Biography
Dr. Rasheed Olakitan Oyewale, a Senior Lecturer is the Postgraduate Coordinator of the Department of Crop Production, an Assistant Examination officer of the School of Agricultural and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State. He holds a PhD Crop Protection from Federal University of Technology, Minna, M.Sc Crop Protection from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and B. Agric from University of Maiduguri, Borno State. His research areas focus on management of insect pests of various crops (cereals, legumes, vegetables). Dr. Oyewale has been in research teams that won grants in the University. He has successfully supervised four MTech students and currently has six others. He published numerous articles in reputable National and International journals. He was appointed Postgraduate coordinator in the Department of Crop Production from October 2023 till date. He was also appointed examination officer of the School of Agronomy and Forestry Technology
Research Interests
Teaching
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Doctorate
Supervision
Master's Students
ABUBAKAR, Usman Fari
“Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays Linnaeus) Genotypes for Fall Armyworm Resistance in Niger State Nigeria ”
YOHANNA, Josephine
“ Efficacy of Extracts of Neem And Gum Arabic In Galls Caused By Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Incognita) On Eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum Linnaeus) Varieties ”
OHAEGBULEM, Pamela Chinonso
“ Effects Of Substrate Types And Rooting Hormone Concentrations On Vine Nodal Cutting Performance For Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata Linnaeus) Seed Production ”
MUHAMMAD, Kudu Ahmadu
“Screening of Beniseed (Sesamum Indicum L.) Genotyps for Cowpea Aphid-Borne Mosaic Virus Resistance in Minna, North-Central Nigeria ”
EMMANUEL, Goodness Ojotule
“Biopesticidal Effect of Selected Botanical Extracts on Insect Pests of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Linnaeus Walp) 2023/2024 On-going ”
JONATHAN Mercy Oluwadamilola
“Incidence and Distribution of Insect Pests of Cowpea in Niger State, Nigeria ”
GOLD, Sarafa Sa’ad
“Effect of Different growth Stages of Eucalyptus camaldulensis on the management of Insect Pests of Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) ”
PhD Students
IZUAFA, Abdulrazaq
“ Development Of Microbial Chitosan for Sustainable Control of Crop Pests”
SALAUDEEN, Amina Jummai
“Epidemological Modelling of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranean Verdc) Viruses, Weed hosts, Insect -Vectors and Resistance Studies on Landraces in Southern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria”
ADAMA, Cinwonsoko James
“Integration of Machine Learning Techniques and Virus Surveillance for Disease Prediction and Yield Improvement of Selected Crops in Guinea Savanna, Nigeria”
SALIHU, Yusuf
“Diversity and Abundance of Insect Pests of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Linnaeus (Walp) ) in Niger State Southern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria”
Publications
Inhibitory effect of Tamarindus indica and Carica papaya on egg hatch larva mortality of Meloidogyne incognita
L.Y. Bello, P.S. Chindo, R.O. Oyewale, A.Y. Mamud & O. Oluwatosin
Archives Of Phytopathology And Plant Protection2026MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (VIGNA SUBTERRANEAN (L.) VERDC.) IN NIGERIA
Oyewale, R. O. T. O. Ogbirishi, H.M. Ibrahim M.O. Akinyele, R. O. Olaniyi and R.O. Ibrahim
Effect of Row Spacing and Weeding Regime on Weed Management in Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
Mamudu, A.Y., Aderemi, K. L. and Oyewale, R. O.
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology ISSN 2277-0585 Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.esxpublishers.com2026INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF MAIZE STEM BORERS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Oyewale, R. O., Salaudeen, M. T., Bamaiyi, L.J., Bello, L.Y.
Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology2024EVALUATION OF FORTY MAIZE GENOTYPES FOR RESISTANCE TO MAIZE STALK (Sesamia calamistis Hampson) BORER
Oyewale, R. O., 1Salaudeen, M. T., Bamaiyi, L. J., Bello, L.Y.
NIGERIA JOURNAL OF PLANT PROTECTION 37(2) 76-882023MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Idowu, G. A., Oyewale, R. O., Bolajoko, M. H., Ibrahim, R. O., Isah, C.
