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

Prof. J. A. Adetumbi

Research Professor (Seed Science)

Prof. Ajoke Oyegbami

Research Professor (Agricultural extension and Rural Development)

Prof. K. T. KAREEM

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

Dr. Sikiru Ajijola

Senior Research Fellow (Agricultural Economics)

Dr. O. F. Oduwaye

Research Fellow I (Plant Pathology)

Dr. M. O. Olowolafe

Research Fellow I (Plant Breeding)

Mr. A. A. Adesuyi

Junior Research Fellow (Plant Nematology)

Mr. S. O. Oyeniyi

Research Fellow (Plant Breeding)

Engr. ATTA Adekunle T. mnse, mniae, mnipes

Research Fellow II (Farm Power and Machinnery)

Mr. A. T. Akintunde

Research Fellow II (Plant Breeding)

Prof. J. A. Adetumbi

Research Professor (Seed Science)

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Akinyosoye S.T., Balogun M. O. Olakojo S.A., Adetumbi J.A. Amusa O. D. (2025). Estimates of combining ability and gene action for grain yield and yield components in extra‑early quality protein maize inbreds. Euphytica, 221:41
2.   Kareem K. T., Oduwaye O F, Adediji A. O., Akinyosoye S.T, and Adetumbi J.A. (2023): Effect of bean common mosaic virus on seed germination and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) breeding lines and characterisation of virus strains. Virus Disease. (India)
3.   Akinyosoye S, Agbeleye O, Adetumbi J, Bolarinwa K, Oyeniyi O, and Anjorin F, (2023). Genetic Diversity of African Bambara Groundnut [Vigna subterranean (L) Verdc] Landraces for Yield Traits in Southwestern Agro-environments of Nigeria. Journal of Underutilized Legumes 5 (1): 1 – 14 (Nigeria)
4.   Adetumbi J.A, Akinyosoye S.T., Oduwaye O.F., Kareem K.T., Olakojo S.A., Kehinde T.O., Adekoya M.A., Adeniji O.T. and Fayeun L.S. (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 (United States of America)
5.   Adetumbi J. A., Ogunniyan D. J., Ajijola S., Oyegbami A. and Adeniyan O. N (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 (Serbia)
6.   Adedugba A A, Adeyemo O A, Adetumbi J.A., Ilesanmi O.J., and Ogunkanmi L.A. (2023) . Genetic diversity and population structure of some Nigerian and four African countries’ sorghum landraces [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] using Genotyping-By-Sequencing (GBS) SNP markers. South African Journal of Botany. 162: 495-504 (South Africa)
7.   Aderiye K.O.S., Kehinde T.O., Adetumbi J.A., Oguunniyan D.J. and Adebisi M.A. (2021): Response of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Genotypes to Accelerated Ageing Treatment. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 13 (1):10833 (Romania)
8.   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).
9.   Okunlola G., Idehen E., Adetumbi J., 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).
10.   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).

On-Going Research Project I: Development of Sunflower Technologies for Enhanced Nutrition and Income Generation On-Going Research Project II: Development of Roselle Technologies for Enhanced  Nutrition and Income Generation Research Gate  Address: www.researchgate.net/profile/Adedayo-Adetumbi Google Scholar Id: jaadetunbi ORCID: 0000-0001-9278-2385

Ibadan

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

+234-8055308715

+234-7060490215

https://iart.gov.ng

Prof. Ajoke Oyegbami

Research Professor (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%

Prof. K. T. KAREEM

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

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Kareem, K.T., Oduwaye, O.F., Adediji, A.O., Akinyosoye, S.T. and Adetumbi, J.A. (2023). Effect of bean common mosaic virus on seed germination and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) breeding lines and characterization of virus strains. VirusDisease 34(2)
2. Kareem, K.T., Olayinka, R.B., Ugwu, J.A. and Oduwaye, O.F. (2022). Effects of neem aqueous extract (Azadirachta indica) against aphids and  aphid-borne virus in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Tanzanian Journal of Science 48(1):47-56.
3. 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(1):77-90.
4. 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   Protection 54:1-18.
5. 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.
6. Kareem, K.T., Adegbite, A.A., Ayoola, O.T., Olayinka, R.B. and Oloyede-Kamiyo, Q.O. (2016). Evaluation of cowpea genotypes for infections by two aphid-borne viruses. World Rural Observations 8(4):80-88.
7. Kareem, K.T., Odu, B.O., Arogundade, O., Oyedeji, E.O. and Adediji, A.O. (2014). Concentration and distribution of Xanthomonas axonopodis in Citrus fruits. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection 28(1):14-20.
8. Kareem, K.T., Egberongbe, R.K. and Alamu, O.O. (2013). Eco-friendly approach for the control of mixed virus infections in pepper and its associated weeds. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science 18:93-100.
9. Kareem, K.T., Ehinmore, I., Oke, K.E. and Arogundade, O. (2011). The reaction of Amaranthus hybridus to infection by Amaranthus mosaic virus. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 5(2):815-823.
10. 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.

