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| Full Name: | ABDU Nafiu | ||
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| E-mail: | nabdu@abu.edu.ng |
Educational Qualifications
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Bachelor of Agriculture
Ahmadu Bello University
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Master of Science (Soil Science)
Ahmadu Bello University
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Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kassel, Germany
Professional Bodies Membership
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Member
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Member
Soil Science Society of Nigeria
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Member
International Union of Soil Science
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Member
Society for Chemical Industry, UK
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Member
Newyork Academy of Science
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Fellow
Pan-Africa Scientific Research Council
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Fellow
Soil Science Society of Nigeria
Publications & Articles
74 Publications available ( 56 Journals , 13 Conference Papers , 4 Books )
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2005-06-02
Effect of soil properties on boron sorption in savanna soils developed from shale and sandstone
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Soil Research,
Volume: 6,
Range: 42-49
Abstract
2005-07-19
Response of maize (Zea mays) to zinc fertilization in relation to Mehlich I extractable zinc
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Soil Research,,
Volume: 6,
Range: 32-41
Abstract
2006-12-09
Soil-phosphorus extraction methodologies: A review
Journal
Published at: African Journal of Agricultural Research,
Volume: 1,
Number: 5,
Range: 159-161
Abstract
2007-07-04
Zinc Soil Test Calibration based on 0.1N HCl Extractable Zinc and Cation Exchange Capacity from Upland Soils of Northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Agronomy,
Volume: 6,
Number: 1,
Range: 179-182
Abstract
2007-07-08
Relationship between availability indices and plant uptake of zinc from upland soils of northern Nigeria
Journal
Published at: Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropics,
Volume: 4,
Number: 1,
Range: 152-157
Abstract
2008-09-05
Kinetic desorption of native phosphorus from soils of varying lithogenic origins in the Nigerian savanna.
Journal
Published at: Soil Science,
Volume: 173,
Number: 12,
Range: 837-844
Abstract
2009-03-19
Effects of soil properties on the kinetics of desorption of phosphate from Alfisols by anion exchange resins
Journal
Published at: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
Volume: 172,
Number: 1,
Range: 101-107
Abstract
2009-07-08
Challenges and opportunities for solid waste management in urban interface of Kano, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Waste Management,
Volume: 29,
Range: 2603-2605
Abstract
2011-04-26
Use of Horton infiltration model in estimated infiltration characteristics of an Alfisol in the Northern Guinea savanna of Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Agricultural Technology ,
Range: 925-931
Abstract
2011-07-18
Phytoavailability, human risk assessment and transfer characteristics of cadmium and zinc contamination from urban gardens in Kano, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.,
Volume: 91,
Range: 2722–2730
Abstract
2011-10-12
Vertical distribution of heavy metals in wastewater-irrigated vegetable garden soils of three West African cities.
Journal
Published at: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems,
Volume: 89,
Range: 387-397
Abstract
2011-10-14
Effects of some micronutrients application on NERICA rice varieties in the savanna.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Sciences.,
Volume: 9,
Range: 36-43
Abstract
2011-10-15
Ipomea asarifolia (Desr): A potential cover crop for soil fertility improvement in the Sudan savanna region, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences.,
Volume: 19,
Number: 1,
Range: 155-161
Abstract
2011-11-14
Geochemical assessment, distribution and dynamics of trace metals in urban agricultural soils under long-term wastewater irrigation in Kano, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
Volume: 173,
Number: 3,
Range: 447-458
Abstract
2012-07-04
Assessment of contamination sources of trace metals in wastewater irrigated vegetable garden soils of Kano, Northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Nigeria Journal of Technology Research.,
Volume: 7,
Range: 44-47
Abstract
2012-09-02
Fractionation and mobility of cadmium and zinc in urban vegetable gardens of Kano, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Volume: 184,
Range: 2057-2066.
Abstract
2012-11-28
Application of Kozeny-Carman equation to estimate saturated hydraulic conductivity of an Alfisol at Samaru and a Cambisol at Kadawa, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. ,
Volume: 20,
Number: 1,
Range: 116-124.
Abstract
2012-12-11
Characterization of urban and peri urban agroecosystems in three West African cities.
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability.,
Volume: 10,
Number: 4,
Range: 283-314.
Abstract
2013-02-27
Human risk characterization of lead pollution in contaminated farmlands of Abare village, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.,
Volume: 7,
Number: 9,
Range: 911-916
Abstract
2013-03-15
Formulation of a first-order kinetic model and release of added phosphorus in a savanna soil.
Journal
Published at: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science.,
Volume: 57,
Range: 71-81
Abstract
2013-04-28
Phosphate induced cadmium adsorption in tropical savannah soil.
