Mr. Oluropo Ayotunde Apalowo
Mr. Oluropo Ayotunde Apalowo is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a plant Pathologist with research interest in viruses and nematodes infecting tropical plants.
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Address: | Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Ilorin. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) October, 2016 to January, 2023 Ph.D. Doctor Of Philosophy |
| 2 | University Of Ilorin. (Master Degree, April, 2016) January, 2013 to December, 2015 M.Sc. Crop Protection Crop Protection |
| 3 | Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2011) December, 2005 to May, 2011 B.Tech. Agronomy Agronomy |
| 4 | Ekiti State Government College, Oye. (NECO, June, 2004) September, 1998 to June, 2004 NECO |
| 5 | St Michael Anglican Primary School, Oye. (FSLC, July, 1998) September, 1992 to July, 1998 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2021 to October, 2024 |
| 3 | Examination Officer, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 5 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 6 | Research Assistant (Student Internship)), Nematology Unit, International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA),Ibadan February, 2016 to March, 2017 |
| 7 | Class Teacher (NYSC), Community High School Junior 4, Alareere Ibadan July, 2012 to June, 2013 |
| 8 | Field Supervisor (Industrial training), Agro-Nigeria Ventures Limited, Ado January, 2009 to August, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Halimat Shola BABA, Nkechi Betsy IZUOGU, Kafayat Yemisi BELEWU, Oluropo Ayotunde APALOWO. (2025, March), "Occurrence of parasitic nematodes infecting cucumber in Kwara State, Nigeria", Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Journal |
| 2 | FC Chukwu, MO Enemali, AA Oladejo, OA Apalowo, MA Adeyemi, UA Ezeaku, VC Ezeanyanwu. (2025, March), "Cardio-protective Activities of Annona muricata Leaf Extract in Isoproterenol Myocardial Infarction-Induced Wistar Rats", Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal |
| 3 | MA Adeyemi, UO Ndarake, OA Apalowo, OJ Chiakwa, ZO Bello, WT Adeyemi, AA Oladejo. (2025, April), "Effects of Varying Diet Compositions on the Reproductive Performance of Archachatina marginata", Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
| 4 | Apalowo, O. A., Izuogu, N. B., Baba, H. S., Olajide, C. M, Balogun, O. S. Nnabuihe, E. C. and Okafor, M. J.. (2025, May), "Histopathology Of Watermelon Root Infected With Root-Knot 24. Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.)", FUDMA journal of Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 114-117 |
| 5 | Adeyemi Muhammed Adewole, Nwaogu Chidubem Precious and Apalowo Oluropo Ayotunde. (2025, June), "Social-economic status of Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus Temminck) farmers in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science |
| 6 | Ikechukwu, C. C., Fame Ude, E., Ikeogu, C. F., Nwankwo, C. G., Apalowo, O. A. and Okolie, H.. (2025, May), "Growth response, proximate and bioactive compositions of chlorella Vulgaris cultured on different quantities of pure poultry manure", Journal of Aquatic Sciences |
| 7 | Halimat Shola Baba, Nkechi Betsy Izuogu, Sa’adat Yetunde Yusuf, Oluropo Ayotunde Apalowo, Comfort Motunrayo Olajide, Isaiah Olusesan Adepoju. (2024, November), "Use of botanicals and poultry manure as potential bio-nematicides against root-knot nematodes infecting cucumber", Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University |
| 8 | Oluropo Ayotunde Apalowo, Nkechi-Betsy Izuogu, Halimat-Shola Baba, Isaiah Olusesan Adepoju, CM Olajide, Muhammed Adewole Adeyemi, Olusegun Samuel Balogun. (2024, January), "Efficacy Of Aqueous And Powdered Leaf Extracts Of Chromolaena Odorata (Asterales: Asteraceae) And Ficus Mucuso (Rosales: Moraceae) Botanicals On Root-Knot Nematode Infecting Watermelon In Kwara State, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment |
| 9 | Duyilemi Anthony AKINYEMI, Olaiya Peter AIYELARI, Oluropo Ayotunde APALOWO, Maduabuchi Johnbosco OKAFOR, Emmanuel Chinweike NNABUIHE. (2024, March), "Effects of different organic manure on growth, yield and quality of garden egg (Solanum melongena) in Ondo State, Nigeria", Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Journal |
| 10 | Maduabuchi Johnbosco OKAFOR, Emmanuel Chibuikem NNABUIHE, Emmanuel Chibuikem NNAMBUHE, Thaddeus Nzubechukwu EGBOKA, Oluropo Ayotunde APALOWO, Chinelo Jennifer NWAIWU, Chidozie Iheanyi ERNEST, Chukwuemeka Joseph EZEONU. (2024, March), "Assessment of carbon and nitrogen stock in soils of cassava and rice farms in the Derived Savanna of Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Journal |
