Name
Prof. Sylvia Bassey AkpassamUmoetok
DepartmentCrop Science
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Sylvia Bassey AkpassamUmoetok
Prof. Sylvia Bassey Akpassam Umoetok is a professor of Entomology in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management, University of Calabar. Professor Umoetok joined the service of the University as an Assistant Lecturer in 1987 and rose through the ranks to be promoted Professor in 2007. She holds B.Sc. (Agric., 1976, ABU), M.Sc. (Crop Protection, 1986, ABU), M.Sc. Environmental Protection and Management (1995, Edinburgh), M.Sc. (Soil Microbiology, 2008, UNICAL) and Ph. D Entomology (2000, UNICAL). She is a member of Crop Science Departmental Quality Assurance Committee of the University of Calabar. Professor Umoetok served as a Pest Research Consultant between 1992-1996 to Cross River State Agricultural Development Project. She had attended several local and international Seminars, Workshops and Conferences. She had published over 50 reviewed papers in reputable Journals worldwide. She had Supervised and graduated five Ph. D. students and over the same number of M.Sc students. Presently She is working on the management of termites on cassava and armyworm outbreak on maize in Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASC | Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | 1961 | 1961 delete_forever | |
| B. Sc. Agriculture | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State | 1973 | 1976 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. (Crop Protection) | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State | 1981 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| PhD | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1991 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. Environmental Protection and Management | University of Edinburgh, UK | 1994 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. (Soil Microbiology-Waste management) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2004 | 2008 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Nta, A. I. Okweche, S. I., & Umoetok, S. B. A. (2018). Efficacy of three plant powders in the control of Cylas puncticollis (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on sweet potato during storage. African Entomology, 26 (1), 141-149. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A., Iloba, B. N., & Udo, A. I. (2017). Response of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) to varying temperature & relative humidity under laboratory conditions. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection, 50(1-2), 13-23. | |
| Ediene, V. F., & Umoetok S.B.A. (2017). Concentration of heavy Metals at the Municipal Dumpsite in Calabar Metropolis. Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 3(2), 1-11. | |
| Okweche, S. I., Umoetok, S.B. A., & Iwo, G. A (2017). Infestation of Sugarcane Accessions by Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Calabar, in the Rainforest Zone of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Entomology, 33, 67 – 72. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A., Kasonde, B., & Labbbiib, M. A. (Eds) (2016). The importance of cassava in Sub Saharan Africa: case Studies in Nigeria, Uganda & Zambia. Support Africa International- Studies in sub-Saharan Africa Vol.7, 130pp. | |
| Okweche, S. I., Umoetok, S. B. A., & Ukatu, P. O. (2016). Comparative efficacy of insecticidal plants on the management of groundnut bruchid (Caryedon serratus Olivier). Journal of Agricultural Studies, 4 (3), 47 – 57. | |
| Okweche, S. I., Osai, E. O., & Umoetok, S. B. A. (2015). Maize borer damage in Nigeria’s Guinea Savanna: timing of planting overrides effects of insecticides treaments. Revista Colombiana de Entomologia, 41 (2), 170 – 175. | |
| Undie, U. L., Uwah, D. F., Umoetok, S. B. A., Attoe, E. E., & Effa, E. B. (2013). Response of Late Season maize/ Soybean Intercropping to Nitrogen in the Humid Environment of South Southern Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(10), 84-91. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A., Ukeh, D.A, Udo, I.A., Ekanem, M. & Iloba, B.N. (2013). Competition in the Parasitization of Callosobruchus maculatus between Dinarmus basalis and Choetospila elegans on Vigna unguiculata (Walp.) seeds. Sustainable. Agriculture Research, 2(1), 92-97. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A., Isah, M. D., Ukeh, J. A., & Udo, I. A. (2013). Evaluation of the Insecticidal and Deterrence Properties of Pepper Fruit, Dennettia tripetala (G. Baker) and Ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe against Maize Weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch). Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(6), 76 – 82. | |
