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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. OLUYINKA BENEDICTA ADEWOYIN
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Horticulture, Postharvest, Agronomy
Biography
Associate Professor Oluyinka Benedicta Adewoyin is a distinguished scholar, accomplished researcher, and passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture with over three decades of experience in horticultural science, postharvest technology, and ecological organic agriculture. A product of the prestigious University of Ibadan, where she earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Agronomy and Horticulture, she has built a remarkable career that seamlessly bridges academic excellence and real-world impact.
Her scholarly contributions span more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 authoritative book chapters, and numerous conference proceedings presented on national and international platforms. Recognized globally for her pioneering work, she received the Best Poster Award at the 19th IFOAM Organic World Conference in India (2017), a testament to the quality and relevance of her research. She holds a Fellowship of the Institute of Policy Management Development (2018) — one of the most distinguished honours conferred on professionals in policy and development. She is widely celebrated as a trailblazer in ecological organic agriculture in Nigeria. As a Pillar Implementer for the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative, a Master Trainer in cashew production, and a community-oriented educator, she has directly empowered over 1,000 farmers across multiple Nigerian states. Her work continues to shape food systems, climate-smart agricultural policy, and postharvest quality management across sub-Saharan Africa
Research Interests
Research Area:
Sustainable horticulture, agro-education innovation, and applied campus agrisystems
Research Focus:
My research focuses on sustainable horticulture, agricultural education innovation, and campus-based agrisystems that promote food security, practical skills development, and climate-resilient production in Nigeria
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Agronomy. Horticulture option | University of Ibadan | 1991 |
| M.Sc Agronomy Horticulture | University of Ibadan | 2001 |
| PhD | University of Ibadan | 2014 |
Professional Qualification
FARA
https://innovation and scaling. thinkific.com/certificates/cv9knmggst.
TCC Africa, Eider and PREreview
Centre for Research and Development (CERAD), Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
USAID). Nigerian Export Promotion Council. Apapa Lagos
GIZ
Awards
Institute of Policy Management Development
International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFA)
Grants
TETFUND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANT
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
Vice President 11, 2024 till date
Member
member
Member
Member
FELLOW
Paper Presentation - Local
20th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON),
Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt. Pp 24-29.
Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON). 14th-18th November 2007. NIHORT, Ibadan. Pp. 287-291.
27th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Kano 2009.pg 146-152.
28th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Minna 2010. Pg 148-154
25th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Akure 2011.pg 593-598.
25th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Akure 2011.pg 599-603
A paper presented at the National Cashew Summit 2011 organized by Raw Materials Research and Development Council, held at Welcome Centre International Airport Road, Lagos on 1st-2nd December, 2011 pp 1-15
30th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Owerri 2012 pg195-198.
30th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Owerri 2012.pg199-203
1st Interdisciplinary Conference organized by Gender Mainstreaming Office, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Pg 306-311 2013
1st Interdisciplinary Conference organized by Gender Mainstreaming Office, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.pg 322-329
A Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institutions (OAPTIN, 2024).
A Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institutions (OAPTIN, 2024).
proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Paper Presentation - International
3rd Organic conference
3rd All Africa Horticultural Congress held at IITA, Ibadan. 14 August 2016.
3rd All Africa Horticultural Congress held at IITA, Ibadan. 14 August 2016.
19th Organic World Congress (OWC) New Delhi, India, from November 9–11, 2017
2nd Biennial Conference on Africa Climate-Smart Agriculture, Ghana
International Conference of the Network of organic research in Africa
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Effects of Ttithonia diversifolia soil amendment on growth, yield and postharvest quality of pepper (capsicum frutenscens.L)
GROWTH AND POD YIELD OF DIFFERENT OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY DECAPITATION
Effect of Hormonal Treatment on Stem Rooting of (ixora coccinea. L) Varieties and its use in Landscaping of Faculty of Agriculture
Effects of Mulching on growth ,yield and postharvest quality of Okra fruit.
Growth, yield and postharvest quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) as influenced by organic and in organic fertilizer
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Effects of Mulch and Staking on the Yield and Postharvest Quality of Cucumber
Influence of poultry manure rate on Tomato production system.
