Dr. Tolulope Akande

Lecturer I | Lecturer I

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Soil Science and Land Management

Specialization Soil Microbiology

Email: tolulope.akande@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Akande is a Distinguished University Lecturer and Researcher with expertise in Soil Science by training. She enjoys teaching soil microbiology, soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil and plant analysis and instrumentation, and soil agroecology. She has mentored both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research in soil microbiology, soil health and environmental pollution areas.

Research Interests

- Nutrient Cycling.
- Soil-Plant-Microbe Interaction.
- Soil Ecology
- Soil Health
- Microbial Biodiversity
- Environmental Pollution

Qualifications

• DSc. Soil Microbial Ecology, Northeast Agricultural University China (2018)
• MSc. Soil Science, University of Ibadan (2011)
• BAgric. Soil Science, University of Agriculture Abeokuta (2007)

Selected Publications

1. Impact of Charcoal Production on Soil Micronutrients, Enzyme Activities, Microbial Composition, and Biomass Phosphorus in a Derived Savannah Ecosystem of Nigeri
   Authors: Adeyemo, A.J., Oluwagbemi, I.A., Ajiboye, W.O., Akinnagbe, E.A., Akande, T.Y., Oyun, M.B., Awodun, M.A.
   Scientific Reports (2025)
2. Biochar with or without pig manure affects chemical properties of soil and maize yield.
   Authors: Akande, T.Y., Li Xiaoqing, Toluwase Oreoluwa et al
   Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management, (2024)
3. Soil properties and growth of yellow bell pepper (Capsicum annum) as influenced by compost and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
   Authors: Akande, T.Y., Erinle, K. O et al
   Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (2023)
4. Effect of biochar and poultry litter application on chemical properties and nutrient availability of acidic soil
   Authors: Adegoke, T.O., Akande, T.Y., Urhie, E.J., Zhao, C., H. Wang
   Communication in Soil Science (2020)
5. Effect of Organic Manure and Mycorrhizal on the Growth and Yield of Capsicum annum (Hot Pepper).
   Authors: Akande, T.Y., Fagbola, O., Erinle, K.O., Bitire, T.D., E.J. Urhie
   NewYork Science Journal (2018)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World - Member (2019)
• Society for Ecological Restoration - Member (2021)
• International Society for Microbial Ecology - Member (2018)
• Soil Science Society of Nigeria - Member (2021)

Course Teaching

• SLM 303 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
• SLM 505 - Soil and Plant Analysis and Instrumentation
• SLM 502 - Soil Biology and Biochemistry
• SLM 504 - Soil and Environmental Pollution
• SLM 858 - Intermediate Soil Biology and Biochemistry
• SLM 873 - Environmental Soil Pollution
• SLM 803 - Intermediate Plant and Soil Analytical Technique
• SLM 821 - Intermediate Microbial Physiologicaland metabolism