List of Selected Publications

• 1. Noma, S.S.,Sauwa, M.M., I.M. Magami and A. I. Yakubu (2010). Evaluating the potentials of some weeds as compost materials. A Paper presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, 22nd - 26th March, 2010.
• 2. Chiroma, A.M., Mamman, A.M., Ngala, A.L., Sauwa, M.M., Makinta, G., Abdullahi, R.,Waniyo, U.U., Buji, I. and Adamu, I. (2013). Canopy effects of Acacia albida and Azadiracta indica tree species on soil properties. A paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held at the Ta’al Conference Hotel, Jos Road, Lafiya, Nasarawa State, 11th – 15th March, 2013.
• 3. Waniyo, U.U., Ngala, A.L., Sauwa, M.M., Ojo, H.F. and Abdullahi, M. (2013). Influence of manure sources on yield and yield components of sweet melon (Honey dew) in North-east Nigeria. A paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held at the Ta’al Conference Hotel, Jos Road, Lafiya, Nasarawa State, 11th – 15th March, 2013.
• 4. Sauwa, M M., Chiroma, A M., Alhassan, A B., Yakubu, M and Noma, S S. (2012). Chemical quality indicators of an entisol under different tillage practices in Maiduguri, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science, 2 (9): 395-399, ISSN : 2251-0044
• 5. Sauwa, M.M., Chiroma, A.M., Waniyo, U.U., Ngala, A.L. and Danmowa, N.M. (2013). Water transmission properties of a sandy loam soil under different tillage practices in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 4(3): 227-234, ISSN (online): 2151-7525
• 6. Sauwa, M.M., Chiroma, A.M., Dikko, A.U.,Waniyo, U.U. and Aisha, B. (2013). Aggregate properties of a typic ustipsamment under different tillage practices in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 4(4): 227-234, ISSN (online): 2151-7525
• 7. Waniyo, U.U., Sauwa, M.M., Ngala, A.L., Dada, Y.M., Abdullahi, M., Lukman, S.A. and Hadeeza, U.Y.(2013). Influence of compaction, manure sources and rates on physical properties of a sandy loam in northeast Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Research,11: 22-28. ISSN: 1595-6121
• 8. Sauwa, M.M.,Waniyo, U.U. , Ngala, A.L., Yakubu, M. and Noma, S.S. (2013). INFLUENCE OF TILLAGE PRACTICES ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A SANDY LOAM IN SEMI-ARID REGION. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 6(2):76-83, ISSN : 2000-6996
• 9. M.M., SAUWA and M., YAKUBU (2013). EFFECT OF CHEMICAL INSECTICIDES ON THE PROPERTIES OF SOIL USING MAIZE AS A TEST CROP. Indian Journal of Life Science, 2(2): 13-16. ISSN (online): 2278-7879, ISSN (print): 2277-1743.
• 10. M.M. Sauwa, S.A. LUKMAN, S.A. YUSIF and A. SHEHU (2013). EFFECT OF MANURE SOURCES AND RATES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA. In: Adediran, J.A., Saka, J.O., Ibrahim, A.G., Adeyemi, V.A., Adenekan, M.O. and Atere, A.O. (eds.) REVAMPING NIGERIA AGRICULTURE THROUGH TRANSFORMATION AGENDA-THE WAY FORWARD. Proceedings of the 47th annual conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Federal College of Animal Health and Porduction Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria from 4th – 8th November, 2013. ISBN: 0300368X
• 11. 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) in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science,21(4): 259-265, ISSN: 0794-5698
• 12. U.U., Waniyo, A.L., Ngala, M.M., SAUWA, I.J. Tekwa, Maryam, A. and S.O. Solomon (2014). Effect of Pyrite (FeS2) Application Rates on Sodic Soils and Performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) Plants. Asian American Soil & Crop Science Research Journal,1(1):1-9.
• 13. Waniyo, U.U., A.L., Ngala, I.J. Tekwa, M.M., SAUWA, and O.A. Sunday (2014). Effects of Gypsum Application Rates on Sodic Soils and Performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) Plants. Asian American Soil & Crop Science Research Journal, 1(1): 10-18.
• 14. S.A., Lukman, S.S. Noma, M. Yakubu, M. Audu, G.A. Abubakar and M.M. Sauwa (2014). CHARACTERIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS OF ADARAWA VILLAGE, TANGAZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SOKOTO STATE. In: Ojeniyi, S.O., Obi, J.C., Ibia, T.O., Ogban, P.I. and Onwukwe, A.A. (eds.) NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA: SOIL AS A KEY TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Proceedings of the 38th annual conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held at the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria from 10th to 14th March, 2014.Pp 566-572. ISSN: 1595-4488
• 15. M., Haliru, M. Audu, S.A. Lukman, M.M. Sauwa, I. Aliyu and N.G. Hayatu (2015). Effect Cow Dung, NPK and Their Combinations on Soil Properties and Performance of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 6(3):189-195. ISSN: 2231-0606
• 16. M. Audu, M.M. Sauwa, A. Shehu, M. Haliru, S.A. Lukman and B.S. Haliru (2015). Effect of Different Manures and Rates of Application on the Chemical Properties of a Floodplain Soil, in North Western Nigeria. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 3(2): 96-102. ISSN: 2394-1103.
