Name
Dr. Reagan Bessong Agbor
DepartmentGenetics and Biotechnology
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Reagan Bessong Agbor
Dr. Agbor Reagan Bessong joined the University of Calabar as Lecturer II in April, 2013. He has a Ph.D in Environmental Biotechnology from the University of Calabar, Calabar and thus the first Environmental Biotechnologist in the University of Calabar. His area of research is in bioremediation of hydrocarbon pollution and decontamination of leachate. Since his appointment into the University of Calabar, he has served in various capacities as Examination officer/ Academic adviser; Faculty representative, Allied Medical Sciences; Member Faculty of Biological Sciences Journal; Member Faculty of Biological Sciences Seminar committee; Post -graduate School Internal Examiner and Editorial Board member in several international Journals. He has over 40 published articles in reputable journals and 9 conference articles. He has successfully supervised more than 50 undergraduates students, 2 post-graduates Diploma students and currently supervising 2 masters students in Environmental Biotechnology. He is a member of several professional bodies such as: Biotechnology Society of Nigeria(BSN); Genetic Society of Nigeria (GSN); International Society for Development and Sustainability(ISDS) and American Association of International Researchers (AAIR).
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) | St. Patrick’s Nursery/ Primary School, Ikom | 1990 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) | Government Secondary School Ikom, Cross River State | 1995 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Genetics and Biotechnology | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2003 | 2008 delete_forever | |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Biotechnology | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2009 | 2013 delete_forever | |
| Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Biotechnology | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2013 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Osuagwu, A. N., Okigbo, A. U., Ekpo, I. A., Chuwukrah, P. N. & Agbor, R. B. (2013). Effect of Crude Oil Pollution on Growth Parameters, Chlorophyll Content and Bulbils Yield in Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera L.). International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 3(4), 37-42. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Asor, J. E., Ipoh, A. & Ude, E. O. (2015). Tolerance Potentials of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) on Crude Oil Polluted Soil. British Biotechnology Journal, 7(3), 111-121. | |
| Ekpo, I. A., Agbor, R. B., Ekanem, A., Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, U. & Effiong, B. E. (2012). Effect of crude oil on the physicochemical properties of sandy loam soil amended with cocoa pod husks and plantain peels. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4 (3), 1553 -1558. | |
| Ekanem, B. E., Agbor, R. B. & Ibiang, Y. B. (2015). Biosystematics and Cytological studies of some West African species of Commelina. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 4 (9), 33-43. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Antai, S. P. & Nkanang, A. J. (2018). Microbial degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon in crude oil polluted soil ameliorated with agro-wastes. Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science, 3:1-7. | |
| Agbor, R. B. & Antai, S. P. (2018). Bio-stimulation of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using cow dung and plantain peels. International Journal of Ecology and Eco-solution, 5(1),8-12. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Okoi, E. P., Uno, U. U. & Iyam, S. O.(2014). Phytochemical, proximate and antimicrobial screening of neglected and underutilized Dioscorea species (Landrace) in Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State - Nigeria. Advances in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1(5),1-10. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Ekpo, I. A., Udofia, U. U. & Ekanem, B. E. (2012). Potentials of cocoa pod husks and plantain peels in the degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon content of crude oil polluted soil. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3), 1372-1375. | |
| Ekpo, I. A., Agbor, R. B., Okpako, E. C. & Ekanem, B. E. (2012). Effect of crude oil polluted soil on germination and growth of soybean (Glycine max). Annals of Biological Research, 3(6), 3049-3054. | |
| Ekanem, B. E., Osuagwu, A. N., Aikpokpodion, P., Ekpo, I. A., Agbor, R. B. & Ibiang, Y. B. (2013). Phytochemical composition of caladium species. Global Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 1(1),132-135. | |
| Mboto, C. I., Agbo, B. E., Ikpoh, I. S., Agbor, R. B., Udoh, D. I., Ambrose, E. E. & Ekim, M. A. (2012). Bacteriological study of Raw meat of Calabar abattoir with public health and verterinary importance. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(4), 529-532. | |
