Dr. Ademola Zaid Aderolu

Associate Professor
University of Lagos, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Monogastric Animal Nutrition from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Animal Biochemistry
Animal Production
Animal Nutrition
Agriculture

Selected Publications

  1. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, F.R. Dosunmu, O.O. Aarode and R.O. Sanni, 2017. Utilization effects of substituting maize with graded levels of ripe and unripe banana peels in the diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles. Fish. Soc. J. (In Press). .

  2. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal, O.O. Soyinka, A.T. Adeleke and M.D. Bello, 2017. Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of African medicinal plants. J. Coastal Life Med., 5: 16-21.
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  3. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal, L.I. Okoronkwo, F.O. Awobajo and F.I. Jesuniyi, 2017. Dietary effect of Cissus populnea and Securidaca longepedunculata aqueous leave extracts on reproductive, haematological and biochemical parameters of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) broodstocks. Aceh J. Anim. Sci., 2: 1-11.
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  4. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, O.O. Aarode, M.B. Seriki and T.O. Alonge, 2016. Evaluation of soybean meal replacement with sesame seed meal, using activated charcoal as an additive in the diet of frican catfish juveniles, Clarias gariepinus. Int. J. Aquat. Biol., 4: 43-50.
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  5. Jimoh, W.A., Z.A. Aderolu, M.O. Oladele-Bukola, S.A. Abdulsalami and F.Y. Okemakin, 2016. Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed graded levels of dietary cooked Jatropha curcas seed meal-based diets. Egypt. J. Exp. Biol. (Zool.), 12: 87-91.
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  6. Jimoh, W.A., Z.A. Aderolu, M.O. Oladele-Bukola, F.Y. Okemakin and S.A. Abdulsalami, 2016. Haematological and biochemical studies on the blood of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed cooked Jatropha curcas seed meals. Vom J. Vet. Sci., 11: 13-19.
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  7. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal and S. Sobaloju, 2016. Replacement value of maize with ripe and unripe plantain peels in the diet of juvenile catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822). J. Agric. Res. Dev., 15: 24-35.
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  8. Aderolu, A.Z., Lawal, M.O. and T.T Adesola, 2016. Effects of graded activated charcoal in rice husk diets for mud catfish, Clarias gariepinus juveniles (Teleostei: Clariidae). Iran. J. Ichthyol., 3: 203-209.
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  9. Eledgbede, I.O., F. Kies, L.A.A. Omolara, S.D. Rashidat and F.B. Hakeem et al., 2015. Effect of water quality characteristics on fish population of the lake Volta, Ghana. J. Environ. Anal. Toxicol., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2161-0525.1000317.
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  10. Bukola, D., A. Zaid, E.I. Olalekan and A. Falilu, 2015. Consequences of anthropogenic activities on fish and the aquatic environment. Poult. Fish. Wildl. Sci., Vol. 3. 10.4172/2375-446X.1000138.
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  11. Aderolu, Z.A., W.A. Jimoh, M.O. Lawal and O.O. Aarode, 2015. Effects of Pleurotus tuber-regium degraded rice husk on growth, nutrient utilisation, haematology and biochemical parameters in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. Prod. Agric. Technol., 11: 32-43.
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  12. Aderolu, A.Z. and N.P. Sahu, 2015. Growth performance, nutrient utilization, metabolic and digestive enzymes studies in mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala) juveniles fed graded levels of carbohydrate. Israeli J. Aquacult., Vol. 67. .
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  13. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, B.M. Seriki and O.O. Aarode, 2014. Dietary effects of spaghetti waste as maize replacement in the diet of Juvenile African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 134-137.
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  14. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, O.O. Aarode and A. Yekinni, 2013. Growth and economic performance of Clarias gariepinus fed different sources of calcium and phosphorus diets. J. Fish. Sci., 7: 187-193.

  15. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, B. Adeyemi and O.O. Aarode, 2013. Dietary effects of sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea Linn.) utilization in the diet of African catfish juveniles. Acta Satech, 4: 108-118.