Journal
Published at: African Journal of Biotechnology.,
Volume: 12,
Number: 24,
Range: 3822-3827.
Abstract
2013-07-02
Major ions profile and geochemistry of groundwater around Zaria, Northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Soil and Environmental Science. ,
Volume: 11,
Range: 94-99.
Abstract
2014-08-13
Horizontal and vertical distribution of Pb, Cd and Pb in contaminated farmlands around a goldmine in Zamfara, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.,
Volume: 66,
Number: 2,
Range: 295-302.
Abstract
2015-06-13
A review of different types of Lysimeter used in solute transport studies.
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. ,
Volume: 8,
Number: 3,
Range: 1-14.
Abstract
2015-08-04
Fifteen-years fallow altered the dynamics of soil phosphorus and cationic balance of a savanna Alfisol.
Journal
Published at: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science.,
Volume: 61,
Range: 645-656.
Abstract
2015-10-14
Estimation of lead flux, distance of travel and breakthrough time using convective flux equations: A case study of farmlands around lead contaminated goldmine in Zamfara, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. ,
Volume: 9,
Number: 4,
Range: 1-8
Abstract
2015-12-09
Vertical distribution of lead (Pb) in farmlands around contaminated goldmine in Zamfara state, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: African Journal of Agricultural Research. 10(53): ,
Volume: 10,
Number: 53,
Range: 4975-4989.
Abstract
2016-03-16
Temporal variability of soil physicochemical properties under a long-term fertilizer trial at Samaru, northern guinea savanna of Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. ,
Volume: 9,
Number: 6,
Range: 1-10
Abstract
2016-08-17
Goodness of fit of three infiltration models of a soil under long-term trial in Samaru, northern guinea savanna of Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Soil and Environmental Management,
Volume: 7,
Number: 5,
Range: 64-72.
Abstract
2016-09-04
Influence of moringa seed powder and liquid gold on available phosphorus and potassium pools of a P-deficient Alfisol at Samaru, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: American Journal of Experimental Agriculture,
Volume: 13,
Number: 5,
Range: 1 - 7.
Abstract
2016-09-15
Adsorption-solubility equilibria and speciation of Pb, Cd and Zn in savanna soil.
Journal
Published at: Spanish Journal of Soil Science.,
Volume: 6,
Number: 3,
Range: 137-153.
Abstract
2016-10-11
Geochemical assessment and distribution of heavy metal pollution of soils in the vicinity of dye pits, Zaria city, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Tropical Biosciences.,
Volume: 11,
Range: 100-106.
Abstract
2017-08-15
Heavy metals and soil microbes.
Journal
Published at: Environmental Chemistry Letters.,
Volume: 15,
Number: 1,
Range: 65-84.
Abstract
2017-10-15
Heavy metal Remediation of Contaminated Soils: Legume-Rhizobia Symbiosis, Microrrhiza and Soil Microbes: A Review.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research,
Volume: 16,
Number: 6,
Range: 775-780
Abstract
2017-10-25
Fractionation and mobility of cadmium, lead, chromium and copper in the vicinity of dye pits in Zaria city, northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal. ,
Volume: 2,
Number: 1,
Range: 456 – 461.
Abstract
2017-11-07
Operational speciation of Lead, Cadmium, and Zinc in farmlands around a Lead Polluted Goldmine in northern Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Agrosearch. ,
Volume: 17,
Number: 2,
Range: 24-37.
Abstract
2017-11-26
Operational Speciation of Cadmium, Lead and Zinc in Undisturbed Soil Cores as Influenced by Cow Dung Manure.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research.,
Volume: 16,
Number: 1,
Range: 54 – 59
Abstract
2017-12-12
Adsorption of Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Zinc on Organically Amended Soil Fractions Using the Freundlich, Langmuir and Dubinin-Raduskevich Models.
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Soil Science. ,
Volume: 1,
Abstract
2017-12-20
Soil Phosphorus Fractions as Influenced by Concretionary Nodules in non-responsive Soil in the Nigerian Savanna.
Journal
Published at: Zaria Geographer.,
Volume: 24,
Number: 1,
Range: 78 – 88.
Abstract
2018-03-17
Residual Effects of Biochar on Dry Matter Yield of Grain Amaranths (Amaranthus cruentus) Grown on Alfisols of Nigerian Northern Guinea and Sudan Savanna Agro-Ecologies.
Journal
Published at: Dutse Journal of Agriculture and Food Security. ,
Volume: 5,
Number: 1,
Range: 97-108.
