1. Doctor of Philosophy (Seed Science and Technology) 2016
2. Master of Agriculture (Seed Science and Technology) 2011
3. Bachelor of Agriculture (First Class Grade) 2008
4. West African Senior School Certificate 1999

1. Co-investigator, FUNAAB/TETFUND Research Intervention Grant (N 1, 499,
905.00) for Evaluation and marker-assisted selection of DFID-ARCN-FUNAAB
Hybrid tomato lines for wilt tolerance, higher yield and storability in Abeokuta,
Nigeria, 2014.
2. Co-investigator, FUNAAB/TETFUND Research Intervention Grant (N 1, 499,
905.00) for study on Legume based pellets as dry season feed resources for
ruminant animals, 2014.

 Member, Association of Seed Scientists of Nigeria
 Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
 Member, Genetics Society of Nigeria
 Member, Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
 Member, Horticultural Society of Nigeria
 Member, Nigerian Institute of Management

1. 1st Annual Conference of Plant Science and Crop Production on Plant Science for
Sustainable Food System. Held at the International Scholar Centre, Centre of
Excellence In Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE),
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State (July 31st- 1st
August, 2023).
2. 45th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN) on Genetics and
Agricultural Transformation: Pathway to Food Security. Held at the International
Scholar Centre, Centre of Excellence In Agricultural Development and Sustainable
Environment (CEADESE), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB),
Ogun State (26th- 30th March, 2023).
3. 5th Edition of the SEEDCONNECT Africa Conference and Exhibition on Seed
Security in Nigeria and Africa: Strategies and Solutions for Sustainability in the face
of Current Challenges. Held at Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Officers Mess and Suites,
Plot 496 Ahmadu Bello Way, Close to Next Cash and Carry, Kado, Abuja (28th- 29th
November, 2022).
4. 6th Annual Conference of the Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN) on
Seed: A Strategic input in a changing Agricultural Environment. Held at the Institute
of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. (3rd-6th August,
2021).
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5. 5th Annual Conference of the Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN) on
Seed Security: A Veritable Tool for Food Sufficiency in A Sustainable Agriculture.
Held at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (4th-7th August, 2019).
6. 4th Annual Conference of the Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN) on
Enhancing Nigeria’s Agricultural Potentials through quality seeds. Held at the Federal
University of Technology, Akure (24th-28th June, 2018).

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7. 2nd Annual Conference of the Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN) on
quality seeds: A Panacea for Sustainable Agriculture in the 21st Century. Held at the
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (6th – 9th June, 2016).
8. 33rd Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria on Horticulture:
Nutrition and Wealth towards National Security. Held at the Agricultural Research
Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Abuja. (29th November- 4th December, 2015).
9. 32nd Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria on Horticulture for a
healthy and wealthy Nation. Held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(19th- 23rd October, 2014)
10. 9th National Conference of Organic Agriculture on Organic Agriculture and
Climate Change. Held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. (11th- 15th
November, 2013).
11. 37th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP) held at
the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. (6th- 10th May, 2012).
12. 34th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN) on Genetics and
Sustainable Livelihood in a Developing Economy. Held at the Main Auditorium,
NIHORT, Ibadan. (19th- 24th September, 2010).
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13. 12th Annual Lecture and Symposium of the International Association of Scholars and
Fellows (IARSAF) at the International Conference Center, IITA, Ibadan (15th
February, 2007).

(i). DISSERTATIONS
1. Kehinde, T. O. 2016. Digital Imaging Characterization and Potential Longevity
of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) Seeds Using Artificial Ageing Treatments.
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
2. Adekola, T. O. 2011. Physiological and Genetic Deterioration of Amaranth
(Amaranthus spp) Seeds during Storage. Master of Agriculture Dissertation.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
3. Adekola, T. O. 2008. Effect of priming on seed germination, seedling growth
and seed yield characters of West African rice (Oryza sativa. L.) Bachelor of
Agriculture Research Project. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
(ii). JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Ajala, M. O., Olowu E.F. and Rasaki S. 2011.
Assessment of Seed Quality and Potential Longevity in Elite Tropical Soybean
(Glycine Max (L) Merrill) Grown in Southwestern Nigeria. The Nigerian
Agricultural Journal 42:94-103. Published by Agricultural Society of Nigeria
(ASN).

