List of Selected Publications

• 1. U. Aliyu:- Regulation of Ripening in fruits. Seminar paper presented to the Department of Agric. Science SSCOE, Sokoto. 13th February,. 2000
• 2. A.S. Baki, M. Bello, U. Aliyu and M.G. Liman: - Bio- Degradation of Agricultural waste (Groundnut shell) for the production of Biogas and Bio fertilizer. Conference Proceeding of the Chemical Society of Nigerian held at Benin City, EDO State Sept. 20th-24th 2004.
• 3. Umaru A. and Muhammadu, B:- Evaluation of some heavy metals pollution in soils and its implication on human beings. Bulletin °f Science Association of Nigeria, (SAN) vol. 26 (2005) 119-123
• 4. Aliyu U., Magaji, M.D and Singh. B.R:- Response of groundnut varieties to intra- row spacing under Sokoto Agro- Ecological conditions. Bulletin of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) vol. 26 (2005) 33-39
• 5. U.Aliyu, U.A. Aminu and K. Ibrahim:- Effects of Phosphorus and Plant Spacing on the Growth and Yield of Bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranea). Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology Vol.8 no. 1.
• 6. Aliyu, U., M.D Magaji, A.I. Yakubu and A.U. Dikko. Correlation and Path-Coefficient Analysis in onion (AIlium cepa L.) Journal of Plant Sciences 2 (3): 366-369, 2007
• 7. U. Aliyu, M.D. Magaji. A. Singh and S.G. Mohammed (2007)'.Growth and yield of Onion (Allium cepa L) as influenced by Nitrogen and Phosphorus levels: International Journal of Agricultural Research. 2(11):937-944
• 8. U. Aliyu., A.U. Dikko, M.D. Magaji, and A. Singh:( 2008) Effect of Nitrogen and Intra-row Spacing on the Growth and yield of onion (Allium cepa L). Journal of Plant Sciences 3(2): 188-193,
• 9. U. Aliyu, U.M. Sokoto; and M. Nasiru (,2007) : Effects of Farmyard Manure and Phosphorus on the Growth and Green Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus. L.moench) in the Semi arid North¬western Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Agriculture vol.9 / (72-78)
• 10. U. Aliyu;A.U.Dikko and M. Nasiru: Growth and Yield of Roselle (Hisbiscus sabdariffal.) As affected by Farmyard Manure and Intra-row spacing: A Paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Organic Agriculture Programme in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 11th-15th Nov.2007
• 11. U. Aliyu, M. Yakubu, B.Hayatu and M.D.Sada: Effect of plating date and Phosphorus on growth and yield of bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranea) Research Journal of Science (16) 79-85, 2009
• 12. Yakubu, M; M. Ndaman, M. Audu and U. Aliyu: Effect of crowding and Sokoto phosphate Rock on the yield of ground nut (Arachis hypogaea) in the semi-arid savannah of Nigeria. Proceeding of the 3rd National Conference on Organic Agriculture in Nigeria held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto between 11-15 Nov. 2007.
• 13. Yakubu, M., M. Ndaman, M. Audu and U. Aliyu: The use of Organic Waste in the Reclamation of salt – affected soil of Wurno Irrigation project, Sokoto state. Proceeding of the 3rd National conference on Organic Agriculture in Nigeria, held between 11th – 15th November 2007.
• 14. Aliyu, U., A.U. Dikko andM. Nasiru Growth and yield of Roselle (Hisbiscus sabdariffa L. ) as affected by Formyard manne andintrarow spacing. Proceeding of the 3rd Natioanl conference on Organic Agriculture in Nigeria, held between 11th – 15th November, 2007.
• 15. H.G. Ahmed, U. Aliyu, A.B Hauna, Y.S. Isa and A.S. Muhammad. Effects of Planting date and weeding Regimes on growth and Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Sokoto, Nor-Western Nigeria. Nigerian. Journal of Basic and Applied Science 17(2) 202-206, 2009
• 16. Ahmed, A; A. Singh, M.D. Magaji, M. Yakubu, U. Aliyu and J. Alhassan. Effect of Staking on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill) cultivors at Sokoto Fadama. Proceeding of the 23rd Annual conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria. Held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto between 14th-17th Dec. 2009.
• 17. Singh, A; Hafasat, A.A; Aliyu U., Musa M., Alhassan J. Ahmed H.G and Dikko A.U. Germination, emergence and growth response of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) to seed Hydroprining. Proceeding of the 44th annual conference of Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) held between 18th-22nd October, 2010 at Ladoke Akintola university of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state Nigeria.
