Prof. Dr. Samuel Ohikhena Agele
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Prof. Dr. Samuel Ohikhena Agele

Professor
Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Soil Water Management
62%
Plant Ecological Physiology
90%
Sustainable Agriculture
75%
Horticulture
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Akinseye, F.M., M. Adam, S.O. Agele, M.P. Hoffmann, P.C.S. Traore and A.M. Whitbread, 2017. Assessing crop model improvements through comparison of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) simulation models: A case study of West African varieties. Field Crops Res., 201: 19-31.
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  2. Samuel, A., S. Adeola and A. Peter, 2016. Effects of variety and manuring on the growth, yield and nutritional quality of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) in a rainforest zone of Nigeria. Int. J. Hortic., 6: 1-14.
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  3. Samuel, A., A. Peter, I. Ronke, H. Yunuus and O. Kayode, 2016. Temporal profiles of soil properties and performance of Amaranthus grown on farm yard manure-mediated crude oil polluted soil. Int. J. Plant Soil, 13: 1-15.
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  4. Samuel, A., A. Peter, F. Babadele and O. Olufunke, 2016. Effects of tractor wheel passes-induced compaction and organic amendments on soil properties and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Warp) in an alfisol of the rainforest zone of Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil, 13: 1-16.
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  5. Okunlola, A.I., A.O. Adepoju and S.O. Agele, 2016. Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) and carbon sequestration of selected trees and shrubs for urban development in Akure Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Braz. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 395-405.
  6. Haeberle, K.H., S.O. Agele, R. Matyssek and M. Hennlich, 2016. Aspects of water relations and gas exchange of Katsura and Tilia seedlings subjected to wet-dry cycles: Indication of strategies for whole plant drought tolerance. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 10: 1-13.
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  7. Akinseye, F.M., S.O. Agele, P.C.S. Traore, M. Adam and A.M. Whitbread, 2016. Evaluation of the onset and length of growing season to define planting date-a case study for Mali (West Africa). Theor. Applied Climatol., 124: 973-983.
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  8. Ajayi, A.J., S.O. Agele and O.P. Aiyelari, 2016. Growth, yield and yield components of pineapple in a pineapple-pepper-cowpea intercropping system. Int. J. Hortic., 6: 1-7.
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  9. Agele, S.O., A.U. Osaigbovo, S.A. Ogedegbe and A.K. Nwawe, 2016. Effects of watering regime, organic manuring and mycorrhizal inoculation on the growth and development of Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn) seedlings. Int. J. Agric. Policy Res., 4: 35-45.
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  10. Agele, S., B. Famuwagun and A. Ogunleye, 2016. Effects of shade on microclimate, canopy characteristics and light integrals in dry season field-grown cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings. J. Hortic. Sci., 11: 47-56.
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  11. Agele, S.O., T.O. Oladitan and A.T. Olarewaju, 2015. Growth and yield performance of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in the rainforest and derived savanna agro-ecologies of Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Policy Res., 3: 279-286.
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  12. Agele, S.O., S.O. Ojeniyi and S.K. Ogundare, 2015. The fluxes of organic C and N and microbial biomass and maize yield in an organically manured ultisol of the guinea savanna agroecological zone of Nigeria. J. Agric. Chem. Environ., 4: 83-95.
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  13. Agele, S.O., I.A. Agbona, I.B. Famuwagun and S.K. Ogundare, 2014. Growth and water-yield functions of dry-season Fadama-grown pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under differential irrigation in a rainforest zone of Nigeria. Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., 5: 419-432.
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  14. Agele, S.O., I.A. Agbona, B.S. Ewulo and A.Y. Anifowose, 2014. Drip irrigation scheduling for optimizing productivity of water use and yield of dry season pepper (Capsicum annuum L) in an inland valley swamp in a humid zone of Nigeria. Int. J. Hortic., 4: 1-10.
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  15. Agele, S.O., A.Y. Anifowose and I.A. Agbona, 2014. Irrigation scheduling effects on components of water balance and performance of dry season Fadama-grown pepper in an inland-valley ecosystem in a humid tropical environment. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 4: 171-184.
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  16. Agele, S.O., A.T.B. Aderibigbe and T.O. Oladitan, 2014. Yield traits and water productivity responses among rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) grown in a Fadama ecosystem in Akure, Southwestern Nigeria. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 5: 435-449.
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  17. Samuel, A., A. Ademola and B. Charles, 2013. Water use, growth and yield of Fadama-grown pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) as affected by mulching and drip irrigation in a humid zone of Nigeria. Scientia Agriculturae, 4: 5-12.
