Omokafe Ugbogu Data-verified

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Head of Taxonomy Section and Curator of Forest Herbarium Ibadan(FHI)

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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3 h-index 14 pubs 18 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Omokafe Ugbogu's research focuses on plant taxonomy and the documentation of forest species. His recent publications include checklists of tree species in various Nigerian forest reserves, such as Okomu Forest Reserve, Omo Biosphere Reserve, and Akure Forest Reserve. Ugbogu has also investigated the DNA barcoding of Nigerian forest species listed in CITES and other endangered plant species of national interest. His work addresses challenges in plant taxonomic research in Nigeria, including insufficient collection capacity and facilities. Ugbogu's scholarship metrics indicate 14 total publications and a total of 18 citations, with an h-index of 3.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 14
  • Citations: 18

Selected Publications

  • Insufficient collection capacity and facility, bane of plant taxonomic research in Nigeria (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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