RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Olasoji, J. O. and Olosunde, A. A.(2023).Response of Kenaf Varieties  to Different  Threshing  Methods  and Storage Environments. Archives  of Crop Science  6(1):199-205,USA.
2.   Aluko, A. O., Amosun, J. O., Olasoji,  J. O., Adewumi, A. D.and Oduwaye, M. K. (2023). Increasing  array of herbicides  for post-emergence weed control  and seed yield yield  in maize. Journal of xperimental  International,  45(6):1-8 .DOi³-10.9734/JAEI/2023/v45i62120.
3.   Olasoji,  J. O., Kolawole,  M. A. and Amadi, P. C. (2023). On-farm  assessment  of tge agronomic  and  economic  potentials of selected  maize hybrid  in SouthWestern Nigeria . Ife journal of agriculture, 35(1):108-117.
4.   Olasoji,  J. O., Olosunde,  A.A. and Koh,J. O.(2023). Varietal  differences  in  seed  germination  and  seedling vigour characteristics  in local and improved  cowpea  genotypes. International  journal  of agronomy  and agricultural research,  23(2):20-27.
5.   Olasoji,  J. O., Olosunde,  A. A. and Okoh, J. O. (2023). Genetic  variation  in physiological  seed  quality  of some selected cowpea  genotypes.  International  journal  of  biosciences,  23(3):177-184, Bangladesh,  doi-10.12692/ijb/23.3.177-184
6.   Olasoji,  J. O., Timothy, M.I.J,Dada, A. O. and  Owolade, O. F. (2023). Developing a sustainable  spraying  regime for cowpea  seed production  in South West , Nigeria.  Scholars journal  of agriculture and veterinary sciences,10(9):114-120, India, doi-10.36347/sjavs.2023v10109.001
7.   Anjorin, F. B., Ridwan, A. A., Olasoji,  J. O. and Olaniran D. O. (2023). Soil  weight  determination  for  optimal  growth  and  yield  performance  of pot- grown maize. Journal  of  central  european  agriculture,24(4):855-861, doi-/10.5513/JCEA01/24.43869.
8.   Obajimi,A. O.., Owolade,  O. F. Olasoji,  J. O., Olakojo, S. A and Obembe, M. O. (2024). Registration of 'ARTPEA -204B, an early-maturing cowpea cultivar for the soutagro-ecology of Nigeria,  with high fodder, high grain yieldi and reduced need for insecticdal spray. Journal of plant Registration,18:61-68, USA,Doi-10.1002/plr2.20335.
9.   Olasoji, J. O., Egbetokun, O. A., Kolawole,, M. A. and Saka, J. O. (2024). Economic  Evaluation  of Cowpea  Production  Under Different spraying  regimes in Three Southern  Agro-Ecologies of Nigeria. African  Journal  of  Agricultural  Resource  Economics,  19(1):85-98, Kenya.
10.   Anjorin,  F. B. and  Olasoji,  J.  O.(2024). Grain Yield  and Seed  Quality  Attributes  of Maize Grown Under Different  Zinc Sulphate  Application  Techniques  in Moor  Plantation,  Ibadan,  Nigeria. Journal   of  Applied Science and  Environmental  Management,  28(5):1615.1621, Nigeria, doi-10.4314/jasem.v28i5.34.

On-Going Research Project I: Development of adaptable  maize technologies along value chain On-Going Research Project II: Adoption and socio-economic  impact of crop-based agricultural  technologies  in South  West, Nigeria. ORCID: 0000-0002-5222-0131

