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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Janet Opeyemi Ajayi
Lecturer II
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Plant Physiology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Biological Sciences (Botany) | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. | 2008 |
| M.Sc Botany (Plant Physiology) | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. | 2011 |
| Ph.D Botany (Plant Physiology) | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. | 2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Selected Publications
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
Effects of sowing depths on Nuritional Metabolites of three Cucurbitaceae Spicies.
Authors: Ajayi,J.O and Ojewunmi, A.W.
• 2023
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
