Prof. Dr. Samuel Agele | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Federal University of Technology Akure,  Nigeria

Prof. Agele Samuel Ohikhena is a distinguished Plant Physiologist and Ecologist with expertise in crop physiology, irrigation management, and climate adaptation strategies for sustainable agriculture. He holds a B.Agric. degree, an M.Sc. in Desert Science, a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation (Israel).

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🎓 Academic Background:

He holds a B.Agric., an M.Sc. in Desert Science, and a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation from Israel.

🎓 Supervision & Academic Contributions:

Prof. Agele has supervised numerous undergraduate projects, over 25 master’s theses, and about 15 Ph.D. dissertations.

🏛️ Administrative & Research Leadership:

He has actively contributed to FUTA’s academic administration and served in leadership roles, including:
🔹 Head of Department (Crop, Soil & Pest Management, FUTA) (2013-2016)
🔹 Dean (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State) (2017-2019)
🔹 Scholar (World Bank Step B Centre of Excellence in Food Security)
🔹 Coordinator (West African Agriculture Productivity Programme – WAAPP, FUTA)
🔹 Researcher (EU-AU Capacity4Food Project & Integrated Soil Fertility Management, FUTA)

🌍 International Training & Collaborations:

Prof. Agele has undergone training in Nigeria, Belgium, Israel, and Germany, contributing to international agricultural research efforts.

🏅 Professional Memberships:

He is a member of various prestigious scientific organizations, including:
🔸 International Horticultural Science Society (HIS)
🔸 International Soil Conservation Organization
🔸 International & African Crop Science Society
🔸 Soil Science Society of Nigeria
🔸 Agricultural Society of Nigeria
🔸 International Society for Irrigation and Drainage
🔸 Urban Climate Research Group

📖 Publications & Research Impact:

Prof. Agele has authored several book chapters and journal articles, with notable contributions to:
✅ Cacao agronomy & microclimate adaptation 🌱🍫
✅ Smallholder irrigation & climate resilience 🚰🌾
✅ Urban forestry & biochar applications 🌳🌍
✅ Water management & drought stress mitigation 💧🌾
✅ Climate change, food security & soil fertility management 🌎🌱

Citation Metrics:

• Total Citations: 1,510

• Citations Since 2020: 670

• h-index: 22

• h-index Since 2020: 13

• i10-index: 38

• i10-index Since 2020: 19

Publication Top Notes:

• Assessing Crop Model Improvements Through Comparison of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Simulation Models: A Case Study of West African Varieties
  FM Akinseye, M Adam, SO Agele, MP Hoffmann, PCS Traore, …
  Field Crops Research 201, 19-31 (2017)

• Effects of Tillage and Mulching on the Growth, Development, and Yield of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the Humid South of Nigeria
  SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
  The Journal of Agricultural Science 134 (1), 55-59 (2000)

• Effects of Plant Density and Mulching on the Performance of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Southern Nigeria
  SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
  The Journal of Agricultural Science 133 (4), 397-402 (1999)

• Insecticidal Activity of Powders of Some Nigerian Plants Against the Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch)
  L Lajide, CO Adedire, WA Muse, SO Agele
  (1998)

• Improving Sorghum Productivity Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Modelling Approach
  FM Akinseye, HA Ajeigbe, PCS Traore, SO Agele, B Zemadim, …
  Field Crops Research 246, 107685 (2020)

• Effects of Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Maize Grown on a Degraded Intensively Tilled Alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria
  AJ Adeyemo, SO Agele
  Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 1 (8), 205-216 (2010)

• Evaluation of the Onset and Length of Growing Season to Define Planting Date: A Case Study for Mali (West Africa)
  FM Akinseye, SO Agele, PCS Traore, M Adam, AM Whitbread
  Theoretical and Applied Climatology 124, 973-983 (2016)

• Effects of Some Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical Properties, Microbial Biomass, and Nutrient Distribution Under Rainfed Maize Production in a Humid Rainforest Alfisol
  SO Agele, BS Ewulo, IK Oyewusi
  Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 72, 121-134 (2005)

• Effects of Synthetic Hormone Substitutes and Genotypes on Rooting and Mini Tuber Production of Vine Cuttings Obtained From White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata, Poir)
  SO Agele, TG Ayankanmi, H Kikuno
  African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (30), 4714-4724 (2010)

• 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
  SO Agele, TI Ofuya, PO James
  Crop Protection 25 (1), 73-78 (2006)

• Sunflower Responses to Weather Variations in Rainy and Dry Cropping Seasons in a Tropical Rainforest Zone
  SO Agele
  International Journal of Biotronics 32, 17-33 (2003)

• Evapotranspiration, Water Use Efficiency, and Yield of Rainfed and Irrigated Tomato
  SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
  International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 13 (4) (2011)

• Organic Amendment of an Ultisol: Effects on Soil Properties, Growth, and Yield of Maize in Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
  K Ogundare, S Agele, P Aiyelari
  International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 1, 1-7 (2012)

• Effects of Season of Sowing on Water Use and Yield of Tomato in the Humid South of Nigeria
  SO Agele, A Olufayo, GO Iremiren
  African Crop Science Society (2002)

• Effect of Some Mulch Materials on Soil Physical Properties, Growth, and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
  SO Agele, JB Olaore, FA Akinbode
  Advances in Environmental Biology, 368-376 (2010)

• Effects of Variety and Row Spacing on Radiation Interception, Partitioning of Dry Matter, and Seed Set Efficiency in Late-Season Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
  SO Agele, IO Maraiyesa, IA Adeniji (2007)

• Agricultural Wastes and Mineral Fertilizer on Soil and Plant Nutrient Status, Growth, and Yield of Tomato
  SO Agele, AJ Adeyemo, IB Famuwagun
  Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 57 (1), 91-104 (2011)

• Ability of Ovipositing Callosobruchus maculatus Females to Discriminate Between Seeds Bearing Their Own Eggs and Those Bearing Eggs of Other Females
  T Ofuya, S Agele (1989)

• Effects of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil and Organic Amendment on Soil Chemical Properties, Microflora, and Growth of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.)
  AU Osaigbovo, KE Law-Ogbomo, SO Agele
  Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6 (1), 72-78 (2013)

• Effects of Shade on Microclimate, Canopy Characteristics, and Light Integrals in Dry Season Field-Grown Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Seedlings
  S Agele, B Famuwagun, A Ogunleye
  Journal of Horticultural Sciences 11 (1), 47-56 (2016)