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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Dr. M. M. Mainasara


Brief Biography

Dr. Murtala Muhammad Mainasara was born in Gusau Zamfara State, Nigeria. He attended Township model primary school in Gusau and Government Science Secondary School Gusau were he obtained Primary and secondary certificates respectively, he obtained his B. Sc. (Biology) degree from Usmanu Danfodiyo university Sokoto, Nigeria and MSc. In Botany (Plant Ecology and Ethnopharmacology) and Ph.D. in Taxonomy and Ethnopharmacology from Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia (UTHM). Currently lecturing at Department of Biology Usmanu Danfodiyo University as Senior Lecturer. His major research interest is Taxonomy, breast cancer epidemiology and pharmacognosy in general. Area of Specialisation: Taxonomy and Ethnopharmacology Email. murtala.mainasara@udusok.edu.ng Phone no. 08069610019


Area of specialization:Taxonomy and Pharmacognosy, Ethnopharmacology & Plant Ecology
Email:mmgusau707@gmail.com,murtala.mainasara@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:+2348069610019

List of Selected Publications

Mainasara, M. M., Abu Bakar, M. F., Md Akim, A., Linatoc, A. C., Abu Bakar, F. I., & Ranneh, Y. K. (2021). Secondary Metabolites, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Activities of Dioscorea bulbifera Leaf Collected from Endau Rompin, Johor, Malaysia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021. (Special Edition) Herbal Medicine for Prevention and Therapy in Breast Cancer
Muhammad Murtala Mainasara, Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar and Aisha Ibrahim Barau (2019). GCMS Analysis of Phytochemical constituents from Ethyl acetate and Methanol Extract of Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg from Endau Rompin, Johor Malaysia. Path of Sciences, 5(5) pp 3001-3010
Mainasara, Muhammad Murtala, Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly Abu and Linatoc, Alona C (2018), Malaysian Medicinal Plants’ Potential for Breast Cancer Therapy. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Resources. Vol 11, No. 6. Pp. 101-117
Mainasara, M. M., Bakar, M. F. A., Mohamed, M., Linatoc, A. C., & Sanusi, S. B. (2017). Ethnomedical Knowledge of Plants Used for the Treatment of Breast cancer by Jakun community in Kampung Peta Endau Rompin Johor, Malaysia. Journal of Science and Technology, 9(1).
Muhammad Murtala Mainasara, Shuaibu Babaji Sanusi, Hassan Muhammad Maishanu, Tawakkaltu Ismail (2017). Antibacterial Activity and Nutritional Content of Fresh and Dried Date Fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) L. International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research Vol.2: 1. ISSN: 2455- 7587
Mainasara, M. M., Bakar, M. F. A., Waziri, A. H., & Musa, A. R. (2018). Comparison of Phytochemical, Proximate and Mineral Composition of Fresh and Dried Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Leaves. Journal of Science and Technology, 10(2). M. M. Mainasara, B. L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero,
S. S. Dahiru (2011). Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Calotropis Procera (Ait) R. Br. (Sodom Apple) Fruit and Bark Extracts. International Journal of Modern Botany 1(1): 8-11. DOI: 10.5923/j.ijmb.20110101.03
M.M. Mainasara, B.L. Aliero, A.A. Aliero and M. Yakubu (2012). Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Root and Leaf Extracts of Calotropis procera. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. 20(1): 1-6
Mainasara, M. M., Maishanu, H. M., John, P. B., & Sanusi, S. B. (2017) Medicinal Plants used in Traditional Maternal Health Care Delivery in Five Selected Villages of Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. 2(2): 24- 30.
Ladan, M. U., Bunza, MDA., Karaye, IU., Mainasara MM., Yelwa SM., Salihu A., and Nasir M. (2019) Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis in two selected communities of Shinkafi local Government Area in Zamfara State. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 1 (1); 64-69
Maishanu, HM., Bello, UB., and Mainasara MM. (2019). Composition and Abundance of Woody species in Falgore Game Reserve, Kano State Nigeria. International Journal of Biotech Trends and Technology, 9 (2) 16-20
Maishanu, HM., Mainasara MM., Dahiru SS., And Shuni IA, (2019). Awareness and Perception of Desertification in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area Sokoto State Nigeria. The Pharma Innovation, 8(7); 196-203
Mohd Noor, H, S., Abu Bakar, M. F., Abu Bakar F. I., Ismail N. A., Sanusi S. B., and Mohammed M. (2019). Photochemical content and antioxidant activity of selected wild ulam/vegetables consumed by indigenous Jakun community in Taman Negara Johor Endau Rompin (TNJER), Malaysia. Food Research Pp 1-6
Sanusi, S. B., Bakar, A., Fadzelly, M., Mohamed, M., Sabran, S. F., & Mainasara, M. M. (2017). Southeast Asian Medicinal Plants as a Potential Source of Antituberculosis Agent. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Volume 2017, Article ID 7185649, 1-40pp https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7185649
Sanusi, S. B., Bakar, M. F. A., Mohamed, M., Sabran, S. F., & Mainasara, M. M. (2017). Ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties of Nepenthes Species: A review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 10(11), 16-19.
