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Dr. Garba Aliyu Abubakar

Brief Biography

Dr. Aliyu started working at Usmanu Dafodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) since 2008 as assistant lecturer. Now currently the Head of Department, Soil Science & Land Resources Management. He earlier worked as an Agric Officer II with Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Sokoto, a teacher (Master II) High school teacher at Hafsat Ahmad Bello Model Secondary School, Sokoto. Aliyu received his B. Agriculture & MSc. Soil Science from UDUS, & PhD in Soil Science from the University Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China. He holds a professional Registered Soil Scientist (RSS) title, & membership with International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) and Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). Dr. Aliyu was awarded scholarship by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to pursue his PhD. Aliyu holds certificates of Merit conferred University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Beijing, and Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship, China and Tertiary Education Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarship Award, Federal Government of Nigeria awarded to deserving students etc. Within UDUS, Aliyu participates in the community services, and holds many responsibilities: University member, Faculty Chairman & member to many Ad-hoc committees. Dr. Aliyu is an expert on the use of many software(s). PCR, SPSS, SigmaPlot, Origin, ArcGis, & Meta analysis.

Area of specialization:Soil Microbiology/Climate Change Mitigation
Email:garba.aliyu@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:+2348062662255

List of Selected Publications

  • 1. Garba Aliyu, Jiafa Luo, Hong J. Di, Deyan Liu, Junji Yuan, Zengming Chen, Tiehu He, Weixin Ding (2021). Yield-scaled nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen-N-fertilized croplands in China: A meta–analysis of contrasting mitigation scenarios. Pedosphere 31, 231–242.
  • 2. Garba Aliyu, Jiafa Luo, Hong J. Di, Stuart Lindsey, Deyan Liu, Junji Yuan, Zengming Chen, Yongxin Lin, Tiehu He, Mohammad Zaman, Weixin Ding (2019). Nitrous oxide emissions from China’s croplands based on regional and crop-specific emission factors deviate from IPCC 2006 estimates. Science of the Total Environment, 669, 547–558.
  • 3. Garba Aliyu, Alberto Sanz-Cobena, Christoph Müller, Mohammad Zaman, Jiafa Luo, Deyan Liu, Junji Yuan, Zengming Chen, Yuhui Niu, Aisha Arowolo, Weixin Ding (2018). A meta-analysis of soil background N2O emissions from croplands in China shows variation among climatic zones. Agriculture Ecosystem and Environment, 267, 63–73.
  • 4. Garba Aliyu, Jiafa Luo, Hong J. Di, Deyan Liu, Junji Yuan, Zengming Chen, Tiehu He, Weixin Ding (2019). Yield-scaled N2O emissions from N-fertilized in croplands in China: A meta–analysis of contrasting mitigation scenarios. Pedosphere (accepted).
  • 5. Garba Aliyu and L. Muhammad (2015). Influence of Bacillus megaterium and pH on solubility of Sokoto rock phosphate in soil. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 8, 1-6.
  • 6. Garba Aliyu and A. Tukur (2013). Effect of 2,4-dicchlorophenoxy acetic acid and glyphosate on soil chemical properties in maurida, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 10, 2013.
  • 7. Garba Aliyu and A. Tukur (2014). Impact of abattoir effluent on soil chemical properties in Yola, Adamawa State. International Journal for Sustainable Agricultural Research, 1, 100-107.
  • 8. U.U. Waniyo, M.M. Sauwa, A.L. Ngala, G.A. Abubakar and E.C. Anelo (2013). Influence of sources and rates of manure on yield and nutrient uptake of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 21, 259-265.
  • 9. Audu, M., G.A. Abubakar, I. Abubakar and A.U. Dikko (2013). The inherent soil fertility status of Goronyo irrigation scheme phase 11 prior to farming activities. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 2, 2013.
  • 10. S.A. Yusif, I. Muhammad, N.G. Hayatu, M.M. Sauwa, I.Y. Tafinta, M.A. Mohammed, S.A. Lukman, G.A. Abubakar and A.M. Hussain (2016). Effect of biochar and rhizobium inoculation on nodulation and growth of groundnut in Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Life Sciences, 9, 1-9.
  • 11. Audu, M. A.A. Abdullahi, G.A. Abubakar and A. Hussaini (2009). Some Chemical Properties of Sarigirim Fadama Soils in Kabo Local Government Area Kano State. In: Sustaining Agiruclural Growth to Meet National Economic Development. I. Muhammad, U.B. Kyiogwom, W.A. Hassan, A. L. Ala, A. Singh and S.D. Dogondaji (eds). Proceeding of the 3rd Annual National Conference of Farm Management Society of Nigeria (FAMAN) 14-17th December, 2009: pp 722-726.
