Dr. Kolapo Adelodun Lawrence

Senior Lecturer
Augustine University Ilara-Epe, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food and Industrial Microbiology from Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Food Science
Industrial Microbiology
Bacteriology
Food Safety

Selected Publications

  1. Kolapo, A., T. Popoola and F. Oluwafemi, 2020. Assessment of preservative ability of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of onion (Allium cepa L.) on soybean daddawa- a condiment. Turkish J.Agri. Food Sci. Tech., 8: 651-656.
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  2. Bhattacharya, S., 2020. Seeds as Herbal Drugs. In: Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention, Preedy V.R. and R.R. Watson, (Edn. 2nd)., Elsevier Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISBN-13: 978-0-12-818553-7, pp: 471-483.
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  3. Oluwafemi, F., P. Ojo, A.L. Kolapo and S.O. Oluwalana, 2019. Effects of nigella sativa linn. oil on gut bacteria and liver function status of albino wistar rats. Asian Food Sci. J., 13: 1-7.
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  4. Kolapo, A.L., and T.O.S. Popoola, 2019. Preservative efficacy of aqueous and ethanolicextracts of leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.) on soybean daddawa- a condiment. Int. J. Res. Sci. Innov. 4: 116-123.

  5. Kolapo A.L., T.O.S. Popoola, O.R. Afolabi, O.O. Atanda and F. Oluwafemi, 2019. Evaluation of spontaneously fermenting soybean daddawamicrobiota’s potentials for starter culture application. Int. J. Res. Innov. Applied Sci., 4: 41-48.

  6. Flora, T., 2019. Oluwafemi., et al.“assessment of saxitoxin in water and shellfishes within lagos lagoon, South Western Nigeria. EC Microbiology, 15: 01-12.
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  7. Oluwafemi, F., B.F. Oluwabamiwo, O.O. Oluwatosin, O.R. Akinrinade and A.L. Kolapo, 2018. Assessment of microbiological and residual antibiotics status in milk sold in Abeokuta, Ogun state Nigeria. Turk. J. Agriculture-Food Sci. Technol., 6: 642-651.
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  8. Flora, O., O.E. Oluyemisi, K.S. Olateju, O.A. Mobolaji and K.L. Adelodun, 2018. Extent of microbial contamination of refined and unrefined vegetable oils sold in South-West Nigeria. Turk. J. Agriculture-Food Sci. Technol., 6: 396-400.
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  9. Olateru, C.T., A.L. Kolapo, B.M. Popoola, S.T. Ogunbanwo, T.A. Idowu and K.A. Oguntade, 2017. Occurrence and antibiotics resistance profile of bacteria isolated from bottled fruit wines sold in Ibadan, South-West, Nigeria. Sci. Eng. Perspect., 12: 17-23.

  10. Oluwafemi, F., S. Akpoguma, T. Oladiran and A. Kolapo, 2015. Microbiological quality of household refrigerators in three cities South-West Nigeria. J. Microbial Biochem. Technol., 7: 206-209.

  11. Oluwafemi, F., A.O. Badmos and A.L. Kolapo, 2015. Mycoflora and aflatoxin levels of left-over harvest in some farms, South West of Nigeria. Turk. J. Agriculture-Food Sci. Technol., 3: 644-667.
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  12. Oluwafemi, F., A.O. Badmos, S.O. Kareem, O. Ademuyiwa and A.L. Kolapo, 2014. Survey of aflatoxin M1 in cows' milk from free-grazing cows in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Mycotoxin Res., 30: 207-211.
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  13. Oluwafemi, F., A. Badmos, A. Kolapo, S. Kareem and O. Ademuyiwa, 2014. Comparative efficacies of imarsil and activated charcoal in reducing aflatoxin M1 in cows' milk. Global J. Sci. Front. Res., 14: 1-10.

