Dr. Modu Sheriff


University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
Food
Mineral Nutrition
Milk Quality
Nutrition and Food Science

Selected Publications

  1. Modu., S., S.H. Mshelia, F.A. Sanda, B.P. Bintu and M. Raihanatu, 2013. Effect of processing (Sprouting and fermentation) of five local varieties of sorghum on some biochemical parameters. Scholarly J. Agric. Sci., 3: 93-103.
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  2. Modu, S., Z. Ibrahim, L. Hajjagana, A.S. Falmata, M. Babagana and B.P. Bintu, 2013. Production and evaluation of weaning meal from fermented red maize fortified with cowpea. Acad. J. Food Res., 1: 50-58.
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  3. Modu, S., A.E. Adeboye, M.A. Tukur, 2013. Studies on theadministration of Vernonia amygdalina Del. (Bitter leaf) and glucophage on blood glucose level of alloxan-Induced diabetic rats. Int. J. Med. Plant Altern. Med., 1: 13-19.
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  4. Famata, A.S., Modu, S., H.M. Mida, L. Hajjagana, A.Y. Shettima and A. Hadiza, 2013. Chemical composition and mineral element content of two cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. walp.) varieties as food supplement. Int. Res. J. Biochem. Bioinform., 3: 93-96.
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  5. Falmata, A.S., S. Modu, M.A. Zainab, B.P. Bintu and S. Yagana, 2013. The soaking and dehulling effects on chemical composition, tannins and mineral elements content of five local varieties of sorghum. Dep. Scholarly J. Agric. Sci., 3: 126-131.

  6. Yagana, S.A., A.O. Sodipo, K. Yagana and S. Modu, 2012. Antibacterial activities of the extract of the root of Guiero Senegalensis J.F. J. Pharm. Biomed. Sci., 23: 1-7.

  7. Sheriff, M., K.A. Zainab, H.G. Laminu and A. Maisaratu, 2012. Hydrolysis of gelatinized maize, millet and sorghum starch by amylases of Aspergillus niger. Biosci. Res., 9: 92-98.
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  8. Baba, G.M., S. Modus, A.S. Falmata, L. Hajjagannah and Z. Ibrahim, 2012. Evaluation of the nutritional value of sprouted sorghum fortified with cowpea and groundnut. J. Agric. Sci., 2: 292-296.

  9. Modu, S., H. Laminu and F. Sanda, 2010. Evaluation of the nutritional value of a composite meal prepared from pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoideum) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci., 3: 164-168.
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  10. Zanna, H., S. Adeniji, B.B. Shehu, S. Modu and G.M. Ishaq, 2008. Effects of aqueous suspension of the root of Hyphaene thebaica (L.) mart on some indicators of liver and kidney function in rats. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 3: 330-334.
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  11. Modu, S., S. Ibahim, A. Musa, D.S. Mshelia and Z. Arjinomam, 2008. Effect of combined feeding of various doses of honey and black caraway oil on some biochemical and heamatological parameters in normal health rats. Kanem J. Med. Sci., 2: 22-25.

  12. Modu, S.H., H. Laminu and I. Nkama, 2005. Production, chemical and sensory properties of Ogi from different pearl millet varieties. J. Biol. Sci., 5: 103-106.
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  13. Modu, S., Y. Shettima and I. Nkama, 2005. Effect of fermentation on phytic acid, mineral element levels, protein and carbohydrate in vitro digestibility of ogi (akamu) produced from six pearl millet varieties. PeCOP J. Trop. Med. Health, 1: 20-26.

  14. Modu, S., H. Zanna and M. Milala, 2004. Effect of supplemented of Ogi (akamu) a pearl millet based Nigerian weaning food, with cowpea, on chemical composition, sensory and in vitro protein digestibility. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 654-657.
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  15. Modu, S., B.B. Shehu, A.J. Amina and I. Nkama, 2004. Studies on the Rheological properties of ogi (akamu) a pearl millet Nigerian weaning food produced from local and improved pearl millet cultivars. Pak. J. Appl. Sci., 4: 540-545.

  16. Kamis, A.B., A.S. Modu, Bobboi and B. Mwajim, 2004. Effect of ripening on the proximate and some biochemical composition of a local tomato cultivar (Nadaffreta) grown at lake alau region of borno state. J. Applied Sci., 4: 424-426.
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  17. Kamis, A.B., S. Modu, H. Zanna and T.A. Oniyangi, 2003. Preliminary biochemical and haematological effects of aqueous suspension of pulp of Hyphaene thebaica (L) mart in rats. Biokemistri, 13: 1-7.
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  18. Modu, S., A.M. Akpeli and I.A. Umar, 2001. Studies on the effect of administration of various doses of black caraway oil on some biochemical parameters in normal healthy rats. Biokemistri. Int. J., 11: 49-53.

