Dr. ERHENHI, AGHARIAGBONSE H. (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

Email: aherhenhi@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: Plant Utilization and Environmental Toxicology
• Department of Botany


• ERHENHI, A. HARRISON is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He obtained his Ph.D (Plant Ecology) at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria in 2015, M.Sc. Ecology (2007) and B.Sc. Botany (2000) at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Dr. Erhenhi, A. Harrison is the immediate past Head of Department of Botany, Delta State University, Abraka. A position which he held for two Academic Sessions (2018-2020). He has also held several substantive positions in the university which include; Departmental SIWES Coordinator (2007 - 2010), Environmental Science (ISLT) Coordinator (2011 - 2015, 2017 - 2018), Member of Post-UTME Collation Unit, Departmental Pre-Degree Coordinator (2014-2015), Pre-Degree Examination Committee Member (2016) and Member of the Faculty of Science Conference Committee (2016). He is an erudite scholar whose research publications cut across Local, National and International Journals and has attended bot Local, National and International Conferences. He is a member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON), Nigerian Conservative Foundation (NCF) and a Certified Teacher registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

My Publications
1. Erhenhi, A.H. (2019) Tree species of Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos State, Nigeria, International Journal of Biosciences
   http://www.innspub.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IJB-Vol-15-No-5-p-308-314.pdf Vol.15 Pages: (5):308-314
   
   
2. Erhenhi, A.H., Lemy, E.E., Vwioko, D.E. and Monwuba, E.P. (2019) Potentials of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Seed Priming on Growth and Development on Arsenic Contaminated Soil, Indian Journal of Science and Technology
   https://indjst.org/articles/potentials-of-cowpea-vigna-unguiculata-l-seed-priming-on-growth-and-development-on-arsenic-contaminated-soil Vol.12 Pages: (16):1-7
   
   
3. Akinnibosun, H.A, Erhenhi, A.H and Iyama, C.P. (2009) Effects of salinity on the growth of maize (Zea mays L.) variety SUWAN= 1-SR 063802., Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588068_EFFECTS_OF_SALIN_ITY_ON_THE_GROW_TH_OF_MAIZE_Zea_m_ays_L_VA_R_IETY_SUWAN1_-SR_063802 Vol.2 Pages: (1) 33-39
   
   
4. Ilondu, E.M., Erhenhi, A.H. and Ukwelenwa, P. (2019) Medicinal Plant Diversity and Utilization from Three Communities in Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Science
   https://innspub.net/jbes/medicinal-plant-diversity-utilization-three-communities-delta-state-nigeria/ Vol.15 Pages: (6):92-100
   
   
5. Erhenhi, A.H. (2019) Vegetation along River Bank (Riparian) in Ondo State, Nigeria, International Journal of Life Sciences
   http://www.ijlsci.in/abstract-7-4-4 Vol.7 Pages: (4):625-630
   
   
6. Erhenhi, A.H., Lemy, E.E., Vwioko, D.E. and Nweke, T. (2019) The Roles of Mercury Nitrate in Soil: Effects and Impacts on the Growth of Okra, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences
   https://www.ripublication.com/ijaes19/ijaesv14n3_02.pdf Vol.14 Pages: (3):249-258
   
   
7. Erhenhi, A.H., Lemy, E.E., Vwioko, D.E. and Imene, O. (2019) Growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Waterlogging Condition, European Journal of Scientific Research
   https://www.europeanjournalofscientificresearch.com/issues/PDF/EJSR_152_4_09.pdf Vol.152 Pages: (4):509-515
   
   
8. Erhenhi, A.H., Lemy, E.E., Vwioko, D.E. and Okuhon, O.J. (2019) Growth Performance of Primed Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Seeds in Arsenic Contaminated Soil, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
   http://www.ajbasweb.com/old/ajbas/2019/April/45-49(7).pdf Vol.13 Pages: (4):45-49
   
   
9. Ikhajiagbe, B., Anoliefo, G.O., Erhenhi, H.A. and Obi-Iyeke, G.E. (2013) Changes in the polyaromatic hydrocarbon contents of a waste engine oil polluted soil exposed to different periods of monitored natural attenuation, World Applied Science Journal
   https://www.idosi.org/wasj/wasj28(11)13/24.pdf Vol.28 Pages: (11):1648-1656
   