| Ikpoh, S. I., Utsalo, S. J. & Agbor, R. B. (2013). Seroprevalence and distribution of antibodies to vibro cholera somatic antigens in sera and breastmilks of parturient women in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(4), 18-30. | |
| Ekpo, I. A., Agbor, R. B., Osuagwu, A. N., Ekanem, B. E., Okpako, E. C. & Urua, I. S. (2012). Phytochemical and comparative studies of the stem bark and root of Xylopia aethiopica (dunal.) A. Rich. World Journal of Biological Research, 5(2), 41-44. | |
| Ekpo, I.A., R.B Agbor., E.C Okpako., B.E Ekanem., P.A Otu. (2012). Effect of crude oil and stimulated acid rain on the growth and physiology of Thaumatococcus daniellii. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. 2(9):21-25. | |
| Ekpo, I. A., Osuagwu, A. N., Ekanem, B. E. & Agbor, R. B. (2012). Phytochemical analysis of Aframomum melegueta and Piper Guineense. Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1),24-27. | |
| Osuagwu, A. N., Chukwurah, P. N., Ekpo, I. A., Akpakpan, E. E. & Agbor, R. B. (2014). Variation, correlation and path coefficient analyses in seed yield and related characters in local accessions of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) from Southern Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 9 (2), 211-215. | |
| Unimke, A. A., Antai, S. P., Agbor, R. B., Nseabasi, N. O. & Agbo, B. E. (2014). Evaluation Of Seasonal Variation In The Microbial And Heavy Metal Concentrations Of Imo River Estuary Of The Niger Delta Mangrove Ecosystem. Advance Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 1(2), 88-94. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Ekpo, I. A., Okpako, E. C., Osuagwu, A. N. & Ekanem, B. E. (2013). Absorption and Biodegradation of hydrocarbon polluted aquatic environment using Agro-wastes. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 2(1),186-193. | |
| Agbor, R. B. & Antai, S. P. (2018). Enhancement of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) and wild groundnut (Calapogonium mucunoides). International Journal of Ecology and Eco-solution, 5(1), 1-7. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Ekpo, I. A., Osuagwu, A. N., Okpako, E. C. & George, U. M. (2014). Enhancement of Bioremediation and Rehabilitation of spent engine oil impacted soil. International Journal of Biological Sciences,1(2),44-51. | |
| Osuagwu, A. N., Ekpo, I. A., Okpako, E. C. & Agbor, R. B. (2013). Effect of crude oil pollution on germination, seedling growth and yield of three varieties of Abelmoschus esculentus. Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1), 15-19. | |
| Ekpo, I.A., R.A Agbor., A.N Osuagwu., E.C Okpako and B.E Ekanem (2012). Evaluation of Eight cowpea (Vigna unguiculata I. walp) species for yield and Associated traits. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science and Technology. 12(2): 1-7. | |
| Antai S.P., Unimke, A.A and Agbor, R.B (2014). Assessment of the heterotrophic and crude oil utilizing microorganisms of Imo river estuary of the Niger Delta mangrove ecosystem, American International Journal of Biology. 2(1): 29-42 | |
| Agbor, R. B., Okpako E.C and Joel N.P (2014). Phytochemical, Proximate Composition And Anti-Microbial Screening Of The Leaves And Twigs Of Morinda lucida. In press | |
| Okpako E.C., Osuagwu A.N., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Kalu S.E.(2013). Repellance Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Alligator Pepper (Aframomum Melegueta K. Schum) On Insects Of Okra. World Rural Observ.,5(3):42-46. | |
| Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Ekaluo U.B., Okpako E.C., Okigbo A.U., Osang J. E., Kalu S. E. (2013). Groundwater Quality Assessment Of Some Selected Boreholes In Calabar. World Rural Observ; 5(3):37-41. | |
| Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A and Ekanem, B.E (2012). Antimicrobial properties and Nutritional composition of Aspilia africana C.D Adams. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 2(7): 94-102. | |
| Nwankpa, M. E., Agbor R.B., Amadi B. A and Ikpeme E.V (2015). Vitamin and Mineral content of Ageratum conyzoides (goat weed). Nature and Sciences, 13(14):1-5. | |
| Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Okpako E.C., Osuagwu A.N (2013). Environmental toxicity of black toner waste on anatomical features of Achatina achatina (Giant Tiger Land Snail) species. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(4):47-52. | |
| Antai S.P, Iwatt G.D, Agbor R.B, and Antonio C (2017). Bacterial Plasmid Analysis and Occurrence of Integrons among the Heavy Metals Tolerant-Antibiotics Resistant Microbes from Hydrocarbon Polluted Ecosystem in Niger Delta Region, Advances in Biotechnology and Microbiology, 3(3)1-10 | |
| Ekpo, I.A., Agbor, R. B., Osuagwu, A.N., Okpako E.C and Ekanem, B.E (2012). Growth and physiological responses of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) to simulated acid rain. International Journal of Current Research. 4(8):62-65. | |
| Okpako E.C and Agbor R.B. (2014). Use of Monodora myristica as surface protectant against Dermestes maculates on stored Clarias gariepinus. Advances in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 1(1): 1-6 | |
