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Aruna Olasekan ADEKIYA
Associate Professor
college of AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COAES)
Agriculture Programme
Associate Professor in Soil Management in the use of organic and in-organic fertilizers, biochar, mulch and Tillage.
Education
- PhD (2014) Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (Soil Management)
- MSc (2000) Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (Crop Production)
- B. Tech (1995) Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (Crop Production)
Research
Soil Management:
The use of organic and in-organic fertilizers, biochar, mulch and Tillage in soil Management. Use of soil amendments in manipulating the quality of crops.
Institutional Service
- Member, Agriculture Programme Curriculum committee
- Member, College Board
- Member, Planning committee for World Soil Day
- Member, Bowen Research Group
- Member, Bowen Research Drivers
- Member, Bowen Climate change Group
Professional Service
- Member, Nigerian Soil Science Society
- Member, International Soil Tillage Research Organization
- Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria
- Member, International Union of Soil Science
- Reviewer for several Academic and Professional Journals, including Agricultural Science, Cambridge, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Achieves of Agronomy and Soil Science, Scientific Reports, and Heliyon among others.
Selected Publications
- Adekiya, A.O., Ayorinde, B.B., Alori, E.T., Aremu, C., Ejue, W.S., 2023. Effects of lime on soil chemical characteristics and performance of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] on Oxic Haplustalf of a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria. Res. Crop. 24 (2): 298-306 (2023) DOI: 10.31830/2348-7542.2023.ROC-885
- Okunlola, F. O., Aboyeji, C.M., Adekiya, A.O., Ejue, W.S., Aremu, C., Erere, A., Olajide, O.P., Adewumi, A.E., Owoojuona, O.M. 2023. Potentials of plantain peel and Tithonia diversifolia leaves as soil amendments in enhancing performance and nutritional contents of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Heliyon 9 (2023) e14737. Heliyon 9 (2023) e14737
- Aboyeji, C.M., Adekiya, A.O., Afolayan, O.J., Okunlola, F.O., Akaazua, W.B., Adesola, O.O. 2023 . Variations in the performance, fruit shelf life, and mineral compositions of two varieties of pepper (Capsicum chinense) grown under different soil amendmentsand seasons. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture (2023) Special Issue: 93-107.Doi:10.30486/IJROWA.2023.1978613.1586
- Adekiya A.O., Agbede, T. M., Aboyeji, C. M., Olaniran, A. F., Aremu, C., Ejue, W.S., Iranloye Y. M., and Adegbite, K. (2022) Poultry and Green Manures Effects on Soil Properties, and Sorghum Performance, and Quality, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 53:4, 463-477, DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2021.2017450
- Adekiya, A.O., Aremu, C., Agbede, T. M., Olayanju, A., Ejue, W, S., Adegbite, K. A., Olayiwola, I. E., Ajiboye, B. and Oni, A. T. (2021). Soil productivity improvement under different fallow types on Alfisol of a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria. Heliyon 7(4): e06759
- Erere, A., Adeniyi, V., Adekiya, A., Abiodun, J., Abolusoro, S., Aremu, C., Olugbenga, O., Oriade, O., Olayiwola, I., Oladokun, A., Ifeoluwa, A. (2021). Hydroponics Research Trends: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis (2008- 2018). Nat. Volatiles & Essent. Oils, 2021; 8(4): 3240-3251.
- Aboyeji, C. M., Olaniyan D. O., Dunsin, O., Adekiya, A. O., Okunlola, F. O., Ejue, S. W., Adebiyi, O. T. V., Olofintoye, T. A. J., Aremu, C. O., Afolayan, J. O., Adeniyi, H. A. (2021). Physiological growth, yield and quality responses of okra to sole and combined soil application of green biomass, poultry manure and inorganic fertilizers Plant Physiol. Rep. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-021-00628-7
- Adekiya A.O., Ejue W.S., Olayanju A., Dunsin O., Aboyeji C.M., Aremu C., Adegbite K., Akinpelu O. 2020. Different organic manure sources and NPK fertilizer on soil chemical properties, growth, yield and quality of okra. Scientific Reports 10:16083 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-73291-x
- Adekiya A.O., Ogunboye O I., Ewulo, B. S. and Olayanju, A. (2020). Effects of different rates of poultry manure and split applications of urea fertilizer on soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of maize. The Scientific World Journal Volume 2020, Article ID 4610515, 8 pageshttps://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4610515
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2020). Influence of biochar on soil physicochemical properties, erosion potential, and maize (Zea mays L.) grain yield under sandy soil condition. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 51:20, 2559-2568, DOI: 1080/00103624.2020.1845348.
