Kenaf and Jute Improvement Programme conducts researches into genetic improvement, generation and development of sustainable demand driven production, protection and processing technologies of kenaf and jute for farmers’ and industrial use for enhanced economic growth and development.

Kenaf is a fibre crop of industrial importance. It is a multipurpose crop with numerous utilization potentials and has been identified as a crop that can be used to reposition the economy of Nigeria. The bast and core fibres of the crop have been identified as promising fibre source in the paper, building, automobile, pharmaceutical and numerous foods and feed industries. The programme has well-seasoned and experienced scientists from various disciplines including Agronomy, Breeding and Seed Technology, Pathology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural extension and rural development and Agricultural engineering.

Kenaf and Jute Team

Dr. J. A. Adetumbi

Senior Research Fellow (Seed Science)

Mr. A. T. Atta

Graduate Assistant (Agricultural Engineering)

Mr. S. O. Oyeniyi

Research Fellow (Plant Breeding)

Mr. A. A. Adesuyi

Junior Research Fellow (Plant Nematology)

M. O. Olowolafe

Research Fellow I (Plant Breeding)

Mrs. O. F. Oduwaye

Research Fellow I (Plant Pathology)

Sikiru Ajijola

Research Fellow (Agricultural Economics)

Dr. K. T. KAREEM

Senior Research Fellow(Microbiology - Plant Virology; Plant Pathology; IPM Specialist), Head of Programme

Dr. Ajoke Oyegbami

Senior Research Fellow (Agricultural extension and Rural Development)

A. T. AKINTUNDE

Junior Research Fellow (Plant Breeding)

Dr. J. A. Adetumbi

Senior Research Fellow (Seed Science)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Adetumbi J. A., D. J. Ogunniyan, S. Ajijola, A. Oyegbami and O. N. Adeniyan (2022) The appropriate planting time for the profitable production of the quality seed of Kenaf (Hibiscus canabinus L.) in Southwestern Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 67 (3) 253-267 (Belgrade)
2.  Adetumbi J.A, S.T. Akinyosoye, O.F. Oduwye, K.T. Kareem, S.A. Olakojo, T.O. Kehinde, M.A. Adekoya, O.T. Adeniji and L.S. Fayeun (2022): Registration of ARTPEA/BBT/72/B and ARTPEA/BBT/22/W) brown blotch-tolerant and early-maturing cowpea cultivars for humid ecologies of Nigeria. Journal of Plant Registrations 16 (2) 1-7 (USA)
3.  Ogunniyan D.J., A. Adetumbi, J. O. Olasoji and S. A. Makinde (2021): The variability of grain yield, seed morphometric and vigour traits of early maturing hybrid maize. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 66 (2) 105-119 (Belgrade)
4.  Aderiiye K.O.S., Kehinde T.O, Adetumbi J.A., Oguunniyan D.J. and Adebisi M.A. (2021): Response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) genotypes to accelerated ageing treatment. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 13 (1) 10833 (Romania) DOI:10.15835/nsb13110833
5.  Adetumbi J.A., Manga M, Jallow D., Akintoye N. A. and Omodele T. (2020): Assessment of agro-ecological influence on the seed quality of groundnut (Arachis hypogea) in The Gambia. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Sciences ,55 (2) 59 – 69  (Ghana)
6.  Okunlola G. Idehen E., Adetumbi J. A., Alake C, Akinyosoye S. and Amusa O. (2020). Genetic studies of soybean (Glyine max (L) Merill) response to seed storage stress factors. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica 116 (1) 23 – 34 (Slovenia)
7.  Adetumbi J.A. (2019): Influence of micro-environment of storage materials on Kenaf seed quality under ambient storage conditions. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. 20 (2) 117 – 127 (Nigeria)
8.  Adetumbi J. A., Akinyosoye S.T., Agbeleye A, Kareem K.T., Oduwaye O.F., Adebayo G.G. and Olakojo S.A..(2019): Genetic variability in the agronomic traits, inheritance pattern of seed coat colour and response to brown blotch disease among Cowpea hybrids. 215:1 -12 Euphytica. (The Netherlands
9.  Adetumbi J. A., Orimadegun I O., Akinyosoye S T, Akintayo O. T. and Agbeleye O.A. (2019): Enhancing planting value of rice seed through priming with humic substance. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 29 (6): 1-8. (USA) DOI: 10.9734/JEAI/2019/46194
10.  Adetumbi J. A. (2016): Genetic purity estimates of Maize seed using protein profiles from Sodium Dodecyl-sulphate – Poly-acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Applied Tropical Agriculture 21 (1) 33- 38 (Nigeria)

Ibadan

jaadetumbi@yahoo.com, jaadetumbi@iart.gov.ng.