   
10. Erhenhi. A.H and Obadoni, B.O. (2016) Flora Diversity of Urhonigbe Forest Reserve, Edo State, Nigeria, International Journal of Modern Botany
    http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijmb.20160602.01.html Vol.6 Pages: (2):19-25
    
    
11. Erhenhi. A.H. (2016) Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Rheumatism by Amahor People of Edo State, Nigeria, International Journal of Plant Research
    http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.plant.20160601.02.html Vol.6 Pages: (1):7-12
    
    
12. Erhenhi, A.H. and Ikhajiagbe, B. (2012) Growth responses of fluted pumpkin (Telfaira occidentalis Hook. F.S) in Crude Oil Polluted Soil, South Asian Journal of Biological Sciences
    https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/2e66/6d0c599552595c743022e3068b0497d61152.pdf?_ga=2.127651853.1093206418.1586773635-940305704.1586682381 Vol.2 Pages: (1)1-11
    
    
13. Erhenhi, A.H., Ikhajiagbe, B., Bamidele, J.F. and Ogie-Odia, E. (2008) Salinity Effects on Young Healthy Seedlings of Kyllingia peruviana Collected from Escravos, Delta State, Global Journal of Environmental Research
    https://www.idosi.org/gjer/gjer2(2)08/3.pdf Vol.2 Pages: (2):74-80
    
    
14. Erhenhi. A.H., Lemy, E.E. and Okunbor, R.A. (2016) Medicinal plants used for the treatment of skin diseases in Edo State, Nigeria, Journal of Medicinal Plants and Herbal Therapy Research
    http://www.bluepenjournals.org/jmphtr/pdf/2016/November/Erhenhi_et_al.pdf Vol.4 Pages: 25-29
    
    
15. Edema, N.E., Obadoni, B.O., Erhenhi, A.H and Osakwuni, U.E (2009) Eco-Phytochemical Studies of Plant in a Crude Oil Polluted Terrestrial Habitat Located at Iwhrekan, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nature and Science
    http://www.sciencepub.net/nature/0709/09_1039_Edema_Eco_ns0709.pdf Vol.7 Pages: (9): 49-52
    
    
16. Obadoni, B.O., Ebinum, N.M., Alanana, J.A., Erhenhi, A.H. and Ogochukwu, A. (2018) An Inventory of Edible Wild Fruits Consumed in Edo and Delta State of Nigeria, International Journal of Current Research
    http://www.sciencepub.net/report/report100818/02_33908roj100818_11_14.pdf Vol.10 Pages: (10):74404-74404
    
    
17. Obadoni, B.O., Nangba, V., Alanana, J.A., Erhenhi, A.H. and Amukali, O. (2018) A Comparative Floristic Survey of Old Barrack River and Tiba River Valleys in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Report and Opinion
    http://www.sciencepub.net/report/report100618/04_33685roj100618_22_29.pdf Vol.10 Pages: (6):22-29
    
    
18. Obadoni, B.O, Edema, N.E, Erhenhi, A.H., E. Ogie-Odia and O. Amukali (2009) A Checklist of the Flora of Edaphic Grasslands in the Rainforest Belts of Edo and Delta States of Nigeria, World Rural Observations
    http://www.sciencepub.net/rural/0101/07_1040_obadoni_checklist_rural0101.pdf Vol.1 Pages: (1):43-49
    
    
19. Ogie-Odia, E.A. Ilechie, M.N., Erhenhi, A.H and Oluowo, E. F. (2009) Effects of dose-related levels of powdered Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Vahl leaves on body weight and liver functions of albino rats, Researcher
    http://www.sciencepub.net/researcher/0104/05_826_Effects_dose_research0104.pdf Vol.1 Pages: (4):50-55
    
    
20. Ikhajiagbe, B, Anoliefo, G.O., Erhenhi, A. H and Ogweigor, U. Hope (2012) Post impact assessment of a petroleum effluent dump site located in Midwestern Nigeria, Archives of Applied Science Research
    https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/post-impact-assessment-of-a-petroleum-effluent-dump-site-located-in-midwestern-nigeria.pdf Vol.4 Pages: (5):1923-1931
    
    
21. Agbogidi, O.M. and Erhenhi. A. H. (2013) Metal Concentrations in the four leafy vegetables sold in Markets of Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Biological and Chemical Research
    http://www.jbcr.co.in/volume-30-2-july-to-december-2013-part-c.html# Vol.30 Pages: (2): 813-822
    
