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Dr. OPEYEMI TUNDE OSUNDARE

Lecturer I | Examination officer

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Crop Science and Horticulture

Specialization Plant breeding and Genetics; Agronomy and Plant nutrition

Office: DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

Phone: 08067172585

Email: opeyemi.osundare@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Opeyemi Tunde OSUNDARE is a university Lecturer with years of experience in crop improvement through the use of conventional, molecular and bioinformatic tools. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics. He was a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Genetic Resources Centre, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, from 2017 to 2021. He has published widely on genetic diversity, using high throughput markers to detect molecular and phenotypic variability, and identified significant markers associated with plant traits. He has worked on the characterization of cereals and legumes, yield stability and plant nutrition, making selection easier for Farmers and Researchers. He received the Global Crop Diversity Trust Fund 2017-2021 through the Genetic Resources Centre, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan. He is a reviewer to many international and societal journals. He is currently working on other projects and not relenting in his several scientific and technical approaches in ensuring food and nutritional security.

Research Interests

Specifically, my research areas include:

1. Crop Improvement and Variety Development
Breeding for improved yield, drought tolerance, disease resistance, and early maturity in staple crops such as cowpea, maize, cassava, and indigenous or underutilized legumes such as bambara groundnut, african yam bean and lima beans to Nigeria.

2. Molecular Breeding and Genetic Diversity
Application of molecular markers, DNA fingerprinting, and genomic selection to characterize germplasm, assess genetic diversity, and accelerate breeding programs for target traits.

3. Nutritional and Biofortification Breeding
Development of biofortified crop varieties with enhanced levels of protein, provitamin A, iron, and zinc to address malnutrition and improve human health among rural communities.

4. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Stress Physiology
Genetic improvement of crops for adaptation to climate change, with emphasis on yield, drought tolerance, and resilience to emerging pests and diseases.

5. Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources
Evaluation, documentation, and conservation of indigenous and underutilized crops in Nigeria and Africa for breeding and commercialization.

