OGUNOYE OLALEKAN AJIBOLADE

Plant Pathologist | Researcher | Academic Lecturer
Owo, NG.

About

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Plant Pathologist with a Distinction-level Master's and a PhD in view, specializing in mycology, molecular identification, and disease control. Proven expertise in advanced research methodologies, data analysis, and academic instruction, evidenced by extensive publications and successful project supervision. Committed to leveraging innovative research and analytical skills to drive significant impact in plant science and agricultural development.

Work

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
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Assistant Lecturer

Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

As an Assistant Lecturer, delivered comprehensive instruction in agricultural science and plant pathology, while actively contributing to academic administration and student research.

Highlights

Supervised 3 HND students through their research projects, ensuring successful completion and adherence to academic standards.

Taught a diverse curriculum across Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs, including General Agriculture, Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, and Research Methodologies.

Served on multiple key administrative committees, including ASN NEC/RUGIPO LOC and the Faculty of Agricultural Technology Committee on Seminar Presentation, contributing to institutional governance and academic quality.

Coordinated departmental projects and seminars for both HND and OND programs, enhancing academic engagement and research dissemination.

Developed and delivered engaging course content for 10 distinct courses, covering topics from Plant Pathology and Epidemiology to Immunology and Parasitology.

Best Brain International Academy (NYSC)
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Coordinator of Young Farmers' Club and Agricultural Science Teacher

Bwari, FCT-Abuja, Nigeria

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Summary

Led educational initiatives and extracurricular programs, fostering agricultural interest and community engagement during national service.

Highlights

Coordinated the Young Farmers' Club, organizing activities that promoted agricultural knowledge and practical skills among students.

Taught Agricultural Science, developing and delivering curriculum to enhance student understanding of key agricultural principles.

Served as Vice President of the Sociocultural CDS group, organizing community development service activities.

Headed the Cleaning Department in my Fellowship, ensuring a healthy and organized environment.

Volunteer

Owo Zonal Football Council
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Secretary

Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Manages administrative functions and strategic communications for the Owo Zonal Football Council.

Highlights

Oversee secretarial duties and communication for the Owo Zonal Football Council, supporting regional football development.

Owo Owo Zonal Football Council
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Member/Disciplinary Committee Secretary

Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Contributed to fair play and governance as a Member and Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee.

Highlights

Served as Secretary for the Disciplinary Committee, ensuring adherence to rules and fair resolution of issues.

Owo High School Old Student Association (2005 Set)
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Secretary

Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provides administrative support and facilitates alumni engagement for the Owo High School Old Student Association.

Highlights

Managed secretarial duties for the Old Student Association, fostering alumni connections and supporting school initiatives.

Education

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

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PhD

Mycology/Plant Pathology

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Master of Science

Botany (Plant Pathology)

Grade: 5.8/7.0 (Distinction)

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

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Bachelor of Science

Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Grade: 3.94/5.0 (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)

Awards

Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing

Awarded By

Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology, Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research

Awarded for outstanding contributions to the quality of peer review across multiple prestigious agricultural and microbiological journals.

Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing

Awarded By

Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science

Recognized for an outstanding contribution to the quality of the Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science.

Publications

Yekini, B. A., Adesina, J. M., and Ogunoye, O. A. (2025). Investigating the Effect of Soil Amendments on the Management of Fusarium Wilt of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) In Nigeria's Derived Savannah Transition Ecological Zone. Journal of Tropical Plant Protection, 6(1), 46-57.

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Journal of Tropical Plant Protection

Summary

Published research investigating the effect of soil amendments on Fusarium Wilt management in tomato.

Ogunoye, O. A. (2025). Agricultural Biology and its Scope. In: Adesina, J. M. and Sanni, K. O. (Ed). General Agriculture for Cooperative and Economics and Management Students, pp. 132-147.

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Adesina, J. M. and Sanni, K. O. (Ed)

Summary

Contributed a chapter on agricultural biology and its scope to a textbook for agriculture students.

Adesina, J. M., Ayenigbara, M. A., Adebayo, R. A., Aiyelari, O. P., Ogunoye, O. А. (2025). Bioactive Chemical Profiling Of Petiveria Alliacea and Luffa Cylindrica Aqueous Extract Used Against Podagrica Uniforma and Nisota Dilecta (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Infestation Of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Journal of Technology and Innovation (JTIN), 5(2): 56-60.

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Journal of Technology and Innovation (JTIN)

Summary

Published research on the bioactive chemical profiling of plant extracts used against insect infestation in okra.

