. J., Etukudo, M. M.& Osim, S. E. (2007). Determination of the effect of Telfairia mosaic virus on vitamins and amino acids profile of two ecotypes of Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin). International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 3(1), 115-124. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. 8th Annual Conference of OAPTIN, Unicalorganic, Calabar, 5TH – 9TH November, 2012; Paper Presented: Comparative study of the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on the phytochemicals, proximate, minerals, | 4. 8th Annual Conference of OAPTIN, Unicalorganic, Calabar, 5TH – 9TH November, 2012; Paper Presented: Comparative study of the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on the phytochemicals, proximate, minerals, | 2012-11-05 | 2012-11-05 | |
| 5. 41ST Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP), Zaria, | Paper Presented: Time course evaluation of the activities of some enzymes in Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) infected ecotypes of Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F. | 2016-03-20 | 2016-03-24 | |
| 42ND Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP), Makurdi, | Paper Presented: (i) Changes in some enzymes activities of Amaranthus viridis L. inoculated with Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV); (ii) Managing Acanthoscelides obtectus Say on stored Phaseolus lunatus L. with six indigenous botanicals. | 2017-03-12 | 2017-03-16 | |
| 44TH Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP), Oye-Ekiti (Ikole campus) 7-12TH April, 2019 | Antiviral properties of five plants extracts against Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) on Telfairia occidentalis (Hooker Fil.). | 2019-04-07 | 2019-04-12 |