Akpovughaye Taiga I am Akpovughaye, Taiga; an associate Professor of Botany in the Department of Biological Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. I am a Plant Pathologist; my current area of research is on the use of alternative to synthetic chemicals in preventing/protecting plant diseases in storage (post harvest diseases). My primary duties involve lecturing both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research in my areas of interest. Currently, I have five postgraduate students under my supervision. I am available to collaborate in any research work in my areas of specialization.