Abstract
2018-07-17
Effects of Biochar on Distribution of Pb and Cd Species in Contaminated Alfisols of Nigerian Northern Guinea Savanna and Sudan Savanna Agro-Ecologies.
Journal
Published at: Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences ,
Volume: 3,
Number: 2,
Range: 713-723.
Abstract
2018-10-14
Biological, Chemical and Physical Remediation of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soils - A Review.
Journal
Published at: Nigeria Journal of Soil and Environmental Research ,
Volume: 17,
Range: 70-79
Abstract
2021-08-24
Ecological risk assessment of heavy metal-contaminated soils of selected villages in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: S.N Applied Sciences,
Volume: DOI 10.1007/s42452-021-04175,
Abstract
2021-09-24
Sulphur Status in Selected Soils in Bauchi North, Sudan Savanna as Influenced By Parent Material.
Journal
Published at: Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Desert and Desertification Problems and Solutions.,
Abstract
2022-05-19
Impact of continuous cultivation on physical properties of soils at the Institute for Agricultural Research Farm, Samaru, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Agriculture and Environment,
Volume: 18,
Number: 1,
Range: 127-139
Abstract
2022-09-07
Heavy Metals Source Apportionment and Human Health Risk Assessment of Contaminated Soils of Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal,
Volume: 5,
Number: 2,
Range: 199-218
Abstract
2022-09-27
The consequence of artisanal gold mining on heavy metals exposure to water in Anka, Zamfara state, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Diyala Agricultural Science Journal,
Volume: 14,
Number: 2,
Range: 62-72.
Abstract
2022-11-23
Pedogeochemical assessment of wetland soils in Hadejia-Jema’are river basin in the Nigerian Sahel savanna.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Environmental Quality,
Volume: 51,
Range: 13-19
Abstract
2022-11-26
Suitable Models for Describing Sulphate Desorption Kinetics in Selected Bauchi North Soils of Varying Parent Materials in the Nigerian Savanna.
Journal
Published at: Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal,
Volume: 5,
Number: 3,
Range: 403-413
Abstract
2022-12-29
Concentration, isomorphous substitution and phosphate sorption of extractable iron and aluminum oxides in Hadejia-Jama’are wetland soils, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Dryland Agriculture,
Volume: 8,
Number: 3,
Range: 21-27
Abstract
2023-04-13
Evaluating different methods of organic carbon estimation on Nigerian savannah soils.
Journal
Published at: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition,
Volume: 23,
Number: 1,
Range: 790-800
Abstract
2023-06-13
The effect of biochar on sulfate desorption kinetics by selected soil in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria.
Journal
Published at: Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences,
Volume: 3,
Number: 1,
Range: 61-66
Abstract
2023-08-17
The use of wastewater for Irrigation: pros and cons for human health in developing countries
Journal
Published at: Total Environmental Research Themes,
Volume: 100044,
Abstract
2023-08-17
The use of wastewater for Irrigation: pros and cons for human health in developing countries
Journal
Published at: Total Environmental Research Themes,
Volume: 100044,
Abstract
2023-11-16
RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF INORGANIC FERTILIZER AND BIOCHAR ON LEAD AND CADMIUM UPTAKE BY Amaranthus cruentus L. ON CONTAMINATED SOIL OF BAGEGA, NIGERIA
Journal
Published at: Journal CleanWAS,
Volume: 7,
Number: 1,
Range: 130-19
Abstract
2023-12-29
Nanostructured materials in agriculture: The influence of bismuth ferrite and graphitic carbon nitride on maize growth performances in Samaru, Nigeria
Journal
Published at: Journal of Agriculture and Environment,
Volume: 19,
Number: 2,
Range: 237-253
Abstract
2005-12-09
Effects of Agrolyzer; micronutrient fertilizer on the yield and yield components of Tomato (Lycopersicum lycopersicum Karst) under greenhouse condition.
Conference
Published at: In: Idoga, S., S.A. Ayuba, A. Ali, O.O. Agbede and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds). Proceedings of the 30th annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria,
Volume: 1,
Range: 125 – 131.
Abstract
2007-03-10
Application of mechanistic rate equations to the description of ion desorption in soils.
Conference
Published at: E.O. Uyovbisere, B.A. Raji, A.A. Yusuf, J.O. Ogunwole, L. Aliyu and S.O. Ojeniyi (eds). Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.,
Volume: 1,
Range: 496-505.
Abstract
2007-07-29
Trace metals accumulation in urban soil: Effects of municipal waste fertilization.
Conference
Published at: O.O. Olufajo, D.F. Omokore, G.N. Akpa and S.A. Sanni (eds). Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria.,
Volume: 1,
Range: 289-293.
