Gladys Chioma Nzeh

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria



                    

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Professor Gladys Chioma Nzeh attended University of Lagos for her undergraduate education and graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology, Second class upper division. She proceeded to the University of Ibadan , Nigeria for her postgraduate studies and obtained her Ph.D. specialising in Hydrobiology and fisheries. She is currently an employee of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology. She has been acting Head of Department, Acting Director of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme(SIWES) and Chairman, University of Ilorin Zoological Garden. Her research area is Fisheries and Aquaculture. Currently in fisheries she is investigating the effect of water quality on fish abundance and distribution in lakes while in aquaculture, she is using single cell protein produced from agricultural waste to partially replace fishmeal in the diet of cultured fish and the bacterial load of the experimental water is also studied.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate education: University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Postgraduate education: University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Animal Science and Zoology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Aquatic Science, Pollution

FUTURE PROJECTS

Effects of water quality on a lake

Water quality parameters measured in a lake were Temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Electrical Conductivity (μS/cm) were measured in situ using Hanna digital electronic meter. Transparency was also measured on site using a Secchi disc device. Dissolved oxygen, Calcium and Magnesium hardness, phosphate, Nitrate concentrations were determined using standard methods (APHA 1995). The results showed that water quality parameters were within tolerable limits for the habitation of fish species according to WHO standards.


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Single cell protein production from agricultural waste

Fish meal is the most expensive ingredient in fish feed formulation, this study investigated the effect of single cell protein production from Citrus sinensis peel and Citrus sinensis pulp used to replace fishmeal on the growth performance of Clarias gariepinus hybrid juveniles and microflora of fish water. Air dried and ground samples of C. sinensis peel and C. sinensis pulp were subjected to fermentation, filtration, purification, washing, followed by drying using appropriate microorganisms to produce single cell protein (SCP). The SCP produced from these agricultural waste products were incorporated into the feed and three diets were formulated using the different SCP while the control diet contained fish meal.The feeding trial lasted for eight weeks. The increase in weight, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein efficiency ratio (PER) was calculated. The result showed that single cell protein promoted growth.


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Bacterial load of fish experimental water

The isolates were characterized by cellular morphology and Gram staining. Molecular methods using DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and BLAST were carried out at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria. The bacterial isolates were identified as Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, and Lysinibacillus spaheriicus and the bacterial flora conferred some protection to the fish


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5

Scopus Publications

338

Scholar Citations

10

Scholar h-index

10

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • DNA barcoding of economically important freshwater fish species from north-central Nigeria uncovers cryptic diversity
    Oluyinka A. Iyiola, Lotanna M. Nneji, Moshood K. Mustapha, Chioma G. Nzeh, Segun O. Oladipo, Ifeanyi C. Nneji, Agboola O. Okeyoyin, Christopher D. Nwani, Obih A. Ugwumba, Adiaha A. A. Ugwumba,et al.
    Wiley
    Abstract This study examines the utility of morphology and DNA barcoding in species identification of freshwater fishes from north‐central Nigeria. We compared molecular data (mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences) of 136 de novo samples from 53 morphologically identified species alongside others in GenBank and BOLD databases. Using DNA sequence similarity‐based (≥97% cutoff) identification technique, 50 (94.30%) and 24 (45.30%) species were identified to species level using GenBank and BOLD databases, respectively. Furthermore, we identified cases of taxonomic problems in 26 (49.00%) morphologically identified species. There were also four (7.10%) cases of mismatch in DNA barcoding in which our query sequence in GenBank and BOLD showed a sequence match with different species names. Using DNA barcode reference data, we also identified four unknown fish samples collected from fishermen to species level. Our Neighbor‐joining (NJ) tree analysis recovers several intraspecific species clusters with strong bootstrap support (≥95%). Analysis uncovers two well‐supported lineages within Schilbe intermedius. The Bayesian phylogenetic analyses of Nigerian S. intermedius with others from GenBank recover four lineages. Evidence of genetic structuring is consistent with geographic regions of sub‐Saharan Africa. Thus, cryptic lineage diversity may illustrate species’ adaptive responses to local environmental conditions. Finally, our study underscores the importance of incorporating morphology and DNA barcoding in species identification. Although developing a complete DNA barcode reference library for Nigerian ichthyofauna will facilitate species identification and diversity studies, taxonomic revisions of DNA sequences submitted in databases alongside voucher specimens are necessary for a reliable taxonomic and diversity inventory.

