Dr. Nura Salisu
LecturerDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- 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 | - 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 | - 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 | - 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.
- 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). .
- 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). .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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). .
- 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.
- 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 | - 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). .
- 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 | - 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.
- 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). .
- 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). .
- 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 | - 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 | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 | - 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.
- 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 | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 | - 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 | - 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.
- 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 | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.