  19. Modu, S., A.C. Ene and O.A. Sodipo, 2001. Studies on the effect of administration of various concentrations of black caraway oil on some biochemical and histopathological parameters in alloxan induced diabetes rats. Biosci. Res. Commun., 13: 263-266.

  20. Modu, S., A.B. Kamis, M.A. Geidam and P.A. Onyeyili, 2001. studies on the toxicity of aqoeoiis extract of Gymnerna sylvestre: Effect on quail birds (Coturnix japonica). Nig. J. Exptl. Appl. Biol., 2: 165-168.

  21. Nkama, I., S. Dappiya, S. Modu and W. Ndahi, 2000. Physical, chemical, theological and sensory properties of ogi (akamu) from different pearl millet cultivars. J. Arid Agric., 10: 145-149.

  22. Modu, S., U. AIi and A.B. Karnis, 2000. Effect of black caraway oil on some biochemical parameters in ethanol-fed rats. Nig. J. Exptl. Appl. Biol., 1: 97-100.

  23. Modu, S., Kamis, A.B. and P.Y. Markus, 2000. Some Biochemical effects of Hyphaene thebaica (L.) mart administration in rats. J. Life Environ. Sci., 2/3: 139-143.

  24. Modu, S., H. Adamu, A.B. Kamis and U.H. Pindiga, 2000. Acute toxicity of black caraway oil on some biochemical parameters and histopathological changes in chicks. J. Life Environ. Sci., 2/3: 112-118.

  25. Modu, S., A.B. Kamis and M.J. Usman, 2000. In vitro hemolytic study of aqueous and methanolic extracts of pulp Hyphaene thabaic (L.) Mart on human erythrocytes. Nig. J. Exptl. App. Biol., 1: 101-105.

  26. Kamis, A.B., S. Modu and P.Y. Markus, 2000. Some Biochemical effects of various doses of ethanolic pulp extract of Hyphaene thebaica (L.) mart in rats. Nig. J. Exp. Applied Biol., 1: 33-36.

  27. Effraim, K.D., S. Modu and H.G. Hamzah, 2000. Effect of crude garlic extract on nicotine induced hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidemia in rats. Afr. J. Biomed. Res., 3: 125-127.
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  28. Modu. S., A.U. El-Naffaty and A.U. Pindiga, 1999. Effect of lead exposure on biochemical parameters and gonadal tissues in rats. J. Life Environ. Sci., 1: 59-62.

  29. Modu, S., B.S. Binta and A.U. Mani, 1999. Effect of lead exposure on egg production, quality and hatchability in quail birds (Coturnix Japonica). Niger. Q. J. Hosp. Med., 9: 234-237.
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  30. Modu, S., A.B. Karnis, H.Y. Husainy and H.U. Shehu, 1999. The effect of Black caraway oil on some heamatological and histopathological studies in alcohol-fed rats. West Afr. J. Biol. Sci., 10: 67-75.

  31. Modu, S., A.B. Kamis and P.A. Onyeyili, 1999. The effect of lead exposure on serum and brain electrolytes in rats. J. Arid Agric., 9: 129-132.

  32. Hamza, H.G., S. Modu and F.O. Obi, 1999. Effect of route of administration of chloroquine on pre and postprandial blood glucose concentration in normal and hyperglycaemic rat. West Afr. J. Biol. Sci., 10: 100-105.

  33. Modu, S., S. Rabo and A.B. Karnis, 1998. Studies on the effect of crude garlic extract on some biochemical and heamatological parameters in newcastle infected chicks. Anals. Borno., 15: 310-318.

  34. Modu, S., K. Gohla and I.A. Urnar, 1997. The hypoglycearnic and hypocholesterolaemic properties of black caraway (Carum carvi L.) oil in alloxan induced diabetes rats. Biokemistri. Int. J., 7: 91-97.

  35. Umar, I., J.J. Omage, Y.L. Lawan, I.O. Igbokwe and S. Moclu, 1996. Prevention of beer-induced hyperlipaemia by essential oil of garlic. Biosci. Res. Commun., 8: 273-277.

  36. Umar, I.A., J.T. Kaladapa, E.E. Otunkonyong, I.O. Igbokwe, J.J. Ornage, S. Modu and L.B. Buratai, 1990. Garlic-induced heainolytic anaemia in garlic-fed rats may be associated with decreased levels of erythrocyte reduced glutathione and serum ascorbic acid. West Afr. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 73-81.

  37. Adoga, G.I. and S. Modu, 1990. Effect of charcoal broiled meat on the levels of alcohol dehydrogenase activity in rats fed-alcohol, onion and garlic oil. Biosci. Res. Commun., 2: 9-14.
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