Dr. Abayomi Akeem Olaniyan
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Dr. Abayomi Akeem Olaniyan

Executive Director
National Horticultural Research Institute, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Horticulture from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Fruit Science
62%
Propagation
90%
Farming
75%
Horticulture
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
39
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Alamu, O. O., H. Tijani-Eniola, A.A. Olaniyan and O.W. Olaniyi, 2018. Influence of integrated weed management on weed population dynamics, growth and yield of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis cv Agege1) in a derived savannah. Nat. J. Weed Sci., 31: 28-43.
  2. Olaniyan, A.A., N.A. Olaniyan, A.D. Banjo and A. Joseph, 2014. Efficacy of three plant extracts on insect pests of three vegetables. Int. J. Organic Agric. Res. Dev., 9: 29-41.
  3. Olaniyan, A.A., S.O. Babalola, C.A. Amih and J.A. Kolade, 2013. Performance of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) varieties in Ibadan, humid zone of South Western Nigeria. J. Applied Agric. Res., 5: 175-184.
  4. Alamu, O.O., A.A. Olaniyan, K.R. Egberongbe, M.G. Bala, C.A. Amih and O.I. Lawal, 2013. Effects of different weed control methods on the growth of seedlings of sweet grape fruit scion budded on cleopatra mandarin rootstock in the nursery. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 17: 1-6.
  5. Alamu, O.O., A.A. Olaniyan, K.R. Egberongbe and O.I. Lawal, 2013. Weed dynamics in a citrus orchard after two-years of soil fertiliuty management. Niger. J. Weed Sci., 26: 36-42.
  6. Olaniyan, A. A., S.O. Afolayan, J.A. Fagbayide and T.A. Ojo, 2011. Citrus scion performance on overgrown rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri lush) seedlings. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 16: 63-70.
  7. Makinde, A.A., S.O. Afolayan, A.A. Olaniyan, O.M.O. Odeleye and B.N. Okafor, 2011. Effect of climate on citrus yield in rain-forest savannah transitional zone of Nigeria. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 2: 009-012.
  8. Lawal, L.O., A.A. Olaniyan, B.N. Okafor, V.A. Chikaleke and J.O. Odofin, 2011. Growth and yield of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis(L) osbeck var. agege 1) as influenced by organic-based fertilizer treatment on an alfisol in Ibadan. Niger. J. Soil Soc., 21: 70-74.
  9. Alamu, O.O., K.R. Egberongbe and A.A. Olaniyan, 2011. Influence of mulching materials on the growth of citrus and weeds suppression potential of mulching materials in citrus nursery. Int. J. Org. Agric. Res. Dev., 3: 32-39.
  10. Alamu, O.O., K. Egberongbe, B.N. Okafor and A.A. Olaniyan, 2011. Weed dynamics in citrus orchard as affected by organic manure and intercrops. Int. J. Agric., 3: 83-88.
  11. Kasali, A.A., O.A. Lawal, O.T.F. Abanikannda, A.A. Olaniyan and W.N. Setzer, 2010. Citrus essential oil of Nigeria Part IV: Volatile constituents of leaf oils mandarins (Citrus reticulate blanco) from Nigeria. Rec. Nat. Prod., 4: 156-162.
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  12. Kasali, A.A., O.A. Lawal and A.A. Olaniyan, 2010. Citrus essential oil of Nigeria, Part 1: Volatile constituents of citrus limon burn. F. leaf oil. J. Essent. Oil Bear. Plant, 13: 540-544.
  13. Ariyo, O.O., T.O. Dauda, A.A. Olaniyan and B.O. Okafor, 2010. Autoregressive model of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) productivity in Ibadan, Nigeria. Rep. Opin., 2: 38-45.
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  14. Afolayan, S.O., K. Ogedengbe, A.A. Olaniyan, S.O.S. Akinyemi and O. Popoola, 2010. Sustainable water management systems for crop production in Nigeria-plantain, citrus, pineapple and tomato as case studies. Global J. Eng. Tech., 3: 245-251.
  15. Umeh, V.C., J.A. Kolade, A.A. Olaniyan, C.A. Amih and A. Taiga, 2009. A survey of rootstock usage and their influence on major insects and diseases of citrus in Nigeria. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 13: 58-67.
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  16. Lawal, I.O., B.N. Okafor and A.A. Olaniyan, 2009. Growth and nutrient uptake of citrus rootstock varieties as affected by poultry manure and NPK fertilizer in Ibadan, South-western Nigeria. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 14: 31-37.
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  17. Lawal, I.O., A.A. Olaniyan, B.N. Okafor and J.O. Odofin, 2009. Nutrient uptake and fruit yield of sweet orange as affected by poultry manure and N.P.K. fertilizer application in Ibadan. J. Applied Agric. Res., 1: 113-117.