  14. Oluwafemi, F., T. Odebiyi and A. Kolapo, 2012. Occupational aflatoxin exposure among feed mill workers in Nigeria. World Mycotoxin J., 5: 385-389.
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  15. Kolapo, A.L., G.R. Oladimeji, A.I. Ifejika, E.O. Osakine, I.R. Eyitayo and O.A. Oyelakin, 2012. Aflatoxin, nutritive value and microbiological status of stored cakes of some selected Nigerian oil seeds. Glob. J. Sci. Front. Res. Agric. Biol., 12: 13-22.

  16. Kolapo, A.L. and A.O. Olubamiwa, 2012. Effect of different concentrations of coconut milk on the chemical and sensory properties of soy-coconut milk based yoghurt. Food Public Health, 2: 85-91.
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  17. Adejumo, O.E., A.L. Kolapo and A.O. Folarin, 2012. Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) grown in Nigeria: In vitro antisickling activity on deoxygenated erythrocyte cells. J. Pharm. BioAllied Sci., 4: 118-122.
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  18. Adejumo, O., C. Chukwujekw, A. Kolapo and A. Olubamiwa, 2012. Chemical analysis and investigative study on water disinfecting properties of Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) leaf. Pharmacologia, 3: 530-534.

  19. Kolapo, A.L., 2011. Soybean: Africa's Potential Cinderella Food Crop. In: Soybean-Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physiology, Ng, T.B. (Ed.)., InTech, Austria, pp: 137-150.

  20. Kolapo, A.L. and G.R. Oladimeji, 2011. Microbiology of some selected Nigerian oils stored under different conditions. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. Eng., 1: 5-7.
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  21. Adejumo, O.E., M.D. Ayoola, A.L. Kolapo, V.O. Orimoyegun and P.O. Olatunji, 2011. Antisickling activities of extracts of leaf, seed and seed pod of Garcinia kola Heckel. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 5: 48-52.
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  22. Adejumo, O.E., I.O.A.A. Kolapo and M.D. Ayoola, 2011. Phytochemical and antisickling activities of Entandrophragma utile, Chenopodium ambrosioides and Petiveria alliacea. J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 1531-1535.
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  23. Adejumo, O.E., A.L. Kolapo, O.P. Roleola and L.S. Kasim, 2010. In vitro antisickling activities and phytochemical evaluation of Plumbago zeylanica and Uvaria chamae. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 9032-9036.
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  24. Oladimeji, G.R., A.O. Fawole, Y.A. Ekanola, T.A. Lasisi and A.L. Kolapo, 2009. Antibacterial activity and phytochemical composition of Bucholzia coriacea seed. Polytech. J. Sci. Technol., 5: 1-6.

  25. Ogundiya, M.O., A.L. Kolapo, M.B. Okunade and J.A. Adejumobi, 2009. Anti-oral pathogen activity and phytochemical composition of Bridelia ferruginea. Green Farm., 2: 554-556.

  26. Kolapo, A.L., M.B. Okunade, J.A. Adejumobi and M.O. Ogundiya, 2009. Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Prosopis africana against some selected oral pathogens. World J. Agric. Sci., 5: 90-93.
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  27. Kolapo, A.L. and M.O. Sanni, 2009. A comparative evaluation of the macronutrient and micronutrient profiles of soybean-fortified gari and tapioca. Food Nutr. Bull., 30: 92-94.
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  28. Adejumo, O.E., O.M. George-Taylor, A.L. Kolapo, A.O. Olubamiwa, R. Fayokun and O.A. Alawode, 2009. Determination of fluoride concentration in various brands of toothpaste marketed in Nigeria using ion selective electrode method. Adv. Med. Dental Sci., 3: 46-50.

  29. Olubamiwa, A.O. and A.L. Kolapo, 2008. Production of yoghurts from cow and soy composite milk using starter cultures from different sources. J. Applied Biosci., 6: 158-163.

  30. Olubamiwa, A.O. and A.L. Kolapo, 2008. Evaluation of nutritional composition and acceptability of soy-coconut milk-based yoghurt fermented with different starter culture. Foods, 2: 65-69.

