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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Tolulope Akande
Lecturer I
Department of Soil Science and Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Soil Microbiology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DSc. Soil Microbial Ecology | Northeast Agricultural University China | 2018 |
| MSc. Soil Science | University of Ibadan | 2011 |
| BAgric. Soil Science | University of Agriculture Abeokuta | 2007 |
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Course Teaching
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
Soil and Plant Analysis and Instrumentation
Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Soil and Environmental Pollution
Intermediate Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Environmental Soil Pollution
Intermediate Plant and Soil Analytical Technique
Intermediate Microbial Physiologicaland metabolism
Selected Publications
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
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
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
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
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
