T. I. Ofuya

Effect of Rice Husk and Melon Shell Wastes as Possible Grain Protectants in Cowpea Storage

R. T. Olorunmota, T. I. Ofuya, J. E. Idoko & B. A. Ogundeji · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

Aims: This study sought to determine the effect of rice husk and melon shell powders and ashes in the control of Callosobruchus maculatus- a storage pest of cowpea. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: Entomology Section, Cocoa Research I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/37114

Insects Associated with Underutilized Crop: Grain, Leafy and Ornamental Amaranth in Ibadan, Nigeria

O. A. Oke, C. A. Odiyi & T. I. Ofuya · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

Aim: Staple crops face major challenges in the near future and a diversification away from over-reliance on staples is important towards the achievement of global food security, this stimulate the retrieving and field evaluation of underutilized amaranth accessions for pest infes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/14227

Diversity and Abundance of Associated Insect Pests in Stored Dry Cocoa Beans of Southwest Nigeria

R. T. Olorunmota, J. E. Idoko, R. A. Adebayo & T. I. Ofuya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022

Cocoa bean is a vital raw material in the production of beverage, animal feed, medicines and cosmetics which had played significant importance in Nigerian revenue prior to oil discovery.  Its production has declined due to a number of factors among which are quantitative and qual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i9596