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2. Adebisi M. A., Akintoye S. O., Kehinde T. O. and Adekunle, M. F. 2011. Seed
priming for improved seedling emergence and vigour of Cordia (Cordia millennii)
seed. Research Journal of Seed Science 4(3): 137-147.
3. Adebisi M.A., Ajala, M. O., and Kehinde T. O (2011). Seed production environment
and potential seed longevity of rain-fed sesame (Sesamum indicum. L) genotypes.
Research Journal of Seed Science 4(3): 166-173.

4. Kehinde, T. O., Ajala, M. O., Daniel, I. O. and Oyelakin, O. O. 2013. Physiological
and Genetic Integrity of Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Seeds during Storage.
International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics 7(1): 35-46.

5. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Salau, A. W., Okesola, L. A., Porbeni, J. B. O.,
Esuruoso, A. O and Oyekale, K. O. 2013. Influence of Different Seed Size Fractions on
Seed Germination, Seedling Emergence and Seed Yield Characters in Tropical Soybean
(Glycine max L. Merrill). International Journal of Agricultural Research 8(1): 26-33.

6. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Abdul-Rafiu, M. A., Esuruoso, O. A., Oni, O. D. and
Ativie, O. 2013. Seed Physiological Quality of Three Capsicum Species as affected by
Seed Density and Hydropriming Treatment Durations. Journal of Agronomy 12 (1): 38-
45.
7. Adebisi, M.A., Kehinde, T. O, Adekunle, M. F and Adenaike, A. 2013. Seed
Chemical Priming for Germination and Seedling Vigour Traits in Gmelina (Gmelina
arborea) Seeds from Different Fruit Maturity Levels. Research Journal of Forestry
7(1):26-33.
8. Adebisi, M. A., Okelola, F. S., Ajala, M. O., Kehinde, T. O. Daniel, I. O. and Ajani,
O. O. 2013. Evaluation of variations in seed vigour characters of West African rice
(Oryza sativa L.) genotypes using multivariate technique. American Journal of Plant
Science 4(2):356-363. URL: http://doi:10.4236/ajps.2013.42047
9. Adebisi, M.A., Kehinde, T. O., Porbeni, J.B.O., Oduwaye, O. A., Biliaminu, K., and
Akintunde, S. A 2013. Seed and Seedling Vigour in Tropical Maize Inbred Lines.
Plant Breeding and Seed Science 67:87-102. Published by Plant Breeding and
Acclimatization Research Institute – National Research Institute, (RADZIKOW)
POLAND.
URL: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/plass
10. Adebisi, M. A., Esuruoso, O. A., Adetumbi, J. A., Abdul-Rafiu, M. A., Kehinde,
T.O., Ajani, O.O., and Agboola, D. A. 2013. Shelf Life of Kenaf (Hibiscus
Cannabinus L.) seed Stored under Humid Tropical Conditions. Plant Breeding and

