DR. JAMIU OLADIPUPO AZEEZ

Dr. Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez has Ph.D. in soil Science (soil Chemistry option). He is a lecturer in the department of soil science and Land Management.

Specialization: Soil Chemistry

Qualification with Dates:

·        B. Agric (Hons)           1997, University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Nigeria

·        M. Agric (Soil Chemistry) 2000, University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Nigeria

·        Ph.D. (Soil Science)    2005, University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Nigeria

Teaching Interests:

·        Soil Chemistry

·        Soil Physical Chemistry

·        Soil fertility and Plant Nutrition

·        Soil and Plant analysis

·        Soil Environmental Chemistry

·        Mineralogy

Research Interests:

• Chemistry of soil and Plant processes
• Soil Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Pollution and Remediation
• Soil Nutrients Chemistry
• Soil fertility and Management

Academic Publications:

Theses:

Ø      Competition between maize and weeds for nitrogen and moisture in nutrient depleted soils. (Doctor of Philosophy Thesis in Soil Chemistry, 2005)

Ø      Interactive effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on nodulation, yield and nutrient uptake of soybean (Glycine max (L) merr.) (Master of Agriculture Thesis, 2000)

Ø      Comparative effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil properties (Bachelor of Agriculture Project, 1997)

Refereed Journal Articles.

Ø      J. O. Azeez, M. T. Adetunji and B. Adebusuyi. (2007): Effect of residue burning and fertilizer application on soil nutrient dynamics and dry grain yield of maize in an Alfisol. (Accepted, In press. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science. Vol 17)

Ø      J. O. Azeez, M. T. Adetunji and L. O. Ojo. (2006): Effect of cropping on changes in phosphorus fractions of soils from arable and different forest land use: A greenhouse bioassay. (Accepted, In press. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis.)

Ø      J. O. Azeez, M.T. Adetunji and S. T. O. Lagoke (2006): Response of low-nitrogen tolerant maize genotypes to nitrogen application in a tropical Alfisol in northern Nigeria. Soil and Tillage Research. 91: 181-185

Ø      J. O. Azeez and M.T. Adetunji (2006) : Nitrogen use efficiency of maize genotypes under weed pressure in a tropical alfisol in northern Nigeria. (Accepted, In press. Tropicultura)

Ø      J. O. Azeez and M T. Adetunji (2005): Interactive effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on nodulation, yield and nutrient uptake of soybean (Glycine max (L) merr.) Accepted. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture.

Ø      J. O. Azeez, D. Chikoye A. Y. Kamara, A. Menkir and M T. Adetunji (2005): Effect of drought and weed management on maize genotypes and the tensiometric soil water content of an Eutric Nitisol in Southwestern Nigeria.  Plant and Soil. Vol. 276 (1/2): 61-68.

Ø      J. O. Azeez and M. T. Adetunji (2003): Soybean performance on tropical soils with nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol.  4 (2): 170-177.

Refereed Conference Proceedings:

Ø      I. O. Adekunle, J. O. Azeez and S. B. Oniyide (2002): Effect of solitary and integrated use of cattle manure and fertilizer phosphorus on the productivity and fodder quality of two Mucuna species in a surface Tropical Alfisol. In:  A. O. Fanimo and J. A. Olanite (eds) Contributory role of animal production in national development. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference of Animal      Science Association of Nigeria. (ASAN). Sept. 16-19 2002, University of  Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria. pp 230-233

Ø      M. A. Busari, I. O. Adekunle and J. O. Azeez (2005): Effect of poultry manure and phosphorus application on the productivity and fodder quality of two Centrosema species in an Alfisol. In: Salako, F. K., Adetunji, M. T., Ojanuga, A. G., Arowolo, T. A. and Ojeniyi, S. O. (editors). 2005. Managing soil resources for food security and sustainable environment. Proceedings of the 29^th annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. December 6-10, 2004. Soil Science Society of Nigeria. pp 133-138

Ø      I. O. Adekunle, O. E. Akinrinade and J. O. Azeez (2005): Influence of combined application of cattle manure and NPK fertilizer on soil chemical properties, growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in an Alfisol. In: Salako, F. K., Adetunji, M. T., Ojanuga, A. G., Arowolo, T. A. and Ojeniyi, S. O. (editors). 2005. Managing soil resources for food security and sustainable environment. Proceedings of the 29^th annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. December 6-10, 2004. Soil Science Society of Nigeria.  pp 143-146

Ø       J. O. Azeez and M. T. Adetunji (2005): Comparative effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil chemical properties: an incubation study.  In: Salako, F. K., Adetunji, M. T., Ojanuga, A. G., Arowolo, T. A. and Ojeniyi, S. O. (editors). 2005. Managing soil resources for food security and sustainable environment. Proceedings of the 29^th annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. December 6-10, 2004. Soil Science Society of Nigeria.  pp 198-205

E-mail address: azeez2001ng@yahoo.com, azeez2001ng@hotmail.com

Postal Address: Department of Soil Science and Land Management.

                          University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta. Nigeria.

Telephone: +234 803 715 6262