Sunday Ojo Adigbo is a Professor of Cropping Systems Agronomist at the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resource and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) the research arm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. He received his PhD in Crop Production from the same University in 2005. Professor Adigbo has 34 years of working experience in teaching, researching and administration from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan and FUNAAB. Before joining the Federal University of Agriculture in 1997, he had an excellent working period at the IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. In 2010, he was appointed as Senior Research Fellow in the IFSERAR. He was the National Coordinating Scientist of Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN) between 2011 and 2013. He became the Programme Leader in 2013. He was appointed as Director in the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme between 2018 and 2024. He was appointed on Sabbatical leave and as the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, in 2026. He is the currently Chairman, Technical Committee for Cereal, Legume and their Products of Standard Organization of Nigeria 2012 to date. His research focus is on development of sustainable triple cropping systems in the inland valley ecological systems. He has 4 varieties registered and released to his credit. He received seventeen (17) grants, 6 were obtained from the National and 11 from International Organizations. He has supervised over 200 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate students. He is a Postgraduate student External Examiner to Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He has authored 90 publications in both local and international reputable journals. He is a member of Editorial board of Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica based in Czech Republic (2017 to Date).
B. Agric;
M. Agric;
Ph.D., (Abeokuta)
Double and triple cropping in the upland & inland valley, respectively
1). Award of Appreciation as Lead Discussant July 2025 on “Role of precisions Agriculture in Sustainable Food Production”,
2). Award of Honour in recognition of dedicated and exemplary leadership as the Director of Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), 2024,
3). Special Recognition Award for the roles played in the formative years of the Postgraduate Student Association and advancing the cause of premium representation of Postgraduate students,
4) Award for Special Commitment and Involvement in Students’ Social Activities dated 17th July 2021 by 2019/2020 FPY students during the Classic Noche, 2021,
5). Career Award by Alumni Association, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in Honour and Recognition of your Progressive Rise to the Pick of Your Career, 2018,
6). Award of Excellence diligent and for contribution towards the success of the “Farm Practical Year, 2018, 7).
National Coordinating Scientist, Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria (OAPTIN) 2011 – 2013,
Head of Programme, Crop Research Programme , 2013 – 2014,
Director, Center for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) 2018 – 2024 Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Ajayi Crowther University, August 2026 – Date
a). Agricultural Society of Nigeria 13/05/2002 -Date
b). Organic Agricultural Project in Tertiary Institution of Nigeria (OAPTIN) 20/05/2005- 05/01/2013
c). Member of American Society of Agronomy (Member Number 32259 www.agronomy).
d). Member of African Crop Science Society. Oct 28, 2007 – Date
i). 2nd biennial Conference of College of Plant Science and crop Production COLPLANT) tagged “Advancing sustainable food system through Climate Smart crop production held on 20th -23rd 2025. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
ii) Invitation as lead discussant on “Role of precisions Agriculture in Sustainable Food Production” at the International Conference on Innovative Agriculture . The theme of the Conference was: “Building Innovative Agriculture for sustainable development held on 13 – 17th July 2025 at the College of Agriculture Auditorium, Lagos State University of Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.
iii) Invitation to give lecture at the Mendel University, Brno Czech Republic titled “Value addition in rice processing in Nigeria” within the framework of Erasmus + credit Mobility. 27/03/2023 – 31/03/2023.
iv). Invitation to showcase FUNAAB at the International Week of the Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic titled “About The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria” with a view sharing common interest, form partnership and research collaboration between the two Universities held between 16 – 21st October 2023 within the framework of Erasmus + credit Mobility.
v). Minia International Conference on Agriculture and Irrigation in the Nile Basin Countries, 26th to 29th March, 2012, El Minia , Egypt.
vi). First International Workshop on Ecological Sawah Farming in Sub Sahara Africa `jointly organized by Kinki University, Japan, Africa Rice Center and JIRCA held at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana, 22nd -24th November, 2011.
vii). International Conference on Ecological Organic Agriculture: The Alternative for Africa November 15 to 16, 2011, at the UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi/Kenya jointly organized by IFOAM, African Union, Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), UNEP and COLABORA.