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Seed Science 67: 75-86. Published by Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Research
Institute – National Research Institute, RADZIKOW (POLAND).
URL: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/plass
11. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Esuruoso, A. O., Ajala, M. O., Oni, O. D. and
Ajagbe, K. O. 2013. Improvement of seed germination and seedling vigour of garden
egg (Solanum melongena) genotypes using hydropriming and dehydration treatments.
Journal of Agriculture and Environment 1: 29-35. Published by Organic Agriculture
Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, FUNAAB.
12. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Abdul-Rafiu, A. M., Esuruoso, O. A., Oni, O. D. and
Egbeleye, D. 2015. Effect of seed invigoration by osmopriming on seed quality
parameters in three Capsicum species under ambient humid conditions. The Nigerian
Agricultural Journal 46(1&2):481-492. Published by Agricultural Society of Nigeria
(ASN).
13. Adebisi M. A., Esuruoso, O. A., Kehinde, T. O., Adetumbi, J. A., Abdul- Rafiu, A.
M. and Ajani, O. O. 2015. Response of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seeds stored
under humid tropical conditions to dry seed invigoration treatments. Tropical
Agriculture 92(2): 118-128. Published by the University of The West Indies
(TRINIDAD).
14. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Abdul-Rafiu, A.M., Amira, J. O., Oyewumi, A. A.,
Oni, O. D. and Onyeka, C. V. 2015. Influence of Nut Size, Hydro Priming Duration
and Storage Period on Seedling Emergence and Early Seedling Vigour Characters in
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agriculture
38(4):465-480 Published by Universiti Putra MALAYSIA.
15. Kehinde, T. O., Adebisi, M. A, Esuruoso, O. A, Akinrinde, G. O and Famakinde, O.
2015. Assessment of Seedling Vigour Characteristics in Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus
L) Genotypes. Applied Tropical Agriculture 20(2): 24-31. Published by the School of
Agriculture and Technology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Available online:www.futa.edu.ng/ATA.
16. Adebisi, M. A., Ogunmefun, F., Fayeun, L. S., Kehinde, T. O. and Oni, O. D. 2015.
Assessment of Seed Position as Index of Selection for Superior Seed Morphometric
Attributes in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Fruit. Applied Tropical
Agriculture 20(2): 08-16. Published by the School of Agriculture and Technology,
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Available
online:www.futa.edu.ng/ATA.
17. Kehinde, T. O. Adebisi, M. A., Alegiledoye, A. O., Ajani, O. O. and Shofuyi, K. A.
2015. Evaluation of Seed Nut Size as Index of Selection for Superior Seed Quality
Attributes in Two Biotypes of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale). Plant Breeding and

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Seed Science 72: 69-81. Published by Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Research
Institute – National Research Institute, RADZIKOW (POLAND).
URL: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/plass
18. Kehinde, T.O. Ajala, M. O. and Daniel, I. O. 2017. Digital Imaging Characterization
of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Seeds. Research Journal of Seed Science 10(2):
53-58.
19. Adebisi, M. A., Oni, O. D., Ajala, M. O., Kehinde, T. O. and Daniel, I. O. 2017.
Effect of dry-seed treatments on seed longevity of five sesame (Sesame indium L.)
varieties under humid tropical conditions. Tropical Agriculture 94(3): 223-234
Published by The University of The West Indies (TRINIDAD).
20. Kehinde, T. O. 2018. Potential Longevity of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) Seeds
under Accelerated Ageing. Nigerian Journal of Seed Science 2:56-68.
21. Kehinde, T. O. Ajala, M. O. and Daniel, I. O. 2018. Evaluation of kenaf (Hibiscus
cannabinus L.) seed longevity and seedling vigour under controlled deterioration
storage. Applied Tropical Agriculture 23(2):145-153. Published by The Federal
University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Available online:www.futa.edu.ng/ATA.

22. Kehinde, T. O., Adebisi, M. A., Omotosho, R. B. Olosunde, O. M. 2019. A Study on
Seedling Vigour and Storability Potential in Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Genotypes Nigerian Journal of Seed Science 3: 77-89 Published by the Association
of Seed Scientists of Nigeria.
23. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde, T. O., Oladipo, T. E. and Lawal, I. O. 2019. Longevity and
vigour of pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan L.) seeds stored under ambient humid tropical
Conditions. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica 114(2): 191–203. Published by the
Department of Agronomy and Animal Science, Biotechnology Faculty of the
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
24. Kehinde, T. O., Bhadmus, D. and Olufelo, J. 2020. Influence of plant extracts,
storage containers and storage duration on the physiological quality of watermelon
(Citrullus lanatus Thunb. Mansf) seeds stored under ambient. Acta Agriculturae
Slovenica 116(2): 229-236. Published By The Department of Agronomy and
Animal Science, Biotechnology Faculty of The University Of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

25. Adebisi, M. A. Arogundade, L. A., Kehinde, T. O., Onikola, A. A., Adebisi, Q. A.,
and Olufelo, J. 2020. Genetic variability in seed physiological quality and storage
life of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes stored under ambient conditions.

