Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria

Dr. Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi is a Nigerian plant geneticist and breeder with expertise in various aspects of crop science. He is currently a Research Associate at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Adewumi holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science with a specialization in Plant Genetics and Breeding from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Crop Science: Plant Genetics and Breeding, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • M.Sc. in Crop Improvement: Genetics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2012–2014)
  • B.Agric. in Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2004–2009)

🌍 Professional Experience:

  • Research Associate, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria (2023–Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2022–2023)
  • Ph.D. Research Fellow, IITA and University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • Research Supervisor, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria (2015–2019)

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • AGNES-BAYER Foundation Research Award Grant (2022)
  • International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Award Grant (2022)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship under ACADEMY Project of Intra Africa Mobility Scheme (2018)

🧪 Skills:

  • Proficient in DNA extraction and purification techniques
  • Experienced in field and screenhouse trial design
  • Skilled in computational tools such as R programming, Genstat, and SPSS
  • Knowledgeable in crops like yam, cowpea, soybeans, maize, and vegetable crops

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Adewumi’s research focuses on unraveling the genetic mysteries of important crops. His work delves into the genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, utilizing association mapping for insights. Additionally, he explores the Genotype x Environment Interaction and Yield Stability of Soybean Genotypes in Nigeria’s diverse environments. Dr. Adewumi’s investigations extend to the status of Yam breeding in the Democratic Republic of Congo and association mapping in multiple yam species for yield-related traits. Through multi-traits selection, he enhances agronomic and tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, contributing significantly to the field. 🌐🧪🌾

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