THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE SCHOOL
OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
FORM: SPGS/ARTT-AE
APPLICATION FOR MASTER'S REGISTRATION OF THESIS TITLE AND
APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS
SECTION “A”
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CANDIDATE)
1.
Name of Candidate: ADEUSI,
Toyin Fisola
(Surname in Capital)
2.
Candidate’s Matriculation Number:
3.
Candidate’s Qualification(s):
Institution
Federal
CSP/14/6850
Qualification
University
of B.
Technology, Akure, Ondo Tech.
State
(Other Names)
Class/CGPA
Date
Agric. Second Class (Hons.) 2019
(Crop, Upper Credit 4.01/5.00
Soil and Pest
Management)
4(i)
Degree programme into which candidate was admitted with date: M. Agric. Tech.
Crop, Soil and Pest Management.
(ii)
Indicate Option where Applicable:
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Department into which candidate was admitted: Crop, Soil and Pest Management.
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School in which the candidate is based:
Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
7(i)
Date of First Registration:
3rd December, 2021
(ii)
Mode of study (Full time/Part time):
Full time
(iii)
Period spent to-date (in months):
14 months
8.
Proposed Thesis Title:
Crop Management (Plant Pathology).
Disease
Response,
Growth
and
Yield
in Tomato; As Affected by Transplant Date and Inoculation
with Bioagents
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9(i) Specific objectives of the Research are:
a) Assess the Impact of Transplant Date and inoculation with biocontrol agents (solely and
synergistically) on the response of tomato to diseases
b) Determine the effect of treatments on the growth and yield of tomato
(ii)
Expected Contribution of the Research to Knowledge:
The study is expected to provide information on the suitability of sole and synergistic use of
transplant date and inoculation with Bacillus sp and Trichoderma sp for control of tomato
diseases. It will also provide information of the effect of Treatment in the quality of produce. The
Mechanism of action of biocontrol agents will be understood
10.
Methodology:
The research will be carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of The Federal University of
Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State. The experimental materials will be Rio Grande variety
of Tomato Seed. The Seeds will be surface sterilized in Sodium hypochlorite and 70% alcohol
before planting. Planting the nursery will be done in small nursery bag half filled with nutrient
rich top soil. Soil for raising the seedling will also be sterilized using the steam heat method. Two
bioagents control will be used, Bacillus sp and Trichoderma sp. Which will be isolated from
garden soil
The biocontrol agents will be grown in artificial medium (NA and PDA), Sub-culturing will be
done to obtain sole culture of each organism. Identification will be done through visual
observation, Microscopy and Molecular Analysis.
The experimental design to be used is 3x2 factorial experimental design in plastic pots
Factor A = Transplant Date Factor B = Bioagents
Twelve treatment will be evaluated and each will be replicated thrice, and the treatments will be
laid out in a Completely Randomized Design. Data will be collected on Number of Leaves, Plant
Height, Number of Branches, Disease Incidence, Disease Severity (using appropriate rating
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scale), Yield quality and Quantity.
Data collected will be subject to analysis of Variance (Anova) using MINITAB software
Significant means will be separated using Turkey’s Test and 5% level of probability.
Candidate’s Signature: ………………
Date: ………………..
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SECTION “B”
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DEPARTMENT)
1. Approval of Course-Work Examination Results by Academic Board of Postgraduate Studies:
First Semester Session: 2020/2021
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Second Semester Session: 2020/2021
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
2. Ratification of Course-Work Examination Results by Senate:
First Semester Session: 2021/2022
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Second Semester Session: 2021/2022
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
3. Supervisor’s comments on candidate’s proposal as contained in Section ‘A’ 9 (i), (ii) and 10:
The project is well conceived and the objectives of the study are concisely stated. The methodology
is adequate to achieve the set objectives. This study will provide useful information on genetic
variation among the selected quality protein maize (QPM) genotypes. It will also provide information
on the yield performance of early maturing QPM maize genotypes.
4.
5.
Major Supervisor’s Name:
Dr. A.M. Ajayi
Signature: ……………….
Date: …………………
Comments of the Departmental PG Rep:
Approved [ ]
Not Approved [ ]
Name:
Dr. R. A. Adebayo
Signature: …………………
Date: …………………
Head of Department’s comments on candidate’s proposal as contained in Section ‘A’ 9(i), (ii)
and 10:
The proposal is very good, with realistic and achievable goals. The study employs sound research
methodology that is suited for achieving the specified goals.
6.
HOD’s Name:
Prof. B. S. Ewulo
Signature: ………………
Date: ………………
University Examiners:
(a) Chief Examiner:
Prof. B. S. Ewulo
(b) Major Supervisor:
Dr. A.M Ajayi
(c) Co-supervisor(s):
Dr. R. A. Adebayo
(d) Other School Examiners:
(i)
(ii)
(e) External Examiner:
Prof. S. C. O. Makinde.
(f) Alternate External Examiner:
Prof. D. K. Ojo.
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SECTION “C”
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL WHERE THE CANDIDATE IS BASED)
1.
2.
3.
Comments of the School Postgraduate Advisory Committee (SPGAC):
Approved [ ]
Not Approved [ ]
Name of Chairman (SPGAC)
Prof. S. O. Aro
Signature: .........................
Date: ........................
Dean’s Comments:
Approved [ ]
Not Approved [ ]
Dean’s Name:
Prof. (Mrs.) O.F. Osundahunsi
Signature: ........................
Date: .........................
SECTION “D”
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ACADEMIC BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE
STUDIES)
1.
Comments of the Academic Board of Postgraduate Studies:
Approved [ ]
Not Approved [ ]
2.
Representative of the School of Postgraduate Studies on the Oral Examination Panel
3.
Dean’s Name:
Prof. O. A. Bello-Olusoji
Signature: ..................
Date: ....................
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BRIEFS ON THE EXTERNAL EXAMINERS
External Examiner: Name:
S. C. O. Makinde.
Department:
Botany.
Area of Specialization:
Plant Breeding.
Status:
Professor.
Professional Membership:
Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN).
University:
Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.
E-mail:
Olubunmi.makinde@lasu.edu.ng
Phone number:
08033277358
Alternate External Examiner
Name:
D. K. Ojo
Department:
Plant Breeding and Seed Technology.
Area of Specialization:
Plant Breeding.
Status:
Professor.
Professional Membership:
Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN).
University:
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta,
Nigeria.
E-mail:
ojodk58@yahoo.com
Phone number:
08038123338
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