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The Nigerian Agricultural Journal 51(3): 238-247 Published by Agricultural
Society of Nigeria (ASN).
26. Aderiye, K. O. S., Kehinde, T. O., Adetumbi, J. A. Ogunniyan, D. J. and Adebisi, M.
A. 2021. Response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes to accelerated
ageing treatment. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 13(1): 1-10 Published by Horticulture
and Forestry Society from Transylvana.

27. Kehinde, T. O., Adebisi, M. A., Lawal, O. I., Shittu, M. M. and Okwi, E. E. 2022:
Seed longevity characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) genotypes
stored with different packaging materials under ambient tropical humid conditions.
Acta Agriculturae Slovenica. 118(1): 1-12, Published by the University of Ljubljana,
(SLOVENIA). URL: https:// doi:10.14720/aas.2022.118.1.2444 Indexed in
Scimago.
28. Adetumbi, J. A., Akinyosoye, S. T., Oduwaye, O. F., Kareem, K. T., Olakojo, S A.,
Kehinde, T. O., Adekoya, M. A., Adeniji, O. T., and Fayeun, L. S. 2022.
Registration of ARTPEA/BBT/72/B’ and ‘ARTPEA/BBT/22/W’, brown blotch-
tolerant and early-maturing cowpea cultivars for humid ecologies of Nigeria. Journal
of Plant Registrations,(10) 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20250

(iii). EDITED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
29. Ajala M. O., M. A. Adebisi, O. O. Ajani and Adekola T. O. 2008. Seed Invigoration
by Priming in NERICA Rice (Oryza sativa L). Proceedings 42nd Annual
Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) K. N. N. Ezike, I. I. Osakwe,
L. G. Ekwu, E. Utobo and C. N. Mbah (Eds)124-129. Published by Agricultural
Society of Nigeria.
30. Adebisi, M. A., Esuruoso, A. O., Adetumbi, J. A., Kehinde, T. O., and Adedokun, T.
A. 2011. Effect of Dry Seed Treatments on Field Emergence of Kenaf Seeds at
Ambient Conditions. Proceedings 7th National Conference on Organic Agriculture
E. J. Ekefan, F. D. Ugese and E. E. Ekoja (Eds) 32-37. Published by Organic
Agriculture Project for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN).
31. Adebisi, M. A., Kehinde T. O., Abdulrafiu, A. M., Ajala, M. O., Ajani, O. O.,
Oyekale, K. O., Murtadah, S. M., and Owolabi, D. Y. 2013. Assessment of variation
and relationships among seed physiological characters in bambarra (Vigna
subterranean L (Verdc) genotypes. Proceedings 47th Annual Conference of
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), J. A. Adeniran, J. O. Saka, A. G. Ibrahim, M.