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  18. Omotosho, J.B., S.O. Agele, I.A. Balogun and E.A. Adefisan, 2013. Climate variability, crop-climate modeling and water ecophysiology research: Implications for plant's capacities for stress acclimation, yield production and food security. Global J. Plant Ecophysiol., 3: 56-69.
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  19. Agele, S.O., O.P. Aiyelari and E.A. Obi, 2013. Pattern of rooting and growth of cuttings of some species of insecticidal and medicinal importance as affected by growth promoting substances. Octa J. Environ. Res., 1: 151-160.
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  20. Agele, S.O. and D.G. Taiwo, 2013. Effects of methods of seedbed preparation and organic amendments on soil properties, growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in a humid zone of Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 2: 55-69.
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  21. Agele, S.O., G.O. Iremiren and S.O. Ojeniyi, 2011. Evapotranspiration, water use efficiency and yield of rainfed and irrigated tomato. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 13: 469-476.
  22. Agele, S.O., A.J. Adeyemo and I.B. Famuwagun, 2011. Agricultural wastes and mineral fertilizer on soil and plant nutrient status, growth and yield of tomato. Arch. Agron. Soil Sci., 57: 91-104.
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  23. Agele, S.O., 2011. Biotic and abitotic constraints to revegetation and establishment of functional ecosystem in degraded lands in tropical environments. Int. J. For. Soil Erosion, 1: 5-10.
  24. Ayankanmi, T.G. and S.O. Agele, 2010. Effects of genotype, root-promoting substances and planting media on yam (Dioscorea rotundata, Poir) vine cuttings for mini tuber production. Adv. Environ. Biol., 4: 353-359.
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  25. Agele, S.O., T.G. Ayankanmi and H. Kikuno, 2010. Effects of synthetic hormone substitutes and genotypes on rooting and mini tuber production of vines cuttings obtained from white yam (Dioscorea rotundata, Poir). Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 4714-4724.
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  26. Agele, S.O., J.B. Olaore and F.A. Akinbode, 2010. Effect of some mulch materials on soil physical properties, growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus, L). Adv. Environ. Biol., 4: 368-376.
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  27. Agele, S.O. and A. Olabomi, 2010. Growth, fruit set efficiency and incidence of Blossom End Rot (BER) in Capsicum species grown in the rainy and dry seasons in a humid zone of Nigeria. Applied Trop. Agric., 15: 112-124.
  28. Agele, S., 2010. Dynamics of soil properties, soil fauna activity, pepper nutrition and fruit yield under plantain based intercropping system in a humid rainforest environment. Arch. Agron. Soil Sci., 56: 265-283.
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  29. Adeyemo, A.J. and S.O. Agele, 2010. Effects of tillage and manure application on soil physicochemical properties and yield of maize grown on a degraded intensively tilled alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria. J. Soil Sci. Environ. Manage., 1: 205-216.
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  30. Agele, S. and S. Cohen, 2009. Effect of genotype and graft type on the hydraulic characteristics and water relations of grafted melon. J. Plant Interact., 4: 59-66.
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  31. Agele, S.O., I.A. Adeniji, E.O. Alabi and A. Olabomi, 2008. Responses of growth, yield and N use efficiency of selected tomato cultivars to variations in hydrothermal regimes of the cropping seasons in a tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria. J. Plant Interact., 3: 273-285.
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  32. Agele, S.O., 2008. Influence of short-duration legume fallow on N availability and performance of tomato in a tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus, 73: 143-148.
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  33. Agele, S.O. and A.I. Agbona, 2008. Effects of cocoa pod husk amendment on soil and leaf chemical composition and growth of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) seedlings in the nursery. Am.-Eurasian J. Sustain. Agric., 2: 219-224.
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  34. Agele, S.A., J.A. Ayanwole and S.A. Olakojo, 2008. Evaluation of some newly developed popcorn varieties for tolerance to diseases and pests and popping quality in Southwestern Nigerian ecologies. Adv. Environ. Biol., 2: 89-95.
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  35. Adeniji, I.A., S.O. Agele and G. Bodunde, 2008. Impact of grass mulch on some soil physical properties and fruit yield of late season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum, Mill). Agric. Sci. Res. J., 1: 1-4.
  36. Agele, S.O., I.O. Maraiyesa and I.A. Adeniji, 2007. Effects of variety and row spacing on radiation interception, partitioning of dry matter and seed set efficiency in late season sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in a humid zone of Nigeria. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 2: 80-88.
