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Prof. A. A. Aliero

Brief Biography

Professor Adamu Aliyu Aliero was born in Aliero Town, Jega Local Government Area in the former Sokoto State on 19th Novermber, 1967. He had his early education from Aliero Model Primary School and Government Science Secondary School Yelwa Yauri. He obtained the National Certificate in Education from the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1989. He began his teaching career as a Science Teacher in 1991. Adamu obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany.from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in 1995 with a Second Class Upper and was empoyed as a Graduate Assistant in 1996. He obtained MSc Botany (Plant Breeding and Genetics) at the University of Ilorin. In 2004, he was awarded a Grant Holder Linked Bursary by the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) to pursue a Doctorate Degree Programme in Botany at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa where he graduated in 2006. He rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Plant Physiology in 2013. As part of his contribution to knowledge, he has published more than 152 peer reviewed articles both in International and National Journals and with over 40 conference papers in the areas of Plant Physiology/Genetics and Phytomedicine. In addition to journal articles, he has published three books tittles and many book chapters. He has supervised 75 MSc dissertations and 15 PhD theses with many ongoing postgraduate students. On Google Scholar, Professor Adamu Aliyu Aliero is a Professor of Plant Physiology with over 1759 cumulative citations for his 143 online publications with h-index 22 and i10-index 52. He is a pioneer Editor-in-Chief to the Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences and also Editor-in-Chief to the Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Aliero has held several appointments in the University. He was the Departmental Examination Officer, Postgraduate coordinator, Head of Botany Programme, Head of Biological Sciences Department, Faculty Examination Officer, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science and Dean of Student Affairs Division. He also Chaired the following commitees, Board of Trustee on Mrs and Prof. S.H.Z. Naqvi Scholarship, Departmental Accreditation Commitee, Curriculum Review Committee of undergraduate and posrgraduate programmes in Biology and Botany- Examination Misconduct Committee, Space Allocation and Time Table Committee, University Landscaping Committee, Ad-hoc Committee on Safety and Environment, Environmental monitoring Committee, University Prize and Scholarship Committee, Digital ID Card Committee. Minimarket Development Committee and also the chairman Computer Based Test examination . He is also a Member to Committee on Social Ethics,Committee on Electricity and Diesel Consumption in the University, Committee on Servicom Compliance Evaluation, Honorary Degrees Committee and on Committee on FGN visitation exercise, Chairman University Press Editorial Commitee He was a consultant on biodiversity and Stakeholder to Surame Cultural Landscape and Associated sites, subsidiary of the National Museum and Monument, Abuja. He also served as an External Examiner and assessor to many Universities within and ouside Nigeria, resources person to National Univesities Commisions, Member and chairman to NUC accrediattion panel to undergraduate programmes in plant biology, botany and plant science programmes. Aliero was a lead paper presenter at the just concluded conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, where he spoke on plant and environment for sustainable development. Aliero is a Fellow, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development (FRHD), and a recipient of leadership award by the Unified Nigerian Youth Forum (UNYF), humanitarian award by Rotaract Club and award of excellence by Association of Northern Nigeria Students (ANNS). Aliero was an assessor on research proposal and ratings of researches for the National Research Foundation, South Africa, South African Research Chair on Indigenous Plant Use, Chair in Phytomedicine Five Year Review of the South African Research Chairs Initiative. He was also a member to Kebbi State Scholarship Board and many community based associations. He was a Council Member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria and its current President, Dean Faculty of Science, Federal University Birnin Kebbi.and Head of Plant Sciences at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Prof. Aliero is a member to many professional bodies like, Botanical Society of Nigeria. Genetics Society of Nigeria, South African Association of Botanist, International Society of Ethnobiology, Plant Protection Society of Nigeria, Science Association of Nigeria, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED), Garden Conservation International, Kew He also served as a member to the Joint Council/Senate Selection Board for the Appointment of Registrar and the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Member, Tetfund Implementation, Supervision and Monitoring Committee, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, a visiting Professor with Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero and a member to the Advisory Board of many scientific Journals. Prof. Aliero is also a Fellow African Scientific Institute (FASI) Prof. Aliero is married with five children

Area of specialization:Plant Physiology,Genetics,Phytomedicine.
Email:aaaliero@gmail.com, adamu.aliyu@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:08084703601, 08034635146

List of Selected Publications

1. Theses /Dissertation:
(i). Aliero A. A. (1994). Optimum Production Processing of Manshanu. An unpublished B. Sc. Project Submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
(ii) Aliero A. A. (2000). Genetic evaluation and characterization of Digitaria exilis and D. iburua Stapf accessions. An unpublished M.Sc. Thesis Submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences. University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
(iii) Aliero A. A. (2006). Studies on the Biology of Solanum pseudocapsicum: A cosmpolitant poisonous plant. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, Submitted to the Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa.
2. Books Edited / Chapters in Books/Monographs:
(i) Hassan W.A., Aliero B.L. Abubakar, L., A. A. Aliero, Singh A., Yerima, M.B. and L.A. Argungu (2008). Genetics for enhanced food security and Livelihood, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria 166 pp.
(ii) A. A. Aliero and S. Muhammad (2012). Herbal plants in the treatment of Hospital acquired infections. In: Hospital infection control. Clinical Guidelines. S. Saini and R. Saini (Eds.). 174-187.
(iii) A.A. Aliero and A.D. Ibrahim (2012). Antibiotic Resistance and the Prospects of Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Salmonellosis. In: Salmonella - A Diversified Superbug, Yashwant Kumar (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-781-9, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/salmonella-a-diversified- superbug/-antibiotic-resistance-and-the-prospects-of-medicinal- plants-in-the-treatment-of-salmonellosis. 65-90.
(iv) Grebosz J., Dandare, S.U., Ibrahim, A.D. and Aliero, A. A. (2017). Volatile organic compounds in food security: the role of neglected and underutilized legumes: In Volatiles and Food Security: Role of Volatiles in Agro-ecosystems Edited by DEVENDRA KUMAR CHOUDHARY et al. Published by Springer Verlag, Singapore 6: 81-111
v) Abubakar Mohammad Gumi and Adamu Aliyu Aliero (2018). Oryza grandiglumis (Doell) Prod. In: The Wild Oryza Genomes. Tapan K. Mondal and Robert J. Henry Editors. Chapter 11: 137-143.
vi) Jafar Umar, Adamu Aliyu and Kasimu Shehu (2019) Physiological responses of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) genoypes Lambert Publishing
Vii) KETA, J. N., ALIERO, A. A. and SHEHU, K. (2019). AN INTRODUCTION TO Mushroom Production in Nigeria. Printed and Published by Ahmadu Bello University, Press, Limited
Xii Adamu Aliyu Aliero, David Agbola and Emuejevoke Dennis Vwioko (Eds.) (2021). Plants and the Ecosystms. A fistchef in honour of Professor Alhassan Mohammed Gani
3. (a) Published Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals:
1. K.S. Olorunmaiye and A.A. Aliero (2000). Responses of Digitaria exilis (Kipp) Stapf to imidazolinone herbicides. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 15:1051-1054.
2. A. A. Aliero (2000). Genetic variability, correlation and pollen studies in Acha (Digitaria exilis) Kipp. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 9:29-39.