  16. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu and O.O. Aarode, 2013. Growth and economic performance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) fingerlings fed diets containing graded levels of sclerotium. AACL Bioflux, 6: 180-187.
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  17. Jimoh, W.A., Z.A. Aderolu, A.A. Ayeloja and M.O. Shodamola, 2013. Replacement value of soybean meal with Luffa cylindrical in diet of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings use of Luffah cylindrical seedmeal as a soybean meal replacer in diet for fingerlings of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822). Int. J. Appl. Agric. Apic. Res., 9: 98-105.
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  18. Aderolu, A.Z., O.O. Aarode and R. Bello, 2013. Inclusion effect of graded levels of molasses in the diet of Clarias gariepinus. Int. J. Fish. Aquacult., 5: 172-176.
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  19. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal, O.O. Aarode and B.M. Seriki, 2013. Substitution effects of Pleurotus tuberregium sclerotium for soymeal on growth, nutrient utilization, heamatology and carcass composition of juvenile African catfish. J. Sci. Res. Dev., Vol. 15. .

  20. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal, G.O. Ogunbekun and O.O. Aarode, 2013. Physical and microbial contaminant levels in feed ingredients and feeds from Oko-Oba and Ikorodu feed markets of Lagos state, Nigeria. Adv. Agric. Sci. Eng. Res., 3: 1022-1028.

  21. Aderolu, A.Z., K.O. Ogun, F.O. Oguntoyinbo and R.O. Sanni, 2013. Growth response of juvenile catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed diets supplemented with Lactobacillus sp. inclusion into feeds and cultured water. Niger. Vet. J., 34: 684-690.
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  22. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu, J.A. Ajayi and O.O. Soyinka, 2012. Investigation of dietary effects of yam peels on the growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass composition and haematology of Catfish, Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Zoologist, 10: 13-18.

  23. Lawal, M.O., A.Z. Aderolu and D.O. Ezenwanne, 2012. The growth rate and histology of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles fed antibiotics (Oxytetracycline and Furasol) treated feed. Rep. Opin., 4: 37-42.
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  24. Aderolu, A.Z., O.O. Aarode and A.O. Adigun, 2012. Replacement of maize with graded levels of noodle waste in commercial diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Niger. J. Fish., 8: 265-271.

  25. Aderolu, A.Z., R. Bello, O.O. Aarode and R.O. Sanni, 2011. Utilization of two dietary plant oil sources on growth, haematology, histometry and carcass analysis of juvenile Clarias gariepinus. Prod. Agric. Technol., 7: 117-130.

  26. Aderolu, A.Z., O.O. Aarode, T.O. Alli and M.O. Lawal, 2011. Utilization of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in the diet of juveniles African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). J. Sci. Res. Dev., 13: 19-27.

  27. Aderolu, A.Z., O.O. Aarode, A.A. Akonu and W.A. Jimoh, 2011. The effect of substituting maize with graded levels of biscuit waste on growth performance, nutrient utilization carcass composition, haematological parameters and economic performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus burchell 1827) J. Natural Sci. Eng. Technol., 10: 111-120.
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  28. Aderolu, A.Z., B.M. Seriki, A.L. Apatira and M.O. Lawal, 2011. Compensatory growth effect on previously starved African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fingerlings and juveniles. Afr. J. Food Sci., 5: 637-642.
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  29. Otitoloju, A.A., K.O. Ige and A.Z. Aderolu, 2010. Biomarkers and weight changes in broiler chicks (Gallus domesticus) exposed to livestock feed containing residues of Phostoxin and Actellic pesticides. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 4: 2303-2313.
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  30. Aderolu, A.Z., S.O. Ayoola and A.A. Otitoloju, 2010. Effects of Acute and sub-lethal concentrations of actellic on weight changes and haematology parameters of Clarias gariepinus. World J. Biol. Res., 3: 30-39.

