B. Sc., M. Sc., PhD

• Evaluation of cowpea varieties for resistance to root – knot nematode

• Evaluation of organic fertilizers for the suppression of root – knot nematodes on crops (maize and cowpea)

• Evaluation of Chromolaena odorata bush fallow for suppression of plant parasitic nematodes in maize production

• Evaluation of Telfaria occidentalis lines for resistance to root – knot nematode.

• Effect of seedling age and organic fertilizer on growth and yield of root – knot nematode infected pepper.

• Evaluation of nematicidal compounds in common tropical weeds.

• Identification of microbial antagonist to plant parasitic nematodes in the rhizosphere.

• Odeyemi, I.S. (2011). Assessment of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and Robison Fallow for sustainable nematode pest management in maize (Zea mays) production. Ph.D thesis. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. (Awaiting Senate approval).

• Odeyemi, I.S. (2004). Effect of Glomus mosseae (Nicol and Gerd.) Gerd. And Trappe on the pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood on Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp. M. Agric. Dissertation. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

• Odeyemi, I.S. (2000). Nitrate – Nitrogen dynamics under decomposing litter with contrasting residue qualities. B. Agric. Project. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

• Afolami, S.O., J.J. Atungwu, S.B. Orisajo and S. Odeyemi (2004). Going Beyond Gall Index in Studying and Reporting Resistance to Root – Knot Nematodes. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection. 21: 25 – 32. Published by Nigerian Society for Plant Protection.

• Odeyemi, I.S and Afolami, S.O (2008). Host status of three Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp Varieties to Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood and the Consequence on Yield. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection. 25: 1 – 7. Published by Nigerian Society for Plant Protection.

• Osipitan, A.A., J.A. Owoseni, I.S. Odeyemi, A.A. Somade (2010). Assessment of extracts from some tropical plants in the management of termite (Termitidae: Isoptera) in Ogun State, Nigeria. Archives of Phytopathology And Plant Protection, 43: 10, 962 – 971. Published by Taylor and Francis, London, UK. http:// dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235400802214802.

• Odeyemi, I.S., S.O. Afolami and O.S. Sosanya (2010). Effect of Glomus Mosseae (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus) on Host – Parasite Relationship of Meloidogyne Incognita (Southern Root-Knot Nematode) On Four Improved Cowpea Varieties. Journal of Plant Protection Research. 50: 3, 320 – 325. Published by Institute of Plant Protection – National Research institute, Polish Academy of Sciences – Committee of Plant Protection and Polish Society of Plant Protection, Poland. http: //www.plantprotection.pl/PDF/50(30)/JPPR_50_14_odeyemi.pdf.

• Odeyemi, I.S., F.Y. Olalekan and S.O. Sosanya (2011). Effect of organic fertiliser and Chromolaena odorata residue on pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita on maize. Archives of Phytopathology And Plant Protection, 44: 11, 1046 – 1052. Published by Taylor and Francis, London, UK. http:// dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235401003672970.

• Odeyemi, I.S., S.O. Afolami and F.Y. Daramola (2010). Screen house and field investigations of arbuscular mycorrhiza and organic fertilizer for the control of the roo-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting cowpea in South Western, Nigeria. ASSET Series A, Volume 10, Nuumber 1. In press. Published by the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

• Odeyemi, I.S and K.A. Adewale (2011). Phythonematoxic properties and nematicidal potential of Tithonia diversifolia extract and residue on Meloidogyne incognita infecting yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Archives of Phytopathology And Plant Protection. 44: 18, 1745-1753. Published by Taylor and Francis, London, UK. DOI: 10.1080/0323540100903461029.

• Osipitan, A.A., K.A. Akintokun, S. Odeyemi and S.O. Bankole (2009). Evaluation of damage of some food commodities by Larger grain borer – Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) {Coleoptera: Bostrichidae} and microbial composition of frass induced by the insect. Archives of Phytopathology And Plant Protection. In press. Published by Taylor and Francis, London, UK. DOI: 10.1080/03235400903187311.