3. A. A. Aliero and J.A. Morakinyo (2001). Characterization of Digitaria exilis and D iburua Stapf accessions. Nigerian Journal of Genetics. 16:10-21.
4. A. A. Aliero and J.A. Morakinyo (2002). Phenotypic correlation between vegetative and floral characters in Acha (Digitaria exilis and D. iburua Stapf). Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. 3:130-136.
5. A.A. Aliero, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2005). Chemical and nutrient characterization of Solanum pseudocapsicum Berries. African Journal of Biotechnology 4(11):1300-1303.
6. A. A. Aliero and J.A. Morakinyo (2005). Photoperiodism in Digitaria exilis (Kipp) Stapf Accessions. African Journal of Biotechnology 4(3):241-243.
7. A. A. Aliero, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2006). Chemical composition of the Essential oil from Solanum pseudocapsicum L. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 9(6): 1175-1177.
8. A. A. Aliero, O.T. Asekun, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2006). Chemical composition of the hexane extract from the leaves of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. 5(6): 1054-1056.
9. A. A. Aliero, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2006). Antifungal activity of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Research Journal of Botany. 1(3): 129-133.
10. A. A. Aliero (2006). Effect of hydroxylamine on the germination and growth of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Journal of Plant Sciences. 1(4): 356-361.
11. A. A. Aliero and A.J. Afolayan (2006). Antimicrobial activity of Solanum tomentosum. African Journal of Biotechnology. 5 (4): 369-372.
12. A. A. Aliero, P.O. Adebola, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2006). Response of Solanum pseudocapsicum to watering period and nitrogen application. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 9 (6): 1068-1072.
13. A. A. Aliero, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2006). The foliar micro morphology of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Flora. 201(4): 326-330.
14. A. A. Aliero (2007). Responses of four Solanum species to seasonal dynamics in Sokoto-Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research. 2 (1): 62-68.
15. A. A. Aliero, O.T. Asekun, D.S. Grierson and A.J. Afolayan (2007). Volatile components from the roots of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Journal of Medicinal Food. 10 (3): 557-558.
16. F.O. Jimoh, A. A. Adedapo, AA Aliero and AJ Afolayan (2008). Polyphenol Contents and Biological Activities of Rumex ecklonianus. Pharmaceutical Biology. 46(5): 333-340.
17. Aliero, A.A., B.L. Aliero and U. Buhari (2008). Preliminary phytochemical and antibacterial screening of Scadoxus multiflorus. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2(4): 13-17.
18. M.O. Sofidiya, F.O. Jimoh, AA Aliero, AJ Afolayan, O.A. Odukoya and O.B. Familoni (2008). Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Lecaniodiscus cupanoides. Research Journal of Microbiology. 3(2): 91-98.
19. Aliero, A.A., F.O. Jimoh, AJ Afolayan (2008). Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Sansevieria hyacinthoides. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2(3):103-110.
20. A.A. Aliero and A.J. Afolayan (2009). Assessment of Allelopathic potential of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Nigerian Journal of Botany. 22(1): 167-177.
21. A. A. Aliero and N.D. Adamu (2009). Allelopathic effect of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth fruit husk on germination and seedling growth in Sesamum indicum L. and Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 17(1): 59-64.
22. A.A. Aliero and S. H. Wara (2009). Validating the medicinal potential of Leptadenia hastata. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 3(6): 335-338.
23. A. A. Aliero and I. Abdullahi (2009). Effect of drying on the nutrient contents of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. Journal of Phytology. 1(1): 28-32.
24. H. Shehu and A. A. Aliero (2009). Influence of malting on the composition of millet (Pennisetum typhoideum) grains and the growth of Rhodotorula rubra and Torulopsis candida. Journal of Phytology. 1(2): 62-67.
25. C. P. Amah and A. A. Aliero (2009). Efficacy of aqueous extracts of some selected medicinal plants in the control of Fusarium oxysporum. Biotropic Research International Journal. 1(1):39-43.
26. K. Shehu and A. A. Aliero (2010). Effects of Purple Blotch Infection on the Proximate and Mineral Contents of Onion Leaf. International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research (IJPSR). 1(2): 131-133.
27. Jimoh F.O., Adedapo A. A., Aliero A.A, Koduro S, Afolayan A. J. (2010). Evaluation of the Polyphenolic, Nutritive and Biological Activities of the Acetone, Methanol and Water Extracts of Amaranthus asper. The Open Complimentary Medicine Journal. 2: 7-14.
28. A. A. Aliero and Habsatu Shehu (2010). Compositional analysis and Antimicrobial Properties of Phyllanthus pentandrus. Nigerian Journal of Botany. 23(1): 75-84.
29. AA Aliero and AJ Afolayan (2010). Effects of Plant-derived Smoke Primer and Temperature on the Germination of Solanum tomentosum L. Seeds. Journal of Agriculture and Environment 6(2):105-108.
30. Florence Jimoh, Adeolu Adedapo, Adamu Aliero, Anthony Afolayan (2010). Polyphenolic and biological activities of leaves extracts of Argemone subfusiformis (Papaveraceae) and Urtica urens (Urticaceae). Revista de Biologia Tropica/ /Int. J. Trop. Biol. 58 (4):1517-1531.
31. A.D. Ibrahim, A. Sani, Manga S.B., A.A. Aliero, R.U. Joseph, S.E. Yakubu and H. Ibafidon (2011). Microorganisms Associated with Volatile Metabolites Production in Soft Rot Disease of Sweet Pepper Fruits (Tattase). International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry. 7(2): 217–227.
32. A.A. Aliero, S. Okekporo and M.I. Maigiwa (2011). Toxicological Evaluation of Phyllanthus pentandrus Aqueous Extract on Hepatorenal Functions in Albino rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. 1(2): 28-32.
33. Ibrahim, A.D.; K. Musa; A. Sani, A.A. Aliero; Yusuf, B.S. (2011). Microorganisms associated with the production of volatile compounds in spoilt tomatoes. Research in Biotechnology, 2(2): 82-89.
34. Ibrahim, Aliyu Dabai, Aisha Ibrahim Saulawa, Alhassan Sani; Danladi Mahuta Sahabi; Saadatu Aliyu Shinkafi; Adamu Aliyu Aliero and Gambo, Auwal (2011). Bioutilization of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp by Bacillus species for amylase production. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences. 1(1): 35-41.
35. Ibrahim, A.D.; H. Hussaini; A. Sani, A.A. Aliero; S.E. Yakubu (2011). Volatile metabolites profiling to discriminate diseases of tomato fruits inoculated with three toxigenic fungal pathogens. Research in Biotechnology. 2(3): 14-22.
36. Ibrahim, A.D.; A. Abubakar A.A. Aliero, A. Sani, and S.E. Yakubu (2011). Volatile Metabolites Profiling for Discriminating Tomato Fruits Inoculated with some Bacterial Pathogens. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. 1(5): 79-84.
37. L.G. Hassan, B. U. Bagudo, A.A. Aliero, K.J. Umar, L. Abubakar and N. A. Sani (2011). Evaluation of Nutrient and Anti-nutrient Contents of Parkia biglobosa (L.) Flower. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 19(1): 76- 80.