| 11 | Chukwunenye Christian Iwuagwu, Agatha Chioma Nwankwegu, Basil Okwudili Ikenwa, Donald Ezechukwu Iheaturu, Oyetunde Ayotunde Apalowo, Mary-Geraldine Ebele Ejiofor, Doris Chioma Iwu. (2024, February), "Performance Evaluation of Four Novel Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Accessions to Different Fertilizer Types in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences |
| 12 | CC Iwuagwu, FA Ifediba, OA Apalowo, DC Iwu, AC Nwankwegu. (2024, August), "Study On Postharvest Physiological Deterioration Of Tubers Of Improved Cassava Accessions As Influenced By Storage Duration And Methods", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 55, (Issue 2), pp 381-391 |
| 13 | Halimat Shola BABA, Oluropo Ayotunde APALOWO. (2024, August), "Investigating the potential use of plant-based compounds as environmentally friendly management strategies for controlling root knot nematodes in cabbage crops", Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment |
| 14 | Ndukwe, O. O., Okondor, P. I., Uko, I., Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Apalowo, O. A. and Orji, C. M.. (2023, April), "Agronomic performance of five sorghum varieties in a humid Tropical zone as influenced by fertilizer rates", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 103-115 |
| 15 | Iwuagwu C. C., Ozofor P. C., Aguwa U. O., Iheaturu D. E., Apalowo O. A., Ejiofor M. E., and Iwu, D. C.. (2023, March), "Effects of Variety and Fungicides on Germination Percentage and Seedling Vigor of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)", International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture |
| 16 | Apalowo, O. A., Adediji, A. O., Balogun, O. S., Fakolujo, T. I., Archibong, J. M., Izuogu, N. B., Abdelgawad, M. A., Ghoneim, M. M., Mustapha, S., Qashqari, F. S. I., Batiha, G. E., Atiri, G. I.. (2022, February), "Genetic Structure of Cucumber Mosaic Virus From Natural Hosts in Nigeria Reveals High Diversity and Occurrence of Putative Novel Recombinant Strains.", Frontiers in Microbiology |
| 17 | Iwuagwu C. C., Ndife B. E., Aguwa U. O., Iheaturu D. E., Apalowo O. A., Ejiofor M. E. And Iwu D. C. (2022, August), "Biocidal effects of Dennettia tripetala, Zingiber officinale and Benlate on seedborne fungal pathogen(Fusarium moniliforme) of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) varieties", Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences |
| 18 | Apalowo, O.A., Izuogu, N. B., Baba,H. S. and Mustapha, S.. (2021, August), "Bioactivity Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Peperomia Pellucida On Meloidogyne Incognita Infecting Two Telfairia Occidentalis Accessions.", Afric. Jour. of Agric and Allied Sc., Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | Iwuagwu C., Nwizu V.C., Apalowo O.A., Nwogbaga A.C., Onejeme F., Henry O. & Aguwa U.O. (2020, November), "Effect Of Different Storage Media On Physical And Proximate Composition Of Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Fruits.", Agriways |
| 20 | Oladejo A.A., Apalowo O.A., Mustapha S., Aliyu A.S., Ilesanmi O.T., & Fatoyinbo A.A.. (2019, November), "Comparative Study Of Mineral Composition Of Some Selected Nigerian Green Leafy Vegetables From Two Different Regions", Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research |
| 21 | Olajide M.C., Izuogu N.B., Apalowo O.A., & Baba H.S. (2018, November), "Evaluation Of The Nematicidal And Antifungal Activity Of Aqueous Extracts Of Moringa Leaves And Seed In Cucumber Field.", Cercetari Agronomice |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Mmadubueze, V.C., Onwudike, S.U., Nnabuihe, E.C., and Apalowo, A.O.. (2025, March), "Effects of Selected Legume Crops on the Physicochemical Properties of Soils Contaminated with Spent Engine Oil in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria", |
| 2 | OA Apalowo, HS Baba, MB Babatunde, OH Nwoye, DA Akinyemi, DE Iheatru. (2024, March), "Distribution of Plant Parasitic Nematodes on Pepper in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria", |
| 3 | Apalowo O.A, Izuogu N. B., and Balogun O. S. (2023, March), "Nematodes Associated with Citrullus lanatus in Kwara State, Nigeria.", |
| 4 | Yakub L.B., Izuogu N.B., Apalowo R.A., & Baba H.S.. (2018, April), "Nematicidal Potential Of Leaf Extracts Of Eucalyptus Globulus Labill And Jatropha CurcasL. In Okra Infected With Meloidogyneincognita (Kofoid And White)", Annual conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Ibadan, 22th-26th April, 2018 |
| 5 | Izuogu N.B., Apalowo R.A. & Fagnon S.B.M.. (2017, October), "Efficacy Of Some Organic Amendments In The Control Of Plant Parasitic Nematode Infecting Two Maize Varieties", Proceedings of 35th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research grant/N-GAGE Champion" (June, 2019 to June, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by IUPAC Next Generation Program |