viii). The 1st International Conference on rice for food, market and development held at the Raw Material Research Development Council, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria. March, 2011
1. Oluwatomilayo Hannah Akintoye, Joy Nwakaego Odedina, Eyitayo Adekunle Makinde and Sunday Ojo Adigbo. 2025. Storage Application rate and frequency of poutry manure determines variation in soil nutrient and leafy yield of fluted pumpkin. Accepted for publication by Turkey Journal of Agriculture- Food science and Technology. 14 (6) 1673 – 1682 DOI: https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v14i6.1673-1682.8710
2. Olabisi Somefun Victor Olowe, Sunday Adigbo, Faucett Olasantan. 2025 Productivity of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L) introduced at different dates into sesame-based intercropping system in a humid tropica location Helia vol. 48 (83) 212 -226 Scopus Q4
3. Yekini B.A.; Afolabi C.G.; Popoola; A.R. and Adigbo S.O. 2025. Effect of three Selected Aqueous Plant Extracts on the Management of Rice Blast (Magnaporthe oryzae) Disease under Tropical Field Condition. Publication by Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et silviculturae M E N D E L I A N A E BRUNE N S I S. 73 (2) 75-88 Q3 Scopus
4. Yekini B.A.; Afolabi C.G.; Popoola; A.R. and Adigbo S.O. 2024. Evaluation of 45 lowland rice (Orya sativa L) for resistance to blast (Magnaporthe oryzae) on under natural conditions. Publication by Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. Published by Mendel University Brno, Czech] Republic. Vol 57:77-89. Q3
5. Oni O. E., Adigbo S. O., Fabunmi T. O , and Adejuyigbe C.O. 2023. Effects of Nitrogen Rates and Preceding Crops on the Growth and Productivity of Upland Rice in Inland Valley. Journal of Experimental Research, Vol 11 No 3
6. Akintoye, O.H.; Odedina J. O.; Makinde E. A. and Adigbo S.O. 2023 Rate and frequency of poultry manure on growth and yield of fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis Hook L). Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 23: 2 Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
7. Coker O. A.; Adigbo S O, Odueme P. U.; Odedina J. N.; Afolabi C. G. Fabunmi T O.; Owolabi L. O; Coker T. A. 2023. Can the inherent antioxidant in yellow-fleshed cassava varieties (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and fertilizer application suppress root rot? Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et si lviculturae M E N D E L I A N A E BRUNE N S I S. 71 (4) 193 -203 Scopus Q3
8. Obayelu A. E.; Ayodeji O. O; Kadiri A O. and Adigbo S. O. 2021. Effects of cassava (Manihotesculenta) planting times on economic profitability in Nigeria: A case study of cassava farmers in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State. Trop. Agric. (Trinidad) Vol. 98 No. 4. 371 – 379. Scopus Q4
9. Somefun O T.; Olowe V. I. O.; Adigbo S. O; and Olasantan F. O. 2021. Mixture productivity of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) intercropped with sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in the humid tropics: effects of sunflower introduction date and organic fertilizer. CSIRO Publishing, Crop & Pasture Science
https://doi.org/10.1071/CP20330CSIRO PUBLISHING.https://doi.org/10.1071/CP20330 Scopus Q2
10. Adeola A. A.; Idowu M. A.; Oyatogun R. M.; Adebowale A. A.; Afolabi W. A. O.; and Adigbo S. O. 2020. Quality of Cassava Flour as Affected by Age at Harvest, Cropping System and Variety. Publication by Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. Published by Mendel University Brno, Czech, Republic . Vol 53:187-198. Q3.