- Adekiya, A.O., Olaniran, A.F., Adenusi, T.T., Aremu, C., Ejue, W.S., Iranloye, Y.M., Gbadamosi, A. and Olayanju, A. (2020). Effects of cow dung and wood biochars and green manure on soil fertility and tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) performance on a savanna Alfisol. Scientific Reports | (2020) 10:21021 | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78194-5
- Alori E.T., Aluko A.P., Joseph A., Adekiya A.O, Aremu C. O., Adebiyi O.T.V., Adegbite K.A, Ejue W. and Rutazaha J.E. (2020). Trichoderma asperellum affects Meloidogyne incognita infestation and development in Celosia argentea. Open Agriculture 2020; 5: 778–784
- Adekiya, A. O., Agbede, T. M., Ejue, W. S., Aboyeji, C. M., Dunsin, O., Aremu, C. O., Owolabi, A. O., Ajiboye, B. O., Okunlola, O. F., Adesola, O. O. (2020). Biochar, poultry manure and NPK fertilizer: sole and combine application effects on soil properties and ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) performance in a tropical Alfisol. Open Agriculture. 5: 30-39.
- Adekiya, A. O., Agbede, T. M., Olayanju, A., Ejue, W. S., Adekanye, T. A., Adenusi, T. T. and Ayeni, J. F. (2020). Effect of biochar on soil properties, soil loss, and cocoyam yield on a tropical sandy loam Alfisol. The Scientific World Journal Volume 2020, Article ID 9391630, 9 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9391630
- Adegbite K.A., Adekiya A.O., Adebiyi O.T.V., Alori E.T., Ejue W.S., Olayanju A., Aremu C. 2020. Baseline fertility status of a gravelly Alfisol in a derived savannah agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Open Agriculture 5: 573–581.
- Abolusoro S. A., Adekiya A.O., Aremu C., Ige S., Izuogu NB., Abolusoro PF., Erere A., Obaniyi S. 2020. Control of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crop using siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) compost manure. Journal of Horticultural Research vol. 28(1): 87-92. DOI: 10.2478/johr-2020-0008
- Ogunboye, O. I., Adekiya, A. O., Ewulo, B. S. and Olayanju, A. (2020). Effects of split application of urea fertilizer on soil chemical properties, maize performance and profitability in southwest Nigeria. The Open Agriculture Journal, 2020, Volume 14: 36-42
- Agbede T.M.., Adekiya AO., Odoja A.S., Bayode L.N., Omotehinse P.O., Adepehin I. 2020. Effects of biochar and poultry manure on soil properties, growth, quality, and yield of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium Schott) in degraded tropical sandy soil. Experimental Agriculture 56, 528–543.doi:10.1017/S0014479720000137
- Adekiya, A.O., Agbede, T.M., Aboyeji, C.M., Adegbite, K.O., Dunsin, O., Adekanye, T.A. and Aremu, C.O. (2019) Soil properties, okra performance and nutrient compositions as affected by tillage and maize cob ash. J. Crop Sci. Biotech. 22 (2): 113 -122. DOI No. 10.1007/s12892-019-0021-0
- Popoola, A.J., Ewulo, B.S., Adekiya, A.O., Tomori, W.B., Adeyemo, A.J., Morohunfolu O. (2019). Dithionite and oxalate extractable iron and aluminium oxidesamount in soils of Ekiti State, Nigeria. App. Sci. Report. 24 (1), 5-14 DOI: 10.15192/PSCP.ASR.2019.24.1.514
- Adekiya, A.O. (2019). Green manures and poultry feather effects on soil characteristics, growth, yield, and mineral contents of tomato. Scientia Horticulturae 257: 108721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108721
- Adegbite K.A., Okafor M.E., Adekiya A.O., Alori E.T., Adebiyi O.T.V. 2019. Characterization and classification of soils of a toposequence in a derived savannah agroecological zone of Nigeria. Open Agriculture Journal 13, 44-50 DOI: 10.2174/1874331501913010044
- Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Asamu, F.F., Owolabi, A.O., Aremu, C.O., Oyetunji D.A., Oloye A.D. and Owolabi, I.O. (2019) Poultry manure addition affects production, plant nutritional status and heavy metals accumulation in green Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus). International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 22 (5): 993-1000
- Adekiya, A.O., Alori, E.T., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Adegbite, K.A., Aremu, C.O., Bamiro, O., Ejue, S.W., Okunlola, F.O. and Adesola O.O. (2019). MgO fertilizer sole and combined with organic and inorganic fertilizers: effect on soil chemical properties, turmeric performance, and quality in a tropical Alfisol. The Scientific World Journal Volume 2019, Article ID 8140276, 8 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8140276
- Aboyeji C.M., Adekiya A.O., Dunsin O., Adebiyi O.T.V., Aremu C.O., Olofintoye T.A.J., Ajiboye B.O., Owolabi I.O. 2019. Response of soil chemical properties, performance and quality of sweet potato (Ipomoea Batatas L.) to different levels of K fertilizer on a tropical Alfisol. Open Agriculture Journal 13, 58-66. DOI:10.2174/1874331501913010058
- Adekiya, A.O., Agbede, T.M., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Simeon, V.T. (2019). Effects of biochar and poultry manure on soil characteristics and the yield of radish. Scientia Horticulturae 243: 457–46
- Adekiya, A.O., Agbede, T.M., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin,O. and Ugbe,J.O. (2019). Green manures and NPK fertilizer effects on soil properties, growth, yield, mineral and vitamin C composition of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 18: 218 – 223. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jssas.2017.05.005.