+234-7060490215, +234-8055308715

https://iart.gov.ng

Mr. A. T. Atta

Graduate Assistant (Agricultural Engineering)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Raymond Alex Ekemube, ChiwenduEmeka, Bright Nweke, Adekunle Temidayo Atta and Amaechi Nwuzoma Opurum (2022). Evaluation of Simulated Petroleum Hydrocarbon on the Physicochemical Properties of Soil. Research Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 2022, 2, 365.
2. R.A, Ekemube, A.T, Atta, and A. Okogbule-Wonodi. 2022. The Use of Dimensional Analysis for Modelling Tractor Fuel Consumption for Harrowing Operation. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). 41(5): 913-919. Print ISSN: 0331-8443.
3. Ekemube, R.A., Atta, A.T., Nkankini, S.O. and Amgbara, T.O. (2022). Mathematical Modelling of Tractor Fuel Consumption for Ridging Operation in Sandy Loamy Soil. Nigerian Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES) 7(1) 2022 pp. 309-318. P ISSN: 2635-3342: e ISSN: 2635-3350
4. Ayoola Olawole Jongbo, Stephen Segun Olajide and Adekunle Temidayo Atta (2022). The Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in the Ventilation of Agricultural Buildings: A Review. Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET) Volume 26 No 1(2021)
5. Ayoola Jongbo, Adekunle Atta & Ian Moorcroft (2021). Evaluation of the Indoor Air Velocity of a Sidewall Inlet and Roof Exhaust Ventilated Broiler Shed using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Journal of Engineering and Engineering Technology (FUTAJEET) 15 (2) 2021: 244-245
6. Atta, A.T., Owolarafe, O.K., Omotosho, O.A., Adeniyan, O.N., Adetunmbi, J.O., Olanipekun, S.O., and Falana, O.B. Comparative Studies on the Mechanical Properties of some Selected Foreign and Indigenous Varieties of Kenaf. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES) 6 (1) 2021: pp. 135-141.
7. Ayoola Olawale Jongbo & Adekunle Temidayo Atta (2019). State of the Art Technologies for Assessing Thermal Comfort of Boiler Chickens. International Journal of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology. (IJEAST), 2019. 4(8): 72-83.

atatta@iart.gov.ng, adekunleatta@gmail.com

08030790487

Farm Power and Machineries

30%

Mr. S. O. Oyeniyi

Research Fellow (Plant Breeding)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Oyeniyi O.S., Bunmi O., Olakojo S.A. and Akinyosoye S.T. (2019). Genetic Diversity and responses of Some Selected Yellow Maize Genotypes to Stem Borer (Sesamia calamistis Hampson) Infestation. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 39(1): 1-10.

Ibadan

osyeniyi@iart.gov.ng, oyeniyios.iart@gmail.com

08065970017

https://iart.gov.ng

Plant Breeding

30%

Mr. A. A. Adesuyi

Junior Research Fellow (Plant Nematology)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Adesuyi A.A. (2021). Types and Population Dynamics of Plant-parasitic Nematodes under Kenaf Mono-cropping and Kenaf/Cowpea Mixed Cropping Systems. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection. 35(2): 54-61
2. Adesuyi A.A., Adewumi A.D.  and Elufisan T.S. (2021). Population Dynamics of    Pratylenchus brachyurus in Maize Treated with Inorganic Fertilizer. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. 33(10): 12-16

Ibadan

aaadesuyi@iart.gov.ng; adesuyi.ayo@gmail.com

07039703988

https://iart.gov.ng

M. O. Olowolafe

Research Fellow I (Plant Breeding)