11. Aboaba K. O.; Oyekale, T. O.; Adewuyi S. A. and Adigbo S. O. 2019. Determinants of Burden of disease among Rice Farming Households in Ogun state, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 9(2), 264-273. Scopus Q3
12. Akpojopor E., Olowe, V.I.O., Adejuyigbe, C.O. and Adigbo, S.O. 2019. Appropriate Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Regime for Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Humi Tropics. HELIA 42: 111-125. https://doi.org/10.1515/lelia-2018-0016 Scopus Q3
13. Adigbo S. O.; Osadebay P. J; Iseghohi I.; Alarima C. I.; Agbenin N. O; Odedina J. N.; Fabunmi T. O. 2018. Screening and Evaluation of Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties in Inundated Soil. Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica, 51 (2) 63-69 Q3
14. Adeola, A.A, Ashimolowo; O.R.; Ayasina, S.O.; Obayelu, A. E.; Shittu, I.A.; Onabanjo, O.O.; Adigbo, S.O., Oose, M.O. and Oladunmoye, O.O. 2017. Socio-economic Factor Influencing Consumption of Bio-fortified Cassava-Sorghum-Based Complementary Foods in Ogun State Nigeria. Moore Journal of Agricultural Research. 18, 97 -106. Q3 or 4
15. Odedina, J.N., Adigbo, S.O., Kulako, P., Iluebbey, P., Fabumi, T.O., Afolabi, C.G. and Osipitan, A.A. 2017. Effect of Cropping System and Age of Plant at Harvest on Tuber Rot and Performance of Elite Cassava Varieties in Derived Savannah. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 109 (2) 165- 173 Published by University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.doi: 10.14720/aas.2017.109.2.01 Scopus Q4
16. Adigbo, S.O.; Odedina J. N.; Afolabi C. G.; Osipitan A.A.; Agbonlahor M.; Fabunmi T. O.; Adejuyigbe C. O.; Atanda F. G. and Nweke-Okoh M. L.. 2017. Response of Lowland Rice-Ratooned Rice-Fluted Pumpkin Sequenceto Fertilizer in Rainfed Inland Valley in Derived Savannah of Nigeria. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 109 (1) 32-52. Published by University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.doi:10.14720/aas.2017.109.1.04 Scopus Q4
17. Sakariyawo,A. L.; Atayese, M.O.; Okeleye, K.A.; Soremi, P.; Dare, M.O.; Adigbo, S.O. 2017. Yield and its attributes responses of drought Tolerant Upland NERICA Rice to Different Nutrient Supplying Treatments in Rainforest Transitory Agroecology. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 109 (1) 15-27. Published by University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. http://ojs.aas.bf.uni-lj.si/index.php/AAS/article/view/172/179. Scopus Q4
18. Awoyemi S. O., Afolabi C. G., Popoola A.R.; Odedina J. N. and Adigbo, S. O. 2016. Performances of ImprovedCcassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars against Root Rot Disease and Yield in Cassava-Maize Intercropping Systems under Natural Infection. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 49:15-16, 386-401, DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2016.1221561 indexed Scopus Q3
19. Fabunmi T.O.; Adigbo S.O.; Odedina, J.N. and Akinsanya Y. I. 2016. Effects of Tuber Size, Soaking Hours and Sprouting Media on Sprouting of Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus L. var. sativa) tubers. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 107, – (2) 345-354. Published by University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.http://ojs.aas.bf.uni-lj.si/index.php/AAS/article/view/157/136 Scopus Q3
20. Itabiyi, O.V.I.; Adebowale, A.A.; Shittu, T.A.; Adigbo, S.O. and Sanni, L.O. 2016. Effect of Ratooning Process on the Engineering Properties of NERICA Rice Varieties. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods issue 8 (1) 21-31. Published by Wageningen Academic Publishers in co-operation with ICC. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0449 Scopus Q1
21. Afolabi C.G. and Adigbo S.O. 2014.Effects of N Application on the Development of Blast Disease and Yield of Rice under Sawah System in Nigeria. Annals of Tropical Research 36 (1):63-74. Published by the Vsayas State University, Baybay City, Philippines. Index in scopus
22. Fabunmi T.O.; Adigbo S.O. and Ajibade A.O. 2014. Potentials of Twigs and Leaves of some Common Plant as Fertilizer Materials in Organic Agriculture. Journal of Organic Agriculture and Enviroment.2 54-62. Published by Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institution of Nigeria (OAPTIN).Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
23. Adigbo S.O.; Fabunmi T.O.; Isadeha A.; Adigbo V.B.; Odedina J.N. and Korede K.B. 2013. Effects of Preceding Cowpea on the Performance of Maize in Cowpea-Maize Sequential Cropping. Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica. 46 (3) 91-96. (Published by Czech University of Life Science, Prague.Czech Republic. Available online: URL: http”// dx. doi.10.2478/ats-2013-0001 Accepted in October, 2013) Q3
24. Adigbo S.O.; Iyasere E.; Fabunmi T.O.; Olowe V.I.O.; Adejuyigbe C.O. 2013. Effect of Spatial Arrangement on the Performance of Cowpea/Maize Intercrop in Derive Savannah of Nigeria. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture.3 (4) 959-970 Published by Science Domain International www. Science.org, USA)
25. Adigbo S.O.; Odedina J.N.; Fabunmi T.O. and Adigbo V.B. 2013. Exploiting the Potentials of Inland Valleys of Nigeria for Poverty Alleviation. American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, 13 (8): 1063-1071. (Published by Idosi publishing company, Dubai, United Arab Emirate)
27. Adigbo S. O.; Wakatsuki T.; Fabusoro E.; Alarima C.I.; Alao O.A.; Odedina J.N.; Adeyemi, O.R. and Fabunmi T.O. 2013. Evaluation of the Performance of Lowland Rice-Ratooned Rice-Vegetable as Influenced by Fertilizer Rates in Sawah Rice Systems. Journal of Agricultural Science. 5, (1), 181-186. (Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. Available online: URL: Http://dx.doi.org/10.559/jas.v5nlp181. Q 3 or 4
28. Fabunmi T.O.; Gbadamosi B.K. and Adigbo S.O. 2012. Seed Hydro-Prime and Early Moisture Stress Impact on Biomass Production and Grain Yield of Cowpea. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 2. (10) 112-122. (Published by Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA www.ijasnet).
