Email: pokpewho@delsu.edu.ng

  • Area of Specialization: Mycology and Plant Pathology
  • Department of Botany

  • I am a Mycologist and Plant Pathologist in the Department of Botany, Delta State University, Abraka. I earned a First Class B.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Benin and an M.Sc. in Mycology and Fungi Biotechnology from the University of Ibadan. I am currently Mycology and Plant Pathology Ph.D Candidate at the University of Benin, with research interests in fungal biotechnology, mushroom science, plant pathology and sustainable agriculture.
    My Publications
  1. Okpewho, O. P., Egboduku, W. O., Agbogidi, M. O., Udo, W. M., Ayamu, F. E., Okonigbo, B. D. and Agbogidi, O. M. (2026) An inventory of edible fruit species in Delta State University, Abraka, Site 3, Delta State, Nigeria., World Journal of Applied Science and Technology
    Vol.17(2) Pages: 97-104

  2. Okpewho, O. P., Akporido, U. E., Edokpiawe, S., Udo, W. M. and Irivwieri, A. U. (2026) Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer on oxidative stress biomarkers and antioxidant enzyme activity in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) plant obtained form Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Managemen
    Vol.30(3) Pages: 826-831

  3. Okpewho, O. P., Agbogidi, O. M., Solomon, E. J., Ogunoye, O. A. and Ebunola, T. E. (2025). (2025) Nutritional Composition of Fresh and Spoilt Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Fruits and Associated Spoilage Fungi in Delta State, Nigeria. , Journal of Basic and Applied Science Research (JOBASR)
    Vol.3(3) Pages: 92-98

  4. Jonathan, S. G., Adeboye, F. T., Okpewho, O. P., Omeonu, F. C , Nwaokolo, V. M., Salaam S. M., Wood, T. T. and Alabi, V. J. (2025) Diversity of Higher Fungi on University of Ibadan Campus (2). , International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
    Vol.9(5) Pages: 2374-2394

  5. Omeonu, F.C, Alaohuo, S.O., Okpewho, O.P., Alabi, V.J., Jonathan, S.G., Okeowo, A.W., and Ojetola, A.O. (2025) Detection and Diversity of Viruses Affecting the Production of Dioscorea Rotundata in West Africa-A Review. , International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
    Vol.12(5) Pages: 460-469

  6. Edokpiawe, S., Erhabor, J. O., Ntaji, M. I., Okpewho, O. P., Udo, W. M., Izobo, N., Umukoro, N.O., Aaron, O. A. and Brown, P. U. (2025) Invitro antifungal activity of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob (Siam Weed) and Senna alata L. (Candle bush) biherbal methanolic extract against Tinea capitis. , Proceedings of the 8th Faculty of Science International Conference (FOSIC 2025), Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 83-94

  7. Edokpiawe, S., Ntaji, M. I., Erhabor, J. O., Okpewho, O. P., Udo, W. M., Aaron, O. A. Edigbe, R. and Irhorere, H. R. (2025) Evaluation of bioactive compound, antioxidant potential and anti-candidal activity of Tumeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizome extract. , Proceedings of the 8th Faculty of Science International Conference (FOSIC 2025), Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
    Vol. Pages: 50-61

  8. Okpewho, O. P., Agbogidi, O. M., and Eseroghene, O. L. (2024) Proximate composition of fairy ring mushroom (Marasmus oreades Bolton Fr.) in Delta State, Nigeria., AAN Journal of Life and Applied Sciences
    Vol.2(2) Pages: 1-12

  9. Okpewho, O. P., Jonathan, S. G., Nwaokolo, V. M., Asemoloye, M. D. and Fashae, K. F. (2024) Influence of storage temperature on the proximate composition and aflatoxin contents of dankwa., International Journal of Innovative Food, Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture,
    Vol.12(2) Pages: 90-97

  10. Jonathan, S. G., Okpewho, O. P., Nwaokolo, V. M., Fashae, K. and Kachallah, A. A (2024) Effects of Capsicum annum on associated fungi, storage and sensory quality of dankwa in Nigeria., Nigerian Journal of Mycology,
    Vol.16 Pages: 137-149

  11. Jonathan, S. G., Okpewho, O. P., Nwaokolo, V. M., Wood, T. T. and Ogunsanwo, O. (2024) Mushroom of the University of Ibadan botanical garden (1). , International Journal of Innovative Food, Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture,
    Vol.12(3) Pages: 1-13

  12. O. M. Agbogidi, O. P. Okpewho, M. Emoruwa, C. O. Ogbemudia, S. Edokpiawe, F. O. Stephen (2023) An assessment of heavy metal content of scent leaf (Ocimum graticcimum) L. sold in Warri markets, Delta State, Nigeria. , Proceedings of the 57th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria,
    Vol. Pages: 661-663

  13. Agbogidi, O. M., Enujeke, C. E., Okpewho, O. P., Efobo, M., Ogbemudia, C. O. and Edokpiawe, S. (2023) Effects of starch wastewater on the performance of maize (Zea mays L.) in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, FUDMA Journal of Sciences
    Vol.7(4) Pages: 47-50

  14. Agbogidi, O. M., Edokpiawe, S. Okpewho, O. P, and Ogbemudia, C. O. (2023) Effect of cassava processing wastewater on the performance of maize (Zea mays L.), Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment,
    Vol.21(1) Pages: 358-368.

  15. Enujeke, C. E., Umukoro, B. O. J., Imade, F. N., Okpewho, O. P., Banwuna, F. N., Edokpiawe, S. and Agbogidi, O. M. (2023) An assessment of the performance of maize (Zea Mays L.) as affected by palm mill oil effluent in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. , FUDMA Journal of Science
    Vol.7(3) Pages: 6-9

  16. Ogunoye, O. A., Adesina, J. M., Ayodeji, M. S., Johnson, T. A., Bolarinwa, S. A., Okpewho, O. P. and Goodluck, T. O (2023) Microbial evaluation of cooked fufu sold in some major markets in Owo metropolis, Ondo state, Nigeria. , Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science,
    Vol.4(4) Pages: 185-189

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