• 18. Ahmed, A. A. Singh, M.D. Magaji, M. Yakubu, U. Aliyu and J. Alhassan: (2007). Growth and yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) as influenced by inter row spacing at Sokoto Rima valley, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environment vol.6 (1&2) 91-98.
• 19. H.G. Ahmed, A.S. Umar, M.D. Magaji and U. Aliyu (2010) Effect of Intra-row spacing and variety on Growth and Yield on Onion (Allium cepa L.). Journal of Agriculture and Environment 6 (1$2) 69-73; 2010
• 20 U. Aliyu, B.R. Singh and M.D. Magaji (2010) P Fertilizer and Manure Requirements of Groundnut in the semi-Arid North-Western Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environment 6 (1&2) 99-103.
• 21. A.M. Nasir, A. Singh and U. Aliyu (2011) Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogeae) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) as influenced by cropping pattern. Journal of Agriculture and environment 7 (2) 145-152.
• 22. A. Singh, A.L. Baoule, H.G. Ahmed, A.U. Dikko, U. Aliyu, M.B. Sokoto, J. Alhassan, M. Musa and B. Haliru (2011): Influence of phosphorus on the performance of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) walp). Varieties in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria. Agricultural science 2(3) 313-317, 2011.
• 23. A. Singh, A.H. Abubakar, H.G. Ahmed, U. Aliyu, M.B. Sokoto, J. Alhassan, M. Musa and R.B Singh (2011) Seed Hydropriming effects on germination, emergence and growth of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. walp) Trends in Advanced science and engineering 1(3) 37-42, 2011.
• 24. A. Singh, O.A. Salifou, A.U. Dikko, U.Aliyu, M.B. Sokoto, J. Alhassan and M. Musa (2011) Growth and yield of millet (Pennisetum glaucum) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) wolp) as influenced by phosphorus and cropping pattern. Trends in advanced science and engineering 1 (3) 29-36, 2011.
• 25. U. Aliyu, M. Kabiru, A.U. Dikko, A.M. Nasir, R. Mohammed and J. Alhassan (2011). Effect of seed Hydropriming on Germination, Emergence and Growth of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Seedlings. Proceeding of the 45th Annual conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-25th October, UDUS, 2011.
• 26. U. Aliyu, A. Singh, and A. S Mohammed (2011) Seed borne pathogen Associated with millet seeds (Pennisetum typhoides L.) in north western Nigeria Proceeding of the 45th Annual conference of Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th October, UDUS, 2011
• 27. U. Aliyu, S. Jamilu, A. Singh, A.U. Dikko, S.S. Noma and A. M. Nasir, (2011). Germination and Growth of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) as influenced by Hydropriming regimes. Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th Oct. UDUS 2011.
• 28. A.P. Umeeukeje, A.L. Ala, B.Z. Abubakar U. Aliyu and M..Dalhatu (2011): Economics of Groundnut Oil Production among Women in Sokoto South Local Government area of Sokoto State. Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th Oct. UDUS 2011.
• . U.S. Muhammad, A. Singh, I.U. Abubakar, S. Muhammed and U. Aliyu (2011): Effects of Physiological age of Stem cutting on sprouting potential of Jatropha Stem Cutting in Sokoto, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th Oct. UDUS 2011. PP199-204
• 30. H. U. Jibrillah, A. Singh, H.G. Ahmad, N.D. Ibrahim, M. J.Kilgori, U. Aliyu, M.B.Sokoto, J. Alhassan, M. Musa and B.S.Haliru (2011) : Performance of Hungry Rice (Digiteria exilis) an ”underutilized crop|” as Influenced by Nitrogen in Sokoto Semi-Arid Environment,Nigeria. Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th Oct. UDUS 2011. Pp192-195
• 31. H.G. Ahmad, M.D.Magaji, S. Boureima, K.T. Abubakar, U. Aliyu and A.S. Mohammad (2011): Effects of Variety and Spacing on the Growth and Yield of Millet (Pennesetum glaucum L.) in Sokoto Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Agricultural society of Nigeria (ASN) 24th-28th Oct. UDUS 2011.pp142-144.
• 32. U. Aliyu (2013) Impact of Climate Change on Crop production : In Muhammmed A. Iliya and Abubakar G.Fada Edited ”The Impacts of Climate Change on Sokoto State, Nigeria Evidence and Challenges.” ISBN 978-978-51881-4-5 (2013) PP24- 30.
