SEYI EBUN ADEBOYE

Agricultural biotechnologist and crop protection expert with over 12 years of experience in molecular biology, regulatory compliance, agronomy, and smart farming practices. Expertise in CRISPR-Cas gene editing, plant tissue culture, pest management, and sustainable agriculture. Known for exceptional project management, adaptability, and leading multidisciplinary teams to impactful outcomes. Dedicated to translating scientific advancements into real-world solutions, combining innovation with a collaborative approach to address evolving challenges in agriculture and biotechnology.

1. Azeez, S.O., Adeboye, S.E. Advances in understanding plant-pathogen interactions: insights from tomato as a model system. VirusDis. 35, 537–552 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13337-024-00889-4

2. O. F. Osisami, E. C. Egwim, S. E. Adeboye, D. A. Adesina, J. S. Abdul-Hadi, Y. O. Falana, A. E. Oketa. Effect of Biochar from Plantain Trunk Wastes’ Remediation on Microbial Community Dynamics of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorinhttps://doi.org/10.54908/iljs.fapscon.2024.11.03.1019

3. Adeboye, S.E, Asala, S.W, Kashina, B.D,Adeshina, D. A.and Osisami, O.F .Designing CRISPR-Cas9 Constructs to Target the SIFSRGene in Tomato Varieties Pusa Ruby and UC82 for Extended Shelf Life

4. Hajara Oyiza YUSUF, Seyi Ebun ADEBOYE. Ukpai Agha AGHA, Sarah Ogochukwu IWEAJUNWA. The Outlook of Tomatoes with Extended Shelf Life in Nigeria and the Ensuing Safety Measures and Regulated Introduction by Nigerian Regulatory Authorities Journal of Biotechnology December 2023 2(1):48-63 DOI: 10.36108/jbt/3202.20.0140

5. Igwe, J. C., Adeboye, S. E., Egbulefu, C. S., & Parom, S. K. Review of Nigeria biosecurity architecture: Prospects, challenges and awareness. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, Dec 2023, 40(2), 21-25. DOI:10.4314/njb.v40i2.3

6. Adeshina, D. A., Adeboye, S. E., Ogunremi, O. C., Okoye, C. I., Inegbedion, E., & Osisami, O. (2023). EVALUATION OF SOME MEDIUM MATURING SOYBEAN (Glycine max (L.) Merill) VARIETIES FOR GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSE IN KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE. NABDA JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2(1), 64-68.

7. Igwe JC, Nwokocha, PO, Osi, GC, Parom SK, Adeboye SE, Ekwerekwu I, Nwagwu K, Egbulefu CS , Jimoh AH Phytochemical Screening And Review Of Medicinal Plants Used In The Management Of Diabetes In Ebonyi State, Nigeria Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology Journal Volume 2 Issue 2 June 2022

8. Ogundajo, A., Adeboye, S., Olatunde, A., Badmus, W., & Owolabi, M. (2022). Chemical compositions, in vitro assessments of antioxidant and antidiabetic potentials of Cyanomentra vogelii Hook. F. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 77(2), 159–168. https://doi.org/10.1080/0035919X.2022.2102687

9. Seyi Ebun Adeboye, Shakirat O.A Ajenifujah-Solebo, Hannah Oluwakemi Oladipo, Dolapo Adetokunbo Adeshina. 2022."Case study on Risk and Benefit of Genetically Modified Nitrogen-use Efficient Water-use Efficient and Salt-tolerant Rice Breed in Nigeria". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).7(3):139-146. DOI: 10.22161/ijeab.73.19

10. Falana, Y.O., Ijah, U.J.J. (Ph.D), Ajenufujah-Solebo, S.O. (Ph.D), Esiobu, N. (Ph.D) and

Adeboye Seyi. E, The Effects of Genetically Modified Crops on Physicochemical Properties of Soil. Nat Sci 2022;20(8):7-15]. ISSN 1545-0740 (print); ISSN 2375-7167 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 02.. DOI: 10.7537/marsnsj200822.02

11. Etu, Emmanuela; Ekwere, Uwem Akpan; Adeshina, Dolapo Adetokunbo, Adeboye, Seyi Ebun. Antiacterial Effects of Combined Fractions of Jatropha curcas And Ricinus communis Oils Extract Against Selected Bacteria. Researcher 2022; 14(2):45-54] ISSN 1553-9865 (print); ISSN 2163-8950 (online).. http://www.sciencepub.net/researcher. 4. doi:10.7537/marsrsj140222.04.

