Prof. S. S. Noma
Area of specialization: | Pedology and Soil Survey |
Email: | samaila.noma@udusok.edu.ng |
Phone: | +2347037777273 |
List of Selected Publications
- 1. S. S. Noma (1997). Traditional Anti-Erosion Farming Practices in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States. In: B.R. Singh (ed.) Management of Marginal Lands in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 2-5 March. Pp.39-42.
- 2. S.S. Noma and S.A. Ibrahim (1999). The Effect of Cement Dust on Some Soil Properties and Growth of Maize (Zea mays). Zuru Journal of Agriculture 1(1&2):38-44.
- 3. S. S. Noma and M.Yakubu (2002). Properties and Classification of Soils in the Main Campus of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment 3 (1):15
- 4. S. S. Noma, L.A. Anka, S.A. Ibrahim and M. Yakubu (2003). Rehabilitation of a Degraded Ustipsamment in Sokoto, Nigeria using different Combinations of Soil Amendments. In: S.O. Ojeniyi, A.O. Ano, D.O. Asawalam and G.O. Chukwu (eds.) Land Degradation, Agricultural Productivity and Rural Poverty: Environmental Implications. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture, Umudike 4-7th November. Pp.235-239.
- 5. M. Yakubu, A.G. Ojanuga, S.A. Ibrahim and S.S. Noma (2003). Characteristics, Classification, Evaluation and Genesis of Soils of Kalambaina Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Research 4:50-59.
- 6. S. S. Noma, M. Yakubu, N.M. Danmowa, S.A. Ibrahim, W.A. Hassan and A.G. Ojanuga (2004). Crop-Livestock Interaction for Replenishment of Soil Fertility under Smallholder Livestock Production Systems. In: H.M. Tukur, W.A. Hassan, S.A. Maigandi, J.K. Ipinjolu, A.I. Daneji, K.M. Baba and B.R. Olorede (Eds). Sustaining Livestock Production Under Changing Economic Fortunes. 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 21st -25th March. pp.415-418.
- 7. A.A.Yakubu,, D. Bashir and S.S. Noma (2004). Some Chemical Properties of Fadama Soils in Ribah, Kebbi State. In: F.K. Salako, M.T. Adetunji, A.G. Ojanuga, T.O. Arowolo and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds). Managing Soil Resources for Food Security and Sustainable Environment. Proceedings of the 29th Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, 6-10 December. Pp.98-102.
- 8. S.S. Noma, A.G. Ojanuga, S. A. Ibrahim and M.A. Iliya (2004) Detailed Soil Survey of the Sokoto – Rima Floodplains at Sokoto, Nigeria. In: F.K. Salako, M.T. Adetunji, A.G. Ojanuga, T.O. Arowolo and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds). Managing Soil Resources for Food Security and Sustainable Environment. Proceedings of the 29th Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, 6-10 December. Pp.83-92.
- 9. S. S. Noma and A.I. Gabasawa (2005).Assessment of the Quality of Water and Irrigated Soils of Sokoto – Rima Floodplains. Bulletin of SAN, Vol. 26(2005):63-69.
- 10. S.S. Noma and U.M. Makki(2005).Chemical Properties of Composted Materials for Use as Organic Amendments in Soils. Bulletin of SAN, Vol. 26 (2005):55-62.
- 11. M. Yakubu, A.G. Ojanuga, S.A. Ibrahim and S.S. Noma (2005). Quality of Irrigation Water and Soil Characteristics of Fadama Lands in Sokoto metropolis. In: Idoga, S., S.A. Ayuba, A.Ali, O.O. Agbede and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds.) Management of Fadama Soils for Environmental Quality, Food Security and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria..Proceedings of the 30th Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture Makurdi, 5-9 December. Pp.333-341
- 12. Yakubu M., Noma, S.S., Malami, A.A. and Abubakar, B.Z. (2006). Socio- Economic Survey on the Impact of Sand Dunes in Gidan Kaura Village, Sokoto State, Nigeria. In: M.C. Mudukwe, T.A Olowu, E.M. Igbokure, C.G.Garforth and M.A. Dube (eds.) Changing Perspectives in Extension Innovation System in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Sociaty of Nigeria. Held at the University of Agriculture Abeokuta (3rd to 6th April.2006).