Yekini, B. A., Adesina, J. M. and Ogunoye, O. A. (2025). ‘Comparative analysis of phytochemical and nutritional compound in different parts of mustard (Brassica juncea, L.) plant in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria', International Journal Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, 6(4): 251–259.

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International Journal Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health

Summary

Published a comparative analysis of phytochemical and nutritional compounds in different parts of mustard plant.

Ogunoye, O. A. and Chime, A. O. (2025). Phytochemical and microbial study of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) obtained from three different markets in Benin city, Nigeria. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, 2025, 12(4): 868-876

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International Journal of Secondary Metabolite

Summary

Published a phytochemical and microbial study of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) from Nigerian markets.

Okpewho, O. P.; Agbogidi, O. M.; Solomon, E. J.; Ogunoye, O. A. and Ebunola, T. E. (2025). Nutritional Composition of Fresh and Spoilt Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Fruits and Associated Spoilage Fungi in Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Basics and Applied Sciences Research, 3(3), 92-98.

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Journal of Basics and Applied Sciences Research

Summary

Published a study on the nutritional composition of fresh and spoilt tomato fruits and associated spoilage fungi.

Ogunoye, O. A., Adesina, M. J. and Mobolade-Adesina, T. E. (2024). Fundamentals of Plant Pathology and Disease Control. Rhema Academic Publishers Ltd, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. 130p.

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Rhema Academic Publishers Ltd

Summary

Authored a foundational textbook on plant pathology and disease control.

Ogunoye, O. A., Adelusi, O. A., Chime, A. O., Apuu, K. V. and Onisile, B. O., (2024). Preliminary identification of bacterial species contaminating okra fruits in some selected markets in Owo, Nigeria. Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing, 7(3): 1-5.

Published by

Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing

Summary

Published a preliminary identification of bacterial species contaminating okra fruits in Owo, Nigeria.

Ogunoye, O. A., Sekoni, F. O., Ebunola, T. E., & Ogunoye, B. E. (2024). Primary Screening of Fungi with Aflatoxin-Production Potential in Rotten Tomato sold at Shasha Market Akure. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 5(3), 164-167.

Published by

Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science

Summary

Published a primary screening of fungi with aflatoxin-production potential in rotten tomatoes sold at Shasha Market Akure.

Adesina, J. M., Bolarinwa, A. S., Ayenigbara, M. A., Ogunoye, O. A., Johnson, A. Т., Eleduma, A. F. and Mobolade-Adesina, T. E. (2023). SYNERGETIC EFFECT OF Physalis angulata AND Tithona diversifolia AQUEOUS EXTRACTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF Podgrica spp. INFESTATION ON CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus), Pp. 51-55. In: Akanbi, W. B., Olaniyi, J. O., Olabiyi, T. I., Olatunji, O. О., Ipinmoriti, R. R., Adesina, J.M., Ajayi, E. O. and Ojo, 0. 0. (2023). Application of Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Production and Practices of Horticulture. Book of Proceedings of 41st Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, OGBOMOSO. November 12th – 16th, 2023.

Published by

Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON)

Summary

Presented research on the synergistic effect of plant extracts for managing Podagrica spp. infestation on cucumber at the 41st Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria.

Ogunoye, O. A., Sobowale, A. A. and Olawuyi, O. J. (2023). ‘Detection of virulence-associated genes of Fusarium oxysporum and Geotrichum candidum strains in tomato cultivars from Nigeria'. International Journal of Biotechnology, 14(4): 303-320.

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International Journal of Biotechnology

Summary

Published research on the detection of virulence-associated genes of Fusarium oxysporum and Geotrichum candidum strains in Nigerian tomato cultivars.

Ogunoye, O. A., Adesina, J. M., Ayenigbara, M. A., Bepo, G. A. and Ologbosere, M. O. (2023). Fungi Associated with the Spoilage of Okra Fruits Sold in Some Major Markets in Owo Metropolis, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, 27(4): 35-40.

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Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science

Summary

Published a study on fungi associated with the spoilage of okra fruits in Owo Metropolis, Nigeria.

Adesina, J. M., Obasi, N. S., Idowu-Agida, O. O., Bepo, G. A., Ayenigbara, M. A., Bolarinwa, A. S., Johnson, T. A., Onasanya, R. O., Ogunoye, O. A., Ayodeji, M. S., Obabire, S. O. (2023). Effect of Pig Manure Rates on Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) and Podagrica uniforma Jacq. Infestation in South Western Nigeria. Peruvian Journal of Agronomy, 7(2), 156-165.