On-Going Research Project I: Smart Agriculture for sustainable pest and disease management in legumes On-Going Research Project II: Management of viruses in roselle and sunflower using kenaf nanobiochar Research Gate  Address: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kehinde-Kareem-2/stats/ Google Scholar Id: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=kareem+kehinde+titilope&oq=kareem+kehinde+ ORCID: 0000-0003-3176-6861

Ibadan

ktkareem@iart.gov.ng, kt_kareem@yahoo.com

08024158641

https://iart.gov.ng

Plant Virology; Plant Pathology; IPM Specialist

60%

Dr. Sikiru Ajijola

Senior Research Fellow (Agricultural Economics)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Ajijola S. Omenna E.C., Olanipekun S.O., Odetola S.K and Adetumbi J.A.  (2024). Economic Evaluation of the Planting Period and Retting Techniques in  the Production of Quality Kenaf Fibre. Journal of Experimental Agriculture  International 46 (12). 572 – 580 (UK)
2.   Ajijola S., Agbaje G. O. and Ogunbodede B. A. (2011). Economic Feasibility  of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) Powder Production in Southwestern Nigeria.  Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 12 (2): 116 – 122. (Nigeria)
3.   Ajijola S., Egbetokun O. A. and Ogunbayo I. E. (2011). Impact of Risk  Attitudes on Poverty Level among Rural Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria.  Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics 3 (12): 581 – 587.  (Kenya).
4.   Ajijola S., Usman J. M., Egbetokun O. A., Akoun J. and Osalusi C. S. (2012).  Appraisal of Rice Production in Nigeria: A Case Study of North Central States  of Nigeria.  Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research. 3 (9): 133 –  136. (Kenya).
5.   Ajijola S., Awoyemi T. T., Usman J. M. and Aina O. S. (2012). Marketing  Analysis of Cassava Flour in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. International  Journal of Applied Research and Technology 1 (4): 70 – 74. (USA)
6.   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. (UK).
7.   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. (USA)
8.   Aina O. S., Ajijola S., Odetola S. K., Usman J. M. and Daniel J. E. (2015).  Evaluation of Earning Performance of Maize Enterprise in the Dry Savannah  Ecological Zone, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and  Fisheries. 3 (2): 52-56. (USA)
9.   Ajijola S. (2021). Inclusive Growth and Correlates of Poverty among Rural  Households in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 20 (1): 107- 118. (Nigeria).
10.    Adetumbi J. A, Oguniyan D. J., Ajijola S., and A.  Oyegbami (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)

On-Going Research Project I: Economic Feasibility and profitability of kenaf fibre and sedds in different agro ecologies in Nigeria fibre a On-Going Research Project II: Economic potentials of utilization of kenaf and its value addition Google Scholar Id: ajijolasikiru585@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-0716-6287

Ibadan

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

08033906398

https://iart.gov.ng

Production and Resource Economics

50%

Dr. 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%

Dr. 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.
8. Olowolafe M.O., Moyib K. and Akinyosoye S.T. (2016). Genetic diversity of yellow maize with pro-vitamin A content. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development. JAIED 110 (1): 43 - 55

On-Going Research Project I: Genetics improvement of Kenaf  

Ibadan

moolowolafe@iart.gov.ng, oluremiolowolafe@yahoo.com

08055523355

https://iart.gov.ng

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

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%

Engr. ATTA Adekunle T. mnse, mniae, mnipes

Research Fellow II (Farm Power and Machinnery)

PUBLICATIONS Thesis/Dissertation:

1. The Development of a Small Scale Kenaf Fibre Spinning and Reeling Machine. MSc Project (2022). Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
2. Modelling of the Internal Evaporative Condition of an Existing Evaporative Cooler. B.Eng Project (2011). Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
3. Modification of an Existing Gari Sieve-Cum Fryer. National Diploma Project (2006). Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan

Published Journal Articles:

