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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

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Personal Information

Name: Shuaibu Yunusa Muhammad
Email ymshuaibu@atbu.edu.ng
Gender Male
Marital Status Married

Employment Information

Category Academic
Rank Senior Lecturer
Faculty Agriculture & Agricultural Technology
Department Crop Production
Position -
Specialization Agronomy

Research Information

ORCID ID 0000000292958501
Total Google Scholar Citations 162
h-index 6
i10-index 3
Patents with Certificates -

List of Publications

S/No. Title
1 20. Fagam, A. S., Garba, A. A., Kawure, S., Yunusa, M. S. and Mohammed, Y. A. (2016). Effects of variety, intra-row spacing and nitrogen level on growth and yield of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Bauchi, Nigeria. Journal of agriculture and food environme
2 21. Fagam, A. S., Garba, A. A., Kawure, S., Yunusa, M. S. and Mohammed, Y. A. (2016). Performance of two varieties of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) as affected by intra-row spacing and nitrogen levels. Journal of agriculture and food environment, 3(2): 77 –
3 MY BOOK
4 1. Shuaibu, Y. M., Fagam, A. S., Ubayo, M. M., Sabo, M. U. and Dawaki, J. A. (2014). Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of popcorn (zea mays everta) in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of A
5 2. Bala, R. A., Amba, A. A. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2014). Evaluation of the Performance of Five Varieties of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Abuja 2014.
6 3. Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A., Voncir, N., Fagam, A. S. and Sabo, M. U. (2014). Effects of legume residue and nitrogen fertilizer on striga count and some characters associated with damage in the production of sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) moench) in Ba
7 4. Shuaibu, Y. M., Bala, R. A., Garba, A. A., Fagam, A. S. and Abdu, I. (2015). Effects of cowpea intercrop and nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 29th annual con
8 5. Fagam, A.S., Aliyu, M., Shauibu, Y.M., Ogwuche, T.O. and Oyebode, G.O. (2015). Effect of Planting Date, Harvesting ages and Genotype on the Yield and Yield Components of Yellow Flesh Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. Proc
9 6. Shuaibu, Y. M., Fagam, A. S., Garba, A. A. and Tilde, A. B. (2015). Effects of mushroom waste (Pleurotus florida) as a bioremediation agent on hydrocarbon (premium motor spirit) polluted soil and its effects on maize production in Bauchi state, Nigeria
10 8. Fagam, A. S., Sabo, M. U. and Shauibu, Y.M. (2015). Effect of NPK fertilizer and Spacing on the growth and Yield of water melon (Citrillus lanatus L.) in Kaltungo LGA. of Gombe state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 39th annual conference of genetic societ
11 9. Kawure, S., Garba, A. A., Shuaibu, Y. M., Sabo, M. U. and Bala, R. A. (2017). Productivity of low land rice (Oryza sativa L.) as influenced by sowing method. Proceedings of the 31st annual conference of farm management association of Nigeria (FAMAN), B
12 10. Shuaibu, Y. M., Bala, R. A., Kawure, S., Sabo, M. U. and Dawaki, J. A. (2017). Growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) as affected by intercropping and nitrogen fertilizer in Bauchi state Nigeria. Proceedings of the 31st annual confere
13 11. Shuaibu, Y. M., Baret, M. G., Bala, R. A., Kawure, S. and Sabo, M. U. (2017). Effects of nutrient amendment and variety on the growth and yield of castor (Ricinus communis L.) at Bauchi state. Proceedings of the 31st annual conference of farm manageme
14 12. Shuaibu, Y. M., Mangshin, G. B., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A. and Sabo, M. U. (2018). Effect of fertilizer type and variety on the growth and yield of castor (Ricinus cummunis) in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th biennial conference of Africa
15 13. Shuaibu, Y. M., Mangshin, G. B., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A. and Sabo, M. U. (2018). Raceme yield of castor (Ricinus cummunis) as influenced by fertilizer type and variety in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th biennial conference of Africa far
16 14. Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A., Baret, M. G., Nayaya J. A. (2019). Effects of biochar and NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi state. Proceedings of the 33rd annual conference of farm managem
17 15. Bala, R. A., Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S. and Nayaya J. A. (2019). Effects of NPK fertilizer and poultry manure levels on the growth, yield and sulphur content of garlic (Allium sativum L.) varities in Bauchi state. Proceedings of the 33rd
18 16. Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A., Sabo, M. U., Nayaya J. A. (2021). Effects of plant nutrient sources on the growth and yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi state. Proceedings of the 34th annual conference of farm management a
19 17. Bala, R.A., Shuaibu, Y.M., Kawure, S., Nayaya, J.A. and Mangshin, B.G. (2021). Performance of Garlic Varieties as Influenced by Different Weed Control Methods in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Soc
20 18. Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A., Kawure, S., Nayaya, J.A. and Yusuf, S.S. (2023). Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Combination on the Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays l.) In Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 35th annual conference of f
21 19. Kawure, S., Garba, A.A., Fagam, A.S., Shuaibu, Y.M., Sabo, M.U., Bala, R.A. and Nayaya, J.A. (2023). Productivity of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) as influenced by season and sowing method in Zigau, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 8th natio
22 20. Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A. and Kawure, S. (2024). Effect of NPK fertilizer and poultry manure on the growth and yield of amaranths (Amaranthus caudatus) in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Lagos State University, 7-11th October, 2024.
23 21. Shuaibu, Y.M., Kawure, S., Bala, R.A., Auwal, I.A. Kamilu, A.I. and Sale, A.U. (2024). Influence of plant density and nutrient sources on the growth and yield of millet (Panicum milliaceum) in Sudan savanna of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the