- 13. Yakubu M. R. Saley, Noma, S.S. and S.A. Ibrahim (2006). Characterization and Classification of Locally Classified Soils of Dundaye District, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Samaru J. of Agric. Res. 22:58-69.
- 14. Yakubu M. and Noma, S.S. (2006) Wurno Irrigation Project (W.I.P): Problems. Consequences and Remedies. In: M.C. Mudukwe, T.A Olowu, E.M. Igbokure, C.G.Garforth and M.A. Dube (eds.) Changing Perspectives in Extension Innovation System in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Sociaty of Nigeria. Held at the University of Agriculture Abeokuta (3rd to 6th April.).
- 15. Yelwa, A.S. and Noma, S.S (2007). A Modeling Approach to the Study of Rainfall Impacts on Vegetable Biomass Productivity over Nigeria Using Multi-Temporal Satellite Data. In: David A. Musa and W.D.C. Wokoma (eds.) Achieving Millennium Development Goals through Mapping. A special publication of the Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA).
- 16. Noma, S.S., Oroluleke J.O. Yakubu M. Yelwa S.A. and Manga S.B. (2008). Influence of Land Use on Soil Organic carbon and Microbial Biomass in Sokoto Area, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 16(1): 90-97.
- 17. Yakubu M., Ojanuga, A.G., Ibrahim, S.A., Noma, S.S. and Danmowa, N.M. (2008). Characterization and Classification of Soils on Ironstone Plateau (laterites) in Sokoto, North-western Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropics (BEST). 5 (4)56-66.
- 18. Noma, S.S., Ojanuga, A.G., Ibrahim, S.A., Iliya, M.A. and Yakubu, M., (2008) Characteristics of Soil Influenced by Alternating Wetting and Drying Conditions in Sokoto Rima Flood Plains, Nigeria.. Science Techno Africana Journal. 1(1): 18-26
- 19. Noma, S.S. and S. Sani (2008). Estimating Soil Organic Matter Content in Soils of Sokoto Area: Comparing the Walkley-Black and a Proposed Unconventional method. Science Techno Africana Journal. 2(1): 71-76
- 20. Yakubu, M. Abdullahi, I, Ibrahim, B. and Noma, S.S. (2008). Characterization of Upland and Floodplain Soils for management Implications in Dundaye District, Sokoto State, Nigeria. In: L. Singh, B.H. Usman, A.M. Saddiq, H. Musa and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds.) Soil Water Resources Management for Sustainable Environment and Economic Empowerment. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Yola 10-14th March. Pp.44-55.
- 21. Yakubu, M., Umar, B. and Noma, S.S. (2008). Evaluation of Local Soil Fertility Assessment Methods of Farmers in Dundaye District, Sokoto, Nigeria. In: L. Singh, B.H. Usman, A.M. Saddiq, H. Musa and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds.) Soil Water Resources Management for Sustainable Environment and Economic Empowerment. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Yola 10-14th March. Pp.185-196.
- 22. Yakubu, M., O. Abdoulaye, A.U. Dikko and Noma, S.S. (2008). Soils and Nutrient Losses and Gains during the Rainy Season in the Fadama of Semi-Arid Sokoto, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences.16(2):202-207.
- 23. Noma, S.S.(2009). Managing Soil Moisture Inadequacy in Crop Production Using Farmer’s Indigenous Initiatives: The case of Sokoto Semi-arid Nigeria. Proceedings of the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation. Paper No. P4-01.pp.1-4.
