Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy Ph.D. Agronomy
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| E. K. Eifediyi | Senior Lecturer HND, PGD (Portharcourt); M.Sc., Ph.D. (AAU, Ekpoma) | Crop Production, Underutilised Crops, Plant Nutrition |
| B. A. Raji | Professor B.Sc., (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc., Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria) | Pedology, Soil Genesis andClassification, Soil Survey and Land Evaluation |
| Oluyemisi B.Fawole | Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Soil Microbiology andMicrobial Biotechnology |
| J. O. Olaniyan | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Soil Pedology, Soil Survey andLand Evaluation |
| Olabisi F. Adekola | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Crop Production, SustainableOrganic Agriculture |
| F. O. Takim | Reader B.Agric. (Calabar); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Weed Science |
| Kehinde O. Affinnih | Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Soil Chemistry and Fertility |
| H. E. Ahamefule | Senior Lecturer B.Agric. (Calabar); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UNN) | Soil Physics and Conservation, Bioremediation, Remotesensing |
| I. Kareem | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Serdang) | Plant Physiology |
| Folusho A. Bankole | Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Plant Breeding and Genetics |
*List of Staff from other Departments
B. Introduction
The programme is to cover the specialised areas in Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics and Weed Science. The focus of the programme is to conduct meaningful research that contributes to knowledge in the relevant areas. Prescribed courses have been structured to acquaint students with knowledge of current trends and best practices within each discipline. Students are expected to have acquired the necessary skills to enable them to function either in research-based organisations and/or institutions of higher learning at the end of the programme.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to develop high-level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research. It is to provide the highest degree of specialisation in a particular field in solving real- life problems
D. Aim and Objectives
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirement
Students seeking admission into the programme must have a Master’s degree in Agronomy and relevant fields with a minimum CGPA 4.0 out of a scale of 5.0 from recognized institutions.
F. Duration of the Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
| AGY 901 | Seminar | 2 Credits |
| Each student will be required to present two seminars on current trends in any of the various disciplines of Agronomy with guidance from academic members of the department. Assessment of the seminar for a letter grade will be done by all academic staff of the department.90h (P); C | ||
| AGY 902 | Advances in Pasture AgronomyRangeland management: problems with rangeland management. Pasture and forage management. Systems of grazing. Grass/legume mixtures. Nurture composition of major/indigenous legumes and grasses in Africa. Forage preparation techniques and practice.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 903 | Advances in Root and Tuber ProductionPhysiology. Ecology management and uses of major roots and tubers: yam, cassava, cocoyam, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 904 | Advances in Irrigation AgronomyScheduling of irrigation to crops. Importance of water management in irrigation. Watershed management; Hydrology of watershed in Nigeria.30h (T); 45h (P);E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 905 | Plant Growth RegulationClassification of plant growth regulation. Properties and actions of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic growth regulators: application in agriculture.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 906 | Advances in Physiology and Biochemistry of Flowering Plants Concept of photoperiodism and relevance to crop production. Biochemistry of flowering. Florigen.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 907 | Landscape HorticultureRelation of ornamental plants to environments. Basic underlying scientific principles involved in the culture and use of plants in the physical landscape environments of urban, suburban and rural areas. Culture and maintenance of plants in the landscape.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 908 | Parks and Gardens: Design and ManagementCulture, planning and design. Legal environmental impact. Economic management and administration. Development and management of turf grass: history, classification, uses of soil and water, propagation, establishment, pests and diseases control. Influence of climate and environment on the growth of turf grass. 30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 909 | Advances in Weed ControlAdvanced concepts and techniques used in modern weed control practices. Study of the chemistry and specific activity of herbicides in current usage. Current issues such as herbicide resistance and genetically modified crops. Design experiments to test the mechanism and impacts of herbicide activities. Synthesize, critique and write about primary works of literature. Discuss literature with fellow scientists and orally present to a group. Prepare a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 910 | Weed Identification, Morphology, and EcologyStudy of weeds as economic pests occurring in agricultural and non-agricultural situations. Aquatic, invasive, pasture and poisonous weeds and other specific weed problems. Gross morphological plant family characteristics: identification, habitat ofgrowth and weed-crop interactions. Experiments to test mechanism and impacts of weeds allelopathy. Synthesize, critique and write-upon primary works of literature. Discuss literature with fellow scientists and orally present to a group. Prepare a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 911 | Research Methods in Weed Science IIReview on field and greenhouse experimentations and reportage. Design experiments to test the mechanism and impacts of modern techniques in the determination of herbicide absorption, translocation, adsorption, metabolism, degradation, and persistence. Uses of chemo and bioassay in weed science research.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 912 | Application of Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding Statistical review of genetic models. Co-variances of relatives in cross-pollinating crops. Estimation of genetic parameters in self- pollinating crops. Alternative breeding procedures. Heritability and measures of confidence.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 913 | Special Topics in Plant BreedingPhenotypic and genotypic correlations. Path coefficient analysis. Models for G x E analysis and stability parameters. Regression models: principal component analysis, additive main effect and multiplicative interaction effect (AMMI) analysis. Multiple trait selection.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 914 | Molecular Techniques in Plant BreedingQuantitative trait loci. Statistical analyses of quantitative trait loci. Marker-assisted selection. Gene and gene expression. Methods of detecting variation in the Genome. Gene sequencing and gene cloning.30h (T); 45h (P); E | 3 Credits |
| AGY 915 | Computer Application in Data Processing and Interpretation | 3 Credits |
| AGY 999 | Thesis Each student will be expected to choose and execute a project topic under a supervisor. The thesis is expected to contribute to knowledge of the emerging trends in each discipline. The final assessment shall be based on an open defence attended by a specified number of academic staff including the external examiner.690h (P); C | 16 Credits |
G. Graduation Requirements
A candidate must have passed a minimum of 48 Credits made up of the following to be awarded the degree.
| Core Courses transferred from M.Sc. | 21 Credits | |
| Elective Courses | 9 Credits | |
| Thesis/Dissertation | 16 Credits | |
| Seminar | 2 Credits | |
| Total | = | 48 Credits |
I. Summary
i. Agronomy Option:
Core Courses: AGY 901 (2), AGY 999 (16) 18 Credits
Transferred Credits from M.Sc.: 21 Credits
Elective Courses: AGY 902 (3), AGY 903 (3), AGY 904 (3), AGY 915 (3) 9 Credits Total = 48 Credits
ii. Crop Physiology Option:
Core Courses: AGY 901 (2), AGY 999 (16) 18 Credits
Transferred Credits from M.Sc.: 21 Credits
Elective Courses: AGY 904 (3), AGY 905 (3), AGY 906 (3), AGY 915 (3) 9 Credits Total = 48 Credits
iii. Horticulture Option:
Core Courses: AGY 901 (2), AGY 999 (16) 18 Credits
Transferred Credits from M.Sc.: 21 Credits
Electives Courses: AGY 904 (3), AGY 907 (3), AGY 908 (3), AGY 915 (3) 9 Credits Total = 48 Credits
iv. Plant Breeding and Genetics Option:
Core Courses: AGY 901 (2), AGY 999 (16) 18 Credits
Transferred Credits from M.Sc.: 21 Credits
Electives Courses: AGY 912 (3), AGY 913 (3), AGY 914 (3), AGY 915 (3) 9 Credits Total = 48 Credits
v. Weed Science Option:
Core Courses: AGY 901(2), AGY 999(16) 18 Credits
Transferred credits from M.Sc.: 21 Credits
Elective Courses: AGY 909(3), AGY 910(3), AGY 911(3), AGY 915(3) 9 Credits Total = 48 Credits
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