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. 73. Akintunde A.T; Olaoye G and 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, America.
2. 74. Adekoya M.A; Olakojo S.A, Ibikunle O.A, Lamidi G.O, Akintunde T.O, Olakojo O.O. and Odiyi A. (2021): Nigerian Journal of Seed Science 5(1): 21-30, Nigeria.
3. Solomon Tayo Akinyosoye, Morufat Oloruntoyin Balogun Samuel Adelowo Olakojo (2023): Heterosis of Quality Protein maize inbred lines for agronomic traits and association with genetic distances based on SSR and phenotypic markers. Plant Gene 36:2023, 100435, 1-10.
4. Derek Mudadirwa, Thokozile Ndhlela, Samuel Adelowo Olakojo and Tinovonga Gonhi (2023): The potential of provitamin A maize (Zea may L) biofortification in Sub Saharan Africa: Current status, opportunities, challenges and perspectives: A review. CABI Reviews 18(1): 1-15.
5. Derek Mudadirwa, Thokozile Ndhlela, Samuel Adelowo Olakojo and Tinovonga Gonhi (2023): The potential of provitamin A maize (Zea may L) biofortification in Sub Saharan Africa: Current status, opportunities, challenges and perspectives: A review. CABI Reviews 18(1): 1-15.
6. ObajimiA.Onafemi, Oluwaferanmi F. Owolade, Julius O Olasoji, Samuel A.Olakojo, Rabiu S. Adamu, Adebayo A.Agboola, and Micheal O. Obembe (2023):  Registration of ARTPEA-2B, an early-maturing cowpea cultivar for the southern agro-ecology of Nigeria, with high fodder, high grain yield and reduced need for insecticidal spray. Journal of Plant Registrations; https//doi.org/10.10021/plr2.20335.
7. Okunade F, Olaoye G; Olakojo S.A(2023): Comparative analysis of soybean performance as affected by phosphorus concentration and soybean population at different locations of South Western Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Art Research (ISARC) 6(3): 1139-1151.
8. Samuel Olakojo; Tolulope Feyisola; Kolawole Godonu and OloruntobaOlakojo (2024) Some challenges of Sustainable Food Production and Nutritional Quality in the face of climate change in Africa- A Review In a Special Edition of a Book in Honor of Prof. Salako, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
9. 82. Akinyosoye S.T, Balogun M.O, Olakojo S.A, Adetumbi J.A, and 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): 1-16.
10. 83.Akintunde A.T, Olakojo O.O, Godonu G.K, Olakojo S.A. and Ariyo O.J(2005): Yield stability and Agronomic performance of late -maturing pro-vitamin A Maize in Southwest Nigeria, using GGE Biplot Analysis. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food sciences 39(1): 208-228

Current research activities:

1. Development of Top-cross hybrid maize for adaptation to forest agro-ecologies.
2. Breeding maize varieties tolerant to low nitrogen.
3. Breeding for stem borer and acid tolerant maize varieties.

On-Going Research Project I: Breeding for Elevated Provitamin A maize top opctossed On-Going Research Project II: Breeding for climate smart maize varieties. Research Gate  Address: Samuel saolakojo Google Scholar Id: Samuel saolakojo ORCID: 0000-0002-9510-7075

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. 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 verticillioides Infested Maize. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 22(10):1647-1653. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem,http://ww.bioline.org.br/ja.DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v22i10.22. (Nigeria).
2. Esan, V. I., Omilani, O. O., Adejumo, S. A., Adeyemo, T. O., and O. A. Akinbode (2018). Screening of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas [L.] Lam.) cultivars for drought tolerance. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology 3(3):0732-0741 ISSN:2456-1878). Doi:10.22161/ijeab/3.3.3 (Mexico)
3. Akinbode, O. A., Ogunlade, D. O., Olasoji, J. O., Olagunju, Y. A. and Oduwaye, O. F. (2019). Effect of different storage materials and conditions on seed-borne fungi associated with cowpea, Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection 32 (2): 1-16. (0331-7277) (Nigeria)
4. Olaniran, O. A., Olawuyi, O. J. and Akinbode, O. A. (2019). Inhibitory potentials of five botanicals on associated fungi in relation to germination and morphological characters of Cucumis sativus Linn. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 15 (2): 22-35. DOI: 10.4314/joafss.v15i2.3 (Nigeria)
5. Kareem, K. T., Agbeleye, O. A. and Akinbode, O. A. (2019). Response of African yam bean to cucumber mosaic virus infection in south-western ecology. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 50^th Anniversary special edition 20 (1): 74 – 79. ISSN:1595-4153 (Nigeria)
6. Shittu, O. M., Akinbode, O. A., Olagunju, Y. and Odebode, A. C. (2020). The potentials of botanicals and storage materials in the control of storage fungal pathogens of Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 21: 48 – 59. ISSN:1595-4153 (Nigeria)
7. Ogunfunmilayo, A. O., Kazeem, S. A., Idoko, J. E., Adebayo, R., Fayemi, E., Adebayo, R., Fayemi, E.Y., Adedibu., O. B., Oloyede-Kamiyo, Q. O., Nwogwugwu, J. O., Akinbode, O. A., Salihu, S., Offord, L. C., Buddie, A. G. and Ofuya, T. I (2021). Occurrence of natural enemies of Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Nigeria. PLoS ONE16(7):e0254328. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254328 (China)
8. Edet, I. A., Afolabi, C. G., Popoola, A. R., Arogundade, O. and Akinbode, O. A. (2021). Identification and molecular characterization of Cercospora leaf spot disease pathogen on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection55 (1): 109-120. https://doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2021.2000782 (United Kingdom)
9. Anjorin, F. B., Odeyemi, O. O., Akinbode, O. A. and Kareem, K. T. (2022) Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) infestation: maize yield depression and physiological basis of tolerance. Journal of Plant Protection Research. https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2022.140294. (Poland)
10. 10. Akinbode, O. A. (2021). Fungal seed-borne pathogens and diseases of maize in Nigeria: A review. Seed Scientists of Nigeria Conference Proceedings 6: 188 – 194. 6^th Association of Seed Scientists of Nigeria (ASSN) conference, 3^rd – 6^th August, 2021, Ibadan, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Current research activities:

1. Use of phyto-extracts and microbial bioagents to control some foliar and stalk rot Pathogens of maize (Zea mays).
2. Studies on maize streak diseases in Southwest, Nigeria towards the development of its control strategies
3. The use of entomopathogens in the control of fall armyworm of maize
4. Integrated management of Fall armyworm of maize in Southwest Nigeria
5. Efficacy of selected synthetic fungicides and the best time of application in the control of foliar diseases of maize

Technological achievement:

1. Discovery of a number of bioagents (Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis, Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma pseudokoningii) and plant extracts (tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum; castor plant, Ricinus communis; Moringa oleifera Lam; Tithonia diversifolia; Vernonia amygdalina and Annona muricata) that are effective in inhibiting the growth of pathogens causing plant diseases such as anthracnose disease of cowpea; leafspot, ear rot and stalk rot diseases of maize.
2.   Established the use of Arbuscular mycorrhiza for controlling diseases of Amaranthus spp, maize and cowpea. Likewise, prevention of mycotoxin contamination to appropriately store crop seeds of kenaf and maize was established by using eco-friendly control strategies.

On-Going Research Project I: Studies on biochemical components of plants in disease control On-Going Research Project II: Use of Plant extracts, antagonistic microbials, and entomopathogens in plant diseases management

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Ogunniyan, D. J. and Olakojo, S. A. (2015) Genetic variation, heritability, genetic advance and agronomic character association of yellow elite inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L). Nigerian Journal of Genetics, 29:111-121 (Nigeria).
2.   Ogunniyan, D. J., Oduwaye, O. A., Olakojo, S. A. and Ojo, D. K. (2015) Genetic variability, repeatability, traits relationships and path coefficient analysis in low nitrogen donor white inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L.). Maydica, 60: 3. (United States of America). https://journals-crea.4science.it/index.php/maydica/article/view /1274
3.   Ogunniyan, D. J., Olasoji, J. O. and Adetumbi, J. A. (2017) Heterosis effects on seed vigour of white kernel maize (Zea mays). Seed Technology, 38(1): 33-48 (United States of America). https://stjournal.org/volume-38-no-1-2017/
4.   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. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 29 (3): 1-11. (UK). DOI: 10.9734/JEAI/2019/45162
5.   Ogunniyan, D. J., Ojo, D. K., Olakojo, S. A. and Talabi, O. A. (2019) Diallel analysis of maize inbred lines for agronomic traits in nitrogen stress and optimal conditions. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, 54(1): 10-23.  (Ghana). https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjas.v54i1.2
6.   Ogunniyan, D. J., Olakojo, O. O, Olowolafe, M. O. and Ogunruku, B. O. (2020) Estimation of genetic parameters in agronomic characters and maturity index of sugarcane (Saccharum spp). Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 58 (2): 147-157. (India).
7.   Ogunniyan, D.J., 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. (Serbia). https://doi.org/10.2298/JAS2102105O
8.   Ogunniyan, D. J., Olakojo, O. O., Akinyosoye, S. T. and Makinde, S. A. (2021) Analysis of grain yield of early-maturing yellow-endosperm maize hybrids under nitrogen stress and optimal conditions using AMMI Biplot. International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics, 15 (1): 24-33. (United States of America). DOI: 10.3923/ijpbg.2021.24.33
9.   Ogunniyan, D. J. and Makinde, S.A. (2023) Stability analysis of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) fibres yields using GGE bi-plots. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research 48(1): 101-114. Bangladesh.
10.   Atta, A. T. and Ogunniyan, D. J. (2024). Evaluation of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) genotypes for agronomic performance and fibre industrial quality. International Journal of Agricultural Technology 20(1):15-24. http://www.ijat-aatsea.com.