Recent Publications

1. Olowolafe M. O. and Aken’Ova M. E. (2015). Evaluation of forage yield and quality of ^‘maiwa’ and ^‘dauro’pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] and their F₁ hybrids. WAJORIM, 1 (1): 93 – 101
2. Olowolafe M. O., Moyib K. and Akinyosoye S. T. (2016). Genetic diversity amongyellow maize with pro-vitamin A content. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development-JAIED 110 (1): 43 – 55
3. Olowolafe M. O., Akinyosoye S. T., Adetumbi J. A., Ogunniyan D. J., Owolade O. F., Anjorin F. B. and Agbeleye O. A. (2016). Genetic evaluation of cowpea (Vignaunguiculata        (L.) Walp.) using morphological characters. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences (JOAFSS), 14 (2): 34-51
4. Akinyosoye S. T., Adetumbi J. A. Olakojo S. A. Olowolafe M. O. and Amusa O. D. (2018). Development of simple in-vitro protocol for screening low soil nitrogen-efficient maize lines. Current Plant Biology 13: 32-36.
5. Ogunniyan D. J. Olakojo O. O. Olowolafe M. O. and Agbeleye O. A. (2019). Estimation of combining ability and gene actions in maize for grain yield and selected agronomic traits under contrasting soil nitrogen conditions. JEAI  29 (3): 1-11.
6. Akinyosoye S. T., Owolade O. F., Olowolafe M. O. and Ailenokhuria, B. V. (2019).  Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and recombinant DNA technology – benefits and ethical issues: A review. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 20 (2): 80-91.
7. Ogunniyan D. J., Olakojo O. O., Olowolafe M. O. and Ogunruku B. O. (2020). Estimation of genetic parameters in agronomic characters and maturity index ofsugarcane (Saccharum spp). Journal of Tropical Agriculture 58 (2): 147-157.

Ibadan

moolowolafe@iart.gov.ng

08055523355

https://iart.gov.ng

Mrs. O. F. Oduwaye

Research Fellow I (Plant Pathology)

Recent Publications

1. Oduwaye, O. F., Adeniyi, D. O., Okeniyi, M. O. and Ogundeji, B. A. (2017). Occurrence of Fungi on Cola nitida (L) nuts obtained in Southwestern States of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection 31: 57-68.
2.  Oduwaye, O. F., Omenna, E. C. and Ogundeji, B. A. (2018). Effect of fungal pathogens on nutritional qualities of kola nuts (Cola nitida). Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 2(5): 5-9.
3. Oduwaye, O. F. (2017). Mycofloral associated with kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) seeds. Moor Journal of Agriculture 18: 44-50.
4. Akinbode, O.A., Kareem, K T., Oduwaye, O. F. and Obafemi, A. I. (2018). Influence of eco-friendly control strategies on the germination of mycotoxin secreted Fusarium verticilloides infested maize. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 22 (10): 1657 – 1660.
5. Oguniyan, D. J., Makinde, S. A., Akinbode, F. A. and Oduwaye, F. O. (2018). Multivariate analysis of grain yield contributing traits and disease response of inbred lines of maize (Zea mays). Applied Tropical Agriculture 23 (1): 79 – 90.
6. Adetumbi, J. A., Akinyosoye, S. T., Agbeleye, A., Kareem, K. T., Oduwaye, O. F, Adebayo, G. G. and Olakojo, S. A. (2019). Genetic variability in the agronomic traits, inheritance pattern of seed coat colour and response to brown blotch disease among cowpea hybrids. Euphytica 215 (8): 1-12.
7. Akinbode, O. A. Ogunlade, D. O., Olasoji, J. O., Olagujun, Y. A. and Oduwaye, O. F. (2018). Effect of different storage materials and conditions on seed-borne fungi associated with cowpea Vigna unguiculata Walp. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection 32: 1 – 16.
8. Adedire, O. M. Oduwaye, O. F. and Fashola, O. O. (2021). Bio-control of cassava root rot mycopathogens with antimicrobial extracts of wood shavings. Journal of Crop Improvement 35 (5): 745-761.
9. Ogundeji,, B. A., Orisajo, S. B., Olorunmota, R. T., Oduwaye, O. F., Oyedokun, A. V. and Agbeniyi, S. O. (2021). Evaluation of antimicrobial potentials of selected botanicals against kolanut storage rot pathogen (Lasiodiplodia theobromea) in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection 33: 100-105.
10. Kareem, K. T. Oduwaye, O. A, Oduwaye, O. F. and Kazeem, A. S. (2021). Genetic variation for resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus and nucleic acid hybridization test in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Ife Journal of Agriculture 33 (1): 77 – 90.