- Aboyeji, C.M., Adekiya, A. O., Dunsin. O., Agbaje, G.O. Olugbemi, O., Okoh, H.O.and Olofintoye, T.A.J. (2019).Growth, yield and vitamin C content of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) as affected by green biomass of Parkia biglobosa and Tithonia diversifolia. Agroforest Syst. 93:803-812 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-017-0174-6.
- Agbede, T.M., Adekiya, A.O. Ale, M. O., Eifediyi, E.K. and Olatunji, C.A. (2019). Effects of green manures and NPK fertilizer on soil properties, tomato yield and quality in the forest-savanna ecology of Nigeria. Experimental Agriculture. 55 (5), 793–806 doi:10.1017/S0014479718000376.
- Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji, C.M., Agbede, T.M., Dunsin, O. and Adebiyi, O.T.V. (2018). Effect of ZnSO4 fertilizer on soil chemical properties, performance and proximate quality of sweet potato in a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria. Open Agriculture. 3: 644–651 https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2018-0067
- Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Adebiyi, O.V. and Oyinlola, O. T. (2018). Effect of urea fertilizer and maize cob ash on soil chemical properties, growth, yield, and mineral composition of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench. Journal of Horticultural Research, vol. 26(1): 67–76 DOI: 10.2478/johr-2018-0008.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O (2018). The effect of tillage on soil physical and chemical properties and yield of ginger. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 83 (4): 315-320
- Adekiya, A.O. (2018). Legume mulch materials and poultry manure affect soil properties, and growth and fruit yield of tomato. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 83 (2): 161-167.
- Aboyeji, C.M., Adekiya, A.O., Dunsin, O., Agbaje, G.O., Olofintoye, T.A.J., Olugbemi, O. and Okunlola, F.O. (2018). Performance, some nutrient elements and heavy metals accumulation in tomato under soil applied poultry manure, NPK and ZnSO4 Fertilizers. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 83 (4): 299–305
- Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Agbede, T.M. and Bazuaye, H. (2018). Effects of cocoa pod ash and urea on soil chemical properties and the performance of kale (Brassica oleracea L.) in derived savanna zone of Nigeria. Trop. Agric. (Trinidad) 95 (2):115 – 123.
- Adekiya, A.O., Oloruntoba, A.P., Ojeniyi, S.O. and Ewulo, B.S. (2018). Heavy metal composition of maize and tomato grown on contaminated soils. Open Agriculture. 3: 414–426.
- Agbede, T.M. Adekiya, A.O. (2018). The effect of tillage on soil physical and chemical properties and yield of ginger. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientifcus . 83 (4): 315-320.
- Agbede, O.O., Fabiyi, E.F., Adeleye, M.B., Nwafor, S.I. and Adekiya, A.O. (2017). Organic manuring on fruits and vegetable production and soil properties in Landmark University, Omu-Aran, South-west Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science. 27: 92-100
- Adekiya A.O., Agbede, T.M. Aboyeji, C.M. Dunsin, O. (2017). Response of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and soil properties to different mulch materials in different cropping seasons. Scientia Horticulturae 217: 209–216.
- Agbede, T.M., Adekiya, A.O. and Eifediyi, E.K. (2017). Impact of poultry manure and NPK fertilizer on soil physical properties and growth and yield of carrot. Journal of Horticultural Research 25(1): 81–88 DOI: 10.1515/johr-2017-0009.
- Adekiya, A. O., Agbede, T.M. and Ojeniyi, S.O. (2016). The effect of three years of tillage and poultry manure application on soil and plant nutrient composition, growth and yield of cocoyam. Experimental Agriculture. 52 (3): 466-476 doi 10.1017/S0014479715000253.
- Adekiya, A.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2017). Effect of methods and times of poultry manure application on soil and leaf nutrient concentrations, growth and fruit yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Science 16: 383 – 388 .http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jssas.2016.01.006.
- Adekiya, A.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2016). The influence of three years of tillage and poultry manure application on soil and leaf nutrient status, growth and yield of cocoyam. Journal of Advanced Agricultural Technologies. 3(2):104-109.