    
22. Erhenhi. A.H and Obadoni, B.O. (2015) Known medicinal and aphrodisiac plants of Urhonigbe forest reserve, Edo State, Nigeria, Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies
    http://www.plantsjournal.com/archives/2015/vol3issue4/PartB/3-3-17.1.pdf Vol.3 Pages: (4): 101-106
    
    
23. Erhenhi. A.H., Lemy, E.E. and Ashibuogwu, C.C. (2016) Spices used in Ubulu-Uku community of Delta State, International Journal of Herbal Medicine
    http://www.florajournal.com/archives/2016/vol4issue3/PartA/4-3-30-389.pdf Vol.4 Pages: (3):45-48
    
    
24. Erhenhi, A.H. (2019) Assessment of Indigenous Plants for the health care delivery by the People of Okpara Inland, Ethiope East L.G.A. Delta State, Nigeria, Science World Journal
    https://www.scienceworldjournal.org/article/view/19476 Vol.14 Pages: (2):112-117
    
    
25. Erhenhi, A.H. (2018) Ecological Indigenous Plants used for the Treatment of Hypertension by the People of Ikhin Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria, Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344587966_Ecological_Indigenous_Plants_used_for_the_Treatment_of_Hypertension_by_the_People_of_Ikhin_Owan_East_Local_Government_Area_Edo_State_Nigeria?_sg=ZTnXDd1fXl3Q_nneuyuAzapAPDixPo4pHUqKKbAm0OKPYhIiBXFMchnQxpA_Zv5ebfvX6DKl_0dmNwQ9tEkAca_Ugc_NOw7aJ2DZiILU._bjKV61NhSZsYFAfKkrThl8hMe0vRSq96osANwNdmhsBCZQ-sP2jkAwKSLJCwzc8U6a712637h7mYwHlnSFUtA Vol.3 Pages: (4):14-24
    
    
26. Erhenhi, A.H. (2019) Application of Indigenous Plants for the Management of Menstruation Disorders in Orogun, Delta State, Nigeria, Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588219_Application_of_Indigenous_Plants_for_the_Management_of_Menstruation_Disorders_in_Orogun_Delta_State_Nigeria Vol.4 Pages: (1):51-59
    
    
27. Ogie-Odia, E.A, Erhenhi, A.H, Ogbemudia, F.O and Ekhator, O. (2008) Preliminary Survey of Folk Medicinal Plants of the Oko People in Oredo L.G.A of Edo State, Nigeria, Tropical Journal of Environmental Science and Health
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313445128_Preliminary_Survey_of_Folk_Medicinal_Plants_of_the_Oko_People_in_Oredo_LGA_of_Edo_State_Nigeria Vol.11 Pages: (1):37-42
    
    
28. Ikhajiagbe, B. Mgbeze, G. C. and Erhenhi, H. A. (2009) Growth and yield responses of Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst ex A. Rich) Harms to phosphate enrichment of soil, African Journal of Biotechnology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/59896 Vol.8 Pages: (4): 641–643
    
    
29. Ogie-Odia, E.A, Erhenhi, A.H, Ikhajiagbe, B. and Ogbemudia, F.O. (2010) Survey of some indigenous plants used by the ogba people of Oredo L.G.A, Edo State, Journal of Research in Bioscience
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588148_SURVEY_OF_SOME_INDIGENOUS_PLANTS_USED_BY_THE_OGBA_PEOPLE_OF_OREDO_LGA_EDO_STATE_EA_Ogie-Odia1_ATI_Erhenhi2_B_Ikhajiagbe3_and_FO_Ogbemiidia Vol.6 Pages: (1):19-24
    
    
30. Ogie-Odia E.A.,Ogbemudia. F.O. Erhenhi, A.H and Oluowo E.F. (2010) Weed flora diversity study of Emaudo Campus, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State., International Journal of Biotechnology and Allied Science
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313445712_WEED_FLORA_DIVERSITY_STUDY_OF_EMAUDO_CAMPUS Vol.5 Pages: (1): 596-601
    