• 33. A. Nasir,M.G.Abubakar, R.A. Shehu, U.Aliyu and B.K. Toge (2013) : Hepatoprotective Effect of the Aqueous leaf extract of (Androgtaphis paniculata)Nees)Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Nigeria Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 21 (2) 45-54, 2013
• 34. U. M. Dawaki, A.U. Dikko, S.S. Noma and U. Aliyu(2013):Concentrations Of Bio-available Heavy Metals in Kano Urban Agricultural Lands. Nigeria Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 21 (3)
• 35. Dawaki, U. M.,Dikko, A. U., Noma S.S. and Aliyu, U.A (2013): Comparative FertilityStatus of Wastewater Irrigated Soils in Kano Urban Agricultural Lands. Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Held between 11th – 15th March 2013 at At Ta`al Conference Hotel , Lafia,Nasarawa State , Nigeria. Edited by: Prof. S. O. Ojeniyi, Prof. O. O. Agbede and Mr. Jayeoba, O. J.
• 36. Mohammad A.S., H.G. Ahmed, U. Aliyu and A. Ismail (2014): Fungi Causing Post Harvest Rot Disease of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Sokoto.Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at University of Abuja between 24th – 27th November,2014. Edited by E.A. Salako; P.O. Idisi; E.E.Idu; R.A.Oluwafemi; P.O. Pagubosi; T.O. Fadeji; J. Ajah; I. Maduekwe and B.M. Iliya
• 37. U.M.Dawaki, A.U.Dikko, S.S.Noma and U. Aliyu (2015): Effects of Waste water Irrigation on Quality of Urban Soils in Kano, Nigeria. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science 4(4):312- 325
• 38. Umar, A.S., Aliyu, U., .Ibrahim, N.D. and Muhammad, A.A. (2014) Response of Onion to Intra-row spacing, Farmyard Manure and Irrigation Frequency on Growth and Bulb Yield. International journal of Applied Research and Technology. 3(11) :160-165
• 39. H. Tijjani, B.Z. Abubakar, B.F.Umar and U. Aliyu (2014).Intensity of Adoption of Improved Millet Production Practices Among Farmers in Borno State. Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, held between 24-27 November 2014 at University of Abuja. Edited by P.O.Idisi, B.C.Okoye, E.E. Idu, A.A. Njidda, R.A.Oluwafemi and O.C.P. Agubosi.
• 40. S.Dalatu, A.A. Muhammad and U.Aliyu (2014). Effects of Fungal Pathogens innoculation and Storage Temperature on Stored Onions in Maiduguri and Bama Towns of Borno State. Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, held between 24-27 November 2014 at University of Abuja . Edited by P.O.Idisi, B.C.Okoye, E.E. Idu, A.A. Njidda,R.A.Oluwafemi and O.C.P. Agubosi.
• 41. Aliyu, U., Sukuni,M. and Abubakar, L. (2015). Effect of Prunning on Growth and Fresh Fruit Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L. Moench) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Global Biosciences, 4 (7) :2636-2640
• 42. Saba, I. , Ahmed H.G., Aliyu, U. (2015). Growth and yield of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) (L.)R. Br.) as influenced by Variety and Intra-row Spacing in Sokito , North -Western Nigeria. Journal of Global Biosciences, 4 (7) 2641-2648
• 43. Nasiru, AM, Shehu, K., Salau, IA, Aliyu U. and Abdullahi S. (2015). Invitro Inhibitory effect of Different Fungicides on Mycelial radial Growth of Fussarium equiseti. African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (AJAST)3(11): 475-479
• 4 4. H.G. Ahmed, Y.I. Saidu, U. Aliyu and M.T. Bello (2015). Effects of Defoliation Stages and Defoliation intensity on Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Sokoto, Nigeria. IOSR, Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR- JAVS) 8 (12) 96- 99
• 45. Nasiru AM and Aliyu U. (2015). Effects of Variety on Growth and Yield of Companion Crops in Groundnut/Sorghum intercrop. African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (AJAST) 3(11) 486 - 490.
• 46. Nasiru, A.M., Shehu, K., Salau, I .A., Aliyu ,U. and Abdullahi, S. (2015). Infestation of Termites on Azadirachta indica (Neem)in Forest Plantation of Wamakko Local Government in Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Agriculture &Biology Research 3 (4) 1- 5
• 47. H.G. Ahmed, Y.I. Saidu, U. Aliyu and A.S. Muhammad (2015) Effects of Clove size and Defoliation stages on Yield Parameters of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Sokoto, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (AJAST) 3 (12)544 -548.