| Eka, A., Uwe, J. P., Akon, E., Umoetok, S. B. A., Edet, P.& Eno, N. (2013). Akwa Ibom State Women: Contributions to Education (P 21- 44). In Nigeria’s Centenary: Akwa Ibom State Imprint in National Development Centre for Gender Studies, University of Uyo, 2014, Uyo Pp 398. | |
| Essien, R. A., Odebiyi, J. A., Ekanem, M. S., & Umoetok, S. B. A. (2013). Functional response of Exochomus flavipes Thunberg (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a local predator of the cassava mealybug Phenacoccus manihoti Matile Ferrore (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 1 (6), 042-046. | |
| Okweche, S. I., Umoetok, S. B. A., & Osai, E. O. (2013). Effects of Synthetic (Carbofuran) and Non synthetic Insecticides on Maize. Growth and Yields in Stem-borer Infested Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(1), 58-67. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A, Bello, S. O., Solomon, M.G., & Ediene, V. (2012). The microbial components and activities of soils at a dump site in Calabar, CRS, Nigeria. Nigerian. Journal of Soil Science, 21(1), 41-47. | |
| Ukeh, D. A., Umoetok, S. B. A., Alan, S., Bowman, A., Mordue, J. L. Pikett, J. A., & Birkett, M. A. (2012). Alligator pepper, Aframomum melugueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries. Crop Protection, 32, 99-103. | |
| Isah, M.D., Ayetey, J.N., Ukeh, D.A., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2012). Damage and Weight Loss to Dried Chips of Cassava, Cocoyam, Yam and Plantain Exposed to Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera:Bostrichidae) over three different time durations. Journals of Entomology, 9(3), 137-145. | |
| Udo, F.J, Umoetok, S. B. A., Udom, G. N., & Nsien, I. B. (2012). Effects of cultivar and Types and Rate of Plant Insecticides on Yield and Pest Damage to Eggplants. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Ecology, 5(2), 46-54. | |
| Okweche, S. I., & Umoetok, S. B. A. (2012). The distribution of maize borers in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, 2(1), 82-86. | |
| Ukeh, D. A., & Umoetok, S. B. A. (2011). Repellent effects of five monoterpenoid odours against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) in Calabar, Nigeria. Crop Protection, 30(2011), 1351-1355. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Edem, E., & Abam, A. (2010). Cultural agricultural education: Panacea for sustainable agriculture. Annals of Education, 2(1), 193- 197. | |
| Ukeh, D. A., Umoetok, S.B.A.; Udo, I.A., & Khalid, A. (2010). Behavioural and olfactory responses of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera; Curculionidae) to Aframomum melegueta Thorn (K) Schum and Zingiber officinale Oleoresins. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 16(1), 1-8. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Osuagwu, A.N., Udo, I. A., Idiongette, M. I., & Ukeh, D.A. (2009). Effects of Azadiracta indica products on the management of Ootheca mutabilis on Telfairia occidentalis in Calabar, Southeast, Nigeria. Crop Protection, 28, 583-587. | |
| Ekanem, M. S., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2009). The immature stages of three carrion breeding blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in South eastern. Nigeria. The Zoologist, 7, 152-161. | |
| Solomon, M.G., Okon, P. B., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2008). Effects of neem extracts on soil properties, microbial populations and leaf area of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Research Journal of Agronomy, 2(1), 12 -17 | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Uko, A.E., Archibong, B.E., Ukeh, D.A. & Udo, I.A. (2007). Effect of application of inorganic fertilizer and poultry manure on insect pests and yield of soybean (Glycine max L.) in the rain forest zone of Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 5(2), 149-152. | |
| Ukeh, D. A., Umoetok, S.B.A., Iwejuo, P., & Emosairue, S.O. (2007). Effects of Plantain inflorescence ash and neem seed extracts on the yield and insect pests of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) in Calabar, Nigeria. Research Journal of Agronomy, 1(2), 88-93. | |
| Ukeh, D. A., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2007). Effects of host and non-host plant volatiles on the behaviour of the Lesser Grain Borer (Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.). Journal of Entomology, 4(6), 435-443. | |
| Iloba, B. N., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2007). Effects of Dinarmus basalis (Rendani) on the population density of Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walsp) seeds. Tropical and Agroecosystems, 7, 59-62. | |