38. Ibrahim, A.D.; Dogondaji, A.A., Aliero A. A., Yakubu, S.E., Yusuf, S.B. and Karaye, I.U. (2011). Volatile Organic compounds production during spoilage of African Horned Cucumber fruits. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2(3): 296-302.
39. A. A. Aliero, I. Muhammad and S.S. Noma (2011). Influence of Jatropha curcas L. seed cake, poultry droppings and NPK fertilizer on the growth and nutrient composition of bush okra (Corchorus olitorious L.) in North- Western Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environment. 7 (1): 23-30.
40. Dangoggo, S.M., Muhammad, A., Tsafe A.I., Aliero, A. A. and Itodo A.U. (2011). Proximate, mineral and anti-nutrient composition of Gardenia Aqualla seeds. Archives of Applied Science Research. 3(4): 485-492.
41. A. D. IBRAHIM, A. SANI, A.A. ALIERO, S. A. SHINKAFI (2011). Biocatalysis of H. sabdariffa during ‘Dawadawa botso’ production and biogeneration of volatile compounds. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences. 5(5): 1922-1931.
42. Aliyu D. Ibrahim, Bankole S. Oyeleke, Ummul Khaltum Muhammad, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Sabo E. Yakubu and Hadiza M. Safiyanu (2011). Microorganisms Associated with Volatile Organic Compound Production in Spoilt Mango Fruits. Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology. 16 (1): 11-16.
43. Bello, A., Aliero, A.A., Saidu, Y. and Muhammad, S. (2011). Evaluation of polyphenolic content and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory potential of Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne. Nigerian Journal of Botany. 19(2): 181-186.
44. A. Bello, A. A. Aliero, Y. Saidu, S. Muhammad (2011). Hypoglyceamic and Hypolipideamic potential of Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne in allaxon induced diabetic rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 19(2): 187-192.
45. A. Bello, A.A. Khan, A. M. Umaru, A. A. Aliero, B. Y. Shinkafi (2011). Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf litter on growth of cowpea and millet. Katsina Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences. 2(1): 152-155.
46. 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.
47. A.M. Gumi and A.A. Aliero (2012). Bio-approaches and Technologies for Improved Crop Production in Northern Nigeria: A Review. Asian Journal of Crop Science. 4: 122-126.
48. M.L. Ibrahim, U.J.J. Ijah, H.S. Auta and A.A. Aliero (2012). Upgrading the protein level of Ogi using candida utilis NN4 Isolated from Nono. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 9(2): 127-131.
49. Margaret O. Sofidiya, Florence O. Jimoh, Adamu A. Aliero, Anthony J. Afolayan, Olukemi A. Odukoya and Oluwole B. Familoni (2012). Evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial properties of six Sapindaceae members. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 6(1): 154-160.
50. 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 Sciences. 20(1): 1-6.
51. Aliero, A. A. and Gumi, A.M. (2012). Studies on the germination, chemical composition and antimicrobial properties of Cucumis metuliferus. Annals of Biological Research. 3(8): 4059-4064.
52. K.K. Asogwu, I. J. Uwanta and A. A. Aliero (2012). Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Infinite Vertical Plate and Temperature with Variable Mass Diffusion. International Journal of Computer Applications. 45(2): 1-7.
53. A.M. Gumi and A.A. Aliero (2012). A Study on Cytotoxic Ions Sequestration and K+/Na+ Levels as Salt Tolerant Indicators in Tomato (Solanum lycospersicum L.). Journal of Biological Sciences and Bioconservation. 4:47-53.
54. I. U. Karaye, A. A. Aliero, S. Muhammad and L. S. Bilbis (2012). Comparative evaluation of amino acid composition and volatile organic compounds of selected Nigerian cucurbit seeds. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition. 11(12): 1161-1165.
55. A. Sanda, B.L. Aliero, A.A. Aliero and L.G. Hassan (2012). Effect of physiological age of stem cutting on the growth of Jatropha curcas in Sokoto. International Journal of Phytofuels and other Allied Sciences 1(1): 87-91.
56. A. Sanda, B.L. Aliero, A.A. Aliero and L.G. Hassan (2012). Effect of planting method and source of germplasm on the growth of Jatropha curcas L. in Sokoto Nigeria. International Journal of Phytofuels and other Allied Sciences. 1(1): 92-96.
57. Karaye, I. U., Aliero, A. A., Muhammad, S., and Bilbis, L. S. (2013). Evaluation of Nutrient and Antinutrient contents of selected Cucurbits seeds. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 4(1):137-142.
58. Ibrahim, A.D., Abdullahi, H. Zainab, Mustapha, A. and Aliero, A. A. (2013) Mycotoxicological and Nutritional Survey of Dried Grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus) consumed in Sokoto metropolis. Continental Journal Food Science and Technology 7 (1): 1 – 9.
59. A.A .Abdullahi, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and A. A. Zuru (2013). Effects of Irrigation Regime, Organic and Inorganic Mineral Source on Growth and Yield Components of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Upland and Lowland Conditions in Sokoto, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 16(2): 51-58.
60. A. A. Aliero, A. D. Ibrahim, M. L. Ibrahim and K.A. Abdulkareem (2013). Effects of Processing Methods on the Nutritional Quality of ‘Dawadawan botso’ (A condiment) Produced from Cassia sieberiana seeds. The Experiment. 8(3): 490-498.
61. Bashir, L.U., Muhammad, S., Aliero, A.A. and Mohammed, A. (2013). THE ANTIFUNGAL POTENTIALS OF Jatropha curcas L. ON MANAGEMENT OF Fusarium WILT OF TOMATO IN FADAMA LANDS OF SOKOTO, NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA (Fusarium oxysporum F.sp. Lycopersici). International Journal of Current Research. 5(3): 505-507.
62. Michael O. Ugwah, Emmanuel U. Etuk, Shaibu O. Bello, Adamu A. Aliero and Chinenye J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor (2013). Comparative studies of anti-ulcerogenic activities of three Nigerian medicinal plants: A preliminary evaluation. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 7(9): 490-495,
63. Abba, B., B. L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and Bello, A.G. (2013). Effect of Weeding Frequency on Growth and Yield of Tomato, Cabbage and Carrot in Katsina state, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 10 (2): 281-287.
64. A. A. Abdullahi, B. L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and A. A. Zuru (2013). Effects of Fertilization and Irrigation on Establishment and Growth of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Annual Review and Research in Biology. 3(4): 608-623.
65. L. Abubakar, A.A. Aliero, S.G. Mohammed, S. Mohammed, M. Musa and T.S. Bubuche (2013). Preliminary Evaluation of Some Qualitative Traits of Sugarcane Germplasm of North-Western Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 21(2): 116-211.
66. M.M.Yunus, A.A. Zuru, U.Z. Faruq and A.A. Aliero (2013). Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Biodiesel from African Grapes (Lannea microcarpa Engl.& K.Krause). Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 21(2): 127-130.
67. Andrew Onu, Yusuf Saidu, Muntari Jangebe Ladan, Lawal Suleiman Bilbis, Aliero Adamu Aliyu, S.M Sahabi (2013). α-Glucosidase inhibitory potential of selected anti-diabetic plants used in North-Western Nigeria. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 7(12): 2010-2018.
