Oluwagbenga Kayode Email & Phone Number

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

• Collected, identified, and authenticated plant samples • Extracted active constituents using methanol maceration• Conducted antimicrobial assays using the broth micro-dilution method• Performed α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and lipase inhibitory assays• Conducted solvent-solvent partitioning of active extracts• Analyzed phytochemicals using VLC and TLC chromatography to profile the phytochemical constituents and identify bioactive compounds.

Conducted quality assurance assessments on cocoa beans and chocolate bars.Executed DNA and RNA extractions from Cacao plant to develop new varietiesPerformed gene expression analysis using PCR techniques.Performed micro-propagation of cocoa plantlets for mass production of disease-free, improved clones.Conducted hand pollination on cocoa plants to produce hybrid pods.Implemented diverse horticultural techniques and nursery practices.

Assisted research scientists with tasks in plant breeding and plant pathology department.Executed tissue culture procedures, producing consistent plant species.Executed DNA and RNA extractions from Cacao plant to develop new varietiesIdentified and controlled plant diseases.Collected and analyzed plant data.Implemented horticultural techniques and nursery practices.Provided valuable assistance to my supervisor by troubleshooting computer issues.

Master Of Science - Ms, Natural Products Chemistry And Pharmacognosy, Second Class (Upper Division)

Bachelor'S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology, 3.61

Activities and Societies: Student member; Botanical Social of Nigeria, Drug-Free Club, Table tennis,

Education record

Master

Thesis: Antimicrobial, α-amylase, α-glucosidase and lipase inhibitory effects of four Cola species Supervisor: Dr Omonike O. Ogbole

Bachelor, Plant Biology

Second class honours (upper division) Thesis: Effect of gibberellic acid (GA3) on germination of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) under lead.