  31. Aderolu, A.Z., B.M. Seriki, A.L. Apatira and C.U. Ajaegbo, 2010. Effects of feeding frequency on growth, feed efficiency and economic viability of rearing African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) fingerlings and juveniles. African J. Food Sci., 4: 286-290.
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  32. Aderolu, A. Z. and O. A. Sogbesan, 2010. Evaluation and potential of cocoyam as carbohydrate source in catfish, (Clarias gariepinus [Burchell, 1822]) juvenile diets. Afr. J. Agricul. Res., 5: 453-457.
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  33. Sogbesan, O.A., A.Z. Aderolu and M.W. Panya, 2009. Performances of dutch Clarias juvenile stocked at different densities in out-door happas. World Rural Observ., 1: 17-23.
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  34. Aderolu, A.Z., M.P. Kuton and S.G. Odu-Onikosi, 2009. Substitution effect of sorghum meal for maize meal in the diet of catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) juvenile. Res. J. Fish. Hydrobiol., 4: 41-45.
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  35. Aderolu, A.Z., M.O. Lawal and M.O. Oladipupo, 2009. Processed cocoyam tubers as carbohydrate source, in the diet of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Eur. J. Scient. Res., 35: 453-460.
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  36. Aderolu, A.Z. and O.A. Akinremi, 2009. Dietary effects of coconut oil and peanut oil in improving biochemical characteristics of Clarias gariepinus juvenile. Turk. J. Fish. Aquatic Sci., 9: 105-110.
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  37. Aderolu, A.Z. and M.V. Akpabio, 2009. The feeding value of Mucuna seed meal in the diet of Clarias gariepinus. Afr. J. Aquat. Sci., 34: 131-135.

  38. Zaid, A.A. and O.G. Taiwo, 2008. Comparative utilization of biodegraded rice husk in the diets of Clarias gariepinus. J. Fish. Aquatyic Sci., 3: 312-319.
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  39. Aderolu, A.Z., E.A. Iyayi and A.A. Onilude, 2007. Performance, organ relative weight, serum and haematology parameters in broiler finisher fed biodegraded brewers dried grain. Pak. J. Nutr., 6: 204-208.
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  40. Aderolu, A.Z., E.A. Iyayi and A.A. Onilude, 2007. Changes in the nutritional value of Rice husk during Trichoderm viride degradation. Bulgarian J. Anim. Sci., 13: 583-589.
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  41. Bolu, S.A., C.A. Adebayo, A. Akilu and A.Z. Aderolu, 2006. Increasing dietary cholecalciferol for improved broiler marketability. Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., 6: 223-228.

  42. Aderolu, A.Z., E.A. Iyayi and A.A. Onilude, 2006. Nutrient digestibility and egg production of laying hens fed graded levels of biodegraded Palm Kernel Meal (PKM). Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 39: 139-146.

  43. Belewu, M.A. and A.Z. Aderolu, 2005. Potential application of fungi biotechnology and chemical on the nutritional evaluation of saw dust Gliricidia mixture by rat. J. Prospect Sci., 7: 36-40.

  44. Iyayi, E.A. and Z.A. Aderolu, 2004. Enhancement of the feeding value of some agro-industrial by-products for laying hens after their solid state fermentation with Trichoderma viride. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 3: 182-185.
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  45. Emiola, L.A., A.D. Ologhobo, G.O. Farinu, T.O. Diya and A.Z. Aderolu, 2004. Evaluation of cracked-decorticated-cooked mucuna seed meal, in broiler starter diets. Trop. J. Anim. Sci., 7: 119-125.

  46. Adewunmi, M.K., D.A. Sokunbi, A.E. Adebunmi, F.A. Adetemi, T.O. Oke and A.Z. Aderolu, 2004. Response of growing rabbits fed high fibre diets supplemented with an exogenous enzyme. Trop. Anim. Prod. Investi., 7: 61-70.

  47. Aderolu, A.Z., E.A. Iyayi, A.A. Onilude and I. Eniola, 2004. Biodegraded rice husks in laying bird's diet: 1. Performance and egg quality parameters. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 16. .
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  48. Aderolu, A.Z., E.A. Iyayi and S.T. Ogunbanwo, 2002. Nutritional status of palm kernel meal inoculated with Trichoderma harzianum. Trop. J. Anim. Sci., 5: 103-108.