| Iloba, B. N., Umoetok, S.B.A., & Keita, S. (2007). The biological control of Callosobruchu maculatus (Fabricius) by Dinamus basalis (Rendani) on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walsp) seeds. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 2(4), 397-399. | |
| Iloba, B.N., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2007). Development of Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) on grain legumes used as cover crops. Agricultural. Journal, 2(1), 97-100. | |
| Keita, S. Umoetok S.B.A., & Smith, J.G. (2006). The insecticidal activity of Petroleum ether extract of Hyptis suveolens Poit (Labiatae) seeds on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: ponomeutidae). Agricultural Journal 1(10), 11-13. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Oku, E. & Ukeh, D.A. (2004). Reduction of damage caused to stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) seeds by the Bean Bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) using plant products. Journal of Food Technology, 2(4), 194-196. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (2004). The control of damage caused by maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motsc) to stored maize (Zea mais L.) grains using Cardamon (Aframomum melegueta Thorn (K) Schum and Black pepper (Piper gineensis Schum and Thorn). Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2(2), 250-252. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Ukeh, D. A. (2004). Comparison of Aframomum melequeta and Piper niger crude oil extract in the control of Callosobruchus maculatus (F) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motsc) on storage products in Calabar. Nigerian Journal of Applied Sciences, 1(1), 3885-3892. | |
| Emosairue, S.O., Nwofia, G. E., & S. B. A. Umoetok (2004). Observation on the insect complex associated with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Walp in Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, 6(1), 38-43. | |
| Okokon, F.B., Umoetok, S. B. A., Ajiboye, S., & Ekpenyong, E. (2004). An empirical model for estimating weight loss of stored cowpea seeds. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 2(1), 303-306. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Usua, E. J. (2003). Effect of weeding on the population of insect pests and yields of soybean in Calabar, a humid tropical environment. Nigerian Journal of Entomology, 20, 82-88. | |
| Umoetok, S. B. A., & Gerard, M. (2003). Comparative efficacy of Acorus calamus and two synthetic insecticides in the control of three major insect pests of stored cereals products. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2(2), 94-97. | |
| Ukeh, D.A., Usua, E. J., & S.B.A. Umoetok, S. B. A. (2003). Notes on the biology of Orycetes monocerus (Oliv.), a pest of palms in Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2(1), 33-36. | |
| Ogar, D.A., & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2003). Participation of women in the conservation of non-timber forest products in selected Local Government Areas of Cross River State. Journal. of Tropical Forest Research, 19(2), 171-176. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. Uko, A.E., & Afangide, U. (2002). Evaluation of the performance of some vegetable cowpea cultivars (Vigna unguiculata L.) Walp in Calabar. Nigerian South East Journal of Agric. Economics and Extension, 4(1&2), 73-80. | |
| Obiokhenam, A.A.; E.J. Usua & Umoetok, S.B.A. (2002). Distribution of Lepidopterous stem borers of maize (Zea mais L.) in the ecological zones of Cross River State of Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 1(2), 89-92. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (2000). The use of trap crops in the control of insect pests on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) in Calabar, a humid environment. Nigerian South-East Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 2&3, 145-148. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (2000). Toxicity of Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) to three major insects pests of stored products. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sci, 6(2), 187-189. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (2000). The use of trap crops in the control of insect pests on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) in Calabar, a humid environment. Nigerian South-East Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 2&3, 145-148. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (2000). The toxicity of three insecticides on Tribolium Castaneum (Herbs) (Coleoptera tenebrionidae). Trans Nig. Soc. Bio. Conservation, 7, 1-5. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Okokon, F.B. (1999). Evaluation of the powder of Dennetia tripetala seeds and Pirimiphos-methyl for the control of Callosobruchus maculatus F. on the stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L) seeds. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5(4), 437-439. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Emosairue, S.O., & Nsekpong, I.S. (1999). The use of sand as a protectant against Cowpea Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates F ) on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) seeds. Nigerian Journal Agric. Tech, 8, 1-5. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., Emosairue, S. O., & Nsekpong, I. S. (1999). The use of sand as a protectant against Cowpea Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates F) on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) seeds. Nigerian Journal Agricultural. Technology, 8, 1-5. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Usua, E. J. (1997). A compendium of insects and natural enemies associated with soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) in Calabar, a humid area. Journal of Applied Chem. and Agricultural. Research, 4, 33-40. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Solomon, M. G. (1997). Effect of different Potassium levels on insect pests associated with soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) in Calabar. Classical Journal of Research Education (CRJE), 2(1), 82-86. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (1996). A comparative efficacy of Mancozeb applied as medium volume and ultra-low volume sprays for the control of groundnut leaf spots and rust in Samaru, Northern Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Applied Sciences, 6, 32-39. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A., & Salako, E. A. (1995). Effect of time of commencement and interval of spraying Calixin-M on the control of Cercospora leaf spots and rust on groundnut. Journal of Applied Chemistry and Agrialultural Research, 2, 15- 20. | |
| Umoetok, S.B.A. (1994). The effect of spacing on the population of insect pests of soybean in humid Calabar Area. Tropical Journal of Applied Sciences, 3&4, 28-35. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at NRCRI, Umudike from 5th-8th October, 2008. | Umoetok, S. B. A. (2008). Effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.) on the management of Ootheca mutabilis on fluted pumpkin in Calabar. | 2008-10-05 | 2008-10-08 | |
| 1st International Conference on Pesticidal Plants held on the 21st-24th January, 2013 at Nairobi, Kenya. | Umoetok, S. B. A. (2013). The Efficacy of Biopesticides in the control of American cochroach, Periplaneta Americana in Nigeria. | 2013-01-21 | 2013-12-04 | |
| 20th Biannual and Scientific Conference of African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS) held in Yaounde, Cameroon from 27th-31st October, 2013. | Umoetok, S. B. A. (2013). Laboratory Evaluation of the Efficacy of essential oil of pepper fruit (Dennetia tripetela) for the management of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) in stored maize. | 2013-10-27 | 2013-10-31 | |
| 45th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at ETF Lecture Theatre, University of Abuja, Main Campus Abuja, Nigeria from 7th-10th October, 2014. | Umoetok, S. B. A., Musa, D. S., & Yinka, H. (2014). Laboratory Evaluation of the Efficacy of Jatropha curcas (L.) seed oil extract for the management of Callosobruchus subinnotatus in Bambara Groundnut. | 2014-10-07 | 2014-10-10 | |
| 41st Annual Conference of Nigeria Society for Plant Protection held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria dated 20th-24th March, 2016. | Umoetok, S. B. A., Okweche, S. I., & Yinka, H. (2016). Laboratory evaluation of the efficacy of Jatropha curcas (L.) seed oil extract for the management of Callosobruchus subinnotatus in Bambara Groundnut. | 2016-03-20 | 2016-03-24 | |
| 46th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria, 6th-9th October, 2015 held at Multipurpose Halls, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria. | Umoetok, S. B.A. (2015). The mode of action of Jatropha curcas seed oil on Sitophilus zeamais. | 2016-10-06 | 2016-10-09 | |
| Conference of the African Association of Insects Scientists held in Wad Medani, Sudan on the 23rd-26th October, 2017. | Umoetok, S. B. A. (2017). Efficacy of three pesticidal plant products for the protection of Cola nitida against Kola weevil, Balanogastris kolae Desbr. in storage. | 2017-10-23 | 2017-10-26 |