68. Gumi, A.M., Aliero, A.A., K. Shehu and A. Danbaba (2013). SALINITY STRESS: Effects on Plant Growth, Biochemical Parameters and Ion Homeostasis of Solanum lycospersicum L. Central European Journal of Experimental Biology. 2(3): 20-25.
69. Aliyu, Hadiza, Ibrahim, A.D., Aliero, A.A., Zirah, U. A. and Bawa, S. M. (2013). Cucumis melon fruits as substrate for Citric acid production by Aspergillus niger. International Journal of Biotechnology. Photon 111(2013): 243-248.
70. A. Onu, Y. Saidu, M.J. Ladan, L.S. Bilbis, A.A. Aliero, S.M Sahabi (2013). Effect of Aqeous Stem Bark Extract of Khaya senegalensis on some Biochemical, Haematological and Histopathological Parameters of Rat. Journal of Toxicology. Volume 2013, Article ID 803835, 9 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/803835.
71. H. Sani, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and H. G. Ahmed (2014). Floristic Composition and Life Forms Study of Woody Plants in Magama Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria. Annual Review and Research in Biology. 4(3): 527-537.
72. Shehu, K., Ashiru, S., Aliero, A .A., and Tafinta, I. Y. (2014). Prevalence of superficial mycoses among pupils in rural areas of Zamfara State. Annals of Biological Sciences. 2 (2):5-9.
73. Aliero, A. A. and Ibrahim, A.D. (2014). Aflatogenic and Aflatoxin Contents of dried vegetables sold in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria Journal of Emerging Trends in Enginerring and Applied Sciences (JETEAS). 5(7):116-120.
74. L.G. Hassan, U. Abdulmumin, K.J. Umar, P.O. Ikeh, and A.A. Aliero (2014). Nutritional and Antinutritional Composition of Strychnos innocua Del. (Monkey Orange) Fruit Pulp Grown in Zuru, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 22(1 & 2): 33-37.
75. Junaidu, S., Shehu K., Aliero, A. A. Bawa, J. A. & Suleiman, I. (2014). Evaluation of Antifungal and Phytochemical Properties of Violet Tree (Securidaca Longepedunculata Fres) G l o ba l J ou r n a l of Sc ience Frontier Research: C B iol og ica l Sc ie n ce. 14(5):
76. Karaye, I. U., Aliero, A. A. and Adili, I. S. (2014). Effects of butachlor and pendimethalin herbicides on seed germination and early seedling growth of two species of cowpea. Annals of Biological Sciences. 2 (4):11-15.
77. I. Ibrahim D.1, I. Muhammad, A. I. Kanoma1, K. Shehu, A. A. Aliero, R. U. Aliyu (2014). Antifungal screening of Mimosa pudica plant extracts against phytopathogenic fungi. Open Science Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. 1(1): 1-12. Published online June 30, 2014 (http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/bio)
78. I.M. Magami, T. Adamu and A.A. Aliero (2014). Physicochemical Flux and Phytoplankton diversity in Shagari Reservoir, Sokoto, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science 21(3&4): 67-72 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v22i3.3
79. I. D. Ibrahin, I. Muhammad, S. Ashiru, I. Sani, K. Shehu, A. A. Aliero and R. U. Aliyu (2014). Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical screening of Mimosa pudica plant extracts (Touch me not). American Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2 (2): 8-16.
80. Musa A. R., Aleiro B. L., Aleiro A. A and Tafinta Y. I. (2014): Larvicidal and insecticidal effect of Camelgrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) oil on anopheles mosquito Annals of Biological Sciences. ISSN: 2348-1927. 2(1): 19- 22.
81. Galadima L. G., Wasagu R. S. U., Lawal M., Aliero A. A., Magaji U. F., Suleman H. (2015). Biosorption Activity of Nymphaea lotus (Water Lily). The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES) 4 (3): .66-70.
82. Wasagu R. S. U., Galadima L. G., Lawal M., Aliero A. A. (2015). Phytochemical and Antibacterial Screening of the extracts of Water Lily (Nymphaea lotus). Equity Journal of Science and Technology 3 (1 ): 41-45.
83. Ja’afaru, U. and Aliero A. A. (2015). A study on the vegetative and osmolyte accumulation of Capsicum frutescens L. Under Zinc stress. International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Studies. 2(8): 21-24.
84. Aminu B. Muhammad, Kabiru Bello, Amamatu D. Tambuwal and Adamu A. Aliero (2015). Assessment and Optimization of Conversion of L. siceraria Seed Oil into Biodiesel using CaO on Kaolin as Heterogeneous Catalyst International Journal of Chemical Technology 7 (1): 1-11, 2015 ISSN 1996-3416 / DOI: 10.3923/ijct.2015.1.11
85. Wasagu R. S. U., Lawal M., Galadima L. G., Aliero A. A. (2015). Nutritional Composition, Antinutrional factors and Elemental Analysis of (Nymphaea lotus). Water Lily. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 8 (1 ): 1-5.
86. Ja’afaru, U., Aliero A. A., Shehu K. and Abubakar A (2015). A study on the physiological and Anatomial Response of Capsicum annuum and Capsicum chinense Yacq. To salinity. Equity Journal of Science and Technology 3 (2 ): 5-10.
87. Gumi A. M., A. A. Aliero and Khadijat Jafar and Oti, E.C. (2015). Characterization of grain Quality of Selected Rice Accessions in Northern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Botany. 28(2): 131-140.
88. Aminu Bayawa Muhammad, Muyibat Obianke, Lawal Hassan Gusau & Adamu Aliyu Aliero (2016): Optimization of process variables in acid catalysed in situ transesterification of Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree) seed oil into biodiesel, Biofuels To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2016.1242689
89. A.A. Aliero and H. Usman (2016). Leaves of Ground Cherry (Physalis angulata L.) May Be Suitable in Alleviating Micronutrient Deficiency. Food Science and Technology 4(5): 89-94, 2016 http://www.hrpub.org DOI:10.13189/fst.2016.040501
90. Mukhtar, R.B., Isah, A.D., Bello, A.G. and Aliero, A.A. (2016). Vegetative propagation of Adansonia digitata (L.) using juvenile stem cuttings, various rooting media and hormone concentrations. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment 8(4): 95-100.
91. T.S. Bubuche, L. Abubakar, N. D. Ibrahim, A.A. Aliero, H.M. Sama, and B. S. Haliru (2016). Evaluation of Yield Component in Sugarcane (Saccharum officinalis L.) Genotypes using correlation and path coefficient analysis. Journal of Agricultural Reseach amd Policies. 11(1): 170-174.
92. M. T. Umar, S.M. Dangoggo, B. Garba and A. A. Aliero (2016). Premilinary Studies on biofuel potentials of Silk(Ceiba pentandra), Castor (Ricinus communis) and Cotton (Gossypium hirsitum). International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability. 2(2): 87-93.
93. Abdullahi1 A. A., B. L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero, A. A. Zuru and A. B. Rabah (2017). Optimization of Ethanol Production from Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) Grown in Sokoto Geoecological zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Chemistry, Pharmacy & Technology 2(1): 43-56.