29. Fabunmi T.O.; Agbonlahor M.U.; Odedina J.N. and Adigbo S.O. 2012. Profitability of Pre-season Green Manure Practices Using Maize as a Test Crop in a Derived Savanna of Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Science, 49 (4) 1- 4. (Published by University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. http://www.pakjas.com.pk) Scopus Q4
30. Adigbo S.O.; Olojede M.O.; Harris P.J.C. and Ajayi O. 2012. Ratooned lowland NERICA Rice Varieties as an Option for Triple Cropping in Inland Valleys of Derived Savannah in Nigeria. Experimental Agriculture. 48 (4) 551-562. (Published by Cambridge University Press. UK Available online: URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S001447971200452) Scopus Q2
31. Osipitan A.A.; Adigbo S.O. and Joda A. R. 2012. Evaluation of Responses Five Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)Varieties to Field Infestation by Major Insect Pest of Cowpea. Archives Of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 45 (3), 280-292. (Pulished by Taylor & Francis, UK. Available online: URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2011.559046)
32. Adigbo S.O. and Adigbo V.B. 2011. Effects of Site and Insecticide Application on Growth and Grain Yield of Local and Improved Cowpea Varieties in South Western Nigeria. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science.57, (2), 179 – 191. (The Journal is based in Germany but published by Taylor & Francis in London, UK. Available online Scopus Q2
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03650340903225032)
33. Fabunmi T.O. and Adigbo S.O. 2010. Effect of Severity of Pruning on Growth, Yield and Survivability of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) in Pigeon Pea/Pepper Alley Cropping. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 10, (1) 18-26, (Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta).
34. Adigbo S.O.; Ojerinde A. O.; Ajayi O. and Nwilene F.E. 2010. Effect of Sowing Methods on Performance of Upland Rice in Lowland Rice-Upland Rice-Vegetable Sequence in Inland Valley. Journal of Agricultural science and technology, (Serial 28) 4 (3) 1-10. (Published by David Publishing Company, Illinois, USA). Q3
35. Adigbo, S.O. 2009. Effects of Lowland Rice-Upland Rice-Vegetable/Cowpea Sequence on Vegetable and Cowpea in Rainfed Inland Valley. Agricultura Tropica et subtropica, 42 (3) 105-109. (Published by Czech University of Life Science, Prague. Czech Republic).Q3
36. Adigbo, S.O. 2009. Performance of Cowpea Intercropped with Amaranth in an Inland Valley of a Derived Savanna. Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica. 42: (2) 59-64. (Published by Czech University of Life Science, Prague.Czech Republic). Q3
37. Adigbo S.O. 2008. Performance of Lowland Rice-Upland Rice-Vegetable/Cowpea Sequences as Influenced by some Soil Properties in the Inland Valley.The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 39:(1) 88-100. (Published by Agricultural Society of Nigeria).
38. Adigbo S.O.; Okeleye K.A. and Adigbo V.B. 2007. Performance of Upland Rice Fitted in between Lowland Rice-Vegetable/Cowpea Sequence in Rainfed Inland Valley. Agronomy Journal. 99: 377-383. (Published by American Society of Agronomy, USA. Available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2005.0170) Q2 Scopus
39. Adigbo S. O and Momoh S. 2007. Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria: the Relevance of Traditional Soil Fertility Maintenance Practice. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.9 (1) 95-103, (Published by MichealOkpara University of Agriculture Umudike).
40. Adigbo S.O. and Okeleye K.A. 2006. Effects of Green Manuring and Nitrogen Fertilization on Soil Chemical Properties, Agronomic Traits and Grain Yield of Upland Rice. Moore (Journal of Agricultural Research. 8: 1-8. (Published by IAR&T Moore Plantation, OAU Ife)
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