Maishanu, H. M., Mainasara, M. M., Aliero, B. L., Isah, A. D., & Ojonugwa, S. E. (2017). Effect of Fire on Biomass Accumulation and Productivity of Herbaceous Plants in the Permanent Site, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Review. Vol.4; Issue: 3;
Inusa, A., Sanusi, S. B., Linatoc, A. C., Mainasara, M. M., & Awawu, J. J. (2018). Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Collected from Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria On Some Selected Pathogenic Microorganisms. Science World Journal, 13(3), 15-18.
Inusa, A., Sanusi, S. B., Linatoc, A. C., Mainasara, M. M., & Ibrahim, M. A. (2018). Phytochemical and Antibacterial Screening of Mistletoe (Agelanthus dodoniesfolius (Dc) Collected from Shea Butter Tree (Vitelleria paradoxa). Science World Journal, 13(3), 33-36.
Maishanu, H. M., Rahama, M. A., Mainasara, M. M., Gumi, A. M., & Magawata, I. (2019). Influence of Human Activities On the Phytoplankton Communities of River Rima In Kwalkwalwa Area Of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Science World Journal, 14(3), 42-47.
Maishanu, H. M., Mainasara, M. M., Yahaya, S., & Yunusa, A. (2017). The Use of Moringa Leaves Extract as a Plant Growth Hormone on Cowpea (Vigna Anguiculata). Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science, 3(12).
Maishanu, H. M., Mainasara, M. M., & Magami, I. M. (2018). Assessment of Productivity Status Using Carlson’s TSI and Fish Diversity of Goronyo Dam, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science, 4(1).
Maishanu, H. M., Bashir, A., Shehu, K., Mainasara, M. M., & Magami, I. M. (2018). Evaluation of Physico-Chemical and Fungal Species Associated with Oil Contaminated Soil from Selected Automobile Garage in Sokoto Metropolis. Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science, 4(3).
Sanusi SB, Mainasara MM, Maishanu HM, Nafisa Saidu, Halima Dirisu (2017) Antimicrobial activities and phytochemical investigation of moringa oleifera lam. leaf extracts. International Journal of Research and Review. 4(4):9-14.
M. S. Malami, M.M. Mainasara, A. A. Aliero1, B.L. Aliero and H. M. Maishanu Phytochemical screening of African mistletoes Tapinanthus globiferus (A.Rich) Tieghem (loranthaceae) on some host species in Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria. Biosciences. Elixir Biosciences 107 (2017) 47019-47023
Abdullahi, Y. M., Magami, I. M., Audu, A., & Mainasara, M. M. (2018). Prevalence of Ticks on Camels and Cattle Brought to Dodoru Market Kebbi State, Nigeria. Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science, 4(4).
Bala, A. Y., Ladan, M. U., & Mainasara, M. M (2012). Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis in Abarma village, Gusau, Zamfara State Nigeria: a preliminary investigation. Science world journal, 7(2), 1-4.
BOOK CHAPTER
Mainasara, M. M., Bakar, M. F. A., Mohamed, M., Linatoc, A. C., & Sabran, F. (2018). Sugar Apple—Annona squamosa Linn. Book Chapter in Exotic Fruits (pp. 397-402). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-12-803138-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2014-0-02888-2. Imprint: Academic Press
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOP/COLLOQUIUM
International Conference on Biodiversity (ICB) organised by Faculty of Applied sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (ICB 2018) from 11-13 November 2018, UTHM Pagoh Campus, KM1 Jalan Panchor Lama, 86400 Muar, Johor Darul Takzim Malaysia
International conference on Natural products (ICNP 2017) “Awakening of Natural Products and Drug Discovery, organised by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Malaysian Natural Products Society (MNPS). Swiss Garden Beach Resort, Damai Laut, Lumut, Perak, Malaysia, 15 – 16 March 2017.
The 2nd International Conference Herbal Medicine 2018 (ICHM 2018) & the 2nd International Conference on Herbal Science, Technology & Medicine 2018 (Herbstem 2018). Indonesia
3rd international Conference on “The application of Science and Mathematics (SCIEMATIC 2017) At Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus) organised by Department of Physics and Chemistry on 24-25 October 2017.
Colloquium on Sustainability in Emerging Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary perspective, on 7th November, 2017 At Al-Jazari Auditorium Tunku Tun Amina Library Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia organised by Nigerian International Students Forum UTHM.
Postgraduate colloquium 2016/2017 organised by Department of Technology and Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia On 7th September 2017
Scopus and ISI-indexed Journal publication workshop Organised by Faculty of Science Technology and Human Development Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 22nd -23rd January 2017
How to publish on Scopus and ISI-indexed Journal, workshop Organised by Elsevier South East Asia at Tun Amina Library Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. 23rd November 2016 Cell culture basics
Workshop organised by Thermo Fisher scientific in collaboration with Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaya. 6-7 April 2016 at women and children hospital University Malaya. Malaysia
Researcher ID orcid.org/0000-0002-0105-6394
Google scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=TbuDuiUAAAAJ&hl=en