94. Mudansiru, A., A. A. Aliero, S. Ibrahim, A. M. Haidara (2017). Impact of Environmental Toxicants on Biodiversity. MAYFEB Journal of Biology and Medicine- 1 : 22-29
95. Musa, D. D., Aliero, A. A. and Bashir, K. A. (2017). Preliminary Allelopathic Activity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Senna occidentalis on the Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) . International Journal of Current Science and Studies (IJCSS) www.ijcss.com Volume 1 Issue 1, October 2017
96. Ja’afar Umar, Adamu Aliyu, Kasimu Shehu, Lawal Abubakar (2017). Influence of Salt Stress on Proline and Glycine Betaine Accumulation in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Journal of Horticulture and Plant Research. 1 19-25
97. Keta J. N., Aliero A.A., Shehu K., Abubakar M.G. and Wagini N.H. (2017). SURVEY OF MYCOFLORA OF CEREALS GRAINS IN SUDAN SAVANNA REGION OF KEBBI STATE, NIGRIA. Katsina Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 6 (1): 41-49.
98. Ibrahim AD, Mahmuda A, Farouq AA, Muazu AJ, Aliyu, R.M, Mukhtar Sa’adat and Aliero AA (2018). Effects of Replacing Maize with Rhizopus Oryzae Fermented Mangifera Indica Seed Kernels on Broilers Chicken Growth. Nutrition & Food Science International Journal. 4(5): 001- 005 NFSIJ.MS.ID.555647 (2018)
99. Jaafar U, Aliero A A, Shehu K, Abubakar L. (2018). Identification and Analysis of Salt Responsive Candidate Gene Based on SSRs from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Int J cell Sci & mol biol. 5(1): 555653. DOI: 10.19080/IJCSMB.2018.05.555653.
100. Jaafar U, Aliero A A, Shehu K, Abubakar L. (2018). Genetic Diversity in Tomato Genotypes (Solanum lycopersicum) Based on Salinity Responsive Candidate Gene Using Simple Sequence Repeats. International Letters of Natural Sciences, 72, 37-46 doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.72.37
101. A. A. Gulumbe, L. Abubakar, B. M. Sokoto and A. A. Aliero (2018). Correlation Studies for Bulb Yield and Yield Contributing Traits among Onion (Allium cepa L.) Genotypes. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture 9(4): 1-6.
102. A. A. Gulumbe, L. Abubakar, B. M. Sokoto and A. A. Aliero (2018). Heterosis for Enhanced Shelf Life and Earliness in Onions (Allium cepa L.) Genotypes. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture 10(1): 1-9.
103. M.A. Obianke, A.B. Muhammad, L.G. Hassan, A.A. Aliero, M.G. Liman (2018). Optimization of Reaction Variables in situ Transesterification of Jatropha curcas Oilseed in Biodiesel. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 26(2): 102-114
104. J.N. Keta., H.A Suberu., A.A. Aliero and K. Shehu (2019). Phytochemical Screening and Antifungal Activity of Daniellia oliveri Leaf Extracts Against Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum audouinii. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(1):75 - 79
105. Ugwah, M.O, Ugwah-Oguejiofor C. J., Etuk, E.U, Bello, S.O, Aliero AA (2019). Evaluation of the antiulcer activity of the aqueous stem bark extract of Balanites aegyptiaca L Delile in Wistar rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2;239:111931. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111931.
106. I. I. Hamma , A. A. Aliero, H. M. Maishanu , and A.Y. Abbas (2019). Salt Stress Responses and Protein Expression Changes in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 1(1): 84-90
107. Keta J.N., Aliero A.A., Shehu K., Suberu H.A., Mohammed N.K. and B. Abdulkadir. (2019). Incidence of Fungal flora and Aflatoxin content of Millet and Maize cereal grains sold in Guinea Savanna Zones of Kebbi State. Science World Journal 14(2): 12-15.
108. Anka, S. A. and Aliero, A. A. (2019). Preliminary Survey of African Mistletoe (Loranthaceae) on Host Trees Species in Sokoto Metropolis, North Western Nigeria. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(1):46 – 50
109. Jibrin Naka Keta, Suberu Hadi, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Mohammed Naka Keta, Mustapha Abubakar.(2019). DIVERSITY OF WILD MACRO FUNGI IN KEBBI STATE A BASELINE –REPORT: Equity Journal of Science and Technology 6(1): 78-86
110. Abdulkadir, L. G., Aliero, A. A., K. Shehu and Muhammad, A. B. (2019). Phytoremediation Potential of Selected Plant Species on Lead Contaminated Soil. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(2):248-255
111. Keta, J.N., Suberu, H.A., Shehu, K., Aliero, A.A., Mubarak, A., Muhammed, N.K., Mustapha, A. and Grace, J.G. (2019). Analysis of Mold species Associated with the Granulated Maize Dumpling (Danbum Masara) Sold in Birnin Kebbi Metropolis. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(2):256-260
112. Keta, J. N., Hadi, S., Aliero, A. A., Keta, M. N. and Hamisu, A. (2019) Evaluation of Fungi Species from Commercial Yoghurt in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria. Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 6 (1), 72-77.
113. Keta, J.N., Mubarak, A., Kasimu, S., Suberu, H.A. Aliero, A. A. and Keta, M. N. (2019). ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH LOCAL MAGGI (C’WENDE) IN ZURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences. 1(2): 15-20
114. Anka, S. A., Aliero, B. L., Aliero, A. A., Belel, M. A., Ahmad, N. M. and Waziri, A. F (2019). Nutrional and Medicinal Potential of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Leaf and Fruit Extracts. Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(2):269-275
115. Keta, J.N., Suberu H., Aliero A.A., Anas, H., Shehu, K. and Sada U. (2019). HISTOPATHOLOGY STUDIES OF Cassia occidentalis LEAVES EXTRACTS ON THE LIVER OF ALBINO RATS. Katsina Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 8 (1): 22-28
116. Zaharaddin Halilu, Rabi'u Aliyu Umar, Riskuwa Arabu Shehu, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Aliyu Abdullahi Turaki, Ahmed Hamza Balarabe, Abubakar Muhammad Gumi and Sha'aya'u Shehu (2020). Studies on some major yield responsive genes in selected rice (Oryza species) cultivars grown in Nigeria using candidate gene SSR-based markers approach. African Journal of Biotechnology 19(1), pp.33-42, January, 2020 DOI: 10.5897/AJB2018.16567
117. Keta, J. Naka, Shehu Kasimu, Suberu A. Hadi, Aliero A. Aliyu, Aminu Mubarak and Keta M. Naka (2020). Phytochemical and Antifungal Studies of Calotropis procera Latex against Tinea capitis. CaJoST, 2, 148-152
118. Musa, D.D., Aliero, A.A. and Bashir, K.A. (2020). Plants used for the treatment of snakebite among Hausa-Fulani Tribes in Tsiga District, Bakori Local Government Area Katsina State Nigeria. International Journal of Medicine Sciences 2(2): 26-29
119. A. A. Aliero (2020). Plants and Environment for Sustainable Development Nigerian Journal of Botany, 33(1): 1-14.
120. Mubarak A., Aliero, A. A., Shehu K., Suberu, H.A., Keta, M.N., Keta, J. N., Gudu, G.J. and Rukayya, P.J. (2020). Characterization and identification of mold species in raw and dried meat sold in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Mycology, 12(1): 73-82
121. SALIHU, Ibrahim Alhassan, ALIERO, Adamu Aliyu, AUDU, Musa, MAISHANU, Mohammed Hassan, LIMAN, Abubakar Alhaji. MUHAMMAD, Muhammad Liman (2020). INFLUENCE OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES (MART.) SOLMS) AND COW DUNG ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND GROWTH OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) MOENCH). Journal of Plant Development 27: 137-149
122. A.Amfani, Q. Majeed, M.U. Dabai and A. A. Aliero (2021). Accumulation of Heavy metals in spinach (Celosia argentea L.) grown on farmlands along dumpsites in Sokoto Metropolis. 157- 171. In: Plants and Ecosystems: A fistchef in honour of Professor Alhassan Mohammed Gani Adamu Aliyu Aliero, David Agbola and Emuejevoke Dennis Vwioko (Eds.)