  • 12. Damilola, O. E., M. Musa, A. Singh, J. Alhassan, B.S. Haliru, B.M. Bodinga, U. Muhammad and G.A Abubakar (2011) Influence of Phosphorus Source and rate on the Growth and Forage Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (l.) walp.) in the Sudan Savanna of Nigeria. Proceeding of the 45th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24- 28th October, 2011.pp.235-238.
  • 13. Wadatau, D., A.U Dikko, M. Audu, G.A Abubakar and A.D. Isah (2011). Assessment of Micro nutrient Status of the Floodplain Soils of Sokoto rima river, North Western Nigeria. Proceeding of the 45th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24- 28th October, 2011pp.537-541.
  • 14. Abubakar, G.A., O.S. Bello, M. Yakubu and N.D. Ibrahim (2011) study of microbial population and their impact on soil fertility in dry sub humid area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Proceeding of the 45th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24- 28th October, 2011. pp.216-226.
  • 15. Dikko, A.U. Sunday, D, and G.A. Abubakar (2012) Effect of tannery waste on ph and nitrogen in soil. Advances in Agriculture, Sciences and Engineering Research, 2: 533-535.
  • 16. G.A. Abubakar, A.U. Dikko, M, Audu and Chinyere, O. (2012) Physico-chemical properties of the sokoto rima river flood-plain soils after 2010 flooding. Advances in Agriculture, Sciences and Engineering Research, 2: 550-554.
  • 17. Abubakar, G.A., O.S. Bello, M. Yakubu, N.D. Ibrahim and A.U. Dikko (2013). Effect of soil moisture on microbial populations in upland and lowland soils in Sokoto state, Nigeria. Global Advanced Research Journal of Microbiology, 2, 44-46.
  • 18. G.A. Abubakar, A. Sulaiman and A.U. Dikko (2013). Earthworm abundance and physico-chemical properties of kwalkwalawa fadama soils in Sokoto State. Advances in Agriculture, Sciences and Engineering Research, 3, 924-928.
  • 19. Abubakar, G.A., O.S. Bello, M. Yakubu, N.D. Ibrahim and A.U. Dikko (2013). Bacterial and fungal isolates of the dry sub humid soils of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Advances in Agriculture, Sciences and Engineering Research, 3, 912-917.
  • 20. Abubakar G.A., N.M. Danmowa, A.U. Dikko, M. Musa and D. Wadatau (2013). Relationship between moisture retention, distribution and soil properties of some soils in Rima-Sokoto floodplain, Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research, 2, 151-154.
  • 21. G.A. Abubakar and A. Tukur (2014). Effect of 2,4-dichloropenoxyacetic acid and glyphosate on soil bacterial population in Maurida, Kebbi State. In: S.O. Ojeniyi, O.O. Agbede and O.J. Jayeoba, Hassan, (Eds). Soil Science, Environmental Management and Food Security, Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) Faculty of Agriculture, Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria 11- 15th March, 2013. pp. 274-278.
  • 22. G.A. Abubakar and A. Tukur (2014). Effect of 2,4-dichloropenoxyacetic acid and glyphosate on soil fungal population in maurida, Kebbi State. Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria 11-15th March, 2013. pp. 269-273.
  • 23. Dikko, A.U, M. Kabiru, M. Audu and G.A. Abubakar (2014). Effect of different rates and location of Sokoto rock phosphate on growth of cowpea. (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp). Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria 11- 15th March, 2013. pp. 290-296.
  • 24. Dikko, A.U, M. Kabiru, M. Audu and G.A. Abubakar (2014). Effect of different rates and locations of Sokoto phosphate rock on growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria 11- 15th March, 2013. pp. 279-284.
  • 25. S.A. Lukman, .S.S. Noma, M. Yakubu, M. Audu and G.A. Abubakar and M.M. Sauwa (2015) Characterization and classification of soils of Adarawa village Tangaza local government, Sokoto State. SSSN 38th Annual conference held at University of Uyo, Nigeria. pp. 566-572.
  • 26. Abubakar, U.I., Ojanuga, A.G., Yakubu, M., Gwandu, H.A., A.U. Dikko and G.A. Abubakar (2015). Bakalori irrigation Area soils physical health in response to sodicity development, in Talata-Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria. SSSN 38th Annual conference held at University of Uyo, Nigeria. pp.175-177.
Academic Metrics links:
  • 1.ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6365-9924
  • 2.LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garba-aliyu-abubakar-3a6b8b104?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B4ZGAbJECTYu8CdYT8EmJGg%3D%3D
  • 3.Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CviGzQUAAAAJ&hl=en
  • 4.ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abubakar-Ga