Doris Akachukwu

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Lecturer, Biochemistry Department
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Doris Akachukwu


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biochemical Toxicology
Bioremediation
Environmental impact assessment
Biotehnology
138

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

4

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Climate change impacts and adaptations in Eastern and Western Africa crop production systems: lessons and transferable models among smallholder farmers
    A Kassa, D Akachukwu, EL Kadege, JA Konan-Kakou, A Teklay, ...
    Climate Services 42, 100644 , 2026
    2026
  • Nanoscale biochar outperforms conventional biochar in enhancing soil health and reducing risks from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil
    M Raczkiewicz, D Akachukwu, P Oleszczuk
    Environmental Research, 123161 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable soil remediation using nano-biochar for improved food safety and resource recovery
    M Raczkiewicz, D Akachukwu, P Oleszczuk
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 494, 138537 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Phytochemical Composition of Ethanol Extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves (EEBP) with its Effects on Haematopoietic Indices and Bone Marrow Histology of Cadmium-intoxicated Rats.
    D Akachukwu, CN Chukwu, PC Ojimelukwe, ACC Egbuonu, IC Ubiom, ...
    Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (4) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of treatment of malaria and diabetes with aqueous extract of Anthocleista djalonensis in mice
    D Akachukwu, C Opara, GD Igwe, G Onwenaruwa, C Ibeh
    Niger Vet J 45 (1), 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Seasonal Changes in Nutrient Composition and Biochemical Markers of Toxicity of Fish Samples from Urashi River, Nigeria
    D Akachukwu, SO Onoja, JC Nnaji, PC Ojimelukwe
    2024
  • Soil Enzymes and Antioxidants Activities of Edible Vegetables Grown in Soils Polluted by Gas Flaring
    D Akachukwu, PN Anyiam, PN Okafor, C Ibegbulem, II Ijeh
    Tropical Life Sciences Research 34 (2), 21 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Phytochemical compositions and antioxidant properties of combined Funtumia africana and Abutilon mauritianum extract (CFAE)
    RI Uroko, CN Chukwu, CF Aaron, UB Chidozie, D Akachukwu, NO Atuh
    Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry 11 (2), 111-118 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Phytochemicals of Cynodon dactylon and the Toxicological Effect of its Aqueous Extract on Wistar Rats.
    D Akachukwu, JO Anah, PO Alaebo, CR Onwuegbu, P Wokoma
    Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 6 (4) , 2022
    2022
  • Phytochemicals of Cynodon dactylon and the Toxicological Effect of its Aqueous Extract on Wistar Rats: doi. org/10.26538/tjnpr/v6i4. 28
    D Akachukwu, J O Anah, P O Alaebo, C R Onwuegbu, P Wokoma
    2022
  • Seasonal hydrocarbon and metal assessment of water and fish from oil producing communities along Orashi River, Nigeria
    JC Nnaji, D Akachukwu, P Ojimelukwe, S Onoja, S Odo
    Environmental monitoring and assessment 194 (1), 32 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Biochar for Climate Change Adaptation: Effect on Heavy Metal Composition of Telfairia occidentalis Leaves
    D Akachukwu, MA Gbadegesin, PC Ojimelukwe, CJ Atkinson
    African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, 1401-1421 , 2021
    2021
  • In vitro antioxidant assay of aqueous extract of Cynodon dactylon and its effect on haematological parameters of rat.
    D Akachukwu, C Opara, IC Ubiom, C Ibenne
    Nigerian Veterinary Journal 42 (4), 316-325 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Sediment Quality of Orashi River at Four Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria.
    D Akachukwu, JC Nnaji, P Ojimelukwe, S Onoja, S Odo
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 24 (7) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Antinutrient composition and effect of ethanol extract of Vernonia amygdalina stem on serum lipid profile in monosodium glutamate-intoxicated rats.
    D Akachukwu, ACC Egbuonu, CE Ibeh
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Chlorophyll, Proximate and Mineral Composition of Yam Leaves Grown under Aeroponics and Field Systems.
    MNAB 17. Akachukwu D., Okeagu O., Ezebuiro V., Eke-okoro O.N., Ikeorgu J.
    Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry 16 (2), 114-120 , 2020
    2020
  • Biochar Remediation Improves the Leaf Mineral Composition of Telfairia occidentalis Grown on Gas Flared Soil
    D Akachukwu, MA Gbadegesin, PC Ojimelukwe, CJ Atkinson
    Plants 7 (3), 57 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 11
  • Effect of ethanolic extract of avocado pear (Perseaamericana) seed on normal and monosodium glutamate-compromised rats’ hepatic histo-morphology and serum bio-functional parameters
    ACC Egbuonu, CI Opara, D Akachukwu, UB Onyedikachi
    Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 12 (2), 53-62 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 20
  • Assessment of Heavy Metal Content of Njere River in Umuakam, Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, Umuahia North LGA
    D Akachukwu, U Mbakwe, IA Okoro
    Archives of Current Research International 8 (1), 1-5 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • Heavy Metal Content of Pteridium aquilinum from Njere River Bank in Umuakam Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State
    I Okoro, D Akachukwu, U Mbakwe
    Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research 2 (3), 1-6 , 2017
    2017