• 48.H.G. Ahmed , S. Isah, U.Aliyu and A.S. Muhammad (2015) Growth and Yield of Peal Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L) as Influenced by Intra-row spacing and Nitrogen levels in Sokoto North-western Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology 3 (12) 532 - 536
• 49 Kwaifa, N.M., Ibrahim, B.I., Aliyu, U., A. Muhammad and Dangana, A. (2015) Insecticidal Effects of Neem Kernel Extract on Flea Beetle (Podagrica uniforma J.) of Okra(Abelmoschus esculentus L. ) in Jega , Kebbi, Nigeria. IOSR, Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR- JAVS) 8 (12) 57- 60
• 50. A. Muhammad, B.A. Gambo, A. I. Raji and U. Aliyu (2016). Growth and Yield of onion (Allium cepa L.) as influenced by straight and combined application of inorganic and organic soil amendments in Jega, Sudan savanna, Nigeria. Journal of Global Agricllture and Ecology 5(2) 87-91
• 51. Garba, Y. Yakubu, A.I. , AHMED, H.G., Muhammad, S. Aliyu, U. and Muhammad, A.S. (2015). Yield and Yield Components of Maize Varieties as Influenced by Nitrogen and Intra-row Spacing under artificial Striga hermontheca Infestation. Nsuk Journal of Science and Technology 5(2) 52-57
• 52. Mohammed, I.U., Omotola, S., Muhammad, A. ,Kwaifa,N.M. and Aliyu, U. (2016). Effect of Organic Manure on the Symptoms Development of Iris Yellow Spot Virus Disease of Onion (Allium cepa L.) International journal of Current Research 8 (2) 26498- 26502
• 53. Aliyu, U., Sukuni ,M., Abubakar, L. and Ahmed, H.G. (2015). Effects of Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Fresh Fruit Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.Moench) in Sokokto, Nigeria. Equity Journal of Science and Technology. 3(2):1-4
• 54. Aliyu, U. and Ajala, A.A (2016). Effects of Variety and Plant Density on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus(L.)Moench ). IOSR, Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR- JAVS) 9(2)2319- 2372.
• 55. Muhammad A., Gambo B.A., Aliyu U. and Yakubu (2016). Effects of stem prunning and Weeding Frequency on Tomato (Lycopersicon Lycopersicm Mill. ) in Zuru, Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria. International Journal of Life Science Scientia Research 2 (2) 212 - 218
• 56. A. Muhammad, I.U. Mohammed, B.A. Gambo, U. Aliyu and N.M. Kwaifa (2016). Post-harvest Storability of Potato Varieties as Influenced by irrigation intervals and NPK Rates in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. 4(5)831 - 836
• 57. Bagudo, H.A., Dadari, S.A. and Aliyu, U. (2016). Evaluation of Pre-emergence Herbicides for Weed Control in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L]Moench ) in the Rima River Valley, Sokoto, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology 4(6) 787-793
• 58. Aliyu, U., Mohammed I.U. ,Muhammad, A., Kwaifa, N,M and Tanimu, M.U. (2016). Performance of Heat Tolerant Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Varieties under Rain-fed Conditions of Aliero , Kebbi State. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science 4 (8) 63-67
• 59. Aliyu, U. ,M. Bello, A. Muhammad and N.M. Kwaifa (2016). Effects of Irrigation Intervals and Nitrogen Rates on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Sokoto, North-West Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science 4 (9) 52 - 58
• 60. Aliyu, U. , I.S. Dalatu, H.G. Ahmed, and M. Audu (2016). Effects of Bionim and Agriboom Fertilizers on the Yield and Yield Attributes of Onion (Allium cepa) in Sokoto , Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES) 4 (9) 59 - 64
• 61. Aliyu, U. , A. M, Abdullahi, J. Alassan , A. Muhammad and N. M. Kwaifa (2016). Effects of Agriboom and Nitrogen Fertilizers on Growth Characteristics of Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus). International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research 2 (5) 1240 - 1248
• 62. Aliyu, U. ,Jamilu, S. J. Alassan , A. Muhammad and I.U. Mohammed (2016). Germination and Early Growth of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) as Influenced by different Hydropriming Regimes . International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research 2 (5) 1249-1255
• 63. Aliyu, U., H.A. Gwandu, M.B. Sokoto, A. S. Mohammed, and H. A. Bagudo (2016). Effects of Farmyard Manure and Nitrogen Rates on Growth and Herbage Yield of (Andrographis paniculata) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Paper accepted for publication in the IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science.(JAVS)
• 64. 1Aliyu, U., S. I. Abdurrahman, 2A. Muhammad and 2 I.U. Mohammed (2016). Effects of Priming Duration and Medium Concentration on the Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L Moench) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Paper accepted for publication in the IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science(JAVS)