Ms. Uhunwa Precious Igho-Osagie

Researcher

University Of Minnesota

Country

United States of America

Education

2024–present University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMN), Saint Paul, MN Ph.D. student in Plant and Microbial Biology, in progress 2024 Agricultural University of Iceland-Landbúnađarháskóli Islands, Iceland Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management. 2019–2022 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Master of Science in Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics 2012–2016 University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Journal

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)

Biography

Academic Profile

Research Interests

Plant Taxonomy
Systematics
Phylogenetics
Biodiversity Conservation
Ecology
Herbarium Curation

Education

PhD in Plant and Microbial Biology
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMN), Saint Paul, MN
In Progress, 2024– Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management
Agricultural University of Iceland, Iceland
2024
Project Report: Temporal and spatial distribution of non-native vascular plants in Iceland Master of Science in Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
2019–2022
Thesis: Taxonomic Significance of Morpho-Anatomical Characters of the Genus Albizia Durazz (Mimosaceae-Leguminosae) in Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
2012–2016
Thesis: Extracts from Melzian’s Bini Dictionary II: Ethnobotany and Etymology of Plant Names in Edo Language

Work Experience

Research Fellow
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State
2019–2024
Department: Forest Conservation and Protection
Section: Taxonomy Section

Conducted morphological and anatomical studies on diverse plant families and published findings in scientific journals.
Digitized over 10,000 herbarium specimens in Poaceae and Cyperaceae for the GBIF project and over 20,000 specimens for the JRS Foundation project.
Drafted research proposals and secured grants for taxonomy-based research projects.
Led botanical expeditions to collect plant specimens and document floristic inventories.
Trained NYSC members and interns on herbarium techniques and curation.
Organized educational trips and mentoring sessions for interns.
Co-authored a proposal to upgrade the Forest Herbarium Ibadan to a National Herbarium.

Research Interests

Plant Sciences

Experience

Other Reviewer

$RICHARD R. CABANGON$