Abstract
2011-09-16
Assessment of lead contamination of farmlands in Abare village, Zamfara State.
Conference
Published at: W.A. Hassan, 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 (eds). Mobilizing Agricultural Research towards Attaining Food Security and Industrial Growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of ,
Volume: 1,
Range: 487-491
Abstract
2012-03-19
Seasonal distribution of cadmium, nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc in wastewater irrigated vegetable garden soils of Kano, northern Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: Adebayo, M.K.A., Odofin, A.J., Osunde, A.O., Bala, A. and Ojeniyi, S.O. (eds). Soil Resource Management, Global Climate Change and Food Security. Proceedings of the 35thAnnual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.,
Volume: 1,
Range: 171-180.
Abstract
2012-05-10
Heavy metal contamination of soil and crop and human health impacts in a contaminated village around gold mine in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: J.M. Jibrin. M.A. Hussaini, B.M. Auwalu, E.U. Essiet, I.R. Muhammad, S.G. Muhammed, M.I. Daneji and S.A. Pantami (Eds) Agricultural Transformation in a Degraded Economy: Prospects and Challenges. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference o,
Volume: 1,
Range: 487-491.
Abstract
2015-03-16
Hydraulic and physico-chemical properties of a fallow field under long-term cultivation and fertilization in Samaru, northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: S.O. Ojeniyi, O.O. Agbede, O.T.V. Adebiyi and A.A. Onwukwe (Eds): Managing Nigerian Soils for Food Nutrition Security and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.&,
Volume: 1,
Range: 204-221.
Abstract
2015-03-19
Assessment of physico-chemical properties of soils in selected farmlands around a contaminated goldmine in northern Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: S.O. Ojeniyi, O.O. Agbede, O.T.V. Adebiyi and A.A. Onwukwe (Eds): Managing Nigerian Soils for Food Nutrition Security and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nig,
Volume: 1,
Range: 320-328
Abstract
2015-05-07
Potassium fractionation and clay mineralogy of calcareous semi-arid soils of Jigawa, Northern Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Dry land Agriculture held at the Center for Dry Land Agriculture, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.,
Volume: 1,
Range: 36-40.
Abstract
2015-08-18
Physicochemical properties of soil in the vicinity of dye pits in Zaria city, northern Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: H. Abba, P.O. Nkeonye, K.J. Osinubu and O.A. Ajayi (Eds): Proceedings of Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria Conference. ,
Volume: 1,
Range: 116-122.
Abstract
2023-03-07
Nitrogen mineralization in manured Entisol as influenced by irrigation schedule, manure types and rates under Sudan savanna ecology of Nigeria.
Conference
Published at: Abdulkareem, J.H., Odunze A.C. and Abdu, N. (Eds), Sustaining Living Soil Ecosystem through Adoption of Soil Management Practices for Mitigating Climate Change for National Development. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society,
Abstract
2023-03-09
Biomass, Soil Organic Carbon accumulation and, Yield of Relayed cowpea as Influenced by Poultry Manure and Split Nitrogen Doses in Maize Based Cropping System in Samaru.
Conference
Published at: Abdulkareem, J.H., Odunze A.C. and Abdu, N. (Eds), Sustaining Living Soil Ecosystem through Adoption of Soil Management Practices for Mitigating Climate Change for National Development. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society,
Range: 125-132
Abstract
2023-08-17
Sulphate Adsorption Capacity of Biochar Produced from Four Agricultural Wastes.
Conference
Published at: Abdulkareem, J.H., Odunze A.C. and Abdu, N. (Eds), Sustaining Living Soil Ecosystem through Adoption of Soil Management Practices for Mitigating Climate Change for National Development. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society,
Range: 186-196.
Abstract
2010-06-24
Availability, transfer and balances of heavy metals in urban agriculture of West Africa.
Book
Published at: Kassel University Press, Germany. ISBN 978-3-89958-956-6. ,
Volume: 1,
Range: 140p
Abstract
2010-07-08
Kinetics of phosphate release in tropical soils.
Book
Published at: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-3-8433-8365-3. ,
Volume: 1,
Range: 72pp
Abstract
2013-08-05
Laboratory Manual of Routine Soil, Plant and Fertilizer Analysis for Teaching and Research.
Book
Published at: Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. ,
Volume: 1,
Range: 59pp
Abstract
2017-04-13
Optimizing fertilizer use within the context of integrated soil fertility management in Nigeria. Fertilizer use optimization in sub-Saharan Africa. Charles, S.W. and Keith, S. (Eds)
Book
Published at: CABI Nairobi, Kenya,
Volume: 1,
Range: 148-163.
Abstract
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