Research Associate Ph D

ROSEMARY EBERECHI KEYAGHA (Ph.D)

rosemarykeyagha@Owerri, gmail.com/Nigeria ********.*******@****.***.**

+234 803-***-****

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/SENIOR LECTURER

Research-oriented academic professional with over 12 years’ experience in Data Gathering, Analysis, Research and Teaching. Advanced experience in Conventional and Molecular Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Crop Improvement & Climate Change Adaptation. Possess over 35 research publications in internationally recognized journals in Plant Breeding and Genetics

CORE EXPERTISE

Agronomy, Crop Improvement, Plant Breeding Plant Genetics Plant Biotechnology Molecular Biology Food security Data Collection Data Analysis Data Interpretation Teaching and Research Problem Solving Skill Attention to Details MS Office Suite Oral & Written Communication Skills Academic and Research proposal writing WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Lecturer/Researcher Jan. 2010 to date

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Teach courses in Agricultural Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Breeding and Genetics, Elements of Crop Production, Farm Practice

Conduct research on new and emerging technologies in Plant Breeding and Genetics

Supervise undergraduate final year students’ projects

Conduct practical works for undergraduate students

Compute and compile undergraduate students’ results

Champion rural and community development projects

Mentor undergraduate students in their entrepreneurial journey in Agriculture Executive Research Assistant Sept. 2005 to Aug. 2006 Kano State Agricultural & Rural Development Authority, Nigeria

Introduced fluted pumpkin to the community, organized a sensitization workshop for farmers and extension agents and to educate them on the economic importance of the crop.

Created a pamphlet on agronomic practices involved in the production of fluted pumpkin.

Established a fluted pumpkin garden at the zonal secretariat and was recognized and given award for this ingenious initiative.

Managed the establishment of fish pond, vegetable gardens and pineapple orchards

Supervised the multiplication and distribution of seeds to farmers

Contributed to the establishment of Bee Farming (Apiculture)

Championed the rapid multiplication of pineapple varieties using Rhizomes Industrial Intern. Aug. 2016 to May 2018

FUTO Teaching and Research Farm Ltd., Nigeria

Coordinated the demonstrations on Fish, Pig, Rabbit and Cattle Production

Participated in practical farm and economic analysis of various crops planted EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Plant Breeding and Genetics 2021

(Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria) Master of Science – Plant Breeding and Genetics 2014

(Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria) Master of Philosophy – Agronomy 2009

(University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria)

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology – Crop Science and Technology 2004

(University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria)

SELECTED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

J. U. Agbim, S. O. Afuape, J. I. Ulasi and E. R. Keyagha (2022), Assessment of genetic parameters for important agronomic traits in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) germplasm in two agro- ecological regions of Nigeria. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 34(20): 693-708, Article no.IJPSS.88185 ISSN: 2320-7035.

Ulasi, J. Ifeanyi, Gamaliel, I.Harry and Keyagha, E. Rosemary (2022). Diversity of morphological characters in progenies of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) obtained from polycross and controlled crossed systems in southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 1(1): 33-42.

Keyagha, E.R., Ulasi, J.I. and Umeh, O.A. (2021). Molecular genotyping of Sweetpotato accessions

(Ipomoea batatas L.) using microsatellites. Volume 2: 76-88. Proceedings of the National Conference of Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN). Ulasi Joseph Ifeanyi, Okim Rinene Samuel and Keyagha Eberechi Rosemary (2021), Evaluation of storage root yield, dry matter and starch content in f1 progenies of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas

(L.) Lam) obtained from controlled cross system. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch Vol. 06, No. 06; 2021 ISSN: 2456-8643. Ulasi, J.I., Afuape, S.O., and Keyagha, E.R. (2021). Assessment of morphological diversity among full sibs of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Genotypes in Umudike SouthEastern Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Volume 6 (6): 78-91. ISSN: 2456-8643.

Umeh, O.A. and Keyagha, E.R. (2019). Genetic variability and heritability studies of some reproductive traits in cucumber (Cucumus sativus L.) International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, IJARD, Volume 22(2): 4310-4316.

Keyagha, E.R., Onyishi, G.C., Ngwuta, A.A., and Onwubiko, N.C. (2018). Genetic diversity in yield and yield related traits in some accessions of Maize (Zea mays L.), Nigerian Journal of Crop Science

(NJCS), Volume 5(1):40-43. ISSN-2350-2487.

Onyishi, G.C., Agu, C.M., Nwachukwu, C.G. and Keyagha, E.R. (2018). Optimal time of the day for controlled maize pollination in rain forest agro-ecology of South-Eastern Nigeria, Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Volume 49 (1): 11-14. ISSN: 0300-368X. Keyagha, E.R., Emma-Okafor, L.C., Cookey, C.O., Adikuru, N.C., Otika, I.C., and Obasi, C.C. (2018). Growth response of Amarantus cruentus to different organic media in Owerri, South-Eastern Nigeria. Proceedings of the 5th National Annual conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria

(CSSN), pp 233-238.

TRAINING/ CONFERENCE

FUTO Research Enterprise+ACE-FUELS Sensitization and Training Workshop

“Intellectual Property Rights on Enhancing Intellectual Property Culture and Innovation” National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP). 2021 Vegetable Production Program-Crop Advisor Trainer Level-CAT; “Knowledge Transfer in Collaboration with Sales& Marketing Product Devpt. Support, Research and Devpt.” EWS Learning and Development, East-West Seed, (Virtual). 2021 6th annual Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre (P2IRC); “THE DIGITAL HORIZON” Global Institute for Food security (GIFS), Saskatchewan, Canada, (Virtual). 2021

“Accelerating the Bioeconomy” International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) Cordoba City, Argentina, (Virtual). 2020

“Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources, Conservation and Use” Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, Netherlands. 2019 Instructional Methods, Tools and Techniques for Online Teaching and Learning FUTO Training Workshop. 2019

IFS Collaborative Research Training Workshop on “Biodiversity”,Quidah, Benin Republic. 2014 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Netherlands Institutions Alumni Association of Nigeria (NIAAN) 2019

Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN) 2017

Organization for women in Science for the developing world (OWSD) 2015

International Foundation for Science (IFS) 2014

Young Professionals Platform on Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) 2010

Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) 2010

Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN) 2010

Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) 2009

• Organic Agriculture Project for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN) 2009

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