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Peruvian Journal of Agronomy

Summary

Published research on the effect of pig manure rates on okra performance and Podagrica uniforma infestation.

Ogunoye, O. A., Adesina, J. M., Ayodeji, M. S., Johnson, T. A., Bolarinwa, S. A., Okpewho, O. P. and Goodluck, T. O. (2023). Microbial evaluation of cooked fufu sold in some major markets in Owo metropolis, Ondo state, Nigeria. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 4(4), 185-189.

Published by

Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science

Summary

Published a microbial evaluation of cooked fufu sold in Owo metropolis, Nigeria.

Sobowale, A. A. and Ogunoye, O. A. (2022). Molecular Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum and Geotrichum candidum Isolated from Two Tomato Varieties Commonly Consumed in Some Southwestern Town in Nigeria. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 13, 668-685.

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American Journal of Plant Sciences

Summary

Published a study on the molecular diversity of Fusarium oxysporum and Geotrichum candidum isolated from tomato varieties.

Adesina, J. M., Oladigbolu, A. A., Ogunoye, O. A., Aderibigbe, A. T. B., Manuemelula, N. U., Obabire, S. O., Adu, S., Bolarinwa, A. S., Ayodeji, M. S., Ayenigbara, M. A. and Johnson, T. (2021). “Effect of Different Level of Poultry Manure on the Performances and Insects' Population of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)." Proceedings of the 55th Annual Conference Agricultural Society of Nigeria. pp559-563.

Published by

Agricultural Society of Nigeria

Summary

Presented research on the impact of poultry manure on okra performance and insect populations at the 55th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria.

Ogwu, M. C, Chime, A. 0, Ogunoye, A. O. and Osawaru, M. E. (2017). Phytochemical evaluation of four accessions of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum [Lin] Con., Solanaceae). African Journal of Agricultural Research, 12(XX): XXX-XXXX. ISSN 1991-637X.

Published by

African Journal of Agricultural Research

Summary

Published research on the phytochemical evaluation of four tomato accessions.

Ogwu, M. C, Chime, A. O, Ogunoye, A. O. and Osawaru, M. E. (2016). Microbial Evaluation of four Accessions of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum [Lin] Con., Solanaceae). 4th Edition. International Conference on Natural Resources Development and Utilization. Raw Material Research and Developmental Council (RMRDC), Abuja, Nigeria. pp 232-244.

Published by

Raw Material Research and Developmental Council (RMRDC)

Summary

Presented a microbial evaluation of four tomato accessions at the International Conference on Natural Resources Development and Utilization.

Languages

English
Yoruba
Pidgin

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Morphological Isolation, Microorganism Identification, Molecular Tools, Pathogen Identification, Virulence Gene Detection.

Research & Analysis

Plant Pathology, Mycology, Data Analysis, SPSS, Field Experimentation, Scientific Writing, Peer Review, Problem-Solving, Experimental Design.

Software & Tools

SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.

Teaching & Mentorship

Academic Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Supervision, Seminar Coordination, Agricultural Science Education.

Leadership & Management

Project Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Administrative Support, Committee Leadership.

Biotechnology

Plant Biology, Phytochemical Evaluation, Microbial Evaluation, Crop Protection, Pest Management, Immunology, Parasitology.

Interests

Hobbies

Football, Travelling, Reading, Teaching.

References

Prof. Osawaru, M. E.

Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. Tel: 08130762709, Email: osawarume@uniben.edu.ng

Prof. Ogwu, M. C.

Department of Sustainability Development, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United State. Email: ogwumc@appstate.edu

Prof. Jonathan, S. G.

Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. Tel: +2348164746758, Email: sg.jonathan@mail.ui.edu.ng

Projects

Mycobiology and Mycotoxins Detection in Nigerian Local Foods

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Summary

Conducting a comprehensive survey of fungi and mycotoxins (aflatoxins, fumonisin, ochratin) in stored Nigerian foods such as cassava, banana chips, onion, suya spices, tomato, and okra. This research utilizes HND project students and collaborations with other institutions.

Isolation and Morphological Identification of Pathogens in Vegetables

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Summary

Focuses on isolating and morphologically identifying fungi and bacteria associated with commonly consumed vegetables like okra, tomato, and pepper in Nigeria.

Molecular Identification of Virulence-Associated Genes

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Summary

Utilizing molecular tools for pathogen identification and detection of virulence-associated genes in pathogens isolated from various vegetable crops.