| 2 | Awardee: "Ghent University Summer School Conference grant" (September, 2019 to September, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by IUPAC Next Generation Program/Ghent University |
| 3 | Awardee: "IUPAC conference grant" (May, 2019 to May, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by IUPAC Next Generation Program |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Phytochemistry and haematological markers in cadmium-induced toxicity mitigated by date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit extract in rabbit bucks" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Morphological Variation in Bitter Leaf Accessions (Vernonia amygdalina) in IfiteOgwari, Southeastern Nigeria" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effects of Organic Soil Amendment on the Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Nigeria" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "The Effects of Variety and Foliar Application of Urea and Boron on Growth and Yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.)" (August, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Practices on Nitrogen Emission and Environmental Sustainability" (September, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Emerging Threats of Begomoviruses to Cultivating Vegetables, Fruits, and Medicinal Plants and Their Management Strategies in Oman" (December, 2023) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone" (March, 2023) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Effect of Charcoal on Soil Physio- Properties in Ndele, Rivers State: Implication for Organic Farming" (March, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Local and International collaboration committee" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | ICT/Communique, "First Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) conference committee" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Union Electoral Commission (NAU-UNECO)" (June, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "NAU-UNION ELECTORAL COMMISSION (NAU-UNECO)" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Program Director, "Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative" (July, 2022) |
| 6 | Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (November, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Grant and International relations committee of the Faculty of Agriculture" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Nematologists (NISON)" (member since 2019), https://nison.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Plant Protection" (member since 2019), https://www.nsppnigeria.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigeria Society for Plant Virology" (member since 2019), https://journals.unizik.edu.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 23rd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "5th Biennial conference of the Nigerian Society of Nematologists: Nematode Management and Sustainable Agriculture", (Nigerian Society of Nematologists (NISON)), 17th October, 2021 to 20th October, 2021; University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "46th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Plant Protection: Plant Health, Global Pandemic And Food Security", (Nigerian Society for Plant Protection), 14th March, 2021 to 18th March, 2021; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 4 | "Maiden National Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Plant Virology", (Nigerian Society for Plant Virology), 28th October, 2019 to 31st October, 2019; Conference Centre, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan |
| 5 | "14th IUPAC International Congress Of Crop Protection Chemistry And The IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Agri-Summit", (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)), 19th May, 2019 to 24th May, 2019; International Convention Center (ICC), Ghent, Belgium |
| 6 | "35th Annual Conference Of Horticultural Society Of Nigeria (HORTSON)", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 30th October, 2017 to 2nd November, 2017; Kabba College of Agriculture, Kabba |
| 7 | "1st International Conference On Quality And Innovative Research For National Development.University Of Ilorin", (University of Ilorin Postgraduate Students' Association (POGSASS)), 14th October, 2014 to 16th October, 2014; University of Ilorin School Auditorium |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Enhancing Organic and Regenerative Agriculture Business in Nigeria. A Technical Workshop/2022 NOAN AGM", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), 27th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Ghent University Summer School 'Plunge Into Your Business Plan'", (Ghent University), 18th September, 2019 to 23rd September, 2019; Ghent University |