Federal University Oye-Ekiti
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Oyinade Aderoju David
Senior Lecturer
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Plant Eco-physiology
Biography
Dr. Oyinade David is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where her research focused on the physiological mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in Digitaria exilis. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Freiburg, Germany, where she conducted advanced research on the molecular responses of tomato plants to hypoxia and waterlogging stress using transcriptomics, root phenotyping, and other state-of-the-art techniques.
Dr. David has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and serves as a reviewer for several reputable international journals in plant science, biotechnology, and related fields. Her research contributions have been recognized through prestigious competitive grants, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional-Based Research (IBR) Grant, which supports her work on innovative strategies to enhance crop productivity and resilience under environmental stress.
Beyond her research activities, Dr. David is actively involved in teaching, student mentorship, and academic administration at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti. She is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery, fostering national and international research collaborations, and translating research outcomes into practical solutions that promote sustainable agriculture, environmental resilience, and global food security.
Research Interests
Plant Stress Biology
Molecular Plant Biology
Plant Biochemistry
Plant-Microbe Interactions
Plant Ecology
Applied Nano-Biology
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Botany | University of Ibadan | 2021 |
| M.Sc. Environmental Control and Management | Obafemi Awolowo University | 2012 |
| B.Sc. Botany | Obafemi Awolowo University | 2008 |
Awards
Grants
TETFund
Scholarship
TETFund
Oyo State Government
Obafemi Awolowo University
Membership of Professional Bodies
Regular
Regular
Paper Presentation - Local
32nd Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria/University of Ilorin
Paper Presentation - International
Department of Molecular Plant Sciences seminars DOMPS
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Integrating Remote Sensing with Phytosociological Data for Accurate Carbon Stock Modeling in Botanical Gardens of Southwestern Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Integrating Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to improve drought tolerance in wheat
Course Teaching
General Biology 1
General Ecology
Plant Physiology
Plant Tissue Culture
Selected Publications
PGPR-AMF induced modulation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate and phenylpropanoid metabolism improves flood
Authors: Oyinade A. David, Oluwatoyin A. Fabiyi, Idowu Olawuni, Akinlolu O. Akanmu, Qowiu O. Olanrewaju, Adeniyi T. Adedara, Khadijat L. Abdulrahma, Modupe D. Ajiboye, Kehinde M. Popoola, Joshua S. Ameh
South African Journal of Botany • 2026
Open publicationDrought priming and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria enhance Solanum lycopersicum metabolites under drought stress
Authors: Oyinade A David, Oluwatoyin A Fabiyi, Idowu Olawuni, Deborah M Chukwuma, Peace I Kolawole-Idowu, Boluwatife O Adedayo, Quareebat A Shontan, Jacob V Onimisi, Amarachi F Onyema, Joshua S Ameh
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture • 2026
Open publicationStress Priming Enhances Tolerance Mechanisms in Rice Species (Oryza sativa and O. glaberrima) under Flooding
Authors: David O.A., Ajayi, O.A, Idowu, A.J., Tomor, M.T., et al.
Physiologia plantarum • 2026
Open publicationComplexation and immobilization of arsenic in maize using green synthesized silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs).
Authors: David O.A., Labulo A.H., Hasan I., Olawuni I., Oseghale C.I., Terna A.D., Ajayi O.O., Ayegbusi S.A. and Owolabi M.O.
Scientific reports • 2024
Open publication