  31. Oladimeji, G.R. and A.L. Kolapo, 2008. Evaluation of proximate changes and microbiology of stored defatted residues of some selected Nigerian oil seeds. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 3: 126-129.
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  32. Ogundiya, M.O., A.L. Kolapo, M.B. Okunade and J.A. Adejumobi, 2008. Evaluation of phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Terminalia glaucescens against some oral pathogens. Adv. Natural Applied Sci., 2: 89-94.

  33. Kolapo, A.L., M.B. Okunade, J.A. Adejumobi and M.O. Ogundiya, 2008. In vitro antimicrobial activity and phytochemical composition of Dichrostachys cinerea. Med. Aromat. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 2: 131-133.

  34. Kolapo, A.L. and G. Oladimeji, 2008. Production and quality evaluation of soy-corn milk. J. Applied Biosci., 1: 40-45.
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  35. Jimoh, K.O. and A.L. Kolapo, 2008. Mycoflora and aflatoxin production in market samples of some selected Nigerian foodstuffs. Res. J. Microbiol., 3: 169-174.
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  36. Adejumobi, J.A., M.O. Ogundiya, A.L. Kolapo and M.B. Okunade, 2008. Phytochemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Anogeissus leiocarpus on some common oral pathogens. J. Med. Plants Res., 2: 193-196.
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  37. Adejumo, O.E., A.O. Olubamiwa, B.A. Ogundeji and A.L. Kolapo, 2008. Assessment of in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activities of selected Nigerian tootpastes and mouth washes on some oral pathogens. Adv. Med. Dent. Sci., 2: 61-65.

  38. Popoola, T.O.S., A.L. Kolapo and O.R. Afolabi, 2007. Biochemical deterioration of soybean daddawa-A condiment. J. Food Agric. Environ., 5: 67-70.
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  39. Popoola, T.O., A. Kolapo and O. Afolabi, 2007. Changes in functional properties as a measure of biochemical deterioration of stored soybean daddawa condiment. Acta Scient. Pol. Technol. Aliment., 6: 51-59.

  40. Olubamiwa, A.O., A.L. Kolapo and B.B. Odetoyinbo, 2007. Effect of different starter cultures on the chemical composition and acceptability of soy-yoghurt. Int. J. Food Agric. Res., 4: 1-8.

  41. Okunade, M.B., J.A. Adejumobi, M.O. Ogundiya and A.L. Kolapo, 2007. Chemical, phytochemical compositions and antimicrobial activities of some local chewing sticks used in South Western Nigeria. J. Phytopharmacother. Nat. Prod., 1: 49-52.

  42. Kolapo, L.A. and M.O. Sanni, 2007. Biochemical changes of soyiru (fermented soybean) during storage. Agric. Food Sci. J. Ghana, 6: 471-483.
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  43. Kolapo, A.L., T.O.S. Popoola, M.O. Sanni and R.O. Afolabi, 2007. Preservation of soybean daddawa condiment with dichloromethane extract of ginger. Res. J. Microbiol., 2: 254-259.
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  44. Kolapo, A.L., T.O.S. Popoola and M.O. Sanni, 2007. Evaluation of biochemical deterioration of locust bean daddawa and soybean daddawa-two Nigerian condiments. Am. J. Food Technol., 2: 440-445.
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  45. Jimoh, K.O. and A.L. Kolapo, 2007. Effect of different stabilizers on acceptability and shelf stability of soy-yoghurt. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 1000-1003.
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  46. Ogundiya, M.O., M.B. Okunade and A.L. Kolapo, 2006. Antimicrobial activities of some Nigerian chewing sticks. Ethnobotan. Leaflets, 10: 265-271.

  47. Kolapo, A.L. and M.O. Sanni, 2006. Microbiology of Soyiru Spoilage. Int. J. Food Agric. Res., 3: 188-196.

  48. Kolapo, A.L. and M.O. Sanni, 2005. Processing and characteristics of soybean-fortified tapioca. J. Women Tech. Educ., 4: 59-66.