6. Participatory Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
Collaborating with farmers and agribusinesses to develop farmer-preferred varieties and strengthen community seed systems for sustainable adoption of improved varieties.
My long-term goal is to contribute to national food and nutrition security through science-driven plant breeding, while training the next generation of plant breeders and geneticists at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. I am particularly committed to translating research into improved varieties that reach farmers and add value to the agricultural economy in the world.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers, Cost Benefit-analysis on the Growth, Biomass yield and Proximate Analysis of Amaranth (Amaranthus quitensis L.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Osundare I.O., Akande O.S., Odetoye A.A., Fayemiro S., and Oyebamiji K. 2026.
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research (2026)
  2. Morphometric traits and proximate analysis of ten accessions of Mung bean (Vigna radiata)
    Authors: Osundare O.T. and Akajagbon E. (2025)
    Journal of Underutilized Legumes (2025)
  3. Interaction Effects of NPK 15:15:15 and Forms of Biofertilizers on the Growth and Yield of two Selected Maize Cultivars in Ondo, Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Oyebamiji, K.J., Ayeni, L.S., Awodun, M.A., Aiyelari, O.P., and Osundare, O.T. 2025.
    Nigeria Journal of Tropical Agriculture (2025)
  4. Incidence and Severity of Okra Mosaic Virus of Field grown Three Cultivars of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Oyebamiji K.J., Okonji C.J., Fayemiro O.S., and Fajinmi A.A. (2024).
    Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (JJAS), Volume 20 (1) (2024)
  5. Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Associated with the Flowering of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Odiyi A.C. (2024)
    Discover Plants (2024)
  6. Effects of Natural Virus Infection on Field Grown Eight Tomato Genotypes (Lycopersicon esculentum)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Adelu A.R., Fajinmi A.A. (2023).
    Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (JJAS), (2023)
  7. Yield components and yield stability performance of some Nigerian Accessions of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.) in six environments
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Odiyi A.C., Abberton M.T., Oyatomi O.A. (2023)
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research; Volume 57(5) (2023)
  8. Effect of Rabbit Urine on the Growth and Yield of Cucumber
    Authors: Okonji C. J., Ajayi E.O., Obisesan O.I., Osundare O.T., and Adetuyi A.O. (2023).
    Badeggi Journal of Agricultural Research and Environment (2023)
  9. Impact of Tithonia diversifolia as Green Manure Amendment on Yield and Yield Attributes of Maize (Zea mays)
    Authors: Okonji C. J., Adewale D., Obisesan O.I., Osundare O.T., and Ahaneku C.G. (2023)
    Badeggi Journal of Agricultural Research and Environment (2023)
  10. Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of some Nigerian Accessions of Bambara groundnut using DArT SNP markers (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Odiyi A.C. Abberton M.T., Oyatomi O.A and Paliwal R. (2023).
    Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution (2023)
  11. Morphological Diversity of some Nigerian Accessions of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Odiyi A.C., Abberton M.T., Oyatomi O.A. and Paliwal R. (2023)
    International Journal of Plant Research Vol. 13(1) (2023)
  12. Morphometric Diversity of some Nigerian Accessions of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Odiyi A.C., Abberton M.T., Oyatomi O.A. and Paliwal R. (2023)
    Plant Genetic Resources; Volume 21:505-512, University of Cambridge (2023)
  13. Comparative Effect of Biofertilizer types on Growth and Yield of selected Maize Cultivars in Alfisols
    Authors: Oyebamiji K.J., Awodun M., Ayeni L.S., Olojugba M.R and Osundare O.T. (2018)
    Federal University Wukari Trends in Science and Technology Journal (FTSTJ) (2018)
  14. Evaluation of Qualitative and Quantitative Traits and Correlation Coefficient Analysis in Six Upland Rice (Oryza sativa X Oryza glabberima) varieties
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Akinyele B.O., Fayeun L.S. and Osekita O.S. (2017).
    Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2017)
  15. Variability for Drought Resistance on the Growth and Yield of Five selected Varieties of Cassava (Manihot esculentus) in Ekiti State
    Authors: Osundare O.T. and Oyebamiji K.J. (2017).
    Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology (2017)
  16. Comparative Effects of Organic and Inorganic Soil Amendments on the Growth of Cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Seedlings
    Authors: Awodun M.A., Osundare O.T., Oyelekan S.A and Okonji C.J. (2015).
    Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development. 2015. Nairobi, Kenya (2015)
  17. Influence of Soil Amendments on the growth performance of Banana (Musa acuminata C.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T., Fajinmi A.A., and Okonji C.J. (2015)
    Journal of Applied Agriculture Research; (2015)
  18. Comparative Growth and Yield Performance of different Planting Materials of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma mafafa)
    Authors: Osundare O.T and Fajinmi A.A. (2015).
    Australian Journal of Biology and Environment Research (2015)
  19. Effects of Infrastructure on Yam Marketing in Four selected Local Government Areas of Ekiti State
    Authors: Oladapo M.O., Osundare O.T., Osundare F. O. and Oyebamiji K.J. (2015).
    Academia Journal of Biotechnology (ISI) (2015)
  20. Effects of Organic and Inorganic Soil Amendments on Growth Performance of Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.)
    Authors: Osundare O.T, Fajinmi A.A and Okonji C. (2015).
    African Journal of Agricultural Research (2015)

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CERTIFIED PARTICIPANT ON BIOINFORMATICS0%
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND DATA MANAGEMENT0%
BIOINFORMATICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES0%
STATISTICAL ANALYST USING SAS (STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM)0%
GENE BANK MANAGEMENT0%

Custom Fields

Reviewer: Caraka Tani: Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Universitas Sebelas Maret (Scopus)

Reviewer: Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences

Reviewer: International Journal of Plant and Soil sciences

UNIVERSITY FARM MANAGER: Supervises farm operations

Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence

Crossing Bambara groundnut
Crossing Bambara groundnut
Field evaluation of underutilized legumes
Field evaluation of underutilized legumes
DNA Quantification and quality check
DNA Quantification and quality check
Supervisor and supervisees
Supervisor and supervisees