- Adekiya, A.O. Ojeniyi, S. O and Owonifari, O. E. (2016). Effect of cow dung on soil physical properties, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays) in a tropical Alfisol. Sci. Agri. 15 (2): 374-379.
- Aboyeji, C M, Adekiya, A. O., Dunsin O., Aduloju, M. O., Olofintoye, T. A. J. and Olugbemi O. (2016). Effects of tillage methods and nitrogen fertilizer on soil properties and performance of Yellow Oleander in southern Nigeria. App. Sci. Report. 15 (2): 89-96.
- Adekiya, A.O., Agbede, T. M. and Aboyeji, C. M. (2015). Effect of time of siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) mulch application on soil properties, growth and tuber yield of white yam. New York Science Journal 8(9):58-64.
- Adekiya, A.O., Ojeniyi, S.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2015). Response of leaf nutrient content, growth and corm yield of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium Schott) to tillage and poultry manure. Journal of Agricultural Research and Development 14 (1): 1-12.
- Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji, C.M., Dunsin, O., Bazuaye, H. and Agbede, T.M. (2015). Sole and integrated application of cocoa pod ash and urea fertilizer on soil chemical properties and performance of kale (Brassica oleracea) in derived savanna zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Economic Development. 3 (2): 1-17.
- Adekiya, A.O., Ojeniyi S.O., Agbede, T.M. and Ewulo B.S. (2014). Influence of tillage and poultry manure on soil properties and cormel yield of cocoyam. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Tillage Research 1: 93-102.
- Adekiya, A.O., Ojeniyi S.O., Agbede, T.M. and Ewulo, B.S. (2014). Soil Physical Properties and Cocoyam Performance as Influenced by Tillage on an Alfisol in Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Tillage Research, 1: 87-92.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. and Ogeh. J. S. (2014). Response of soil properties and yam yield to Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae) mulches. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 60:2, 209-224.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O.and Ogeh. J. S. (2013). Effect of organic fertilizers on yam productivity and some soil properties of a nutrient -depleted tropical Alfisol. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 59(6): 803-822.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2013) Soil properties and yam yield under different tillage systems in a tropical Alfisol, Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 59(4): 505-519
- Ojeniyi, S.O., Amusan, O. A. and Adekiya, A. O. (2013) Effect of poultry manure on soil properties, nutrient uptake and yield of cocoyam (Xanthosoma saggitifolium) in southwest Nigeria. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 13 (1): 121-125
- Ojeniyi, S.O., Adekiya, A.O. and Amusan, A.O. (2012). Three-year influence of tillage and poultry manure on soil physical properties and yield of cocoyam. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science 22 (2):119-127
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2012). Effect of poultry manure on soil fertility, growth and yield of white yam and yellow yam. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences 20(3): 286-303.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2012) Effect of wood ash, poultry manure and NPK-15-15 15fertilizer on soil and leaf nutrient composition, growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentum) on a degraded Alfisol of south west Nigeria. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 24 (4):314-321
- Adekiya, A.O., Ojeniyi S.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2012). Poultry manure effects on soil properties, leaf nutrient status, growth and yield of cocoyam in a tropical Alfisol. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science 22 (2): 30-39
- Adekiya, A.O., Ojeniyi S.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2011). Soil physical and chemical properties and cocoyam yield under different tillage systems in tropical Alfisol. Experimental Agriculture. 47(3), 477-488.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2011). Evaluation of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) performance and soil properties under tillage methods and poultry manure levels. Emirate Journal of Food and Agriculture 23(2): 166-179.
- Adekiya, A.O. and Ojeniyi, S.O. (2011). Soil physical properties and cocoyam performance as influenced by tillage on an Alfisol in southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science 21 (1) 16-21.
- Adekiya, A.O. and Agbede, T.M. (2009). Growth and yields of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentumMill) as influenced by poultry manure and NPK fertilizer. Emirate Journal of Food and Agriculture21(1): 10-20
- Adekiya, A.O., Agbede, T.M. and Ojomo, A. O. (2009). Effects of tillage methods on soil properties, nutrient content, growth and yield of tomato on an Alfisol of southwestern Nigeria. American-Eurasian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 3(3): 348-353.
- Agbede, T.M. and Adekiya, A.O. (2009). Tillage effects of soil properties and performance of sweet potato on an Alfisol in southwestern Nigeria. American-Eurasian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 3(3): 561-568
- Adekiya, A. O. and Ojeniyi, S. O. (2002). Evaluation of tomato growth and soil properties under methods of seedling bed preparation in an Alfisol in the rainforest zone of southwest Nigeria. Soil and Tillage Research 64: 275-279