| Agbor R.B and Okoi E.P (2014). The early life toxicity of Godogbo (Adenia cissampeloides) stem against catfish juveniles. Researcher, 6(9):17-19. | |
| Ekpo I.A., Osuagwu A.N., Okpako E.C., Agbor R.B., Ekanem B.E (2013). Physicochemical and morphological features of Talinum triangulare (water-leaf) exposed to hydrocarbon polluted soil. Global Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management. 3(1):52-57 | |
| Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A., Kalu S.E., Bassey I.U., Okoi E.P and Ude E.O (2015). Growth pattern of two crop species on bio-remediated hydrocarbon polluted soils. Scientific Research and Essays, 10(2): 58-63 | |
| Agbor, R.B., I.A Ekpo., A.N Osuagwu, U.U Udofia, S.P Antai (2012). Biostimulation of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using cocoa pod husk and plantain peels. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(3): 464-469. | |
| Andem A.B., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A (2013). Review on comet assay: A reliable tool for assessing DNA damage in animal Models, Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(6):405-427. | |
| Agbor, RB., Antai, SP and | |
| Ekpo I.A., Inyang Peggie., Osuagwu A.N., Agbor R.B., Okpako E.C., Ekanem B.E (2013). Environmental impact assessment of the physical and chemical properties of groundwater quality in Calabar, Cross River State-Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(1):186-193. | |
| Unimke A.A., Antai S.P and Agbor R.B (2014). Influence of Seasonal variation on the microbiological and physicochemical parameters of Imo river estuary of the Niger Delta Mangrove Ecosystem, American International Journal of Biology. 2(1):61-74 | |
| Ekpo I.A., Agbor R.B., Ekaluo U.B., Ikpeme E.V., Kalu S.E and Osang J.E (2013). Hepatotoxicity of Ipomoea batatas leaf extract on male wistar rats., American International Journal of Biology., 1(1): 29-36. | |
| Okpako E.C., Agbor R.B., Ekpo I.A. and Osuagwu A.N (2014). Effect of powdered ginger (Zingiber officinale) on deterioration of stored shelled melon seeds (Colocynthis citrullus L.). International Journal of Biological Sciences, 1(2):1-4. | |
| Edu N.E., Ekpo I.A and Agbor R.B (2013). Effects of crude oil polluted soil on the sprouting and growth of sweet potato (Ipomoea batata L.), Journal of Current Research in Science, 1(1):11-14. | |
| Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B.E., Takon I.A., Agbor, R.B and Ukpong, E.J (2012). Comparative Bacteriological quality evaluation of fresh meat obtained from two abattoirs in Calabar, Cross River State. International Journal of Current Research. 4(8): 76-78. | |
| Unimke A.A., Antai S.P and Agbor R.B (2014). Hydrocarbonoclastic and extracellular enzyme potential of microorganisms isolated from Imo river estuary of the Niger Delta mangrove ecosystem, International Journal of Biological Sciences,1(2):23-30. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genetics Society of Nigeria 36th Annual International Conference. 23rd – 26th Sept. 2012. | Evaluation of F1 hybrids of white- and black- skinned Giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata). | 2012-09-23 | 2012-09-26 | |
| Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, 26th Annual International Conference Abuja. 26th – 30th August, 2013. | Growth performance of watermelon on spent engine oil remediated soil using periwinkle shell ash and egg shell. | 2013-08-26 | 2013-08-30 | |
| Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, 26th Annual International Conference Abuja. 26th – 30th August, 2013 | Use of Monodora myristica as surface protectant against Dermestes maculates on stored Clarias gariepinus. | 2013-08-26 | 2013-08-30 | |
| 7th National Conference of Science, Technology, Management and Development (STMD). 15th-18th July, 2014. | Potential of Caladium bicolor, Caladium candidum and Colocasium esculentum for acceleration of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in crude oil polluted soil. | 2014-07-15 | 2014-07-18 | |
| 2nd International conference on agricultural & Horticultural Sciences, Hyderabad, India. 26th – 30th Sept, 2014 | Physicochemical and morphological features of Talinum triangulare (water-leaf) exposed to hydrocarbon polluted soil. | 2014-09-26 | 2014-09-30 | |
| 11th National conference of Science, Technology, Management and Development (STMD), Department of Science and Technology, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria, 13th-16Th July, 2018. | Morphological studies of species and varieties of Solanum macrocarpon and Solanum melongena. | 2018-07-13 | 2018-07-16 | |
| 11th National conference of Science, Technology, Management and Development (STMD), Department of Science and Technology, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria, 13th-16th July, 2018. | Phytoremediation potentials of some selected areaceae species in crude oil polluted soils. | 2018-07-13 | 2018-07-16 | |
| 5th Nigerian Universities Research & Development Fair (NURSESDEF). 5th -7th June, 2019. | Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon polluted soil using cocoa pod husks and plantain peels. | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-07 |