Author

Luke Chinaru Nwosu

Observed names: L C Nwosu, L. C. Nwosu, L.C NWOSU, L.C. NWOSU, L.C. Nwosu, LC Nwosu, Luke C Nwosu, NWOSU, Luke Chinaru, Nwosu L.C., Nwosu LC, Nwosu Luke Chinaru, Nwosu, L. C, Nwosu, Luke C, Nwosu, Luke Chinaru

Observed institutions: University of Port Harcourt, Abia State University, Imo State University, Federal University of Technology, Delta State University, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State Polytechnic Omuma, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi

ORCID: 0000-0002-6332-6097

Observed ORCID: 0000-0002-6332-6097

OpenAlex ID: A5004284598

Chemical bases for maize grain resistance to infestation and damage by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky

2016 · L.C. Nwosu · Journal of Stored Products Research · 36

Maize and the maize weevil: advances and innovations in postharvest control of the pest

2018 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu · Food Quality and Safety · 35

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Impact of Age on the Biological Activities of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Adults on Stored Maize: Implications for Food Security and Pest Management

2018 · Luke C Nwosu · Journal of Economic Entomology · 19

Toxicological and histopathological effects of Dennettia tripetala seed used as grain protectant, food, and medicine

2017 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Chris Olukayode Adedire, et al. · Food Quality and Safety · 18

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Susceptibility of ten rice brands to weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), and their influence on the insect and infestation rate

2021 · Chilee Okpile, Usman Zakka, et al. · Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center · 17

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Screening for new sources of resistance to Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation in stored maize genotypes

2015 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Chris Olukayode Adedire, et al. · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 17

Relative susceptibility of 20 elite maize varieties to infestation and damage by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

2015 · L. C. Nwosu, C. O. Adedire, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 14

Perforation index assessment of cowpea seeds against cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae], infestation using Piper guineense

2020 · Kayode David Ileke, Jacobs Mobolade Adesina, et al. · The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology · 12

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Feeding site preference of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on maize grain

2015 · L. C. Nwosu, C. O. Adedire, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 12

Assessment of maize cob powder for the control of weevils in stored maize grain in Nigeria

2012 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Ugochinyere Ihuoma Nwosu · Journal of Entomological Research · 8

Two Stubborn Storage Insect Pests, Callosobruchus maculatus and Sitophilus zeamais: Biology, Food Security Problems and Control Strategies

2020 · Luke C Nwosu, Owolabi M Azeez, et al. · International Research Journal of Insect Sciences · 5

Effects of host resistance and plant-derived insecticides on mortality of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) adults in stored maize

2019 · L. C. Nwosu, C. O. Adedire · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 5

Arsenic Exposure from Bean Seeds Consumed in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria: Can Insect Pest Detoxify the Metalloid during Infestation?

2018 · Nwosu, Luke C, Zakka, Usman, et al. · 5

Effect of X-ray irradiation on the F1 generation of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and the germination rate of maize grain

2021 · Sobifagha Princess Bell-Gam, Luke Chinaru Nwosu, et al. · The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology · 4

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Assessment of bone charcoal dusts of six species of mammal for the postharvest control of Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestations of cowpea seeds: can the charcoal dust affect seed viability in laboratory and in field?

2019 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu · Food Quality and Safety · 4

Leveraging on Agricultural Entomology in Precision Farming for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

2019 · Usman Zakka, Olariwaju Lawal, et al. · Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops · 4

2016 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, A. Onekutu, et al. · Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences · 4

Efficacy of Bone Charcoal Dust of Six Mammalian Species as Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Conventional Synthetic Insecticides in the Control of Sitophilus Zeamais Motschulsky ( Coleoptera : Curculionidae ) Infesting Stored Resistant and Susceptible Maize Cultivars = كفاءة مسحوق فحم عظام ستة أنواع من الثدييات كبدائل مبيدات تقليدية مصنعة صديقة للبيئة لمكافحة حشرة السوس ( غمدية الأجنحة : كيركيوليوندي ) Sitophilus Zeamais Motschulsky و التي تصيب سلالات ذرة حساسة و مقاومة

2016 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Amana Onekutu, et al. · Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences · 4

Evaluation of powder of weevil resistant maize as eco-friendly option in the management of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation in stored maize.

2014 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu · Journal of Entomological Research · 4

Influence of Type of Electric Bright Light on the Attraction of the African Giant Water Bug,Lethocerus indicus(Hemiptera: Belostomatidae)

2012 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Luke Kosimasichukwu Nwosu · Psyche A Journal of Entomology · 4

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Comparative study on the bionomics of Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in cowpea varieties (host) and common bean varieties (non-host): Findings revealed important food security information

2021 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Gold Ikodie · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 3

Monitoring mortality, seed viability tolerance, toxicological and histopathological effects of powder of Syzygium aromaticum dried flower bud used for postharvest control of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky infestation of maize grains

2021 · Gerald M Ugagu, Bertram EB Nwoke, et al. · Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies · 2

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New Perspectives in Agriculture and Crop Science Vol. 2

2020 · Akos Mesterházy, Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak, et al. · Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International) · 2

Effect of Color Sticky Traps on the Population of Major Pests of Improved Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan (L) Millsp) Cultivar and Its Yield in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

2019 · Dialoke S. A, Akparobi, S. O, et al. · The International Journal of Science & Technoledge · 2

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The efficacy of the plant extracts of Afrostyrax kamerunensis, monodora myristica, moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica against the infestation of the leather beetle, Dermestes maculatus De Geer in smoked African mud catfish, Clarias gariepinus Burchell.

2018 · Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Oscar A. Manrique A., et al. · Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences · 2

Works count: 55

Citation count: 258

H-index: 9

I10-index: 9