Ibadan

ofoduwaye@iart.gov.ng, bussyfa@gmail.com

08033234947

https://iart.gov.ng

Mycology

50%

Sikiru Ajijola

Research Fellow (Agricultural Economics)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Ajijola S., Awoyemi T. T., Oluwatayo I. B, Aduaramigba-Modupe V. O. and Odetola S. K. (2014). Resource Use and Economic Efficiency for Yam Production in Oyo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Physical and Agricultural Sciences 2 (2): 39 – 43.
2. Ajijola S., Ojebode M. O. and Yusuf S. A. (2014). Consumer Preferences for Leafy Vegetable among Rural and Urban Dwellers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The Journal of Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences.1 (1): 28 – 33.
3. Ajijola S., Saka J. O. and Aduramigba-Modupe V. O. (2014). Land Use Intensification Pattern among Rural Farming Household in the Derived Savannah Agro Ecologies in Southwestern Nigeria. American Journal of Business, Economics and Management. 2(6):163 – 169.
4. Ajijola S., Awoyemi D. O., Egbetokun O. A., Odetola S. K. and Usman J. M. (2015). Socio-Economic Effect on the use of Information and Communication Technology among Rural Farming Households in Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. 6 (19): 51 – 58.
5. Ajijola S., Babatunde B. F., Egbetokun O. A. and Awoyemi D. O. (2016). Technical Efficiency of Vegetable Production among Smallholder Irrigated Vegetable Production in the Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Development 15 (2): 9 –19.
6. Egbetokun O. A., Ajijola S., Awolola O. A. and Awoyemi D. O. (2018). Economic Evaluation of Maize Intercropped with some Major Food Crops in Southwestern Nigeria. CercetariAgronomice in Moldova. LI, 4 (176): 27 – 35. DOI:10.2478/cerce.2018.0033
7. Ajijola S. (2021). Inclusive Growth and Correlates of Poverty among Rural Households in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 20 (1): 107-118. abu.edu.ng; ISSN-0794-0319
8. Olanipekun S.O. and Ajijola S. (2021). Effect of Fertilizers Yield and Profitability of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) in Rain Forest – Savanna Transition Agro Ecology of Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture. 33 (3). 55 – 65
9. Ajijola S., Saka J.O. and Omonona B.T. (2022). Determinants of Transition in Economic Growth among Farming Households in Rural Nigeria. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 12 (3). 185 – 194
10. Ajijola, S., Bolarin Titus Omonona and Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi (2022). Non-Inclusive Growth among Rural Households in Nigeria: A Micro Level Analysis of Income Growth and Equitable Distribution of Resources. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.11 (3). 110 – 120.

Ibadan

sajijola@iart.gov.ng, ajsik1967@yahoo.ca

08033906398

https://iart.gov.ng

Production and Resource Economics

50%

Dr. K. T. KAREEM

Senior Research Fellow(Microbiology - Plant Virology; Plant Pathology; IPM Specialist), Head of Programme

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Kareem K.T., Oduwaye, O.F., Olanipekun, S.O., Adeniyan, N.O. and Oyedele, A.O. (2017). Yellow vein mosaic disease in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) under different sowing dates in two agroecologies. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 33:83-88.
2.  Kareem K.T., Afolabi, Q.O., Shorinmade, A.Y. and Akinbode, O.A. (2018). Management of seed-borne fungi in cowpea using leaf extracts and sodium bicarbonate. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 22(4): 565-570.
3. Oloyede-Kamiyo, Q.O., Kareem, K.T. and Ajagbe, A.O. (2018). Genetic variability in a quality protein maize (QPM) population under double viral infections. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science 10(7):153-161.
4. Afolabi, Q.O. and Kareem, K.T. (2018). Antifungal activities of Carica papaya and sodium bicarbonate against soybean fungi. International Journal of Chemical and Biological Sciences 12:2085-2092.
5. Arogundade, O., Salawu, A., Osijo, A. and Kareem, K.T. (2019). Influence of mulching on virus disease incidence, growth and yield of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum). Poljoprivreda 25:38-44.
6. Kareem, K.T., Agbeleye, O.A. and Akinbode, O.A. (2020). Response of Afican yam bean to cucumber mosaic virus infection in south- western ecology. MOOR Journal of Agricultural Research 20(1):74-79.
7. Adebayo, A.G., Kareem, K.T., Olatunji, M.T., Shokalu, A.O., Akintoye, H.A. and James, I.E. (2020). Effects of Trichoderma longibrachiatum (NGJ167) and compost on early growth of Bougainvillea spectabilis. Ornamental Horticulture 26:614-620.
8. Kareem, K.T., Adegbite, A.A., Nsa, I.Y., Ayoola, O.T., Olayinka, R.B., Egberongbe, R.K. and Alamu, O.O. (2021). Synthetic mulches reduce the incidence of aphid-borne viruses and weeds in cowpea fields (effect of mulches on aphid-borne viruses). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant  Protection54:1-18.
9. Kareem, K.T., Oduwaye, O.A., Oduwaye, O.F. and Kazeem, S.A. (2021). Genetic variation for resistance to Yellow vein mosaic virus and nucleic acid hybridization test in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Ife Journal of Agriculture 33:77-90.
10. Kareem, K.T., Olayinka, R.B., Ugwu, J.A. and Oduwaye, O.F. (2022). Effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) against aphids and aphid-borne viruses in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Tanzanian Journal of Science 48:47-56.