123. Sufiyanu, S., Aliero, A.A., Shehu, K., Bashir, Y.R. and Jafar, K.S. (2021). Evaluation of Drought Tolerance Indices in Selected Rice Genotypes of Nigeria. International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability 7(1): 143-147.
124. Ja’afar Umar, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Kasimu Shehu and Obadiah Caleb Dikko (2021). Genotypic screening of tomato’s AREB 1 gene for drought tolerance and computational protein structure prediction. African Journal of Plant Science. 15(6):138-143, DOI: 10.5897/AJPS2020.2126
125. Yahaya TO, Aliero AA, Oladele, E.O, Obadiah CD, Nathaniel J. and Abdullahi MZ (2021). Concentration and Cytogenotoxicity of Heavy Metals and Microorganisms in Labana Rice Mills Wastewater Birnin Kebbi, Northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences 6(1): 216-225.
126. SA Anka, BL Aliero, AA Aliero and SS Noma (2021). Soil-Plant Interactions in Ipomoea asarifolia and Cynodon dactylon in Sudan Savanna Ecological Zone, Northwestern Nigeria, Savanna Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 3(1): 1-10
127. Chinenye J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, Oguejiofor M. Ugwah , Emmanuel U. Etuk , Shuaibu O. Bello , Adamu A. Aliero (2021). Studies on the Antiulcer Activity of the Chloroform Fraction of Balanites aegyptiaca Stem Bark Extract. Annals of Basic and Medical Sciences 2(1) 84 – 88. doi.org/10.51658/ABMS.202121.9
128. Aliyu Abubakar, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Dharmendra Singh, Jibrin Naka Keta and Mubarak Aminu (2021). Evaluation of Allelopathic Effects of Selected Weeds Extract on Germination and Growth of Borreria stachydea L. International Journal of Scientific Research. 8(6): 69-76.
129. Garba, H. Danladi, Sanusi Muhammad, Adamu A. Aliero (2021). Influence of microbial biofertiliers on germination of millet varieties and millet use in Biocontrol. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. 6(12):
130. Bello, Z. M., Muhammad, S., Aliero, A. A., & Dabai, I. A. (2021). Enzymatic Processing of Pigeon Pea Seed Increased their Techno-Functional Properties. In D. J. Carlos, & D. A. Clemente (Eds.), Legumes [Working Title]. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101406
131. Danladi, G. H., uhammad, S. A. A. Aliero, Isah, A. D., Gupta, A. (2021). PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF MILLET (PENNISETUM GLAUCUM L. Br.) VARIETIES GROWN IN ALIERO AND ITS FUNGAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES. Equity Journal of Science and Technology. 8(2): 31-36
132. Tajudeen O. Yahaya, Esther O. Oladele, Mutiu O. Sifau, Kasimu Shehu, A.A. Aliero and Tayo Bakare (2022). Genes Predisposing to Erectile Dysfunction and Management: A Review. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research DOI:10.2478/sjecr-2021-0080
133. Obadiah Caleb Dikko, Aliero A Adamu, Tajudeen O Yahaya, Umar Jafa’ar and Singh Dharmendra (2022). Phytodiversity Complex of Trees and Shrubs in Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria, Acta Ecologica Sinica https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chnaes.2022.06.001
134. Mathias Sylvester Nefai, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Waziri Altine Fakka, Bilkisu Umar Jaja (2022). Pharmacognostic Evaluations of Leaves and Rootback of Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. Ex Keay (False Shea). Pharmacognosy Research.; 14(3):310-315 A Multifaceted Journal in the field of Natural Products and Pharma DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.3.45
135. Abdulkadir Lawal GANDI, Adamu Aliyu ALIERO, Hassan Muhammad MAISHANU, and Abdullahi Yahaya ABBAS (2022). INFLUENCE OF SOIL TYPE ON GROWTH AND ARTEMISININ CONTENT OF WORMWOOD (Artemisia annua L.) CHEN YOUNG VARIETY IN SOKOTO. Journal of Plant Development 29: In Press
136. Aliero Adamu Aliyu, Abdullahi Mudansiru, Obadiah Caleb Dikko and Singh Dharmendra (2023). Accumulation of heavy metals in Autochthonous plants around Bagega Artisanal gold mining village and the Remediation potential of selected Plants. Acta Ecologica Sinica –In press.
3b. Published Conference Proceeding.
1. M.O. Sofidiya, F.O. Jimoh, A.A. Aliero, AJ Afolayan, O.A. Odukoya and O.B. Familoni (2007). Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Lecaniodiscus cupanoides. In: 55th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant Research Abstracts. Planta Medica. 9 (73): 212.
2. I. M. Magami and A. A. Aliero (2008). Morphological studies of Hydroxylamine induced M2 lines in Sesamum indicum L. In: Genetics for enhanced food security and Livelihood. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. 97-102.
3. A.A. Aliero I. M. Magami and A.M. Gumi (2011). Evaluation of Floral and Yield Components of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. 223-225.
4. Gumi A. M., A. A. Aliero and Umaru, A.M. (2011). Potential of Piliostigma thoningii Schum in ameliorating soil fertility status. In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. 252-255.
5. Abubakar L., Ibrahim, N. D., Aliero. A.A., Bubuche, T.S. and Ibrahim, R. (2013). Heritability Estimate in Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Genotypes for yield and yield components. In: Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. 315-318.
6. S.S.Noma, M.L. Bisallah, A.U. Dikko; M.Yakubu; M.Audu; A. A. Abdullahi and A.A. Aliero (2013). Properties and Management of Problem Soils in Dundaye District, Sokoto State. In: Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Society of Nigeria. 263-268.