12. Igwe, J. C. ., Onaolapo, J. A. ., Kachallah, M. ., Nworie, A. ., Oladipo, H. O. ., Ojiego, B. O. ., Enose, O. D. ., Adeboye, S. E. ., Durowaiye, M. T. ., Akpa, A. U. ., & Ibanga, I. A. . (2021). Determination of Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum β -Lactamase Genes in Clinical E. coli Isolates. New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 11, 127–137. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nvst/v11/4231D

13. Oluwakemi H. Oladipo, Rauf R. Ibrahim, Seyi E. Adeboye and Harry Kuiper. July 2020 Readiness of the Nigerian public for the introduction of genetically modified crops into the food market AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 19(7):426-438 DOI:10.5897/AJB2020.17136

14. Adetokunbo, A. D., Esla, A. S., Esther, I. N. E. G. B. E. D. I. O. N., Glory, O. E., & Seyi Ebun Adeboye. (2019). Correlation between oil content and yield of some early maturing soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merill) genotypes in Keffi, Nasarawa State. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 4(3).

15. Alafara A. Baba; Doyinsola G. Sosanya; Folahan G. Adekola; Abdul G. F. Alabi; Adeniyi S. Aremu; Seyi E. Adeboye (2016) Extraction of Copper from Leach Liquor of Metallic Component in Discarded Cell Phone by Cyanex® 272: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 11, Number 6, 2016, pp. 861-871(11)

16. Chibueze Igwe, Josiah Ademola Onaolapo, Mohammed Kachallah, Amose Nworie, Hannah Oluwakemi Oladipo, Beatrice Onyiye Ojiego, Obadiah Dauda Enose, Seyi Ebun Adeboye, Mojirayo Titilayo Durowaiye, Alex Uwadiegwu Akpa, Inimfon Akaninyene IbangaMolecular (April 2014) Characterization of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase Genes in Clinical E. coli Isolates. Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering Vol7 No.5, , 7, 276-285 Published Online April 2014 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/jbise

http://dx. DOI: 10.4236/jbise.2014.75030

17. Umofia, I. D., Igwe, J. C., Adeshina, G. O, Enose O. Dauda, Oladipo H, G. O., Ehinmidu, J. O., Ojiego B., Adeboye S., Sidi M. T, Salihu M. S, Aliyu ABacteriological Examination of Packaged Milk Marketed in Zaria Nigeria., International 6(8):7836-7841 August 2014

18. A. A Baba, I T Oduwole, F O Salami,F A Adekola, and S E Adeboye

Synthesis of hydroxyapatite from waste eggshell by precipitation method. Ife Journal of Science vol 15, nos 3(2013) PAGE 435

• Conference and seminar presentations

1. CRISPR-Cas Editing of SIFSR Gene in Tomato for Enhanced Post-Harvest Qualities. Adeboye, Seyi E. ,, Asala, Shatu Wudiri, Ajenifujah-Solebo Shakirat. O and Adeshina, Dolapo. A, presented at The Nigerian Society of Plant Protection 49th Annual Conference on 5th -9th May 2024 at Rivers State University Port-Harcourt.

2. CRISPR-ing the Tomato: Advances in Gene Editing Strategies for Confronting Abiotic and Biotic Challenges Seyi E.Adeboye, Surabhi Tomar, Ajenifujah-Solebo Shakirat. O, Sneh L.Singla-Pareek, 7th International Conference on Plant Genetics and Genomics “GM Crops and Genome Editing – Promoting Agrobiodiversity Use, through Genomics Editing and CRISPR Technology, for sustainable Agricultural Development held on February 16-17, 2024 at A.P.Shinde Symposium Hall NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi.

3. Enhancing Phosphorus Efficiency in Soybean Cultivation in the Savannah regions of Nigeria. Adeshina, D.A., Chuwang, P.Z., Adeboye, S.E., Garba, H., Ighedosa, E and Ononokpono, G.E. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of the South East Zonal Biotechnology center (SEZBC) Nsukka in collaboration with National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) from 19th – 20th March 2024.

4. Comparative analysis of metal content in Maize (Zea mays) in Uke, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Adeshina, D.A., Hanabu, W., Jatau, B.I.K., Adeboye, S.E., Garba, H., Ighedosa, E. Presented at the 4th Annual National conference of the South East Zonal Biotechnology center (SEZBC) Nsukka in collaboration with National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) from 19th – 20th March 2024.

5. Correlation between Phytate content and some agronomic traits in sorghum. Ighedosa, E., Adeshina, D.A., Ononokpono, G.E., Chukwu, C., Adeboye, S.E., and Garba, H. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of the South East Zonal Biotechnology center (SEZBC) Nsukka in collaboration with National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) from 19th – 20th March, 2024.

