A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant Biology, University of Ilorin. He has taught courses in plant biology for over 10 years. He has supervised over 70 undergraduate thesis and 6 Masters thesis. He has won several awards and scholarships. He has travelled on research collaborative purposes to countries in Asia and Europe.
EDUCATION
Ph.D Botany (with specialization in Plant Ecology and Tuurfgrass Management)
M.Sc. Botany
B.Sc. Botany
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Plant Science, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Agronomy and Crop Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Introduction to Controlled Environment Horticulture Stephen Oyedeji Controlled Environment Horticulture Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future, 2025 Controlled environment horticulture (also called protected structure cultivation), the concept of cultivating horticultural crops in protected structures, dates back to 14 AD. This method of cultivation offers protection to crops by regulating environmental factors (both biotic and abiotic factors) as per the crop’s requirements while reducing the incidence of pests and diseases. This chapter elucidates the diverse designs of protected structures in controlled environment horticulture, tailored to meet the growth requirements of various or specific crops. The regulations of environmental conditions (such as light, temperature, humidity, ventilation, water, nutrients, and pests) and the mechanisms of achieving optimum growing conditions are also highlighted. The huge initial investment and operational costs of controlled environment horticulture are stressed, and the need for improvement in the various designs is advocated to achieve energy sustainability while reducing costs.
Plant Stresses and Controlled Environment Horticulture: Salt Stress, Metal Pollution, Nutrient Deficiency, and Wounding Shukurat A. Iyiola, Stephen Oyedeji, Kehinde S. Olorunmiaye Controlled Environment Horticulture Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future, 2025 Plants experience stress when environmental conditions are suboptimal for growth, influenced by both biotic factors (such as pests) and abiotic factors (such as salinity, drought, and nutrient deficiencies). These stresses can significantly impact plant yield and quality. In response to the challenges posed by climate change and increasing global food demands, controlled environment horticulture (CEH) has emerged as a transformative approach to mitigating plant stress. This chapter explores how CEH provides a superior alternative for managing environmental factors that limit horticultural plant growth. It will discuss the resistance traits that plants develop to cope with abiotic stress and examine the advantages and challenges associated with CEH. Additionally, the chapter will address types of growing methods in a controlled environment.
Environmental Factors and Controlled Environment Horticulture: Light, Temperature, and Humidity Monsurat M. Kolad, Stephen Oyedeji, Paul O. Fatoba Controlled Environment Horticulture Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future, 2025 Controlled environment horticulture has emerged as a modern method of protected horticulture, taking place entirely indoors without the benefit of natural sunlight. While it may seem impractical for commercial production, this approach originated from researchers aiming to systematically investigate how specific environmental factors affect plant growth and development, isolating them from uncontrolled variables that could skew results. As technology for indoor plant production has advanced, energy requirements for growing plants in fully controlled environments have significantly decreased. This evolution has led to the development of a new sector within controlled environment horticulture. This chapter explores key environmental factors—light, temperature, and humidity—highlighting their importance and how they are integrated into controlled environment practices. By understanding these factors, growers can optimize conditions to enhance plant growth and productivity in indoor settings.
PREFACE Hemant Bagul, Nikita Patel, T. R. Ahlawat, R. Krishnamurthy, Stephen Oyedeji Controlled Environment Horticulture Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future, 2025
Controlled Environment Horticulture: Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future Controlled Environment Horticulture Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future, 2025 A comprehensive exploration into the convergence of advanced plant science, engineering, and biotechnology to revolutionize food production in controlled environments. As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity intensify, this book highlights the transformative potential of controlled environment horticulture (CEH) in building a more resilient and sustainable food future. The volume covers a wide range of topics, including smart greenhouse technologies, precision agriculture, vertical farming, bioreactor-based plant production, and gene-edited crops optimized for indoor systems. It integrates biological advances with technological innovations to improve yield, quality, and resource efficiency in horticultural practices. By blending plant biotechnology with environmental control strategies, the book serves as a roadmap for sustainable intensification in horticulture. Key features: Explores integration of genomics, phenotyping, and controlled environments Demonstrates the use of sensors, AI, and automation in smart horticultural systems Addresses energy-efficient lighting, water use, and nutrient management Highlights sustainability metrics and circular economy practices Provides case studies on commercial CEA models and innovation pathways
Differential growth, nutrition content and heavy metal accumulation in Basella species irrigated with domestic effluent wastewater in the Guinea savanna of Nigeria Biharean Biologist, 2021
Levels and mobility of CU, PB and CD in citrus orchards of two contrasting ages in north-central region of Nigeria Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus, 2020
Interaction of nanoparticles with soil Clement Oluseye Ogunkunle, Stephen Oyedeji, Hussein Kehinde Okoro, Vincent Adimula Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation, 2020
Sodium chloride stress induced differential growth, biomass yield, and phytochemical composition responses in the halophytic grass Aeluropus lagopoides (L.) West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 2020
Thuja occidentalis and Duranta repens as indicators of urban air pollution in industrialized areas of southwest Nigeria Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus, 2019