Research Interest: Over the years, my research interest has generally been in Crop Science with specific focus on genetic resources conservation and use, breeding for high crop yield, tolerance to nutrient and water stress conditions; seed agronomy and quality assurance, as well as conservation, promotion and utilization neglected crops Technological Achievements: Development and release, in collaboration with other scientists, of promising crop varieties including one high fibre yielding kenaf variety for adoption by famers and industrialists, and seven high grain yielding and adaptable hybrid maize varieties for use by farmers and seed companies in Nigeria Current Research Activities: I am currently working on the development of high grain yielding, nutrient rich and climate smart maize varieties, and adaptable high grain yielding and high popping quality popcorn varieties. Besides, I work with farmers across Nigeria on a long neglected multi-purpose crop (kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L.) capable of generating earnings for both small scale and large scale farmers and investors. I also currently engage in the improvement of roselle for high calyx yield. My research includes improvement of the crops’ seed yield and quality too On-Going Research Project I: Improvement of popcorn for high grain yield and popping characteristics On-Going Research Project II: Genetic improvement of roselle for high calyx yield and nutritional quality ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1335-6949

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Olanipekun, S. O., Togun, A. O., Adejumo, S. A. and Adeniyan, O. N. (2016). Effect of varying rates of organic fertilizer on the growth and fibre yield of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus ). Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social sciences, 14 (2): 24-33. (Nigeria).
2. Kareem, K. T., Oduwaye, O. F., Olanipekun, S. O., Adeniyan, O. N. and Oyedele O. A. (2017). Yellow vein mosaic disease in kenaf (Hibiscuss cannabinus) under different sowing date in two agroecologies. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 33: 83-88. (Nigeria).
3. Anjorin F. B., Adejumo S.A., Adediran, J.A., Adebayo, A. K., Ogunniyan, D.J., Olanipekun, S.O. (2018).  Influence of different fertilizer application rates on growth and yield components of two maize varieties in a forest-savannah-transition agro - ecology zone. African Journal of Agriculture Technology and Environment. 7(1): 109-122. (Nigeria).
4. Olanipekun, S.O. (2018). Effect of organic fertilizer on growth, fiber yield and nutrient uptake of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) in southwest Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, 19:21-26 (Nigeria).
5. Olanipekun S.O.,O. Togun, S.A. Adejumo, O.N. Adeniyan and A.K. Adebayo (2019) Assessment of plant population on growth, fibre and seed yield of kenaf (Hibiscuss cannabinus L.) in Ibadan, western Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Development, 18:50-56 (Nigeria).
6. Olanipekun, S.O. and A.O. Togun (2019). Effect of planting date on the growth, fibre and seed yield of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus ) in Ibadan, South Western Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 24 (10): 1711-1714. (Nigeria).
7. Olanipekun, S.O., Togun, A.O. and Adebayo, A.K. (2020). Influence of NPK fertilizer on growth and nutrient uptake of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Research, 8(1):16-27 (UK).
8. Olanipekun, S. O., A.O. Togun, A. K. Adebayo and F. B. Anjorin (2021). Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) Production in south western Nigeria. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 33 (2): 1-9 (UK)
9. 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 Species of Kenaf. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences 6(1): 135-141 (Nig.)
10. Olanipekun, S.O. and S. Ajijola (2021). Effect of fertilizers on yield and profitability of (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) in rain forest- savannah transition agro ecology of Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture 33(3): 55-65 (Nig.)

Technological achievement:

1. Formulation and validation of oil palm fertiliser in Nigeria (OCP funded).
2. Validation of appropriate fertiliser for kenaf cultivation.
3. Establishment of the appropriate planting time of kenaf for both fibre and seed production in Nigeria.
4. Validation of specialist micronutrient  fertiliser for Maize (OCP funded).