Aesthetic and pre-dominant uses of acalypha species in landscape design
Effects of poultry manure rates on yield and postharvest quality of Cucumber
Effect of Poultry Manure on Growth, Yield and Nutritional Composition Crassocephalum biafrae
THE PREDOMINANT USE OF Ixora VARIETIES AND OTHER ORNAMENTALS IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF FRONTAL SPACE OF NEW FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE COMPLEX
Effects of spacing on growth and yield of Cucumber
INFLUENCE OF DRYING METHODS ON Cochorus olitorious and Solanum macrocarpon
EFFECT OF POSTHANDLING METHODS ON PROXIMATE COMPOSITION AND SHELF LIFE OF PEPPER(Capsicum annuum) FRUIT
Comparative analysis of nutritional composition of fresh and dry amaranthus varieties (Amaranthus quitensis and Amaranthus albus)
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT MULCHING MATERIALS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND POST-HARVEST QUALITY OF THREE VARIETIES OF Amaranthus spp
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT MULCHING MATERIALS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND POST-HARVEST QUALITY OF Amaranthus spp
Effects of Drying Methods on Postharvest Quality and Nutritional Composition of Organic and Inorganic Amaranthus caudatus
Course Teaching
Arable Crop Production
Permanent Crop Production
Horticultural Crop Production Techniques
Organic Agricultural Production
Introduction to Landscape design
Post-harvest Physiology and Product Storage
Horticultural Crop Production
Landscape design
Ornamental crop production
Pocessing of harvested produce
Propagation Techniques in Horticulture
Advance Olericulture
Post Harvest Handling: Processing and Storage of Horticulture Crop
Spices and Medicinal Crops
SEMINAR
Produce Handling Structures and Facilities
Dessert Fruit Crop Production
Advanced Pomology
Landscape Horticulture & Practices
THESIS
Advance Olericulture
Propagation Techniques in Horticulture
Post Harvest Handling: Processing and Storage of Horticulture Crop
Spices and Medicinal Crops
Dessert Fruit Crop Production
Produce Handling Structures and Facilities
Advance Pomology
Advance Landscape Design
SEMINAR
DESERTATION
Professional Skill
VICBHE Module 10 Graduate
VICBHE Module 111 Graduate
Selected Publications
Evaluation of Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Cocoa/Coconut Intercrop in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Amos Olatunde Famaye., Kayode Olufemi Ayegboyin ., Ibe , Kayode Babatunde Adejobi, Seun Adewale Adeosun, Adeyemi. Favour Okunade, Isaac Temiloluwa Famaye, and Oluyinka Benedicta Adewoyin
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology • 2025
Effects of Mulching and Fertilizer Application on the Growth and Forage yield Response of Maize (zea mays
Authors: K. Oluleye, O G. Jidea , Badmus, A. Ab, Adewoyin, O. Bb & Osakwe U.C.
FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology • 2024
Influence of poultry manure rate on Tomato production system.
Authors: Adewoyin O. B and Ayangbade D.
African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology • 2023
Response of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, to biochar derived from cocoa pod husk and NPK fertilizer.
Authors: A. K. Oluleye, M.O. Ogunlade, and O.B. Adewoyin
Tropical. Agriculture. • 2023
Ecological Organic Agriculture: A mitigating alternative for climate change.
Authors: Adewoyin O.
FARA Research Vol 7(69):889-898. • 2023
Open publicationNutrients, Anti-Nutrients, Their Correlations and Mineral Ratio in the Fruits of Organically Produced
Authors: Samuel O. Baiyeri, Olawale T. Adeniji, Elias. A. Jandong, Chimaluka C.A. Uju C. Osakwe, Oluyinka B. Adewoyin and Grace T.O Otitoju .
JASAE, Volume19:0, ISSN18158129E-ISSN:18151027,2023 • 2023
Effect of Extrusion Process on Performance of An Indigenous Extruder And Quality of Cassava Products
Authors: Satimehin, A., Fayose, F., Adewale, D., & Adewoyin, O. (2022).
Futa Journal of Engineering And Engineering Technology, 16(1), 170-177. • 2022
Effects of Mulch and Staking on the Yield and Postharvest Quality of Cucumber.
Authors: Adewoyin O. B., E.O. Ajayi and A. F. Omotayo (2022).
Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science (NJHS). • 2022
Teaching methods applied in higher education during C0VID-19 pandemic
Authors: Mahona J. Paschal., Titus O. Pacho and O.B Adewoyin
Africa. International Journal of Educational Policy Research • 2022
Agricultural Land-Use Systems and Climate Change among small farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Relationship and Evidence of Adaptive Processes in Nigeria.
Authors: Apata, T.G., Ogunleye, K.S., Badmus, A.A., Adewoyin, O.B., Ojo, O.S, Bamisaye, O., Omoju, O., Alabi, O.
International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 35 (1):1- 36 • 2021
Diversity and Abundance of Frugivorous Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Ogaugwu, C. E., Agbo, S. O., Ajayi, O. A., Iyeh, C. I., Agbon, A. O., Nwankwo, D. O., Adewoyin, O. B. and 3Umeh, V. C. FUOYE
Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS), 6(1), 45-56. • 2021
Development traits, leaf mass and determinants of leaf yield in Corchorus olitorius [L.] accessions cultivated in peat moss substrate.
Authors: O.T. Adeniji, C. Amadi, A. Badmus, O.B. Adewoyin, S.O. Baiyeri, O. Odetoye, P.M. Jonah, O.J. Omoju (2022).
Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science (NJHS). • 2021
Evaluation of Agronomic, Root Metric and Participatory Assessment of Root Quality Attributes in Orange- and White Fleshed Cassava Clones.
Authors: Adeniji, O.T., Okonji, C.J., Adewale, D.B., Badmus, A.A., Adewoyin, O.B., Baiyeri, S.O., Iseghohi, I.O., Sabo, E., Eromosele, G., and Odetoye, F.
Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment. 7(2):1-16. • 2020
Tenacity of small farms and poverty levels: Evidence of relationship among farming households in Nigeria:
Authors: Apata T.G., Guessan Y., Ayantoye K., Badmus A.A., Adewoyin O.B., Anugwo S., Borokini A., Sani T.A., Aladejebi O., Ojedokun S., Ajakpovi A and Nwaogu F. (2019):
Research on Crop.19(4):775 – 786. DOI: 10.31830/2348-7542.2018.0001.62. • 2019
Assessment of handling methods of Cashew (anacardium occidentale) Nut by farmers in Osun State, Nigeria.
Authors: Adewoyin O.B
Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology. 2(1&2):46-50. • 2018
Evaluation of Rural Youth Participation in Cashew Farming in Sierra Léon.
Authors: Abiola M.O and Adewoyin O.B
Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research. 26(6):638-642, 2018. ISSN 1990-9233. © IDOSI Publications, • 2018
Open publicationShelf-life of pepper fruit as influenced by harvesting methods and storage conditions.
Authors: Adewoyin O.B. and L.A. Babatola (2018): .
Acta Horticulturae.1225 .International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) 8: 211-216. • 2018
Influence of associate crop on insect pest infestation, growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Authors: Adewoyin O.B.
International Journal of Organic Agriculture Research & Development.12:30-38. • 2017
Assessment of Postharvest Handling Methods and Consumption pattern of Celery (Apium graveolen) in southwest Nigeria.
Authors: Adewoyin O.B.
International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. (IJAFS). 7:1019 - 1025. Joseph Ayo Babalola University • 2017
Effects of packaging materials and storage conditions on storability of pepper (capsicum frutescens. L.) fruits.
Authors: Adewoyin O.B
Journal of Postharvest Technology. 05(4):62-70. • 2017
Awareness of Ecological Organic Agriculture in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Local Government Areas of Edo State..
Authors: Adewoyin O.B.
Federal University Oye-Ekiti Journal of agriculture and human ecology. (FOYJAHE) 1(1):87-92 • 2016
Effects of different growth media on shoot development of Dracaena fragrans (Linn)
Authors: Oluwafemi M.O., O.B Adewoyin., Olosunde O.M., E.E Esiet and Fagbayide S.D. (2014): Effects of Soil Amendments on Growth and Yield of Pepper Capsicum frutescens L. Environtropica (an International Journal of the Tropical Environment). 9&10: 130-135.
Environtropica (an International Journal of the Tropical Environment).11: 82-87. • 2014
Effects of Soil Amendments on Growth and Yield of Pepper Capsicum frutescens
Authors: Adewoyin O.B., S.D., Fagbayide and M.O Oluwafemi
Environtropica (an International Journal of the Tropical Environment). 9&10: 130-135. • 2013
Effects of Soil Amendments on Postharvest .Quality of Okra Fruits.
Authors: Adewoyin O .B
Environtropica (an International Journal of the Tropical Environment). 8:112-118. • 2012
Gender Issues in Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria.
Authors: A. Adeeko., J.O.Bifarin., A. I. Ogunyinka., LO. Omoniyi., M. O. Umunna., O. B. Adewoyin., A. M.Akomolafe and O. S. Ademilua:
globalacademicgroup.com › journals › coconut › Gender.1-10. • 2012
Evaluation of Postharvest Handling of Pepper Fruits (Capsicum frutescens L) by Marketers in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Babatola L.A., Adewoyin O.B., R.A. Olokuntoye., G.O. Bifarin and A. Adeeko .
International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science.3: 301-307. • 2012
Effect of Processing Techniques on Nutrient Composition of Pepper Fruit (Capsicum frutescens.L.) 7.
Authors: Babatola L.A. and O.B. Adewoyin
Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science (NJHS). 16: 9-1 • 2011
Effects of Different Levels of Poultry Manure on Yield and Post-Harvest Quality of Celosia argentia.
Authors: Babatola L.A. and O.B. Adewoyin: : Effect of Storage Conditions on Nutrient Composition and Quality of Capsicum frutescens. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science. (NJHS).11:7-11.
Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science. (NJHS). 13:92-98. • 2008
Open publicationEffect of Storage Conditions on Nutrient Composition and Quality of Capsicum frutescens. .
Authors: Babatola L.A. and O.B. Adewoyin
Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science. (NJHS).11:7-11 • 2006
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