- 24. Musa, M., A. Singh, L. Abubakar, S.S. Noma and M.J.S. Kilgori (2009). Effect of Cow Dung and Sokoto Phosphate Rock on the Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in the Semi-Arid Savanna of Nigeria. In: H.M. Tukur,W.A. Hassan, A.Singh and A.I. Yakubu (eds.) Organic Agriculture for Better Livelihoods. Proceedings of the 3rd National Conference on Organic Agriculture in Nigeria, held at the the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 11-15th November, 2007. Pp. 25-31.
- 25. Yakubu, M., Ojanuga, A.G. Ibrahim, S.A, Noma S.S. and Danmowa, N.M. (2008). Characterization of soils on Bissalam toposeqence, Sokoto North West Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Agriculture, vol. 10:315-333.
- 26. Wawata, I.G. Abdulrahman, F.W. and Noma, S.S. (2009). Cotton seed oil methyl ester as an alternative energy source for textile industry in Nigeria. Chemicals Journal vol. 6: 6-10.
- 27. Noma, S.S. Abdullahi, A.A. Yakubu, M. Audu, A.U. Dikko and N.M. Danmowa (2009). Impact of climate change on soil properties and agricultural productivity in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria. In: I. Muh’d U.B. Kyiogworm, W.A. Hassan, A.L. Ala, A. Singh and S.D. Dogondaji.(eds.) Sustainable Agricultural Growth to meet National Economic Development Goal. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria, held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 14th-17th December, 2009. pp 169-172.
- 28. Noma, S.S., M. B. Gidado and A. Singh (2009). Effects of Tree Species and Distance from the Tree on some Physical and Chemical Properties of an Entisol in Sokoto Semi-arid, Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment 5(1&2):109-117.
- 29. Abdullahi, A.A. I.P. Ukoh, S.S. Noma, M. Audu, and H. Shuaibu (2009). An Assessment of the effect of Cement Dust on Soil Fertility in Gumbi District, Sokoto State. In: I. Muh’d U.B. Kyiogworm, W.A. Hassan, A.L. Ala, A. Singh and S.D. Dogondaji. (eds.) Sustainable Agricultural Growth to meet National Economic Development Goal. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria, held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 14th-17th December, 2009. pp 269-274.
- 30. Audu, M.,A.A. Abdullahi, S.S.Noma and S. Abdul-Aziz (2009). Salinity/Sodicity Status of Wurno Irrigation Project Area, Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. A paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria Held at the University of Ado Ikiti, 9-13th March, 2009.
- 31. Abdullahi, A.A. Y.D. Usman, S.S. Noma, M. Audu, N.M. Danmowa and H. Shuaibu (2010). Fertility status of fadama soils in Gantsare Village, Wamakko local government, Sokoto state as affected by cement dust. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 18 (1): 58-64.
- 32. S.S,Noma, P.T. Obianyor, M.Yakubu, M.Audu, A.A. Abdullahi,A.U. Dikko and N.M.Danmowa (2010). Soil colour as a pedo-transfer function of some soils in Sokoto, semi-arid Nigeria. In: L.B. Taiwo, G.A. Oluwatosin, J.A. Adediran, K.S. Are, A.O. Oke and S.O.Ojeniyi (ed.) Emerging Challenges to Soil Resources in Times of Global Climate Change and Food Crisis. Proceedings of the 34thh Annual Conference of the Soil Science of Nigeria, Held at the Institute of agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 22nd – 26th, March, 2010.pp. 86-9S3.
- 33. Audu, M., Maaji, M.A. Abdullahi, A.A., Noma, S.S., Dikko, A.U. Danmowa, N.M. and Salisu A. (2010). Effect of some selected tree species on the chemical properties of soils of Dundaye District, Sokoto State, North western Nigeria. In: S.O.Ojeniyi (ed.) Emerging Challenges to Soil Resources in Times of Global Climate Change and Food Crisis. Proceedings of the 34thh Annual Conference of the Soil Science of Nigeria, Held at the Institute of agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 22nd – 26th, March, 2010.pp.105-110.