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  37. Agele, S.O., 2007. Soil, plant and canopy resistance to water flow in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) as affected by fertigation regimes. J. Applied Hortic., 9: 56-61.
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  38. Agele, S.O., 2007. Efficacy of organic wastes amendment on the establishment and biomass yield of grass species on a degraded alfisol. J. Plant Interact., 2: 205-211.
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  39. Agele, S.O., T.I. Ofuya and P.O. James, 2006. Effects of watering regimes on aphid infestation and performance of selected varieties of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) in a humid rainforest zone of Nigeria. Crop Protect., 25: 73-78.
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  40. Agele, S.O., 2006. Weather and seasonal effects on growth, seed yield and soluble carbohydrate concentrations in selected maize cultivars in the humid areas of Nigeria. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 1: 101-110.
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  41. Agele, S., S.S. Cohen and S. Assouline, 2006. Hydraulic characteristics and water relations of net house-grown bell pepper as affected by irrigation regimes in a Mediterranean climate. Environ. Exp. Bot., 57: 226-235.
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  42. Ogunjobi, T.I. Ofuya and S.O. Agele, 2005. Influence of some soil amendments on insect infestation and damage to cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L.) Walp in a savanna area of Nigeria. J. Soil Sci. Soc. Niger., 72: 129-135.
  43. Agele, S.O., B.S. Ewulo and I.K. Oyewusi, 2005. Effects of some soil management systems on soil physical properties, microbial biomass and nutrient distribution under rainfed maize production in a humid rainforest alfisol. Nutr. Cycl. Agroecosyst., 72: 121-134.
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  44. Agele, S.O., 2005. Estimates of xylem (within plant) and canopy conductance characteristics of plants using sap flow probes and micrometeorological method. Biosci. Res. Commun., 16: 11-19.
  45. Agele, S.O., 2005. Effects of fertigation regimes on root distribution, P uptake and growth of net-house grown bell pepper. J. Soil Sci. Soc. Niger., 72: 84-92.
  46. Agele, S.O., 2005. An evaluation of the within plant resistance to water flow (hydraulic conductance) in tomato and sweet melon using a High Pressure Flow Meter (HPFM) and evaporative flux method. Biosci. Res. Commun., 16: 43-52.
  47. Agele, S.O., S. Adeosun and D. Oluwadare, 2004. A lysimeter study of nutrient release, leaching losses and growth response of amaranthus resulting from application of inorganic and organic nitrogen sources. J. Food Agric. Environ., 2: 301-306.
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  48. Agele, S.O., A.R. Adenawoola and M. Doherty, 2004. Growth response of soybean lines to contrasting photothermal and soil moisture regimes in a Nigerian tropical rainforest. Int. J. Biotronics, 33: 49-64.
  49. Agele, S.O., 2003. Sunflower responses to weather variations in rainy and dry cropping seasons in a tropical rainforest zone. Int. J. Biotronics, 32: 17-33.
  50. Agele, S.O., B.J. Olaore and O. Idris, 2002. Water use, growth and yield performance of sunflower as affected by incorporation of organic wastes in an Alfisol in the late season period in a rainforest zone of Nigeria. Trop. Oilseeds J., 7: 6-13.
  51. Agele, S.O., A. Olufayo and G.O. Iremiren, 2002. Effects of season of sowing on water use and yield of tomato in the humid South of Nigeria. Afr. Crop Soc. J., 10: 231-237.
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  52. Agele, S.O., 2001. Effects of seedbed preparation and mulching on soil properties, growth and yield of early season tomato in a humid zone of Nigeria. J. AMSE, 22: 21-31.
  53. Agele, S.O. and P.E. Aipoh, 2001. Yields of dry matter and grain in relation to N uptake and use in maize cultivars in a humid zone of Nigeria. Applied Trop. Agric., 6: 40-44.
  54. Agele, S.O., G.O. Iremiren and S.O. Ojeniyi, 2000. Effects of tillage and mulching on the growth, development and yield of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the humid south of Nigeria. J. Agric. Sci., 134: 55-59.
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  55. Agele, S.O., 2000. Effects of manure and fertilizer application on simulated erosion and maize growth and yield in the humid South of Nigeria. Environ. Educ. Inform., 19: 131-138.
  56. Agele, S.O., G.O. Iremiren and S.O. Ojenigi, 1999. Effects of plant density and mulching on the performance of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Southern Nigeria. J. Agric. Sci., 133: 397-402.
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