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Okanlawon Lekan Jolayemi
Sugar beet generally has slow and ununiformed emergence at sowing and this is related to the presence of different biochemical found on the seed coat. In order to improve this problem, I tried to evaluate the effects of protein-based biostimulants (potato protein and hydrolyzed wheat gluten) on the morphology and physiology of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris).
Research
Evaluation of the effects of protein-based biostimulants on the morphology and physiology of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)
Background
I have had 4 years working experience with the Lowland Rice Breeding Group, Africa Rice Centre, IITA, Ibadan, with the focus of improving and/or developing elite/new rainfed lowland varieites of rice for tolerance to abiotic stresses e.g. drought, flooding and iron-toxicity. I had my Bachelor and Master's degrees in Plant Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria.
Selected publications
Jolayemi O.L., J.T. Opabode (2018). Responses of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties to in vitro mannitol-induced drought stress. Journal of Crop Improvement, 32(4), 566-578. DOI: 10.1080/15427528.2018.1471431
Jolayemi O.L., J.T. Opabode, G. Badara, (2018). In vitro response of three contrasting cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties to mannitol-induced drought stress. Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 51(3), 125–131. DOI: 10.1515/ats‑2018‑0014