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Phytochemical content of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxicological effect of its aqueous leaf extract in Wistar rats
    D Akachukwu, PN Okafor, CO Ibegbulem
    Journal of Investigational Biochemistry 1 (1), 26-31 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 38
  • Effect of ethanolic extract of avocado pear (Perseaamericana) seed on normal and monosodium glutamate-compromised rats’ hepatic histo-morphology and serum bio-functional parameters
    ACC Egbuonu, CI Opara, D Akachukwu, UB Onyedikachi
    Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 12 (2), 53-62 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 20
  • Sustainable soil remediation using nano-biochar for improved food safety and resource recovery
    M Raczkiewicz, D Akachukwu, P Oleszczuk
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 494, 138537 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Biochar Remediation Improves the Leaf Mineral Composition of Telfairia occidentalis Grown on Gas Flared Soil
    D Akachukwu, MA Gbadegesin, PC Ojimelukwe, CJ Atkinson
    Plants 7 (3), 57 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 11
  • GC-MS, antimicrobial and in vitro antioxidant assay of the leaf extract of Alternanthera dentata
    D Akachukwu, RI Uchegbu
    Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 11 (2), 1-7 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 9
  • Determination of physicochemical properties of cassava mosaic disease (Cmd) resistant varieties and their potentials for the manufacture of noodles
    U Chijioke, PC Ojimelukwe, D Akachukwu
    International Journal of Biological Sciences and Applications 3 (1), 22-28 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • Synthesis, Characterization and Antimalarial Studies of Cd (II), Cu (I) and Ni (II) Complexes of 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl-2, 4-Pyrimidinediamine and 4-Amino-N-(5, 6-dimethoxy …
    IE Otuokere, MC Ndukwe, D Akachukwu
    Asian J. Pharm. Tech 4 (4), 211-217 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 6
  • Sediment Quality of Orashi River at Four Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria.
    D Akachukwu, JC Nnaji, P Ojimelukwe, S Onoja, S Odo
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 24 (7) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Properties of Ethmalosa fimbriata
    PC Ojimelukwe, KS Ekong, D Akachukwu
    American Journal of Agricultural Science 4 (5), 107-113 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • Seasonal hydrocarbon and metal assessment of water and fish from oil producing communities along Orashi River, Nigeria
    JC Nnaji, D Akachukwu, P Ojimelukwe, S Onoja, S Odo
    Environmental monitoring and assessment 194 (1), 32 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Post-harvest storage and processing changes in carotenoids, chlorophylls, and micronutrients in Pterocarpus Mildbraedii
    F Okpalanma, P Ojimelukwe, D Akachukwu
    AASCIT J Biol 2 (1), 1-9 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 4
  • Phytochemical Composition of Ethanol Extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves (EEBP) with its Effects on Haematopoietic Indices and Bone Marrow Histology of Cadmium-intoxicated Rats.
    D Akachukwu, CN Chukwu, PC Ojimelukwe, ACC Egbuonu, IC Ubiom, ...
    Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (4) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Phytochemical compositions and antioxidant properties of combined Funtumia africana and Abutilon mauritianum extract (CFAE)
    RI Uroko, CN Chukwu, CF Aaron, UB Chidozie, D Akachukwu, NO Atuh
    Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry 11 (2), 111-118 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Phytochemical, antimicrobial and free radical scavenging activity of Ficus capensis Thunb leaves
    D Akachukwu, R Uchegbu
    J. Complement. Altern. Med. Res 1, 29851 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 2
  • Proximate Composition and Antihyperglycaemic Effects of Selected Plant Products
    PC Ojimelukwe, NC Amaechi, D Akachukwu
    International Journal of Chemical and Biomedical Science 2 (4), 28-33 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 2
  • Nanoscale biochar outperforms conventional biochar in enhancing soil health and reducing risks from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil
    M Raczkiewicz, D Akachukwu, P Oleszczuk
    Environmental Research, 123161 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of treatment of malaria and diabetes with aqueous extract of Anthocleista djalonensis in mice
    D Akachukwu, C Opara, GD Igwe, G Onwenaruwa, C Ibeh
    Niger Vet J 45 (1), 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Soil Enzymes and Antioxidants Activities of Edible Vegetables Grown in Soils Polluted by Gas Flaring
    D Akachukwu, PN Anyiam, PN Okafor, C Ibegbulem, II Ijeh
    Tropical Life Sciences Research 34 (2), 21 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • In vitro antioxidant assay of aqueous extract of Cynodon dactylon and its effect on haematological parameters of rat.
    D Akachukwu, C Opara, IC Ubiom, C Ibenne
    Nigerian Veterinary Journal 42 (4), 316-325 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Antinutrient composition and effect of ethanol extract of Vernonia amygdalina stem on serum lipid profile in monosodium glutamate-intoxicated rats.
    D Akachukwu, ACC Egbuonu, CE Ibeh
    2020
    Citations: 1