Dr. Nura Salisu
My Social Links

Dr. Nura Salisu

Lecturer
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Genetics
62%
Plant Breeding
90%
Biodiversity
75%
Biostatistics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
38
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Shehu, A.U., A.A. Muhammad, U. Sharif, R.B. Tijjani and S. Nura, 2022. Assessment of bacteriological quality of vended water in jerry cans for domestic Use in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Res., 7: 13-19.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  2. Mijinyawa, A., M.A. Abdullah, Y.A. Wada, H.I. Junaidu, B.M. Abdulkarim, C.C. Ubazi, A. Yahaya and S. Nura, 2022. Assessment of heavy metals bioaccumulation in vegetables grown in three local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Pure & Appl. Sci., 35: 4429-4437.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  3. Negbenebor, H.E., W.A. Makanjuola, A.A. Denloye and S. Nura, 2018. Toxicity of powdered and ethanolic extracts of Uvaria chamae (Annonaceae) bark on selected stored product insect pests. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 17: 350-355.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  4. Nura, S., F.M. Mairami and H.E. Negbenebor, 2017. Mutation breeding as a panacea for food shortage and malnutrition in Nigeria’s Sahel (A review). Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 10: 133-136.
  5. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, M.A. Adelanwa, I.S. Usman and K. Shehu, 2017. Genetic variability studies among gamma rays induced mutants of Fonio. (Digitaria exilis [Kippist.]Stapf). Savanna J. Agric. (In Press). .
  6. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, M.A. Adelanwa, I.S. Usman and K. Shehu, 2017. Colchicine-induced variability on growth and yield related traits of M2 generation fonio (Digitaria exilis [Kippist] Stapf.) in Zaria, Nigeria. Niger. J. Scient. Res. (In Press). .
  7. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, M.A. Adelanwa, I.S. Usman and K. Shehu, 2017. Colchicine-induced mutagenesis for improved growth and yield of Fonio (Digitaria exilis [Kippist] Stapf.). Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 10: 126-133.
  8. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, M.A. Adelanwa, I.S. Usman and K. Shehu, 2017. Assessment of colchicine and gamma rays-induced mutagenesis for improved yield and quality traits in Fonio (Digitaria exilis [Kippist.] Stapf.). Dutse J. Pure Applied Sci., 3: 392-404.
  9. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, D.B. Dangora, K. Shehu and L.D. Fagwalawa, 2017. Induced capsules alteration for improved yield in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Int. J. Plant Breed. Genet., 11: 13-18.
  10. Negbenebor, H.E., K. Shehu, F.M. Mairami, Z.O. Adeiza, S. Nura and L.D. Fagwalawa, 2017. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by hausa people in the management of diabetes mellitus in Kano Metropolis, Northern Nigeria. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 18: 1-10.
  11. Negbenebor, H.E., F.M. Mairami and S. Nura, 2017. Ethnomedicinal study of some plants used as spices by the inhabitants of Kano metropolis, Northern Nigeria. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 10: 299-303.
  12. Gwarzo, F.S., B.S. Bichi, S. Mahadi and S. Nura, 2017. Biogas production as alternative cooking energy and waste management strategy in Nigeria (A review). Int. J. Renewable Energy Environ. (In Press). .
  13. Salisu, S.S., S. Nura, A.S. Shaaibu, F.M. Mahamud, S. Garba and K. Shehu, 2014. Potentials of probiotics as alternative therapy in combating bacterial diseases: A review. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 4: 1392-1410.
  14. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and K. Shehu, 2014. Assessment of the growth responses of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and false sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.) to colchicine treatments. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 4: 902-912.
    Direct Link  |  
  15. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora, K. Shehu and L.D. Fagwalawa, 2013. Responses of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) to treatment with various colchicine concentrations. J. Natural Sci., Eng. Technol. (In Press). .
  16. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and L.D. Fagwalawa, 2013. Morphological characterization of colchicine-induced mutants in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). J. Biol. Sci., 13: 277-282.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  17. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and K. Shehu, 2013. Artificial induction of mutation for improved quantitative traits in some commercial leafy vegetables of Nigeria. Niger. J. Genet., 27: 127-140.
  18. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and F.M. Mahamud, 2013. Induced variation for quantitative traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Niger. J. Basic Applied Sci. (In Press). .
  19. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu and D.B. Dangora, 2013. Mutation breeding for improved quantitative traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Int. J. Emerg. Sci. (In Press). .