7. Garba, H. Danladi, Sanusi Muhammad, Adamu A. Aliero, and Habiba M. Muhammad (2015). Antimicrobial Activity of Anogeissus Leiocarpus and Lannea Microcarpa on Some Microbes Isolated From Vegetables in Sokoto. International Conference on Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences (CEBS-2015) March 18-19, 2015 Dubai (UAE). http://dx.doi.org/10.15242/IICBE.C0315096
8. Hudu A. Hudu (2015). Evaluation of Energy potential of Slender Dayflower (Commelina erecta L.)
3c. Manuscript accepted for publication
4. Manuscript Submitted for Publication
1. Adamu A., Abubakar L., Ado, A.G. and Aliero. A.A. (2013). Combining Ability Effect in Maize (Zea mays L.): For grain yield evaluated under striga infested and non infested environment. Euphytica
2. Adamu A., Abubakar L., Ado, A.G. and Aliero. A.A. (2013). Genotypic, Phenotypic and Environmental Association between sixteen traits in Extra-early inbred line Striga resistance maize under infested field and non infested environment. Euphytica
3. Adamu A., Abubakar L., Ado, A.G. and Aliero. A.A. (2013). Estimate of Heterosis in Maize (Zea mays L.) for grain yield and its components under Striga hermontheca (Benth) Denth Infestation. Euphytica
4. L.G. Hassan, K.J. Umar, P.O. Ikeh, A.A. Aliero and U. Abdulmumin (2013). Nutritional and Antinutritional Composition of Monkey Orange (Strychnos innocua Del.) Seeds.
5. Ibrahim, A.D., Kabir Maryam, Aliero, A.A., Lawan, Binta, Y., Sahabi, D.M., and Mahmuda, A (2013). Performance of Broilers Fed Rhizopus oryzae Fermented Mangifera indica Seed Kernels
5. Technical Reports (Separate chronological numbering format as in 3-5):
(i). A. A. Aliero, B.L. Aliero, M.D. A. Bunza, A.M. Umar, Y.M. Abdullahi and I. M. Magami (2010). A Technical report on Biodiversity in the ancient city of Surame (Headquarters of Kabbi Empire in pre-colonial West Africa) Submitted to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments Abuja, Nigeria. 2010.
6. Papers and work in preparation
i. Bioethanol production from acid pretreated sugarcane peels and gamba grass (Andropogan gayanus) by simultaneous saccaharification and fermentation with Saccharomycetes cerevisiae and Zymomonas mobilis
ii. Development of heterogeneous catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Vegetables oils
iii. Evaluation of the energy potential of Calotropis procera and Commelina diffusa
F. CONFERENCES (WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR) ATTENDED
(Name of the conference, dates, venue, paper presented if any)
1. H.A. Suberu and AA Aliero (1995). Optimum production processing of Manshanu. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held in Minna on 26 - 30 March, 1995.
2. The 8th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON), Sokoto 1997 on 4th – 8th May 1997.
3. The 9th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON), University of Ilorin Sokoto 1998 on 4th – 8th May 1998.
4. AA Aliero and F.I. Ahmad (2002). Effect of hydroxylamine on germination and seedling development in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). A paper presented at the 11th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON), UNAAB 2002 on 10th – 13th March 2002.
5. AA Aliero (2002). Over exploitation and underutilization of floral species –A Cause for endangerment. A paper presented at the 11th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) UNAAB.10th-13th March 2002.
6. S. Muhammad and AA Aliero (2004). Biological control of Damping-off diseases of cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp by seed treatment. A paper presented at the 40th Annual conference of the Science Association of Nigeria. Held at University of Ibadan. Ibadan 21st-13th March 2004.
7. A. A. Aliero, S. Muhammad and B.L. Aliero (2004). Ethnobotanical Notes of Some Medicinal plants in Sokoto State. A paper presented at the 13th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi 26th – 29th September ‘2004.
8. A. A. Aliero and S. Muhammad (2004). Variations in M3 lines in Sesamum indicum. A paper presented at the 13th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi 26th – 29th September ‘2004.
9. Workshop on Statistics and Data handling, jointly organized by Science and Agriculture Faculties of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto -2004.
10. A. A. Aliero, DS Grierson and AJ Afolayan (2005). Nutritional potential of Solanum pseudocapsicum L. A paper presented at the Indigenous Plant Use Forum. The Eden Grove Conference Centre, Rhodes University Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 27th – 30th June 2005.
11. Seminar on Free Chemistry & Spectroscopy Software Tools in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry organized by Academic Edition on Thursday, November 3, 2005.
12. Training workshop on Laboratory methods in Biotechnology organized by the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Samonda, Ibadan from October 22th -26th, 2007.
13. Training the trainer workshop in Da’awa and dialogue for Muslim intellectuals organized by Islamic Education Trust, Minna, Niger state 1995.
14. A. A. Aliero and A. Ibrahim (2008). An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for gynaecological complaints in Sokoto State. A paper presented at the 17th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 16th – 19th March 2008.
15. Ibafidon H.I. and Aliero A. A. (2008). Antibacterial and phytochemical screening of aqueous and methanolic extracts of leaves of Heamanthus rupestris. A paper presented at the 24th National conference of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology Held in Benin-city, Edo State 5th – 8th November 2008.
16. A. A. Aliero and M.G. Abubakar (2008). Mineral –mineral interaction in Glossonema boveanum (Steud.) Decne, Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne and their composite– Implications for bioavailability in human diet. A paper presented at the 28th Annual Scientific conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. 24th -26th November, 2008.
17. A.A. Aliero (2009). An ethno-botanical study of plants used for wounds healing in Sokoto. A paper presented at the 18th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Bayero University, Kano. 18th -12th March, 2009.
18. Amah C. P. and A. A. Aliero (2009). Efficacy of aqueous extracts of some selected medicinal plants in the control of Fusarium oxysporum. A paper presented at the 18th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Bayero University, Kano. 18th -12th March, 2009.
19. A. A. Aliero and I. Abdullahi (2009). Effect of drying on the nutrient contents of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. A paper presented at the 18th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Bayero University, Kano. 18th -12th March, 2009.
20. Training workshop on Laboratory methods in Biotechnology organized by the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Samonda, Ibadan from October 22th -26th, 2007.
21. 17th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 16th – 19th March 2008.
22. 24th National conference of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology Held in Benin-city, Edo State 5th – 8th November 2008.
23. 28th Annual Scientific conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. 24th -26th November, 2008.
24. 18th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Bayero University, Kano. 18th -12th March, 2009.
25. 32nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria Held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. 2008.
26. 33rd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria Held at the Univesity of Ilorin 27-30th Sept 2009.
27. Training course on Tissue culture and Temporary Immersion Bioreactor system (TIBs) Techniques and Protocol Development for Food and Tree Crops organised by NABDA at NACGRAB Ibadan from October 3rd -12th May, 2010
28. Abdullahi A.A, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and U. Tambari (2010). Breaking of seed dormancy, germination and seedling growth of (Anacardium occidentale L.) A paper presented at the 19th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina. 26th -29th July, 2010.
29. D. D. Musa and A. A. Aliero (2010). Plants used for the treatment of snake bites in Bakori local govt. Katsina state Nigeria. A paper presented at the 19th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina. 26th -29th July, 2010.
30. H. Usman and A. A. Aliero (2010). Herbal wound healing remedies in Malumfashi and Kafur Areas of Katsina-State. A paper presented at the 19th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina. 26th -29th July, 2010.
31. Abubakar B., Khan, A. A., Buhari, Y. S. and Aliero, A. A. (2010). Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf litter on growth of cowpea and millet. A paper presented at the 19th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina. 26th -29th July, 2010.