    
31. Erhenhi, A.H. (2011) Effects of detergents and local soap “SODA” on germination of the seeds of monocots and dicots, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588230_Effects_of_detergents_and_local_soap_SODA_on_germination_of_the_seeds_of_monocots_and_dicots?_sg=aIRnXC8xkdcKTMuboKoPCxN5A70PEIwoL7_HOVy0KDft9qhRXoYthdfsKkjZK7HRK1fiF-vtiMLkfKyTDKh_xwKkIaL2SfFNKpSvpRZ2.8de0sl307OAUGlOSwO7SWeC0S1B59d1WSf3T1Z2KYBxppTQ0pdgXQT2n5YfLv5JiXRNFWEUUI-UPWb_hoNtiAg Vol.10 Pages: 219-224
    
    
32. Erhenhi, A.H. (2011) Effects of detergents and local soap on Cajanus cajan, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588144_EFFECTS_OF_DETERGENTS_AND_LOCAL_SOAP_ON_CAJANUS_CAJAN Vol.10 Pages: :225-232
    
    
33. Ilechie, M.N. Ogie-Odia, E.A. Ogbemudia, F.O. Erhenhi, .A.H. and Abebe. A.J. (2012) Antioxidant and phytochemical properties of ten medicinal herbs in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Journal of Applied Sciences
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588134_ANTIOXIDANT_AND_PHYTOCHEMICAL_PROPERTIES_OF_TEN_MEDICINAL_HERBS_IN_EKPOMA_ESAN_WEST_LOCAL_GOVERNMENT_AREA_EDO_STATE Vol.15 Pages: (2):10490-10499
    
    
34. Erhenhi. A.H. (2016) Ethnobotanical utilization of plants by the people of Omuma (Amimo), Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    http://universityjournals.org/journal/NJSE/article-full-text-pdf/218D2522 Vol.14 Pages: (1):140-148
    
    
35. Erhenhi. A.H. (2017) Growth Comparison of Four Arable Crops on the Polluted and Unpolluted Soils of Bodo City in Ogoniland River State, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    http://universityjournals.org/journal/NJSE/article-full-text-pdf/5A50FE1B5 Vol.15 Pages: (1):32-36
    
    
36. Erhenhi, A.H. and Lemy, E.E. (2019) An assessment of the poisonous plant species to animals found in Delta State, Nigeria, Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology & Environment
    https://www.azojete.com.ng/index.php/azojete/article/view/53/40 Vol.15 Pages: (3):725-732
    
    
37. Chukwuka, K.S., Erhenhi, H.A., Umukoro, B.O. and Lagoh, E.S. (2017) Ethnobotanical Survey of Stomach Ailments Treatments among the indigenes of Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Science Research
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588162_Ethnobotanical_survey_of_stomach_ailments_treatments_among_the_indigenes_of_Otu-Jeremi_Ughelli_South_Local_Government_Delta_State_Nigeria?_sg=DZeNDMjdJmksgVAHnJ0SS1lCkvOIw8dNzkRyNdiPdUUe4OSfz-AU8eMjqzsL70swD_SHxcPKDC7ypE7UZaT1XFolSNEBewxX73K53eji.qlRMgyi2732KEvnTIAqvkdXaroRxhWNo2HugrjhszEmUwjlZeIXz6J1oUc8_vtOT8qxhvQViQYnoWsohyeq75Q Vol.16 Pages: 39-44
    
    
38. Agbogidi O.M. Erhenhi, H.A., Egboduku W.O. and Amuamuzia J.A. (2016) Some Metal Status of Automobile Contaminated Soil from a Spare Parts Market at Effurun, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    http://www.universityjournals.org/journal/NJSE/article-full-text-pdf/ACB43D1 Vol.14 Pages: (1):1-4
    
    
39. Agbogidi, O.M. and Erhenhi. A.H. (2017) Major threats to biodiversity and strategies for conservation, Forest and Forest Products Society
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344588203_Major_threats_to_biodiversity_and_strategies_for_conservation Vol.2017 Pages: 409-503
    
    
40. Erhenhi, A.H. (2020) Growth Sensitivity and Vulnerability in Seedlings of Sorghum bicolor L. Grown in Crude Oil Polluted Soil, International Journal of Biosciences
    https://innspub.net/ijb/growth-sensitivity-vulnerability-seedlings-sorghum-bicolor-l-grown-crude-oil-polluted-soil/ Vol.16 Pages: (6):196-202
    
    
41. Erhenhi, A.H. (2020) Effects of drought and flooding on beans (Phaseolusvulgaris L.) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.): A comparison, Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research
    https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJSIR/article/view/49392 Vol.55 Pages: (3):189-196