  20. Mahamud, F.M., D.B. Dangora, S. Mu’azu, A.U. Khan, S. Nura and Z.A. Gaiya, 2013. Bio-chemical characterization of bacterial flora associated with spoilt vegetables in kaduna markets Northern Nigeria. Adv. Bio. Chem., 03: 141-145.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  21. Mahamud, F.M., D.B. Dangora, S. Mu’azu, A.U. Khan, S. Nura and Z.A. Gaiya, 2013. Bio-chemical characterization of bacterial flora associated with spoilt vegetables in Kaduna markets Northern Nigeria. Adv. Biol. Chem., 3: 141-145.
    Direct Link  |  
  22. Hayatu, M., A.S. Kutama, W.A. Aisha and S. Nura, 2013. Screening of some genotypes of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp) against Bacterial Blight caused by Xanthomonas compestris Pv. Translucens. Global Adv. Res. J. Agric. Sci., 2: 276-282.
  23. Bashir A.M., U. Auwal, S.M. Abubakar, A.M. Aminu and S. Nura et al., 2013. Compendium of Biology (Right Solutions to Biology Questions). Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria, pp: 1-122.
  24. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. MuAzu and D.B. Dangora, 2012. Mutagenic effects of colchicine on some quantitative traits of False Sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.). Savannah J. Agric., 7: 39-45.
  25. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and L.D. Fagwalawa, 2012. Chemical mutagenesis induced by colchicine on growth and yield of False Sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.). J. Sci. Technol. Res., 11: 124-129.
  26. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and F.M. Mahamud, 2012. Chemical mutagenesis for improved quantitative traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and False Sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.). Int. J. Scient. Innov., 4: 23-29.
  27. Nura, S., A. Tijjani, A.S. Mohammed, S.S. Salisu and A. Ahmed, 2012. Antibacterial potentials of honey: (A Review). Eur. J. Scient. Res., 93: 54-61.
    Direct Link  |  
  28. Mahamud, F.M., D.B. Dangora, S. Mu’azu, A.U. Khan and S. Nura, 2012. Isolation and characterization of microbial flora associated with spoilt fruits and vegetables in Kaduna Central Market. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 9: 111-115.
  29. Hafiz, H., O.O.C. Chukwu and S. Nura, 2012. The potentials of henna (Lawsonia inamis L.) leaves extracts as counter stain in gram staining reaction. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 5: 56-60.
    Direct Link  |  
  30. Bello, I.M., J.G. Sow and S. Nura, 2012. The effect of pesticides on the efficacy of soil nitrogen-fixing bacteria (A review). Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 9: 176-182.
  31. Salisu, S.S., A.H. Arzai and S. Nura, 2011. The potentials of bacteriophages in the treatment of bacterial diseases: (A review). Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Tropics, 8: 125-128.
  32. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu’Azu and D.B. Dangora, 2011. Mutation induction for improved yield in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 8: 125-130.
  33. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu’Azu and D.B. Dangora, 2011. Effect of colchicine induced mutagenesis on growth and yield of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 121-125.
    Direct Link  |  
  34. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu’Azu and D.B. Dangora, 2011. Chemical mutagenesis for improved quality traits in Jute (Corchorus olitorious L.). Cont. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 22-27.
    Direct Link  |  
  35. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu, D.B. Dangora and F.M. Mahamud, 2011. Mutational rectification induced via colchicine in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Sci. Eng., 5: 57-64.
  36. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu and and D.B. Dangora, 2011. The use of colchicine (Mutagen) for yield and other agronomic traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Niger. J. Scient. Res., 9-10: 45-52.
    Direct Link  |  
  37. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu, S. Mu'Azu and D.B. Dangora, 2011. Morphological variability induced through chemical mutagenesis in sesame (Sesamum indicum L. Var. Yandev). BioSci. Res. J., 23: 165-190.
  38. Nura, S., A.K. Adamu and S. Mu'Azu, 2011. The effect of chemical mutagenesis on the growth and yield of sesame (Sesamum indicum L. Var yandev and E-8). Katsina J. Natural Applied Sci., 2: 166-171.
  39. Bashir, A.M., A.A. Mohammed, M.A. Sadiq, I. Umar and U.M. Auwal et al., 2011. Mastering the Basics of Biology. Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, pp: 1-297.
  40. Bashir, A.M., A.A. Mohammed, M.A. Sadiq, I. Umar and U.M. Auwal et al., 2011. Biology Practical Manual for Remedial Students. SBRS/ABU., Funtua, Nigeria.
  41. Arzai, A.H., S.S. Samira and S. Nura, 2011. The potential of biological response modifiers as co-factors in the treatment of human and animal diseases: A review. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 173-179.
  42. Arzai, A.H. and S.S. Samira, 2011. The anti-bacterial potentials of phage-therapy: A review. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 75-78.