  18. Kasali, A.A. and A.A. Olaniyan, 2009. Citrus essential oil of Nigeria part III volatile constituents of Citrus jambhiri lush. leaf oil. J. Essent. Oil Bear. Plant, 12: 690-693.
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  19. Fagbayide, J.A., A.A. Olaniyan and O.A. Afolabi, 2009. Evaluation of different storage media for the preservation of bare rooted citrus rootstock seedlings. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 14: 22-30.
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  20. Kasali, A.A., A.O. Eshiloku, A.A. Olaniyan and A.O.G. Ajenija, 2008. Citrus essential oil of Nigeria. Part II. Valencia orange leaf composition. J. Essent. Oil Bear. Plant, 11: 430-435.
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  21. Olaniyan, A.A., R.B. Ibe and L.O. Olajide-Taiwo, 2007. Effect of varieties and budder efficiency on citrus scion performance in the nursery. Moor J. Agric. Res., 8: 54-56.
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  22. Olaniyan, A.A., O.I. Lawal and R.B. Ibe, 2007. Influence of tangelo (Citrus reticulate, XCitrus paradise) varieties and population density on scion growth in the nursery. Moor J. Agric. Res., 8: 26-32.
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  23. Olaniyan, A.A., O.I. Lawal and R.B. Ibe, 2007. Growth of citrus rootstocks as influenced by variety and population density. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 12: 71-76.
  24. Olaniyan, A.A. and R.B. Ibe, 2007. Prevention of physical damages to tangelo fruits during harvesting: The cost implication. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 12: 85-89.
  25. Olaniyan, A.A. and J.A. Fagbayide, 2007. Soil nutrients balance in sweet orange intercropped with some arable crops. J. plant Nutr., 30: 335-350.
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  26. Olaniyan, A.A., J.A. Fagbayide, M.O. Oladapo and C.A. Amih, 2006. Productivity of cleopatra mandarin rootstock seedlings intercropped with cucumber. Asian J. Plant Sci., 5: 534-536.
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  27. Olaniyan, A.A. and J.A. Fagbayide, 2006. Comparative growth analysis of some citrus rootstock seedlings in Ibadan, Nigeria. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 13: 427-433.
  28. Fagbayide, J.A. and A.A. Olaniyan, 2006. Influence of time and different methods of forcing on citrus scion growth in the nursery. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 15: 295-300.
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  29. Olaniyan, A.A., L.O. Olajide-Taiwo, C.A. Amih and S.O. Afolayan, 2005. Growth performance of Nigeria sweet orange cultivars (Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck) on two commonly used rootstocks in the nursery. Niger. J. Ecol., 6: 6-8.
  30. Olaniyan, A.A. and J.A. Fagbayide, 2005. Weed population in citrus based cropping system as affected by crops Association. Moor J. Agric. Res., 6: 7-15.
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  31. Olaniyan A.A. and J.A. Fagbayide, 2005. Responses of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L) osbeck cv. agege 1) to intercropping in Ibadan, Nigeria. Niger. J. Ecol., 6: 14-19.
  32. Olajide-Taiwo, L.O, A.A. Olaniyan, O.N. Iluyomade and H.A. Akintoye, 2005. Importance of fruits in a democratic and deregulated rural economy: The case of Oyo and Ekiti states of Nigeria. J. Agric. Extension, 8: 60-64.
  33. Umeh, V.C., A.A. Olaniyan, J. Ker and J. Andir, 2004. Developments of citrus fruit fly control strategies for small holders in Nigeria. Fruits, 59: 265-274.
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  34. Olaniyan, A.A., J.A. Fagbayide and C.A. Amih, 2003. Influence of forcing methods on citrus scion growth in the nursery. Nig. J. Ecol., 4: 17-20.
  35. Olaniyan, A.A., J.A. Fagbayide and J.A. Kolade, 2002. Nursery performances of citrus scion varieties on commercial rootstocks in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria. Nig. J. Hortic. Sci., 6: 12-19.
  36. Olaniyan, A.A., J.A. Kolade, I.M. Ojeifo and M.A. Jolaoso, 2001. Effect of alley cropping with leucaena on the growth of budded citrus seedlings in the nursery. Niger. J.Ecol., 3: 60-64.
  37. Olaniyan, A.A., I.M. Ojeifo, F.N. Emuh and M.A. Jolaoso, 2001. Evaluation of the growth of citrus rootstock seedlings in the alleys of leucaena leucocephala in continuous cropping system. Niger. J. Hortic. Sci., 5: 88-97.
  38. Awodoyin, R.O. and A.A. Olaniyan, 2000. Air-layering in the clonal propagation of guava (Psidium guajava): Effect of season and IBA growth hormone on root production. Plant Sci. Res. Commun., 1: 7-12.
  39. Kolade, J.A. and A.A. Olaniyan, 1998. Performance of 12 sweet orange cultivars in Southwestern Nigeria. Fruits, 53: 175-182.
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