Department/Unit: Department of Horticulture
Qualifications: Degrees -Bachelor of Agricultural Science -MSc (by Research) Sustainable Agriculture -PhD in Horticulture Professional Membership - International Society for Horticultural Science - International Society of Organic Agriculture Research - Horticultural Society in Nigeria - Organic Agriculture Professionals in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria - Global Cold Chain Alliance
PhD Institution: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
PhD dissertation title: Influence of organic and conventional production systems on growth, yield and postharvest characteristics of pawpaw (Carica papaya L)
Current research interests and projects: Her research focuses on cold chain management, use of edible coatings, quality assessment and minimal processing of horticultural produce
Selected publication 1: Odeyemi, O.M., Kitinoja, L., Dubey, N., Musange, S and Gill, S. G . 2021. Preliminary study on improved postharvest practices for tomato loss reduction in Nigeria, Rwanda and India. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. Taylor and Francis. United Kingdom DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2021.1961986
Selected publication 2: Kitinoja, L., Odeyemi, O.M., Dubey, N., Musange, S and Gill, G. 2019. Commodity System Assessment Methodology studies on tomato in Sub sahara Africa and Southern Asia. Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research.2:1 -14. Published by University of Birjand, Iran.
Selected publication 3: Odeyemi, O.M. and Nnaemeka, C.I. 2022. Solar-powered cold storage ColdHubs in Nigeria. In: Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce Industry in the Developing World (World Food Preservation Center Book Series). Eds Tokala, V.Y and Mohammed, M. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group- 1st Edition. DOI: 10.1201/9781003056607-16
Selected publication 4: Odeyemi, O.M. and Fawole O.A. 2022. African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum). In: Handbook of phytonutrients in Indigenous fruits and vegetables. Eds Sivakumar, D., Sultandawa, Y and Netzel, M. CAB International. London, UK. DOI: 10.1079/9781789248043.0000.
Selected publication 5: Olubode, O.O., Odeyemi, O.M. and I.O.O. Aiyelaagbe . 2017. Pawpaw: Production, Processing and Marketing. In: Debashis Mandal, Ursula Wermund, Lop Phavaphutanon, Regina Cronje (Eds) Major Tropical and Sub-Tropical Fruits Volume-1. Published by Apple Academic Press, USA an Affiliate of CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group
Selected publication 6: Odeyemi, O.M and O.R. Salau. 2017. Influence of different edible coatings and storage media on quality and shelf life of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) fruits. In :Reducing food losses and waste: Sustainable solutions for Africa. Proceedings of the 1st All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition. Ambuko, J. et al.(Eds). Pp 30- 33. Published by the University of Nairobi, Kenya
Selected publication 7: Odeyemi, O.M. and Akanbi, M.O. 2019. Efficacy of Some Plant Materials as Ripening Inducers for Banana (Musa AAA) Fruits. In: Bridging the Gap between Researchers and Practitioners of Organic Agriculture for Sustainable Production and Consumption. Ojeifo, I. M., V. I. O. Olowe; E. A. Makinde; O.S. Sakariyawo and T. O. Fabunmi (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference on Organic Agriculture. Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria
Selected publication 8: Odeyemi, O.M., Aiyelaagbe,I.O.O. and Olubode, O.O. 2019. Quality changes in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis. cv Agege 1) with fruit maturity in tropical humid climate. African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology 2:45-53. Published by Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa
Selected publication 9: Odeyemi, O.M., Ajibola, O.W., Olubode, O.M. and Makinde E.A. 2019. Postharvest quality of sweet orange fruits in response to soil amendments and harvest time in South Western Nigeria. International Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Development. 15:1-13. https://ijoardjournal.org/index.php/ijoardjournal/issue/view/17- 3.5
Selected publication 10: Makinde, E.A., Odeyemi, O.M., Abiodun. O.L. and Ayeni, O.S. 2022. Plant spatial arrangement on growth, weed control and yield of okra. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 28 (1): 3-14. Published by Taylor and Francis, United Kingdom. https://doi.org. 10.1080/19315260.2020.1816592.
Capstone assignment title: Doctoral assessment and examination processes: The two sides of the coin
Capstone assignment abstract: Abstract The doctoral assessment and examination is considered to be the last major hurdle before the doctoral degree is awarded to the successful candidate aside corrections which could be major or minor correction or an outright rejection of the thesis. This examination involves the presentation and defense of the work done in a couple of years within a few hours. It is important that the doctoral student's presentation must be apt and concise reflecting the objectives of the study. The examiner on the other hand is expected to look out for outstanding attributes in the thesis of the doctoral students in order to make recommendation on the success or otherwise of the study. The examiner basically, assesses the quality, originality and contribution of the research to knowledge. More so, the University as the arbiter is expected to create an enabling environment for the examination. This paper discusses the doctoral assessment and examination looking at the role and responsibilities of the examiner and what is expected of the doctoral students to in order to have a successful examination.