1. Atta, A.T. and Owolarafe, O.K. Performance Evaluation of a Small Scale Kenaf Fibre Spinning and Reeling Machine. Agricultural Engineering, Journal of Polish Society of Agricultural Engineers.[Poland]
2. Ekemube, R. A. andAtta, A.T. Application of Buckingham Pi Theorem in Development of Tractor Fuel Consumption Model for Ploughing Operation. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization (AGRIMECH), Vol 3: 57 – 70. [Nigeria]
3. Ekemube R. A, Atta A. T, Nkakini S. O. and Opurum A. N (2023). Use of Design of Experiment to Optimize Tractor Hourly Fuel Consumption during Harrowing Operation. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, AMA, 54 (4); 13555 – 13574, ISSN:00845841. [Japan]
4. Ekemube R.A, Atta, A. T and Ndirika, I.V (2023). Optimization of Tractor Tilled Area Fuel Consumption during Harrowing Operation using Full Factorial Experimental Design. Covenant Journal of Engineering Technology (CJET), 7 (2); 21 - 30.[Nigeria]
5. Tegu B. T., Ekemube R. A.,Atta A.T.andAmaechi N.O (2023). Modelling of Dissolved Oxygen with Time in Urban Water Front Using Reoxygenated and Deoxygenated Processes. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). 5(2); 115 – 129. [Nigeria]
6. Atta, A.T., Ogunsina, B., Adegbenjo, A. and Olusegun Awe, O. (2023). Prediction of Tomatoes Freshness using Infrared Thermography. Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET). 27(2); 147- 157.[Nigeria]
7. Tegu B. T., Ekemube R. A., Ebenezer S. O. and Atta A. T (2023).Monitoring the Variability of the Pollutants Level in Urban Water Front during Dry and Wet Seasons. European Journal of Applied Sciences,11(1);60-69.[United Kingdom]
8. Ekemube, R. A., Emeka, C., Nweke, B., Atta, A. T andOpurum, A. N (2022). Evaluation of Simulated Petroleum Hydrocarbon on Physiochemical Properties of Soil. Research Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Science Publications), 36(2);1-16.[USA]
9. Ekemube, R. A., Emeka, C., Nweke, B., Atta, A. T andOpurum, A. N (2022). Evaluation of Simulated Petroleum Hydrocarbon on Physiochemical Properties of Soil. Research Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Science Publications), 36(2);1-16.[USA]
10. Ekemube, R. A., Atta, A. T and Opurum, A. N(2022). The Use of Dimensional Analysis for Modelling Fuel Consumption for Harrowing Operation. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). 41(5); 913-919.[Nigeria]
11. Jongbo, A.O., Olajide, S. S and Atta, A. T (2022). The Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in the Ventilation of Agricultural Buildings: A Review. Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET). 26 (1);104-124.[Nigeria]
12. 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);309-318. P ISSN: 2635-3342: e ISSN: 2635-3350. [Nigeria]
13. Jongbo, A. O., Atta, A. T and Moorcroft, I. (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);244-255.[Nigeria]
14. Atta, A.T., Owolarafe, O.K., Omotosho, O.A., Adeniyan, O.N., Adetunmbi, J.O., Olanipekun, S.O., and Falana, O.B (2021). 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);135-141.[Nigeria]
15. Omotosho, O.,Oke, A., Uthman, A.,Adekunle Atta and Ezaka, E.(2021). [Nigeria] Development of a Manually Operated Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Applicator for Smallholder Farmers. Research in Agricultural Engineering. 67(2):51-57. [Czech Republic]
16. Jongbo, A. OandAtta, A. T(2019).State of the Art Technologies forAssessing Thermal Comfort of Boiler Chickens. International Journal of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology. (IJEAST),4(8): 72-83. [India]

Edited Conference Proceedings

1. Tegu B. T., Ekemube R. A., Ebenezer S. O. and Atta A. T (2023).Monitoring the Variability of the Pollutants Level in Urban Water Front during Dry and Wet Seasons. European Journal of Applied Sciences,11(1);60-69.[United Kingdom]
2. Jongbo, A. O, Ataramu D. B., Oyewole, K. O and Atta, A. T (2023). Alternative Rabbit Hutch and the Environmental Monitoring using Internet of Things (IOT) Based Sensors.11^th FUTA-AGRIC 2023 Conference, Agricultural Revolution for Sustainable Livelihood, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 8th– 11th May, 2023.

  Manuscript Submitted for Publications

1. Atta A.T and Ogunniyan D.J. Evaluation of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabis L.) Genotypes for Agronomic Performances and Fibre Industrial Quality. International Journal of Agricultural Technology (IJAT).[Thailand]
2. Owolarafe, O. K., Asafa, M. O., Falana, O. B., Atta, A. T., Emeka, D. O and Oni, J. A. An Evaluation of the Biophysical and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Seeds in Relation to Processing Application. International Journal of Agricultural Technology (IJAT). [Thailand]

Creative Works/Patent:

1. Atta, A. T and Owolarafe, O. K. (2022). The Development of a Small Scale Kenaf Spinning and Reeling Machine, NG/P/2022/499.