6. Analyzing the effect of fertilizers on the shelf life of Sweet potato (Ipomea batata l) in Gwagwalada area council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Garba, H., Anyeagbu, P.O., Adeshina, D.A., and Adeboye, S.E. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of the South East Zonal Biotechnology Center (SEZBC) Nsukka in collaboration with National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) from 19th – 20th March, 2024.

7. Achieving Optimal Soybean yields through Inoculation and Phosphorus Efficiency in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Adeshina, D.A., Chuwang, P.Z., Odoh, N.C., and Adeboye, S.E. Presented at the 35th Annual conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in collaboration with Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) Abuja from 27th – 31st August 2023.

8. The Assessment of Yield and the Nutritive value of Capscicum varieties in Keffi, Nasarawa state. Jatau, B.I.K., Adeshina, D.A., Morgan, O.I., Adeboye, S.E., and Lagi, A. Presented at the 35th Annual conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in collaboration with Sheda Science and technology complex (SHESTCO) Abuja from 27th – 31st August, 2023.

9. Evaluation of Pests and diseases on the yield of Watermelon varieties in Keffi, Nasarawa State. Morgan, O.I., Jatau, B.I.K., Adeshina, D.A., Adeboye, S.E., and Lagi, A. Presented at the 35th Annual conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in collaboration with Sheda Science and technology complex (SHESTCO) Abuja from 27th – 31st August, 2023.

10. Characterization of selected Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) genotypes in Keffi, Nasarawa state, Nigeria: Performance, phytochemicals, economic significance and health benefits. At the 6th and 66th Annual general meeting and &7th conference of Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigeria Universities (ADAN) held at University of Abuja, 10 – 14 July, 2023. Adeshina, D.A., tsaku, M.I., Jatau, B.I.K., Morgan, O.I and Adeboye, S.E.

11. Growth and yield response of some medium maturing Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) genotypes in Keffi, Nasarawa State. Adeshina, D.A, Adeboye, S.E, Akinyele, M.O., Ogunremi, O.C., Joseph, R.I., Akpan, O.E., and Osisami, O.F. 45th annual conference of the genetics society of Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2023).

12. Variability in oil content and yield of some early maturing Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merill) Genotypes in Keffi, Nasarawa State. 10th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2021. Adeshina, D.A., Adeboye, S.E., Ononokpono, E. G., and Abimiku, S.E.

13. Response of hybrid lines of sweet potato (umospo 1 and kwara) to the applied plant extracts, wood ash and NPK fertilizer in Abuja, Nigeria. 2NDInternational Conference of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology ICAAT 2022 R. I. Joseph; M. O. Akinyele; O. C. Ogunremi; U. A. Ekwere; S. E. Adeboye; D. A. Adeshina and 0. E. Akpan

14. Current status, challenges and prospects of biopesticides for the control of fall armyworms in Nigeria: a review 21ST Annual International Conference of Nigerian Material Congress 2022 Seyi E. Adeboye, Charles O. Ogunremi, Dolapo A. Adeshina, David O. Aboyeji & Evilla O. Badiru

15. Adaptable Applications of CRISPR-Cas Technology in Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology for Food Security in Nigeria. 21ST Annual International Conference of Nigerian Material Congress 2022 Ogunremi O.C, Adeboye,S.E, Fakuta, M.N, Akinyele,M.O, Adeshina D.A, and Okolie, E.C

16. Effects of Chromolaena odorata, Manihot esculentumLeave Biomass and N.P.K Fertilizer on Growth and Fruit Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). 10th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2021  Ogunremi, O.C. , Adeboye, S.E , Ajenifujah-Solebo, S.O.A., Akinyele,M.O., Okolie, E.C.  and Onilude, Q.A.

17. Evaluation of DNA Extraction Methods and Quality for Application in Food Quality Assessment. Book of Abstracts. 43rdAnnual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFST) Ajenifujah-Solebo S.O.A., Obioh G.I.B., Adeboye S.E., Odeyemi F., Nnadi-Kolawole S., Ononkpono G.E. and Udofia E.G. (2019).

18. Evaluation of DNA Quality and Yield from Various Food Samples Using Different DNA Isolation Protocols. Poster Presentation. 35th Annual Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) Adeboye S.E.; Odeyemi F.; Ononkpono G.E.; Udofia E.G.; Obioh G.I. and AjenifujahSolebo S.O.A.(2019).

