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Dr. Janet Opeyemi Ajayi

Lecturer II

Faculty of Life Sciences ยท Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

Specialization Plant Physiology

Office: DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCE,FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE.

Phone: 08068940193

Email: janet.ajayi@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr Janet Opeyemi Ajayi is a Plant Physiologist in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Science, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degrees from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Her research interest is in plant physiology, salinity stress physiology, water stress physiology and effects of sowing depth on nutritional, growth & yield of crops. She has a strong passion for teaching, research and community engagement. She have actively contributed to undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, laboratory practical & research activities. She is a member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON).

Research Interests

* Plant Physiology
* Plant Biotechnology
* Water Stress Physiology
* Salinity Stress Physiology
* Sowing depth and crop productivity

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Physiobiochemical assessment of some metabolites of citrus fruits commonly consumed in South-West, Nigeria.
    Authors: Ojewunmi, A.W., Olokooba, R.O., Ajayi, J.O. and Makinde, S.C.O. (2024)
  2. Effects of sowing depths on Nuritional Metabolites of three Cucurbitaceae Spicies.
    Authors: Ajayi,J.O and Ojewunmi, A.W. (2023)
  3. Effect of sowing depths on growth performance of selected members of the family Cucurbitaceae.
    Authors: Ajayi, J.O., Olosunde O.M., Fawibe, O.O., Ojewunmi, A.W., Mustafa, A.A. and Agboola, D.A. (2022)

Membership of Professional Bodies