Papers and Work in Progress

1. Atta, A. T, Owolarafe, O.K, Omotosho, O. and Falana, O.B. The Comparative Studies of the Quality Ratio of Different Kenaf Varieties Spun Mechanically. Industrial Crops and Products.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. The development of machineries for small scale farmers to reduce the drudgery of farmers on the harvesting and processing of kenaffibre to form yarn.
2.  The determination of the spinning quality of the various varieties of kenaf fibre for the production of quality yarn.
3. Application of infrared thermography to predict the freshness of vegetables or peroshables.
4. The maintenance of different equipment and machineries within the institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation, Ibadan and outstations.

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATE          

1. The ACCESS International Summer School and Conference, Nigeria, 2023. Cultivating New Frontiers in Employability Research for Skills and Career Enhancement held at the Nigerian University Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, 31^st July -4^th August, 2023.
2. VEGFEST Nigeria Food System Stakeholders Conference 2023. Towards a Sustainable Plant Based Food System, Ibadan, Oyo State. 27^th May, 2023.
3. 34^th South West Zonal Workshop on Research-Extensions-Farmers-Input-Linkage Systems (REFILS) and Annual Research Review held at the Prof. E. A. Adebowale Training Hall, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (I.A.R&T), Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. 3^rd April– 6^th April, 2023.
4. 30th COREN Engineering Assembly. Domestication and Development of Codes, Standards and Regulations as a Panacea for Engineering Infrastructural Failures in Nigeria. 8^th-10^th August, 2022.
5. Scottish Institute of Remanufacturing, University of Strathclyde. Medical Equipment Remanufacture and Reverse Logistics Training Workshop held at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. 28th June-29^th June, 2022.
6. Coal-City 2021 Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Expansion of the Energy Mix for National Economic Growth. 6th – 10^th December, 2021.
7. COREN 29th Engineering Assembly, Abuja 2021. Advancing the Frontiers of Engineering Practitioners and Entrenching Professionalism for National Development. 9th – 11th August, 2021.
8. 1^st African Conference on Precision Agriculture, Marakech, Morocco. Precision Agriculture is a management strategy that takes account of temporal and spatial variability to improve sustainability of agricultural production, 8th- 10th December, 2020.
9. 32^nd South West Zonal Workshop on Research-Extensions-Farmers-Input-Linkage Systems (REFILS) held at the Prof. E. A. Adebowale Training Hall, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (I.A.R&T), Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. March 19^th – 21^st, 2019.
10. National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting, Kano 2019. Building Resilient infrastructure to Promote Sustainable Industrial Growth. 2^nd December – 6^th December, 2019.
11. 20^th International Conference and 40^th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Omu-Aran, 2019. Innovations and Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization and Livestock Transformation for Economic Growth. 16^th -20^th September, 2019.

     CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

1. The mechanical properties of ceiling board (POP) made from different varieties of kenaf fibre at different proportions.
2. The Performance Evaluation of a Self-Propelled kenaf Harvester for Small Scale Farmers.
3. Comparative Studies of Different Algorithms to Predict the Freshness of Tomatoes.
4. Re-evaluating the Performance of an Existing Kenaf Decorticator

   CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEDGE

1. Research into various state of art technology and engineering designs to reduce drudgery of cultivating and processing different agricultural produce (mandates of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation, Ibadan).
2. The determination of the strength characteristics of different varieties of kenaf fibre.
3. The development of small-scale machineries for harvesting, spinning and reeling kenaf fibres.

 

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

08030790487

Farm Power and Machineries

30%

Mr. A. T. Akintunde

Research Fellow II (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.
4. Relevant Publication 1: Akintunde AT, Olakojo OO, Godonu KG, Olakojo SA, Ariyo OJ (2025). Yield stability and agronomic performance of latematuring pro-vitamin a maize in Southwest Nigeria using GGE biplot analysis. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 39(1), 208- 228, TURKEY. DOI: 10.15316/SJAFS.2025.018
5.   OLAKOJO, O. O., OLAOYE, G., & AKINTUNDE, A. (2019). Performance of popcorn introductions for agronomic characters, grain yield and popping qualities in the forest and derived savannah agro-ecologies of Nigeria. Acta Agriculturae Slovenia, 114(1), 53–60. SLOVENICA. DOI: 10.14720/aas.2019.114.1.6
6.   Adewole, A., Olaoye, G., & Olakojo, S. A. (2019). Assessment of diversity among tropical and subtropical maize inbreds based on morphological traits and carotenoid content. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 30(4), 1–14. DOI: 10.9734/JEAI/2019/46290
7.   Oloyede-Kamiyo, Q. O. ., Akinwale, R. O. ., Adewumi, A. D., Oladipo, M. S. ., Akintunde, A. T. ., & Ojo, A. O. . (2024). Assessing grain yield of quality protein maize under low soil nitrogen through associated agronomic traits . Current Research in Agricultural Sciences, 11(2), 85–99. DOI: 10.18488/cras.v11i2.4006

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