Professor Ayobola M. A. SAKPERE

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Professor Ayobola M. A. SAKPERE

Professor

Phone Number: +2348034033610
Email Address: aasakpere@oauife.edu.ng
Office Number: G12
Rank: Professor
Area of Specialisation: Plant Physiology and Tissue Culture
Research Interest: Her research focuses on the Physiology and Micropropagation studies of indigenous vegetables, as well as a search for natural, affordable and safe source of alternative plant nutrients.

List of Publications; Published Journal Articles:

  1. Ezenu, V. N., Akinropo, M. S., and Sakpere, A. M. A. (2024). Study of Germination and Seedling Growth of Piper guineense. Journal of Tropical Crop Science, 11(01), 74–81. https://doi.org/10.29244/jtcs.11.01.74-81
  2. Sakpere, A. M., and Ezenu, V. N. (2023). Vegetative and micropropagation potential of Piper guineense (Schumach and Thonn). International Journal of Horticultural Science, 29(1): 29–36. https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/29/2023/12554
  3. Ogbimi, E.R. and Sakpere, A.M.A. (2021). Germination and seedling growth in Afzelia africana Sm. ex. Pers. Ife Journal of Science, 23:41-50 https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v23i1.5
  4. Obisesan I.A, Sakpere, A.M.A., Amujoyegbe, B. J. and Akinropo, M. S. (2021) Explants selection for in vitro propagation of Pachyrhizus erosus L. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 13(1):10844 DOI:10.15835/nsb13110844
  5. Obisesan, I.A., Sakpere, A.M.A., Amujoyegbe, B.J., Obuotor, E.M. and Ogundepo, G.E. (2021). Drought Response of a tropical legume (Pachyrhizus erosus L.): physio-biochemical adjustments at seedling stage. Journal of Plant Science, 16: 1-9.
  6. Ogbimi, E.R., Sakpere, A.M. and Akinropo, S.M. (2020). Vegetative propagation of Afzelia africana Sm. Ex Pers.: a multipurpose and threatened tree. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 14(1): 204-212. 8350-IJBCS [DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v14i1.17]
  7. Akinropo, M.S. and Sakpere, A. M. A. (2019). Macropropagation of Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb. (African false Nutmeg). FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences, 15 (2): 254 – 263.
  8. Sakpere, A. M. A., Ajayi, S. A. and Adelusi, A. A. (2019). Fruit Characterization and Phyllotaxy of Fluted Pumpkin from Osun State, Nigeria. Ife Journal of Science. 21(3): 263-271 https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v21i3.21
  9. Akinropo, M.S. and Sakpere, A. M. A. (2019). Seed germination and seedling growth of Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb. (African false Nutmeg). Sciences in Cold and Arid Regions; 11(5):0350−0359. DOI:10.3724/SP.J.1226.2019.00350
  10. Sakpere, A. M. A. and Olubunmi, O. P. (2018). Effect of Naphthalene Acetic Acid and Benzyl Adenine on Callus Initiation and Plant Regeneration of Crassocephalum crepidiodes [Benth] S Moore. Ife Journal of Science and Technology; 1(1): 01-07.
  11. Sakpere, A. M. A., Bankole, M.O., Oyekola, O.B., Akinyemi, O.S., Akosile, O.R., Adegboye, O.A., Akinropo, M.S. and Obisesan, I.A. (2018). Effect of different Moringa oleifera extracts and fruit peels on the growth of Solanum scabrum. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences; 12(4):1543- 1549.
  12. Olukoya, B. M., Sakpere, A. M. A. and Adetunji, A. E. (2018). Phytochemical, Proximate and Elemental Analysis of Clerodendrum volubile (Lamiaceae) at Different Stages of Growth. Phytologia Balcanica, 24(1): 45 – 49.
  13. Sakpere, A. M and Obisesan, I. A. (2017). Tuberous Root Initiation and Shoot Regeneration in Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) 12 (3): 06-13. E-ISSN: 2278-3008, p-ISSN: 2319-7676. DOI: 10.9790/3008-1203070613
  14. Sakpere, A. M. A., Ajayi, S. A. and Adelusi, A. A. (2016). Light and water requirements for germination of Fluted Pumpkin seeds. Nigerian Journal of Botany, 29(2): 191 – 203.
  15. Ogbimi E. R., Sakpere, A. M. A. and Ayisire, B. E. (2016). Effect of Naphtalene Acetic Acid and Benzylaminopurine on in vitro clonal propagation of Solanecio biafrae – A threatened indigenous leafy vegetable. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences, 12 (2):211- 218.
  16. Akinyemi, T. E and Sakpere, A.M. A. (2015). Effect of light regime and water stress on germination and seedling growth of Moringa oleifera Lam. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences; 11(2): 369 – 377.