- 34. Abdullahi, A.A., Ibrahim, S.A. T.I. Garba, S.S. Noma, M. Audu, and Shuibu, H (2010). Influence of vegetation on soil fertility in Zamfara Grazing reserve, Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria. In: S.O. Ojeniyi (ed.) Emerging Challenges to Soil Resources in Times of Global Climate Change and Food Crisis. Proceedings of the 34thh Annual Conference of the Soil Science of Nigeria, Held at the Institute of agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 22nd – 26th, March, 2010.pp. 81-87.
- 35. Noma, S.S., M.Yakubu, A.U. Dikko, A.A. Abdullahi, M. Audu and K.C. Igwebuike (2010). Incidental Liming: Indigenous Farmers’ Practices in Dange-Shuni area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment 6(1&2):117-121. Short Communication
- 36. Atiku, M. and S.S. Noma (2011). Physicochemical properties of the soils of Wassaniya Forest Reserve Tangaza Local Government, Sokoto State. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 19(1):93-96.
- 37. Birnin U.A., Yauri, Y. Yahaya, B.U. Bagudo and S.S. Noma (2011). Seasonal variation in nutrient content of some selected vegetables from Wamakko, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 2(4):117-125.
- 38. Agada, O.O., A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim and S.S. Noma (2011). Yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. Capitata var. capitata) as affected by mulch, nitrogen and cow dung in the Sokoto fadama. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 145-152.
- 39. Aliyu, U., S. Jamilu, A. Singh, A.U. Dikko, S.S. Noma and A.M. Nasir (2011). Germination and growth of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum M) as influenced by hydropriming regimes. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 165-167.
- 40. Sauwa, M.M., M. Yakubu, and S.S. Noma (2011). The effects of chemical insecticides on the properties of soil using maize as a test crop. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 492-498.
- 41. Malami, A.A. S.S. Noma and I. Abubakar (2011). Influence of single tree and shelterbelt on physic-chemical properties of soils of Gwadabawa area, Sokoto state, Nigeria. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 504-509.
- 42. Yakubu, M., B. Baraya and S.S. Noma (2011). Assessment of soil and water quality along river Kadarko in Sayinna District, Sokoto state. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 502-547.
- 43. Abdullahi, A.A., J.B. Lawal, A.U.Dikko, S.S. Noma and M.Audu (2011). Fertility Status of Fadama and Upland Soils around the Main-Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. In : Hassan, W.A., U. B. Kyiogwom, H. M. Tukur, J.K. Ipinjolu, S.A. Maigandi, A. Singh, N.D. Ibrahim, A.U. Dikko, Y. A. Bashar and N. Muhammad, Mobilizing agricultural research towards attaining food security and industrial growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of The 45th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 24th - 28th October, 2011. Pp 502-547.
- 44. Mustapha, A.B., A.G. Ojanuga, S.S. Noma and H.G. Ahmad (2011). The effect of supplemental irrigation on the growth and yield of pearl millet in Maiduguri in Borno state of Nigeria. In: P.A. Ilenikhena (Ed.). Research for Sustainable Development of the third World: Sustaining the Momentum, Extending the Reach. Proceedings of international Conference on Science and Sustainable Development. Held at sale audio visuelle, Universite Nationale Du Benin, Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin 23-26 August 2011. Volume 2 Number 2. Pp 61-66.
- 45. Mustapha, A.B., A.G. Ojanuga, S.S. Noma and H.G. Ahmad (2011). Yield and water use efficiency of supplementary irrigated pearl millet in Maiduguri Dry sub-humid Region of Nigeria. In: P.A. Ilenikhena (Ed.) Research for Sustainable Development of the third World: Sustaining the Momentum, Extending the Reach. Proceedings of international Conference on Science and Sustainable Development. Held at sale audio visuelle, Universite Nationale Du Benin, Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin 23-26 August 2011. Volume 2 Number 1. Pp 65-67.