Ibadan

ktkareem@iart.gov.ng

08024158641

https://iart.gov.ng

Plant Virology; Plant Pathology; IPM Specialist

60%

Dr. Ajoke Oyegbami

Senior Research Fellow (Agricultural extension and Rural Development)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Adelakun O., Lawal  B.O.,  Oyegbami A and  Oyedokun M.O. (2019) Attitude of  Graduate Youths towards Agro-allied Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension 23 (1): 13 – 23.
2. Oyegbami A. (2019). Contributions of Cooperative Societies to Vegetable Production among Women in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies 6 (2): 1 – 12.
3. Omodele T., Okere I. A., Oladele-Bukola M. O., Omole A. J. and Oyegbami A. (2019). Application of GIS in Pig Production System in Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 14 (25): 1042-1050.
4. Oyegbami A., Fato B. F., Nwali C.S. and Oluade, E.A. (2019) Youth Perception of Agribusiness as a Career and Its Implication for Agricultural Development among Students in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State. Annals of Child and Youth studies 9 (1):20-25.
5. Oyegbami A. and Ajijola S. (2019). Knowledge of the Potentials and Constraints in Kenaf Production among Farmers in Southwest Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 20 (2):189-197.
6. Oyegbami A., Omotayo A. M. Apantaku S. O., Adubi K. O. and Fabusoro E. (2019) Spatial distribution of agro-input centres and their accessibility to farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 55 (1) 222-33.
7. Oyegbami A., Fadairo A.O and Oyedokun M.O (2020). Women’s knowledge of the nutritional benefits and perceived constraints in soybean utilization in Oyo state, Nigeria. South African Journal of Agric. Ext. 48 (2):166-175.
8. Fadairo A. O., Oyegbami A. and Oyedokun M. O. (2020) Determinants of Competence in Soybean Processing among Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and development 20 (1):15252-15266.
9. Oyedokun M.O., Lawal B.O and Oyegbami A (2022). Perception about the effect of security challenges facing maize farmers in Oke-Ogun area, Oyo state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 22(1) 28-34.
10. Adetumbi J.A., Ogunniyan D.J., Ajijola S., Oyegbami A and Adeniyan N (2022). The appropriate planting time for the profitable production of the quality seed of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Sciences Belgrade 67 (3):253-267 .

Ibadan

aoyegbami@iart.gov.ng

08033657990

https://iart.gov.ng

Agricultural technology dissemination, women and youth studies

60%

A. T. AKINTUNDE

Junior Research Fellow (Plant Breeding)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Akintunde, A.T., Olaoye, G., and Olakojo, S.A. (2019). Assessment of diversity among tropical and subtropical maize inbreds based on morphological traits and carotenoids content. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 30(4):1-14. DOI: 10.9734/JEAI/2019/46290.
2. Olakojo O., Olaoye, G., and Akintunde, A.T. (2019). Performance of popcornintroductions for agronomic characters, Grain yield and popping qualities in the forest and derived Savannah Agro-ecologies of Nigeria. Actaagriculturae Slovenica 114(1):53-60. Doi:10.147/aas.2019.114.1.6.
3. Adekoya, M.A., Olakojo S.A., Ibikunle O.A., Lamidi G.O., Akintunde T.A., OlakojoO.O. and Odiyi A. (2021). Yield, Stability and Adaptation Studies of New Hybrids for South-West Agro-Ecologies of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Seed Science (NJSS) 5 (1) 21 – 33.

Ibadan

akintundeadewole@gmail.com

08059278811

https://iart.gov.ng