  17. Sakpere, A. M. A., Ajayi, S. A. and Adelusi, A. A. (2015). Cotyledon persistence and seedling growth in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.). International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences; 9(2): 593-602.
  18. Sakpere, A. M, Olaitan, T. R. and Alonge, O. B. (2015). Investigation of nutritional composition and vegetative propagation of two leafy vegetables. International Journal of Vegetable Science; 21(2): 148-156.
  19. Sakpere, A. M. A. and Adetunji, A. E. (2014). End point of seedling phase in Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science; 19: 75 – 79
  20. Sakpere, A. M. A., Ajayi, S. A. and Adelusi, A. A. (2014). Effect of growth regulators and explant types on callus induction in Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. African Journal of Biotechnology; 13(20): 2015-2021.
  21. Sakpere, A. M. A. and Jayeoba, T. (2013). Effect of different growth regulators and explants on wild Lettuce [Launea taraxacifolia (Willd) Amin, Ex. C. Jeffrey], an African leafy vegetable. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science; 18: 78-84.
  22. Sakpere, A. M. A, Adedeji, O. and Folashade, A. T. (2013). Flowering, post-pollination development and propagation of Ebolo (Crassocephalum crepidioides) (Benth.) S. Moore in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology; 33(2): 37-49 .
  23. Sakpere, A. M.A, Oziegbe, M. and Monyei, H.(2012).Allelopathic effect of two Ludwigia species on the germination and seedling growth of Amaranthus hybridus L. Nigerian Journal of Botany; 25(2): 301 – 308.
  24. Sakpere, A. M. A, Adelusi, A. A. and Ajayi, S. A. (2011).Influence of Indole-3- butyric acid on the vegetative propagation of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) Nigerian Journal of Botany; 24(2): 289 – 301 .
  25. Sakpere, A. M., Ayisire, E. R. and Abioye, O. I. (2011). Potential of Launea taraxacifolia (Willd) Amin Ex. C. Jeffrey for in vitro regeneration. Notulae Scientia Biologicae; 3(3): 93-96.
  26. Sakpere, A. M. A. (2011). Identification of ISSR primers for genetic analysis of Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. Ife Journal of Science; 13(1): 129-131.
  27. Sakpere, A. M., Oziegbe, M. and Bilesanmi, I. A. (2010). Allelopathic effects of Ludwigia decurrens and L. adscendens subsp. Diffusa on germination, seedling growth and yield of Corchorus olitorious L. Notulae Scientia Biologicae; 2(2): 75-80.
  28. Sakpere, A.M.A and Aremu, O.A. (2008). The growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its response to shading. Research Journal of Botany; 3(2): 90-96 .
  29. Sakpere, A.M.A and Adedeji, O. (2007). Somaclonal variation and its effect on foliar epidermal characters of Caladium humboldtii Schott. Aroideana; 30: 117-123 .
  30. Sakpere, A.M.A and Adebona, A.C. (2007). Micropropagation of two Caladium species. Aroideana; 30: 108-116.
  31. Sakpere, A.M.A and Adebona, A.C. (2007). Tissue culture derived plantlet variation in Caladium humboldtii Schott. Journal of Science and Technology; 27(1): 28-34.
  32. Sakpere, A.M.A and Adebona, A.C. (2005). Callus initiation and plant regeneration of Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent. by in vitro culture. Ife Journal of Science; 7(1): 37-41.
  33. Togun, A.O and Sakpere, A.M.A. (2004). The effects of phosphorus nutrition on the growth and seed yield of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril.); Environtropica; 1(2): 54 – 61.

Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings:

  1. Olukoya, B.M., Sakpere, A.M.A. and Adetunji, A. (2018). Water stress effect on growth and phytochemical content of Clerodendrum volubile. Acta Horticulturae 1225; 281-288, Proceedings of the III All Africa Horticultural Congress, Ibadan, Nigeria August 7-12, 2016. Editors: Aiyelaagbe, I.O.O., Akintoye, H.A. and Adeoye, I.B. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1225.39
  2. Sakpere, A.M.A., Akinropo, M.S., Obisesan, I.A., Johnson, T.A., Akande, J.K. and Abiola, K.G. (2019). Effect of dried powder of Moringa leaves combined with fruit peels on water stressed Solanum scabrum. Acta Horticulturae 1238: 39- 44, Proceedings of the Afri-Veg 2017 Forum on African Vegetables; 20-22 November, 2017. Editors: Taiwo, K.A., Akponikpe, P.B.I. and Aluko, R.E. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1238.5