Research Interest: Soil and Crop nutrition management towards the improvement of crop performance Current Research Activities: improving the Nitrogen use efficiency of food food crop such as Maize.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. EL Sabagh, A., Hossain, A., Barutçular, C., Khaled.A.A., Fahad, S., Anjorin, F.B., Islam, M. S., Ratnasekera, D., Kizilgeçi, F., Yadav, G.S., Yıldırım, M., Konuskan, O and Saneoka, H. (2018): Sustainable Maize (Zea mays ) Production Under Drought Stress by Understanding its Adverse Effect, Survival Mechanism and Drought Tolerance Indices. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 6 (2): 282 - 295,(India).
2. Anjorin, F. B., Adejumo, S.A., Adediran, J.A., Adebayo, A. K., Ogunniyan, J. andOlanipekun, S.O. (2018)Influence of different fertilizer application rates on growth and yield components of two maize varieties in a Forest-Savannah-Transition agro - ecology zone .African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment,7 (1): 109 -122,(Nigeria).
3. Adebayo, A.K, Ayoola, O.T, Anjorin, F.B and Oladehinde, T.E. (2019) Growth and Yield Performances of Three Maize Varieties as Influenced by poultry Manure and Planting Patterns Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences, 17 (2): 7 – 23,(Nigeria).
4. Anjorin, F. B.,Famuyiwa, Z.O., Akinyosoye, S. T., Agbeleye, O. A., Odeyemi, O.O and Olowolafe, M. O. (2019) Minerals and nutrients variability assessment in seeds and Tubers of Ten Accessions of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa. Hochst ex a. rich). African Journal of Agriculture Technology and Environment, 8 (1): 149 -163, (Nigeria).
5. Aluko, O.A. and Anjorin, F. B. (2019) Kenaf Morpho-physiological Variations and Response to Weed Pressure in Derived Savanna Agro-ecology of Nigeria, Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International20 (3): 1-9,(United Kingdom).
6. Odeyemi, O.O., Lawal, B. O., Owolade, O.  , Olasoji, J. O., Egbetokun, O. A., Oloyede - Kamiyo, Q. O., Omodele, T and Anjorin, F. B. (2020) Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Threat To Maize Production In Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal51 (1): 101-108, (Nigeria).
7. Anjorin, F.B. (2020) Leaf Growth Traits and Photosynthetic Pigments Of Maize As Influenced By Water Deficit Stress. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 12 (2): 366-375, (Romania).
8. Egbetokun, O.A. and Anjorin, F. B.(2020) Economic evaluation of grain yield of maize grown under water deficit stress, organic and inorganic fertilizer in a forest-savannah-transition agro - ecology zone Nigeria, (Savanna Agricultural Journal) (Nigeria).
9. Anjorin, F. B., Adediran, J.A., Adebayo, A.K., Omodele, T., Adetayo, A.O. (2021) Effects of water deficit stress and soil nutrient amendments on the growth and yield performances of quality protein maize grown in Ibadan, Nigeria Acta Agriculturae Slovenica (Slovenia).
10. Anjorin, F.B., Odeyemi, O.O., Akinbode, O.A and Kareem, K.T. (2021). Review on Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) (J.E.SMITH) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Infestation: Maize Yield Depression and Physiological Basis of Tolerance. Journal of Plant Protection Research (Poland).

Technological Achievements: The use of inorganic fertilizer in combination with organic fertilizer have been reported to possess complimentary benefits of enhancing soil nutrients, maintaining soil physical properties and increasing grain yield. Research Interest: Environmental plant physiology, Agronomy, Abiotic stress- plant relation, Plant nutrition Current research activities: Effect of water deficit stress on growth and yield performance of cowpea

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Kolawole, M. A., Tijani, A.A., and Kehinde, A.D. (2020). Impact of a Growth Enhancement Support Scheme on Cocoa Yield and Income of Cocoa Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Agricultura, 19(1), 41–49.
2. Adetomiwa, K., Adebayo, O. O., Bobola, A. Y., Kolawole, M. A., and Abdulmumin, M. O. (2022). Impact of Youth Commercial Agricultural Development Program (YCAD) on Poverty Status of Rural Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria. International journal of Agricultural Management and Development, 12(2), 91-101
3. Relevant Publication 1: Olasoji, J. O., Egbetokun, O. A., Kolawole, M. A., and Saka, J. O. (2024). Economic Evaluation of Cowpea Production under Different Spraying Regimes in Three Different Southern Agro-Ecologies of Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 19(1), 85-98 (Kenya)
4.   Relevant Publication 2: Olasoji, J. O., Kolawole, M. A., and Amadi, P. C. (2023). On-farm Assessment of the Agronomic and Economic Potentials of Selected Maize Hybrid in Southwestern Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture, 35(1), 108-117 (Nigeria).
5.   Relevant Publication 3: Kolapo, A., Olanipekun, O. A., Akande, Y., Kolawole, M., and Muhammed, O. (2022). Impact of Youth Commercial Agricultural Development Programme on Poverty Status of Rural Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development, 12(2), 91-101 (Iran).
6.   Relevant Publication 4: Kolawole, M. A., Tijani A. A., and Kehinde A. D. (2020). Impact of a Growth Enhancement Support Scheme on cocoa yield and income of cocoa farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Agricultura, 19(1), 41–49 (Poland)