  • Constraints to fish farming among women in Nigeria


  • Control of reproduction in Oreochromis niloticus (L) using crude extract of Azadirachta indica saponin


  • Growth response of juveniles of Clarias bidorsalis to imported floating feed and cost implication in Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria


  • Lipid composition of the fishes Heterotis niloticus, Brycenus nurse, Gnathonemus cyprinoides and Sarotherodon galilaeus from a small lake in Nigeria


RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • DNA barcoding of economically important freshwater fish species from north‐central Nigeria uncovers cryptic diversity
    OA Iyiola, LM Nneji, MK Mustapha, CG Nzeh, SO Oladipo, IC Nneji, ...
    Ecology and evolution 8 (14), 6932-6951 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 72
  • DNA barcoding of economically important freshwater fish species from north-central Nigeria uncovers cryptic diversity. Ecology and E-volution, vol. 8, no. 14
    OA Iyiola, LM Nneji, MK Mustapha, CG Nzeh, SO Oladipo, IC Nneji, ...
    2018
    Citations: 5
  • Karyotypic analysis of Labeo coubie (Ruppell, 1832)(African carp) from University of Ilorin Dam, Ilorin, Nigeria
    OJ Ademola, OO Ogunbanjo, TF Olafimihan, GC Nzeh
    Animal Research International 14 (2), 2710–2714-2710–2714 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Histological changes in gonads and liver of Oreochromis niloticus (L.) fed crude extract of Azadirachta indica leaf
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh
    International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review 4 (5), 420-429 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 10
  • Growth response of Oreochromis niloticus (L) fed crude extract of Azadirachta indica saponins
    I Obaroh, G Nzeh, S Oguntoye, D Bawa
    IOSR J Pharm Biol Sci 3, 44-8 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 5
  • Antifertility effect of some plant leaf extracts on the prolific breeding of Oreochromis niloticus
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh
    Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2 (12), 87-94 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 28
  • Dwindling Fish Stocks: Aquaculture and Sustainable Food Security
    CG Nzeh
    Library and Publications Committee, University of Ilorin , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 1
  • Ovaprim doses effects on eggs of African mudfish Clarias gariepinus
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, I Obaroh
    International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research 2 (2), 6-9 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 25
  • Effects of Artemia nauplii and formulated diet on growth and survival of larvae and post larvae of Clarias gariepinus (L).
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, K Olumuji, N Bello
    2012
    Citations: 12
  • Role of Ultrasound in Evaluation of the Presence of Ovaries in Oreochromis niloticus (L)
    GC Nzeh, K Makinde, K Jimoh, IO Obaro
    World 4 (5), 436-438 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 3
  • Control of reproduction in Oreochromis niloticus (L) using crude extract of Azadirachta indica saponin
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh, SO Oguntoye
    Advances in Environmental Biology 6 (4), 1353-1356 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 17
  • Constraints to fish farming among women in Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, Z Adebayo
    Advances in Environmental Biology, 1421-1426 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Condition factor, gonadosomatic index and sex ratio of the family Mormyridae from a small lake in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, A Lawal
    World Journal of Zoology 7 (2), 102-105 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Microbial survey of fish ponds and mineral composition of Clarias gariepinus in Ilorin metropolis
    CG Nzeh, AO Udeze
    International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 6 (2), 832-837 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Lactobacillus delbruekii infection of Clarias bidorsalis cultured in fish tanks in Ilorin, Kwara state-Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, AO Udeze
    Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2 (2), 188-191 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 3
  • Mineral composition of some marine and freshwater fishes
    MO Mohammed
    Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2 (7), 1113-1116 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 19
  • Reproductive strategies of the Cichlids in a small reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh
    International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 5 (4), 1688-1693 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 6
  • Growth response of juveniles of Clarias bidorsalis to imported floating feed and cost implication in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh
    African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (31), 5022-5024 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 3
  • Some biological aspects of Brycenus nurse, Hydrocynus forskali, Micralestes acutidens (Characidae) and Labeo coubie (Cyprinidae) from a reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    C Achionye-Nzeh
    International journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4 (2) , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 4
  • Fauna and flora composition and water quality of a reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, A Isimaikaiye
    International Journal of Lakes and Rivers 3 (1), 7-15 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 33