EFFICACY OF SOME BOTANICAL EXTRACTS AGAINST INFESTATION OF INSECT PESTS OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Idowu G. A., Oyewale R. O. Bolajoko M. H., Ibrahim R. O., Isah C., Adejumo A. A.
BIOPESTICIDAL EFFECTS OF NEEM LEAF EXTRACT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.)
R. O. Oyewale, K. I. Ismail, M.O. Akinyele, R. M. Olaniyi, A. Mamudu, R. O. Ibrahim
Some Pepper Accessions (Capsicum spp) Based on Qualitative and Cytological Attributes
Ishaya, E. B., Gana, A. S., Oladiran, J. A., Oyewale, R. O, Ayeleke, D. A., Akinyele, M. O., Abogun, O. O. & Zakka, J.
ECOLOGY AND DISTRIBUTION OF STEM BORERS IN NIGERIA
Oyewale, R. O., Salaudeen, M. T. Bamaiyi, L.J., Bello, L.Y.
Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA) 1(1) 27-362020GENETIC VARIABILITY AMONG SORGHUM (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) ACCESSIONS
Idowu, G. A., Ibrahim, H. M. and Akinyele, M. O., Oyewale, R. O. and Afolabi, S. G.
Surveillance of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Nigeria
Salaudeen1, M. T., Gana, A. S., Bello, L. Y., Daudu, O. A. Y. and Oyewale, R. O.
Production Agriculture and Technology2018Estimation of Genetic Variability for Yield and Its Component Traits among Some Selected Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Accessions
Akinyele, M. O., Oyewale, R. O., Idowu, G. A., Bolajoko, M. H and Ishaya, E.B.
Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences2018Bioactivities of Three Botanical Extracts on Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in Stored Cowpea.
Idowu, G. A., Akinyele, M. O., Oyewale, R.O. Ibrahim, H. M. and Nyamida, A. O.
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology2015Bioactivities of Three Botanical Extracts on Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in Stored Cowpea.
Idowu, G. A., Akinyele, M. O., Oyewale, R.O. Ibrahim, H. M. and Nyamida, A. O.
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology2015EVALUATION OF BLACKEYE COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS PATHOGENICITY IN SOYBEAN
Adama, C. J., Salaudeen, M. T., Ishaq, M. N., Bello, L. Y. and Oyewale, R. O
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment2015Evaluation of efficacy of khaya senegalensis and cassia occidentalis leaf powder on sitophilus zeamais in stored grain maize (zea mays
R.O. Oyewale, L.Y. Bello, G.A. Idowu, H. Umar
Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences2014Rate of insecticide formulations on the damage assessment, yield and yield components of cowpea
R. O. Oyewale, L.Y. Bello, G.A.Idowu, H.M.Ibrahim and A.S.Isah
International Journal of Current Microbiolog and Applied Science2014Evaluation of four insecticide formulations for the management of insect pests of cowpea
R.O. Oyewale, L. J. Bamaiyi, A.M. Oparaeke, R. S. Adamu
Management of Cowpea Insect Pests
R.O. Oyewale, L.J. Bamaiyi
Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB)2013Phosphorus Application Influenced Yield and Chemical Composition of Snake Tomato (Trichosanthes cucumerina L.)
Oyewale, R. O., Idowu, G. A., Ibrahim, H. M. and Bello, L. Y.
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology2013Inhibitory Effects of the Leaf Extract of Mitracarpus villosus on Egg Hatch of Meloidogyne incognita at Different Concentrations
Bello, L. Y., Chindo, P. S., Mamud, A. Y., Oyewale, R. O. and Asorose, A. I
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology2013Effect of phosphorus application on growth, yield and yield components of snake tomato (Trichosanthes cucumerina L.)
G. A. Idowu, R. O. Oyewale, S. T. Yusuf, A. S. Isah and L. Y. Bello
World Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1 (3),2013Insecticidal Effects of Eucalyptus globules and Azadirachta indica Leaves against Callosobruchus muculatus in Vigna unguiculata Storage.
Bello, L. Y., Saidu, A., Oyewale, R. O., Isah, A. S. and Amao, J.
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology2013Age of seedling at transplanting influenced growth and fruit yield of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L. cv.Rodo)
H. M. Ibrahim, F. O. Olasantan and R. O. Oyewale
Net Journal of Agricultural Science2006