- 46. Noma, S.S., Tanko, I.I., Yakubu, M., Dikko, A.U., A.A. Abdullahi and M. Audu (2011). Variability in the physico-chemical properties in the soils of Dundaye district, Sokoto State, Nigeria. In: M.K.A. Adeboye, A.J. Odofin, A.O. Osunde, A. Bala, and S.O. Ojeniyi (2012). Soil Resource Management, Global Climate Change and Food Security. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Held at the Federal University of Technology Minna, March 7-11, 2011. pp. 83-89.
- 47. Danmowa, M.N., A.A. Abdullahi, Rufa’I, A.Y., Dikko, A.U., and Noma, S.S. (2011). Modification of soil properties by termites (Microtermes ssp.) in Sokoto, Sudan Savanna, Nigeria. In: M.K.A. Adeboye, A.J. Odofin, A.O. Osunde, A. Bala, and S.O. Ojeniyi (2012). Soil Resource Management, Global Climate Change and Food Security. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Held at the Federal University of technology Minna, March 7-11, 2011.pp. 181-189.
- 48. Y. Yahaya, U.A. Birnin-Yauri, B.U. Bagudo and S.S. Noma (2011).Quantification of macro and micro elements in selected green vegetables and their soils from Aliero agricultural fields in Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 3(8):207-215.
- 49. A.A. Aliero, I. Muhammad and S.S. Noma (2011).Influence of Jatropha curcas L. Seed cake, poultry droppings and NKP fertilizer on the growth and nutrient composition Bush Okra (Corchorus olitorious L.) in north-western Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment. 7(1):23-30.
- 50. A.A. Abdullahi, N. Hayatu, A, A. Yusuf, M. Audu and S.S. Noma (2011). Response of two cowpea varieties to Sokoto Rock Phosphate in north-western Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment 7(1):95-103.
- 51. Kwaifa, N.M., S.A. Ibrahim and S.S. Noma (2011). Effect of urea treated neem seed on growth and yield of millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) Br.) in north-western Nigeria. Journal of Agric. and Environment 7(2):189-192. Short Communication.
- 52. Dikko, A.U., I. Ahmed, I.Y. Ado, and S.S. Noma (2011). Organic carbon, total nitrogen and available phosphorus distribution in soil profiles of Gidan Jaja Grazing Reserve, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics 8(2): 64-69.
- 53. Musa, M., A. Singh, L. Abubakar, S.S. Noma, J. Alhassan and B.S. Haliru (2012). Influence of cultivar and Sokoto Phosphate Rock levels on the Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Dry sub-humid Sokoto Area, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 20(1):49-54.
- 54. Audu, M., M. Kefas, A.A. Abdullahi, B.A. Gambo, A.U. Dikko, S. S. Noma and A. Muhammad (2012). Influence of Sokoto Phosphate Rock on some soil properties and the growth yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) varieties in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Technology 15: 10-21.
- 55. Lawal, B.A., A.G. Ojanuga, S.S. Noma, A.Singh, M.K.A. Adeboye and A.J. Odofin (2012). Properties, classification and agricultural potentials of the soils of lower Oshin river floodplains in Kwara State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technological Research 7:25-31.
- 56. Talha, I.Z., S.S. Noma and H.R. Zakari (2013). Spatial Variability of soil properties in the Sokoto-Rima Floodplains, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Agricultural Engineering. 10(1):31-40..
- 57. 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 Sciences and Soil Science. 2(9):395-399.