32. Ibrahim, A.D.; A. Sani; Manga, S.B.; A.A. Aliero; R. U. Joseph; S.E. Yakubu and H. Ibafidon (2010). Microorganisms associated with volatile metabolites production in soft rot disease of sweet pepper fruits (Tattase). A paper presented at the Annual conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology. Held at Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria on 18th – 22nd October ‘2010.
33. A ten-day Training course on Recombinant DNA Technology organised by the Centre for Biotechnology Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria from March 28 -8th April, 2011 sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York.
34. Bello, A., Aliero, A.A., Saidu, Y., Muhammad, S. (2011). Evaluation of polyphenolic content and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory potential of Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne. A paper presented at the 20th Annual conference of the Botanical society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambara State, Nigeria. 6th -9th June, 2011.
35. M. M. Mainasara, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero, M. Yakubu (2011). Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity of Root and Leaf of Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. (Sodom Apple). A paper presented at the 20th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria. (BOSON) Held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambara State, Nigeria. 6th -9th June, 2011.
36. Ibrahim, A.D.; Abdullahi H. Zainab; Mustapha A. and A.A. Aliero (2011). Mycotoxicological and Nutritional survey of dried grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus) consumed in Sokoto metropoilis. A paper presented at the 6th Annual conference and Workshop of the Nigeria Mycotoxin awareness and Study Network (NMASN) Held at National Horticultural Research Institute, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on 22nd-24th June, 2011.
37. M.O. Ugwah, E.U. Etuk, S.O. Bello, A.A. Aliero, C. J. Ugwah-Ogueijiofor (2011). Comparative studies of anti-ulcerogenic activities of three Nigerian medicinal plants. A paper presented at the XXXVIth Scientific Conference of West African Society for Pharmacology. SOAP: Societe Ouest Africaine de Pharmacologie held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana from 12-16th July 2011.
38. Gumi A.M. and Aliero A. A. (2011). Emerging issues and technologies to improve crop production in Northern Nigeria- A review paper presented at the 46th Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 24-28th July 2011.
39. Yerima, M.B. and Aliero A. A. (2011). Potential of Algae in mitigating climate change. A paper presented at the 24th Annual Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) held at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 21st-25th August 2011.
40. I. J. Uwanta, K.K. Asogwu, U. A. Ali and A. A. Aliero (2011). Flow past an exponentially accelerated infinite vertical plate and temperature with variable mass diffusion. A paper presented at 30th Annual conference of the Nigerian Mathematical Society held at Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State 19th -22 July, 2011.
41. I. J. Uwanta, K.K. Asogwu, U. A. Ali and A. A. Aliero (2011). MHD Fluid Flow over a vertical plate with Dufour and Soret Effects. A paper presented at 30th Annual conference of the Nigerian Mathematical Society held at Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State 19th -22 July, 2011.
42. A. A. Aliero and K. Shehu (2012). Can the leaves of Khaya senegalensis substitute its bark in medicine? A paper presented at the 21st Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria, 3rd -7th June, 2012.
43. Abdullahi A.A, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and A. A. Zuru (2012). Response of Switchgrass ‘Alamo’(Panicum virgatum L.) to organic and inorganic fertilizer and irrigation regime in upland and lowland condition in Sokoto, Nigeria. A paper presented at the International Conference on Renewable Energy held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina from 3rd-5th Sept, 2012.
44. Abdullahi A.A, B.L. Aliero, A. A. Aliero and A. A. Zuru (2012). Assesment of Bioethanol potential of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Sokoto, Nigeria. A paper presented at the International Conference on Renewable Energy held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina from 3rd-5th Sept, 2012.
45. M.M. Yunus, A. A. Zuru, U.Z. Fauq and A. A. Aliero (2012). Physioco-chemical Assesment of Seeds of African Grapes (Lannae microcarpa) for Biodiesel Production. A paper presented at the International Conference on Renewable Energy held at Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina from 3rd-5th Sept, 2012.
46. Anka, S.A. Waziri A.F. and Aliero A. A. (2012). A survey of occurence and distribution of African mistletoe on tree species in Sokoto State. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
47. H. Shehu and A. A. Aliero (2012). “Bio-ethanol production from orange and banana peels”. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
48. Karaye, I. U., Aliero, A. A. and Adili, I. S. (2012). Effects of Butachlor and Pendimethalin herbicides on seed germination and early seedling growth of two Vigna species. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
49. M.M. Mainasara, A. A. Aliero, S. I. Moyi (2012). Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera (Lam) leaves extracts. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
50. M. S. Malami, M.M. Mainasara, A. A. Aliero (2012). Phytochemical screening of African mistletoes (Tapinanthus globiferus) on some host species in Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
51. Karaye, I.U., A. A. Aliero and Samira, I. (2012). Antimicrobial potential of Xylopia aethiopica (Dun.) A. Rich.. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
52. Shehu, K. , A. A. Aliero and A. Abubakar (2012). Effect of storage mehods on postharvest deterioation of onion bulb. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
53. Saidu, A. Shehu K. And A. A. Aliero (2012). Prevalence of superficial mycotic infection among primary School Pupil in Maru Emirate, Zamfara State, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
54. A. Bello, A. A. Aliero, F. A. Muhammad, S. S. Kankara (2012). Validating the medicinal potential of Balsam Apple (Mormodica balsamina L.). A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from 3rd – 7th June 2012.
55. Bashir L. U., Muhammad, S., Aliero, A. A. and Muhammed, N. (2012). The efficacy of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Jatropha curcas l. on onion and tomato rot fungi. A paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Pathological Society (NPS) held at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Ibadan, Nigeria from 17th – 20th September, 2012.
56. International Training workshop on Biodiesel Production Technology organized by the National Reseach Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria from 29th June -2nd,July 2015.
57. Gumi, A.M. Aliero A. A.,Shehu K. Saidu Y. And Mondal T.K (2015). Molecular cloning and characterization of Novel Gene Encoding Dehydration Responsive Element Binding (DREB2A) Protein from African Rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud.). A paper presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, Nigeria from 14th – 18th August, 2015.
58. Attended the 25th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 8th -11th September, 2017
59. Attended the 26th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at Ikiti State University, Ado-Ikiti 13th -16 August, 2018
60. Attended the 27th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at Federal University, Dutse, 18th -13 September, 2019
61. Attended 4th International Conference of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development held at National Open University of Nigeria 26-29 August 2019
62. Attended 5th Annual Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development International Conference held online from 24-25 August 2021 63. Attended the 27th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at Federal University, Kashere, 12th -16 September, 2021
64. Attended 6th Annual Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development International Conference held online from 24-25 August 2022
G. Current Research Activities
• Unlocking the potential of indigenous floral species in Sudano- sahelian zone of Nigeria for sustainable development.
• 2010-2011 Tetfund IBR grant on Screening of inhibitors of Alpha-glucosidase activity from medicinal plants used for the management of Diabetes mellitus by the Traditional medicine practitioners
• 2020 Tetfund IBR grant on. Screening of Tomato Genotypes for Drought Tolerance Gene (AREB) and Computational Protein Structure Prediction shared with PI in FUBK
• ARCN grant on Preliminary Evaluation of Some Qualitative Traits of Sugarcane Germplasm of North-Western
• 2020-2021 National Research Fund Grant of N32, 900.00 on the Isolation and Characterization of Mycorrhiza from Sorghum in the Sahel
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