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O. Adenekan, A. O. Atere and V. A. Adeyemi (Eds)87-91. Published by Agricultural
Society of Nigeria.
32. Adetumbi, J. A., Adegbulugbe, R. O, Adesanya O. A. and Kehinde T. O. 2013.
Effect of Seed Bag Colour on Seed Germination Attributes of Some Oil Seed Crops
During Storage. Proceedings 47th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of
Nigeria (ASN), J. A. Adeniran, J. O. Saka, A. G. Ibrahim, M. O. Adenekan, A. O.
Atere and V. A. Adeyemi (Eds)106-110. Published by Agricultural Society of
Nigeria.
33. Ajani, O. O., Adebisi, M. A. and Kehinde, T. O. 2014. Variations in seed quality
attributes of tropical soybean. Proceedings 38th Annual Conference of the Genetics
Society of Nigeria (GSN) K. O. Omokhafe and Joshua Odewale (Eds.) 692-700.
Published by Genetic Society of Nigeria.
34. Olubiyi, M. R., Lawal, A. I., Aladele, S. E., Alamu, O., Osewa, S. O., Kehinde, T. O.
and Daniel, S. E. 2016. Comparative evaluation of nutritional composition of locally
grown and imported rice varieties in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 40 th Nigerian
Institute of Food Science and Technology 149-151.
35. Olufelo, J., Adebisi, M. A, Ajala, M. O, Kehinde, T. O. and Raheem, S. 2016. Seed
Digital Imaging Analysis of Morphometric Characters in Pigeon Pea (Cajanus
Cajan). Proceedings of the 2nd Conference of Association of Seed Scientists’ of
Nigeria (ASSN). Ariyo, O. J., Akintobi, D. C., Adebisi, M. A., and Makinde, E. A.
(Eds.)135-140 Published by Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria.
36. Adebisi, M. A., Ajala, M. O, Ajani, O. O., Kehinde, T. O., Boladale, S. B. and
Yusuf, A. 2016. Effect of Epicotyl Scarification Methods in Enhancement of Seed
germination, Seedling Vigour and Growth Characteristics in Cola nitida (Veast)
(Schott & Endicher) species. Proceedings of the 2nd Conference of Association of
Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Ariyo, O. J., Akintobi, D. C., Adebisi, M. A.,
and Makinde, E. A., (Eds.) 155-160. Published by Association of Seed Scientists’ of
Nigeria.
37. Kehinde, T. O., Adebisi, M. A., Ajala, M. O., and Akerele, A. A. 2017. Assessment
of Seed Quality and Potential Longevity in Some Amaranth (Amaranthus Spp)
Accessions. Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of Association of Seed Scientists’ of
Nigeria (ASSN). Adebisi, M. A., Adetumbi, J. A., Olasoji, J. O. and Fayeun,
L.S.(Eds.) 80-86. Published by Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria.
38. Kehinde, T. O., and Olatunji, E. A. 2018. Seed Invigoration by Priming in Pigeon
Pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp). Proceedings of the 4th Conference of Association
of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Olufolaji, D. B., Akinyele, b. O., Gbaye,

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O.A., Kade, I.J., Adebayo, R. A., Akinwale, J. A. and Fayeun, L. S. 59-62. Published
by Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria.
39. Popoola, A. R., Osipitan, A., Olatunde, A., Ganiyu, A., Ojo, D. K., Kehinde, T. O.,
Arowolo, A., Chikaleke, V., Oyelakin, V., Imonmion, J., Odubanwo, B., Ewedairo,
I., Adabale, O., Fagbenro, A., Adeoti, A., Adebanjo, F., and Olaoye, D. 2018.
Evaluation of tomato genotypes for wilt tolerance, higher yield and storability in
Abeokuta, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of Organic
Agriculture in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Fabunmi, T. O., Olowe, V. I. O., and
Sakariyawo, O. S. (Eds). 66-69.
40. Kehinde, T. O., Lawal, I. T. and Olubodun, A. H. 2019. Priming effect on
Physiological Quality of Aged Soybean (Glycine max L.) seeds. Proceedings of the
5th Conference of Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Gana, A. S.,
Tsado, E. K., Salaudeen, M. T., Ibrahim, H., Tolorunse, K. D., Bello, L. Y. and
Saidu, A. 185-190. Published by Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria.
41. Adebisi, M. A., Adebisi, Q. A., Muhammad, A., Kehinde, T. O., Shittu, M. M., and
Arogundade, L. A. 2019 Effect of Yam Minisett Weight on Tuber Yield Characters
of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) varieties. Proceedings of the 5th Conference
of Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Gana, A. S., Tsado, E. K.,
Salaudeen, M. T., Ibrahim, H., Tolorunse, K. D., Bello, L. Y. and Saidu, A. 30-39.
Published by Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria.
42. Adebisi, M. A., Samson, E. A., Shittu, M. M. and Kehinde, T. O. 2021. Effect of
maturity stages on seed development characteristics of tropical groundnut genotypes
(Arachis hypogaea L.) Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of Association of
Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Taiwo, L. B., Adetumbi, J. A., Ogunniyan, D. J.
and Kareem, K. T. (Eds). 66-76.

43. Adebisi, M. A., Adesanya, A. P., Adebayo, B. A., Kehinde, T. O., Esuruosho, O. A.
and Akinade, G. T. 2021. Performance of Nerica rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties
under various seed vigour tests. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of
Association of Seed Scientists’ of Nigeria (ASSN). Taiwo, L. B., Adetumbi, J. A.,
Ogunniyan, D. J. and Kareem, K. T. (Eds). 201-208.