MR. DIGITEMIE, KUROMIAYEBAYE SEIYEFA
Contact Information
Email: seiyefadigitemie@gmail.com
Phone: (+234)7034537855
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kuromiayebaye-digitemie-b2b75b319
Address: Agricultural Technology
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5950-9855
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kuromiayebaye-Digitemie
Google Scholar: Kuromiayebaye Digitemie
Personal Profile
A seasoned academia with a reputable academic record in Crop Science with a specialty in Crop Protection, with 8 years of experience in research, teaching, and academic activities. I am passionate about imparting knowledge, conducting research, and contributing to academic growth. My research area is centered on field to storage fungi on grains, root and tuber crops, vegetables etc, Seed borne fungi, Aflatoxin and Aspergillus spp, weed research (medicinal plants).
Education qualifications
Ph.D. in Crop Pathology – University of Port Harcourt, (In-view)M.Sc in Crop Pathology – University of Port Harcourt, (2019)
B.Agric in Crop Production Technology –Niger Delta University (2011)
Academic Experience
Lecturer III Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Bayelsa State (2018-till date)
Responsibilities: Assisting my senior colleagues in organizing practical session and lectures, assisting my senior colleagues in the supervision of examinations, Organizing lectures and practical sessions, Invigilation, marking and grading of students, Supervision of students projects
Courses taught
AGR 101- Introduction to Agriculture, AGT 113– Introduction to Soil Science, AGT 226- Horticultural Crop Production, AGT 122– Crop Protection, AGT 216– Farm Soil Management, AGT 111– Principles of Crop Production, CPT 313- Agro-Climatology, CPT 315– Agricultural Entomology
Research Interests
Storage fungi
Seed-borne fungi
Aflatoxin and Aspergillus spp
Weed research (medicinal plants)
Selected Publications
Digitemie, K.S., Godwin-Egein, M.I., and Okereke, V.C. (2018). Assessment of toxigenicity of Aspergillus flavus isolated from ginger and turmeric in Port Harcourt. African Journal of Agriculture Technology and Environment. 7(2): 58-66
Digitemie, K.S., Godwin-Egein, M.I., and Okereke, V.C. (2020). Antifungal effect of some plant powders on Aspergillus flavus in ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). Nigerian Journal of Mycology 12(1): 63-72
Digitemie, K.S., Ologidi, F., Okpeke, A.S., Tombara, S.I. (2022). Covid-19 and Food Shortage in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State. ASUPFPE Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation 1(1): 1-6
Jane Echendu, Monday Godwin-Egein, Udensi Ekea Udensi, Kuromiayebaye Digitemie and Victor Okereke (2025). Fungal Organisms Associated with Common Tropical Weeds in Choba Rivers State Nigeria. Sustainability, Agri, Food and Environmental Research.
Abasiofon Udo, Kuromiayebaye Digitemie and Victor Okereke (2023). Studies on Aspergillus flavus on Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Incubated at Different Regimes of Light and Two Temperatures. Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science 8(4): 64-70
Omoruyi, L Digitemie, K, Godwin-Egein, M.I. and Okereke, V.C. Evaluation of Liquid from Anaerobically Digested Cow Dung and a Synthetic Liquid Fertilizer on the In Vitro Growth of Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizopus stolonifer”, (Accepted for publication)
CHAPTER IN BOOK
Digitemie Kuromiayebaye Seiyefa (2022). Components of Food Security. In Contemporary Issues in Agriculture, Economic Development and Environment Edited by Dr. Inibehe Ukpong and Dr. Rajaram Patil
Conferences & Presentations
- Echendu, J.C., Godwin-Egein, M.I., Udensi, U.E., Digitemie, K.S., and Okereke, V.C. (2018). Fungal Pathogens Associated With Common Tropical Weeds in Choba, Nigeria. At the 46th Annual Conference of Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN) UNIPORT, Port Harcourt. 4th – 7th November, 2018.
- Kuromiayebaye S. Digitemie, Victor C. Okereke and Monday I. Godwin-Egein (2019). Effect of Some Plant Powders on the Growth of Aspergillus flavus in Ginger. At the 11th Annual Scientific Conference of the Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON) Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. 6th – 9th October, 2019.
- Kuromiayebaye S. Digitemie, Victor C. Okereke and Monday I. Godwin-Egein (2020). Efficacy of some plant powders on toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus from Turmeric at different storage conditions. At the 45th Annual and 1st International Conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP) University of Uyo. 15th – 19th March, 2020.
- Digitemie Kuromiayebaye Seiyefa (2021). Covid-19 and Food Shortage in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State. At the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Conference Oro-Owo, Rumueme, Port Harcourt. 6th –8th October, 2021.
Professional Affiliations
Nigerian Society of Nematologist (NISON) Member
Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN) Member
Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON) Member
Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP) Member
Skills
- Computer appreciation, MS word, Excel, Power Point
- Football coaching