· Hands-on and workshop training on Algae Metabolomics 2024 organized by  International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(ICGEB) New Delhi, India from 25th-31st March 2024

· Hands-on training workshop on: ”Redesigning Smart Crops for Sustainable Agriculture: Dynamics of CRISPR-Cas breeding, NGS and Beyond” organized by  International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(ICGEB) and Department of Biotechnology(DBT) New Delhi, India from 6th-10thNovember 2023

· Hands-on Training on Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, and Science Communication Workshop at the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology University of Calabar, Cross-River State Nigeria sponsored by Alliance for Science 19th-25 June 2023

· Onsite Training Course on Food Systems for Healthier and Sustainable Diets, organized by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, blended at Wageningen University Netherlands sponsored by the Orange Knowledge Programme(OKP) scholarship,13th February – 14th March 2023

· Trained in Effective communication and Public relations organized by Danikal Management Consult in partnership with La Piage Meta Verse LPMV 28TH December 2022 -4th January 2023

· Expert review and validation meeting on the revised regulations for the Protection of New Varieties of Plant (PVP) IN Nigeria organized by the Plant Variety Protection(PVP) office, National Seed Council OF Nigeria(NASC), Abuja Nigeria. November 23-24 2022

· Workshop training on ‘Fall armyworm control: challenges and opportunities for the use of biopesticides’, organized by the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(ICGEB) in Cape Town, South Africa from the 25 – 28 October 2022.

· Advanced training on Communicating gene editing training from September 19 -21, 2022 at Dennis Hotel, Abuja Nigeria Organized by Speaking Science – Kenya in collaboration with Alliance for Science, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB)

· Training workshop on Molecular and Computational Biology Organized by University of Calabar, Cross-River State Nigeria 21-25 March 2022

· Food systems for healthier and sustainable diets E-course training from 14/2/2022 to 18/3/2022 at Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR (2022)

· Training on Statistical Data Analysis for Post- Graduate Students and Staff using R Programming Language on 7th - 19th February 2022 organized by The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

· Communicating gene editing in-person Training at IITA, Ibadan Organized by Speaking Science – Nigeria in collaboration with Alliance for Science, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology(OFAB) from August 2-5, 2021

· International course on Rural Entrepreneurship Africa held online by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI), Wageningen, the Netherlands, 26 July – 17 December 2021

·  Online training course Making Education Work Transforming education for youth employment in the agri-sector by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI), Wageningen, the Netherlands September – December 2021

· E-Course on Food System facilitated by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, the Netherlands,31st May 2021-31stJuly 2021

· Contemporary Approaches to genetic resources conservation and use held online

By Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, the Netherlands, 5 April-18 May 2021

· Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture(AGORA), organized online by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of The United Nations (UN) in collaboration with Research4Life 4th February- 15thFebruary 2019

· Introduction to Bioinformatics (IBT) by H3ABionet Pan African Bioinformatics Network for H3Africa, South Africa (2019)

· Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) held 4TH -15th February 2019 organized online by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) Research4Life.

· Global Open Data for Agriculture& Nutrition(GODAN) Action Online course on Open Data Management in Agriculture, Nutrition and Land, 19th November- 9thDecember 2018

· Agro-ecological Approaches for Sustainable Intensive Agriculture by MASHAV-MATC Training Center Kibbutz Shefayim Israel 21 October -9 November 2018

· Trained on Techniques in Plant tissue culture at the Plant Improvement Unit, Agricultural Biotechnology Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja (Nov 2018)

· Third International Workshop on Harmonisation of GMO Detection and Analysis for African Countries organized by The Joint Research Council(JRC) of the EU in Ispra, Italy 2 - 3 October 2018

• Trained on Plant genetic resources and resilient seed systems for sustainable food security Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Bioversity International and LI-BIRD sponsored by the Orange Knowledge Programme(OKP) scholarship 23 October-10 November 2017 Pokhara, Nepal.
• Participated in ITEC Training Programme on Applications of Biotechnology and its Regulation conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI), New Delhi, India from 28 November- 16 December 2016
• Assessing and Monitoring the Impacts of Genetically Modified Plants on Agro-ecosystem (AMIGA) Summer School, 19-22 October 2015 at Slovak Agricultural University, Nitra Slovakia sponsored by The Agriculture and Food Development Authority Ireland (Teagasc).
• Trained and Certified in Research Grant Application and Research Publication Writing. A course organized by the Collaboration and Linkage Unit of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria; from 25th -27th November 2013
• Certificate in Computer Application Dec 2011 organized by National Biotechnology Development Agency Abuja, Nigeria,

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