- 58. Usman, S., S.S. Noma, A. Makai and A. Aminu (2012) Assessment of farmer’s perception on soil quality deteriorating and crop yield reduction in Sudan Savannah of Sub-Saharan Africa by 2020. E-print Journal Paper of International Achieve for E-LIS -Library and Information Science 2012-11-28T11:12:49Z http://hdl.handle.net/10760/18084
- 59. Usman, S., Burt, P.J.A., Aminu, A., Noma, S.S. (2012). Characteristics of the surface soil ecosystem: Linkage to understanding soil dynamic functions. In: Karen McCracken (ed.) Valuing Ecosystems: Policy, Economic and Management Interactions. Agriculture and the Environment IX. Proceedings of the SAC and SEPA Biennial Conference in association with Forest Research , The James Hutton Institute, Scottish Natural Heritage, 3-4 April, Edinburgh.
- 60. Usman, S., Burt, P.J.A., Aminu, A., Noma, S.S., Hamisu, I. and Lawal, U.G. (2013). Improvements in geophysical surface soil assessment and classification using modifying Jenny’s equation of soil forming factors in the Sudan Savannah. IOSR Journal of Applied Physics 2: 37-46.
- 61. Sauwa, MM, Chiroma AM, Alhassan, AB, Yakubu M, and Noma SS (2012). Chemical quality indicators of an entisol under different tillage practices in Maiduguri, Nigeria International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science Vol. 2(9) : 395-399.
- 62. Badamasi, M. M., Yelwa, S. A., AbdulRahim, M. A. and Noma, S. S (2012). NDVI Threshold Classification and Change Detection of Vegetation Cover at the Falgore Game Reserve in Kano State, Nigeria.Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences Vol. 2: No.2.
- 63. Sharu, M.B., M. Yakubu, S.S. Noma and A.I.Tsafe (2013). Characterization and Classification of Soils on an Agricultural landscape in Dingyadi District, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied
- 64. Noma, S.S., 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 : S.O Ojeniyi, O,O. Agbede and O.J. Jayeoba (Eds.). Soil Science, Environmental Management and Food Security. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Held at the Nasarawa State University, Nigeria. 13th -15th March, 2013.
- 65. Abubakar, I., A.U. Birnin Yauri, U.Z. Faruq, S.S. Noma and N. Sharif (2014). Characterization of Dabagi Clay Deposit for its Ceramics Potentials. African Journal of Environmental Technology. Vol. 8 (8):455-459.
- 66. Dawaki, U.M., Dikko, A.U., Noma, S.S. and U. Aliyu (2015). Effects of wastewater irrigation on quality of urban soils in Kano, Nigeria. International of Plant and Soil Science 4(4):312-325.
- 67. Lukman, S.A, S.S. Noma, M.Yakubu, M. Audu, G.A. Abubakar, and M.M. Sauwa (2016). Characterization and Classification of Soils of Adarawa Village, Tangaza Local Government , Sokoto state. ASUU Journal of Science, 3(2):17-28.
- 68. Dogo, A. A., A. U. Dikko, A. G. Ojanuga, S. S. Noma and M. B. Sharu (2017). Distribution of Soil Micronutrients of Bakalori Irrigation Project, Zamfara State, Nigeria . Asian Research Journal of Agriculture 4(2): 1-10, 2017; Article no.ARJA.30777 ISSN
- 69. Tafinta, I. Y., K. Shehu, H. M. Maishanu, S. S. Noma, S. A. Yusif, M. Umar and N. Abubakar (2018). Isolation and Identification of Soil Mycoflora in the Upland and Lowland Soils of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State .South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology 1(2): 1-7, 2018; Article no.SAJRM.40953
- 70. Tambari, I. W. and Noma, S.S. (2018). Vulnerabiliby of farming households to 2010 flood disaster in Sokoto State, Nigeria. ResearchJournali’s Journal of Agriculture. www.researchjournalis.com
- 71. Y.Garba, A.I. Yakubu, H.A. Gwandu and S.S. Noma (2019). Proximate Analysis of Chicken Weed (Portula qudrifida L.) as influenced by Soil Textural Class in Sokoto, Nigeria. In: Isong et al (.Eds). Building a Resilient and Sustainable Economy Through Innovative Agriculture in Nigera. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), held at Badeggi, 21st to 25th October, 2019.
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