Prof Olaniyi Amos Fawole

Professor
Name: Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Location: D2 LAB 240 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Botany & Plant Biotechnology Academic Staff  Staff Members

Contact Details:
Tel: +27(0)11 559 7237

Email: olaniyif@uj.ac.za

About Prof Olaniyi Amos Fawole

National Research Foundation Rating: Y1

Research Focus

I conduct postharvest and agro-processing research with a major focus on horticultural and medicinal (HortiMed) crops. My research include activities related to;

• development of harvest maturity index
• postharvest physiology and technology
• postharvest treatments and alternatives to plastics in exported crops
• storage and processing of horticultural and medicinal crops

My research strives to better understand the effects of various biotic and abiotic factors on HortiMed crops in order to develop appropriate postharvest and processing protocols or tools that will enable safety, sustainability and reduce postharvest losses. The goal of my research is to strengthen the food-health-environment nexus, and contribute to healthier food systems.

Teaching Activities

Plant Physiology (BOT02B2)

Research Topics

• Postharvest physiology and biochemistry of indigenous HortiMed crops
• Development and application of green postharvest treatments to reduce food losses
• Stability, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of phytochemicals in HortiMed crops
• Alternatives to plastics in exported fruit and vegetables
• Bioprospecting of crop-based residues and unconventional plant parts

External Links

• ResearchGate
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Selected Publications

Journal Articles

• Z Hussein, OA Fawole, UL Opara (2019). Determination of physical, biochemical and microstructural changes in impact-bruise damaged pomegranate fruit. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 1: 1-13
• Trust M Pfukwa, Olaniyi A Fawole, Marena Manley, Pieter A Gouws, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Cletos Mapiye (2019). Food Preservative Capabilities of Grape (Vitis vinifera) and Clementine Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) By-products Extracts in South Africa. Sustainability 11:1746
• Chikwanha Obert C., Emiliano Raffrenato, Umezuruike L. Opara, Olaniyi A. Fawole, Cletos Mapiye (2018). Impact of dehydration on retention of bioactive profile and biological activities of different grape (Vitis vinifera L.) pomace varieties. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 244: 116-127
• A Mditshwa, OA Fawole, F Vries, K van der Merwe, E Crouch, UL Opara (2017). Repeated application of dynamic controlled atmospheres reduced superficial scald incidence in ‘Granny Smith’ apples. Scientia Horticulturae, 220: 168-175
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2016). Stability of total phenolic concentration and antioxidant capacity of extracts from pomegranate co-products subjected to in vitro digestion. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 16 (1): 358
• Oluwafemi J. Caleb, Olaniyi A. Fawole, Rebogile R. Mphahlele, Umezuruike L. Opara (2015). Impact of preharvest and postharvest factors on changes in volatile compounds of pomegranate fruit and minimally processed arils – Review. Scientia Horticulturae, 188: 106–114
• Olaniyi A. Fawole and Umezuruike L. Opara (2014). Physico-mechanical, Phytochemical, volatile compounds and free radical scavenging properties of eight pomegranate cultivars and classification by principal component and cluster analyses, British Food Journal, 116: 544–567
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2013). Harvest discrimination of pomegranate fruit: postharvest quality changes and relationships between instrumental and sensory attributes during shelf life, Journal of Food Science, 78: 1264–1272
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2013). Seasonal variation in chemical composition, aroma volatiles and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate during fruit development, African Journal of Biotechnology, 12, 4006–4019
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2013). Developmental changes in maturity indices of pomegranate fruit: A descriptive review, Scientia Horticulturae, 159,152-161
• Olaniyi A Fawole and UL Opara (2013). Fruit growth dynamics, respiration rate and physico-textural properties during pomegranate development and ripening. Scientia Horticulturae, 157: 90–98
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2013). Effects of storage temperature and duration on physiological responses of pomegranate fruit. Industrial Crops and Products, 47: 300–09
• Olaniyi Amos Fawole and Umezuruike Linus Opara (2013). Effects of maturity status on biochemical content, polyphenol composition and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate fruit arils (cv. ‘Bhagwa’). South African Journal of Botany, 85: 23–31
• Olaniyi A Fawole and UL Opara (2013). Changes in physical properties, chemical and elemental composition and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate (cv. ‘Ruby’) fruit at five maturity stages. Scientia Horticulturae, 150: 37–46
• Olaniyi A. Fawole, Nokwanda P. Makunga, Umezuruike Linus Opara (2012). Antibacterial, antioxidant and tyrosinase-inhibition activities of pomegranate fruit peel methanolic extract, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12: 200
• Olaniyi A Fawole, UL Opara (2012). Composition of trace and major minerals in different parts of pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit cultivars, British Food Journal, 114, 1518–1532
• Olaniyi A. Fawole, Umezuruike L. Opara, Karen I. Theron (2012). Chemical and Phytochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Three Pomegranate Cultivars Grown in South Africa, Food Bioprocess and Technology, 5: 2934–2940
• O.A. Fawole, S.O., Amoo, A.R., Ndhlala, M.E., Light, J.F., Finnie, J., Van Staden (2010). Anti-inflammatory, anticholinesterase, antioxidant and phytochemical properties of medicinal plants used for pain-related ailments in South Africa, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 127: 235–241.
• O.A. Fawole, A.R., Ndhlala, S.O., Amoo, J.F., Finnie, J., Van Staden (2009). Anti-inflammatory and phytochemical properties of twelve medicinal plants used for treating gastro-intestinal ailments in South Africa, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 123: 237–243
• O.A. Fawole, J.F., Finnie, J., Van Staden, (2009). Antimicrobial activity and mutagenic effects of twelve traditional medicinal plants used to treat ailments related to gastro-intestinal tract in South Africa, South African Journal of Botany, 75: 356–362

Conference Proceedings

• Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L. (2018). Value-addition of sunburned pomegranate fruit to reduce postharvest losses: a cosmeceutical perspective. Acta Horticulturae 1225, 221-226
• O.A. Fawole, U.L. Opara, L. Chen (2015). Bioavailability of total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate fruit juice and marc after in vitro digestion. Acta Horticulturae, 1079: 285–290
• O.A. Fawole, Umezuruike L. Opara, Karen I. Theron (2013). Influence of fruit developmental and maturity stages on chemical, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of pomegranate juice. Acta Horticulturae, 1007: 461–469
• O.A. Fawole, A.R. Ndhlala, J.F. Finnie, J. Van Staden (2009). Comparative pharmacological and phytochemical evaluation of Protea simplex leaves and bark. South African Journal of Botany, 75: 432
• Popular Scientific Article
• Olaniyi Fawole and Shannon Riva. Let’s seal the deal: Edible coating application on stone fruit. South African Fruit Journal, October 2018.
  Research Reports
• OA Fawole (2019). Functional and biological properties of pomegranate fruit waste. Reported submitted to Stellenbosch University.
• OA. Fawole and U.L. Opara (2015). Integrated postharvest management of pomegranate fruit. Report submitted to Postharvest Innovation Fund and POMASA
• OA. Fawole and U.L. Opara (2013). Maturity indexing and handling protocol for pomegranate fruit. Report submitted to Citrogold Limited