Research interest: Economic impact assessment of agricultural technology, farm production and management Current Research Activities: Impact of adoption of maize hybrids on yield and welfare of smallholder farmers in Southwest, Nigeria

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

10. Popoola Y.A, Idowu A.B, Amadi C.P, Ajayi O.T, Ajayi S.R and Omole A.J.(2022) Feed marketing and feed strategies in snail production among snail farmers in southwestern Nigeria. Europe Journal of Agricultural and Forestry Research 10(4).1-10.

Current research activities:

1.  Development of appropriate low cost technologies along snail value chain for improved productions and food security
2.  Development of climate smart technologies for maize production along value chain for adoption to southern ecologies in Nigeria.

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Egbetokun, O. A., G.C.G. Fraser and M.Y. Adedigba 2024.  Economic valuation of Biological Control of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Martius): A Systematic Review. World Journal of Environmental Biosciences (Manuscript submitted for publication)Adedigba M.Y. and Dipeolu O.A. 2024 Assessing the Economic Performance of Sole and Diversified Catfish Farming Enterprise in Ogun State, Nigeria (NiWARD 2024 Conference Poster Presentation)
2. Adedigba M.Y, Obisesan O.O., Omonona B.T. Determinants of Land Productivity among Rice Farming Household in Nigeria (Working Paper)
3. Adedigba, M. Y., Oni, O. A. and Kolawole, M. A. Assessing the Factors Influencing Farmer Participation in Maize Production in South-Western, Nigeria: A Double-Hurdle Model (Working paper)

On-Going Research Project I: Soybean Farmers' Resilience to Climate shocks of On-Going Research Project II: Agricultural Production Efficiency of Soybean Farmers Research Gate  Address: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mary-Adedigba-2?ev=hdr_xprf

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

1. Timothy, M. I. J., Alabi, O. Y. and Ajala, S. O. (2018). Maize Inbred Lines Susceptibility and Resistance Status to Stem Borer Sesamia calamistis Hampson (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Nigerian Journal of Ecology 17(2): 126-138. (Nigeria)
2.   Mobolade D. Akinbuluma, Olanike, T. Okunola, Olajumoke Y. Alabi, Modupe, I. Timothy (2022). Towards food security: Essential oil components as protectants against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzea. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences 15(2):193 -197. ( Jordan)
3.   Olasoji, J.O., Timothy, MIJ, Dada, A.O. and Owolade, A.F. (2003). Developing a sustainable spraying regime for cowpea seed production in Southwest Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences 10(9): 114-120. ( India)
4.   (v) Mobolade D. Akinbuluma  • Olubisi O. Bamifewe • Olajumoke Y. Alabi • Modupe I. J. Timothy • Peter Roessingh • Astrid T. Groot  (2024) Oviposition behaviour and larval attraction of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to different maize plant varieties for pest management in Nigeria. Phytoparasitica  52:77 (Netherlands)

Research Gate  Address: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Modupe-Timothy?ev=hdr_xprf

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS 

1. Akinyosoye S.T., Oladipo M.S., Fafemi T.O., Sheu H.T., Adetumbi J.A. and Mshelmbula B.P. (2025). Genetic estimates of winged bean [Psophocarpus  tetragonolobus (L.) DC] genotypes for agronomic  traits. Journal of Underutilized Legumes, 7(1): 57-66. Nigeria
2. Akinyosoye S.T., Oladipo M.S., Fafemi T.O., Sheu H.T., Adetumbi J.A. and Mshelmbula B.P. (2025). Genetic estimates of winged bean [Psophocarpus  tetragonolobus (L.) DC] genotypes for agronomic  traits. Journal of Underutilized Legumes, 7(1): 57-66. Nigeria

On-Going Research Project I: IMPROVEMENT OF SOYBEAN GENOTYPES FOR LARGE SEED SIZE, SEED QUALITY AND ADAPTATION TO AGRO-ECOLOGIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Research Gate  Address: TITILAYO OLADYO FAFEMI ORCID: 0009-0002-2841-8815