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • DNA barcoding of economically important freshwater fish species from north‐central Nigeria uncovers cryptic diversity
    OA Iyiola, LM Nneji, MK Mustapha, CG Nzeh, SO Oladipo, IC Nneji, ...
    Ecology and evolution 8 (14), 6932-6951 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 72
  • Fauna and flora composition and water quality of a reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, A Isimaikaiye
    International Journal of Lakes and Rivers 3 (1), 7-15 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 33
  • Antifertility effect of some plant leaf extracts on the prolific breeding of Oreochromis niloticus
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh
    Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2 (12), 87-94 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 28
  • Ovaprim doses effects on eggs of African mudfish Clarias gariepinus
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, I Obaroh
    International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research 2 (2), 6-9 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 25
  • Growth response of Clarias anguillaris fingerlings fed larvae of Musca domestica and soyabean diet in the laboratory
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, OS Ngwudo
    Bioscience Research Communications 15 (3), 221-223 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 22
  • Mineral composition of some marine and freshwater fishes
    MO Mohammed
    Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2 (7), 1113-1116 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 19
  • Control of reproduction in Oreochromis niloticus (L) using crude extract of Azadirachta indica saponin
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh, SO Oguntoye
    Advances in Environmental Biology 6 (4), 1353-1356 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 17
  • Lipid composition of the fishes Heterotis niloticus , Brycenus nurse , Gnathonemus cyprinoides and Sarotherodon galilaeus from a small lake in Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, OG Omoniyi
    Revista de biologia tropical 50 (1), 253–257-253–257 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 13
  • Effects of Artemia nauplii and formulated diet on growth and survival of larvae and post larvae of Clarias gariepinus (L).
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, K Olumuji, N Bello
    2012
    Citations: 12
  • Histological changes in gonads and liver of Oreochromis niloticus (L.) fed crude extract of Azadirachta indica leaf
    IO Obaroh, GC Nzeh
    International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review 4 (5), 420-429 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 10
  • Ultrasound evaluation of the gonads in catfish clarias gariepinus (Teugels): An Initial Experience in Africa
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, KO Jimoh
    World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences 2 (4), 343-347 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 9
  • Constraints to fish farming among women in Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, Z Adebayo
    Advances in Environmental Biology, 1421-1426 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Condition factor, gonadosomatic index and sex ratio of the family Mormyridae from a small lake in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, A Lawal
    World Journal of Zoology 7 (2), 102-105 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Microbial survey of fish ponds and mineral composition of Clarias gariepinus in Ilorin metropolis
    CG Nzeh, AO Udeze
    International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 6 (2), 832-837 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Reproductive strategies of the Cichlids in a small reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh
    International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 5 (4), 1688-1693 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 6
  • Lipase activity in the liver and digestive tract of some cichlids (pisces: Cichlidea)
    C Achionye-Nzeh, I Obaroh, V Adeniyi
    African journal of applied zoology and environmental biology 7 (1) , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 6
  • DNA barcoding of economically important freshwater fish species from north-central Nigeria uncovers cryptic diversity. Ecology and E-volution, vol. 8, no. 14
    OA Iyiola, LM Nneji, MK Mustapha, CG Nzeh, SO Oladipo, IC Nneji, ...
    2018
    Citations: 5
  • Growth response of Oreochromis niloticus (L) fed crude extract of Azadirachta indica saponins
    I Obaroh, G Nzeh, S Oguntoye, D Bawa
    IOSR J Pharm Biol Sci 3, 44-8 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 5
  • Some biological aspects of Brycenus nurse, Hydrocynus forskali, Micralestes acutidens (Characidae) and Labeo coubie (Cyprinidae) from a reservoir in Ilorin, Nigeria
    C Achionye-Nzeh
    International journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4 (2) , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 4
  • Problems and prospects of fish farming in Kwara State, Nigeria
    CG Achionye-Nzeh, AO Ajayi
    African Scientist Journal 4 (4), 165-169 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 4