• 17. Ngala, A.L., Waniyo, U.U., Sauwa, M.M., Abdullahi, M., Buba, A. and Gulvi, H.I. (2015). EFFECT OF GOAT DUNG, MOISTURE CONTENT AND COMPACTION ON SATURATED HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF A SANDY LOAM SOIL IN MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science (Special Edition), Vol. 25: 152-159. ISSN: 1597-4488
• 18. Shehu, A., M.M. Sauwa, U.U. Waniyo, A.L. Ngala, S.A. Lukman, M. Haliru, N.G. Hayatu and Wadatau, D. (2015). EFFECT OF MANURE SOURCES AND RATES ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A FADAMA SOIL IN SOKOTO, NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA. In: S.O. Ojeniyi, O.O. Agbede, O.T.V. Adebiyi and A.A. Onwukwe (eds.) MANAGING NIGERIAN SOILS FOR FOOD NUTRITION SECURITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION. Proceedings of the 39th Annual conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held at Landmark University Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Ngeria from 9th – 13th March, 2015. Pp 239-243. ISBN : 978-978-951-500-4
• 19. S.A. Lukman, M. Audu, A.U. Dikko, H.G. Ahmed, M.M. Sauwa, H. Muazu and U.I. Abubakar (2015). EFFECT OF COMBINED NPK AND COW DUNG ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN THE SUDAN SAVANNA OF NIGERIA. In: S.O. Ojeniyi, O.O. Agbede, O.T.V. Adebiyi and A.A. Onwukwe (eds.) MANAGING NIGERIAN SOILS FOR FOOD NUTRITION SECURITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION. Proceedings of the 39th Annual conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held at Landmark University Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Ngeria from 9th – 13th March, 2015. Pp 253-258. ISBN : 978-978-951-500-4
• 20. B.S. HALIRU, L. ABUBAKAR, S.G. ADO, M. MUSA, N.M. KWAIFA, J. HALIDU, M.M. Sauwa, U. MUHAMMAD, T.S. BUBUCHE AND A.S. MUHAMMAD (2015). HETEROSIS FOR MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) GRAIN YIELD, AGRONOMIC TRAITS AND STRIGA HERMONTHICA TOLERANCE UNDER ARTIFICIAL STRIGA INFESTATION. In: S.I. Omeje, S.O. Emosairue, C.C. Chukwuji , L. Bratte, J. O. Isikwenu, R.A. Isiorhovoja and M.O. Agbogidi (eds.) Agriculture: The Nigerian economy beyond oil. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria from 9th – 13th November, 2015. Pp 829-832. ISBN: 978-978-14392-1-1
• 21. Haliru,B.S., Abubakar, L., Ado, S.G., Musa, M., Halidu, J., Muhammad, U., Kwaifa, N.M., Sauwa, M.M. and Bubuche, T.S.(2015). GENOTYPIC, PHENOTYPIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CORRELATIONS BETWEEN YIELD, STRIGA RELATED AND MAIZE AGRONOMIC TRAITS UNDER ARTIFICIAL STRIGA INFESTATION. In: U. Haruna, A.U. Izge, A. Abdulhamid, Y. Iliyasu, S.L. Abdurrahman, Y.N. Katanga (eds.) Agriculture: A Renewed Focus for Economic Development in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 29th Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) Annual National Conference held at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria from 23rd – 26th November, 2015. Pp 181-189. ISBN: 9782607-002
• 22. M.M. Sauwa, U.U. Waniyo, A. Salisu, S.A. Lukman, D. Wadatau, S.A.Yusif and S. Abdukadir (2016). Effect of Long-Term Cultivation on Physical Properties of a Sandy Soil in Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International (JAERI), 9(3): 1-6. ISSN: 2394-1073
• 23. M.M. Sauwa, U.U. Waniyo, A.L. Ngala, S.A. Lukman, D. Wadatau, B.S. Haliru and S. Abdulkadir (2016). Effect of Peasant Farmers Cultivation Practices on Chemical Properties of a Sandy Soil in Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science (IJPSS). In Press.
• 24. 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). Effects of Biochar and Rhizobium Innoculation on Nodulation and Growth of Groundnut in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International (JALSI), 9(2): 1-9. ISSN: 2394-1103
• 25. S.A. Lukman, M. Audu, A.U. Dikko, H.G. Ahmed, M.M. Sauwa, M. Haliru, S.S. Noma, S.A. Yusif, A. Salisu and N.G. Hayatu (2016). Effects of NPK and Cow Dung on the Performance of Rice (Oryza sativa) in Sudan Savanna Agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture (ARJA), 1(4): 1-9.
• 26. U. U. Waniyo, M. M. Sauwa, I.B. Buji And N.G. Hayatu (2017). Effect of Cow Dung Incorporation on the Structural Stability of Recompacted Sandy Loam At Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria. Journal of Arid Agriculture, Special Issue, Pp. 108 – 114.