24 22. Bala, R.A., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Kawure, S. (2023). Allellopathic Effect of Some Plant Extract on Maize Growth, Yield and Weed Management in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Drylands and the FOOD4WA Conference, 12
25 23. Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A., Kawure, S. Nayaya, J.A. and Madaki, I.M. (2025). Maturity and Yield Characters of Soybean (Glycin max) as Influenced by NPK Fertilizer and Spacing in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 10th National Conference of the
26 24. Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A., Kawure, S. Nayaya, J.A. and Madaki, I.M. (2025). Effect of NPK fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of soybean (glycin max), in Gubi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 37th annual conference of farm management
27 4. Sabo, M. U., Wailare, M. A., Aliyu, M., Jari, S. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2013). Effect of NPK fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of water melon (Citrillus lanatus L.) in Kaltungo LGA. of Gombe state. Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Science. 3(8):
28 8. Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A. and Voncir, N. (2015). Influence of legume residue and nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) in Bauchi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Deve
29 9. Shuaibu, Y. M., Abdu, I., Nuhu, N. and Gambo, M. K. (2015). Effects of Different Methods of Breaking Seed Dormancy on the Germination of Flamboyant Seed (Delonix Regia) in Bauchi State, Nigeria. The international journal of science and technoledge, 3(8
30 22. Sabo, M. U., Kawure, S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Sanusi, J. and Bala, R. A. (2017). Effects of sowing date and weeding frequency on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Bauchi Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of agriculture and agricultural technology,
31 23. Shuaibu, Y. M., Fagam, A. S. and Kawure, S. (2018). Effects of poultry manure based compost and NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi state Nigeria. GSC Biological and pharmaceutical sciences, 2(1): 16
32 24. Shuaibu, Y. M., Bala, R. A., Kawure, S. and Shuaibu, Z. (2018). Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi state Nigeria. GSC Biological and pharmaceutical sciences, 2(1): 25 –
33 25. Kawure, S., Garba, A A., Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Sabo, M. U. and Nayaya, J. (2018). Effects of sowing method on the growth and yield of irrigated lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) in alternate wetting and drying (AWD). Fudma journal of science. 2 (
34 26. Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S. and Bala, R. A. (2019). Effect of Season, Variety and Phosphorus Fertilization on the Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi State Nigeria. Journal of Horticulture and Plant Research, 6: 20 – 26.
35 27. Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S. and Bala, R. A. (2019). Influence of Season, Variety and Phosphorus Fertilization on Herbage Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi State Nigeria. Sustainable Food Production, 5: 1 – 5.
36 28. Shuaibu, Y. M. and Buba, T. (2019). Effects of Some Indigenous Ectomycorhyza and Nitrogen Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi State Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Produc
37 29. Isah, Y., Sabo, M. U. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2020). Influence of phosphorous fertilizer rate and plant spacing on growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi state, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Produc
38 30. Toma, B. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2020). Combine effects of soil nutrient levels and mycorrhiza inoculums from soils under parkia biglobosa and tamarindus indica on chlorophyll content of some cereal and legume crops. Scientific African, 8: 1 – 9.
39 31. Shuaibu, Y. M. and Toma, B. (2020). Growth and yield of maize (zea mays l.) as influenced by some indigenous ectomycorhyza and nitrogen fertilizer in Bauchi state Nigeria. Sumerianz Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, 1: 6 – 12.
40 32. Shuaibu, Y. M., Sabo, M. U. and Isah, Y. (2021). Effects of phosphorous fertilization and plant spacing on herbage yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Journal of Bio-agriculture, 1(1): 37 – 45.
41 33. Shuaibu, Y.M., Kawure, S., Bala, R.A., Sabo, M.U. and Nayaya, J.A. (2021). Effects of Nutrient Sources and Transplanting Age on the Growth and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Archive of Crop Science, 4(1): 99 – 1
42 34. Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A., Fagam, A. S., Voncir, N., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A., Sabo, M. U. and Nayaya, J. A. (2022). Effects of nutrient sources and agro-ecology on physical and chemical properties of soil in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal
43 35. Shuaibu, Y. M., Kawure, S., Bala, R. A., Sabo, M. U., Nayaya, J. A., Dawaki, J. A. and Baret, M.G. (2022). Association analysis and contribution of growth and yield characters to yield of castor in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultur
44 37. Kawure, S., Garba, A A., Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Sabo, M. U. and Bala, R.A. (2022). Performance of Lowland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) as Influenced by Combine Effect of Season and Sowing Pattern in Zigau. Journal of Rice Research and Development, 5(
45 38. Abdussalam, M. S., Fagam, A. S., Sabo, M. U. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2023). Productivity of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) as influenced by variety and spacing in Ningi LGA, Bauchi state, Nigeria. Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development, 6
46 39. Yusuf, N.B., Fagam, A.S., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Bala, R.A. (2023). Growth and Grain Yield of Triticale as influenced by Irrigation Intervals, Nitrogen Rates and Weeding Regimes. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 3(2): 10 – 20.
47 40. Yusuf, N.B., Fagam, A.S., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Kawure, S. (2023). Influence of irrigation, nitrogen and weeding on yield components and straw yield of triticale. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 3(2): 266 – 274.
48 41. Adamu, M. K., Shuaibu, Y. M., Fagam, A. S. and Kawure, S. (2023). Effect of Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizer and Time of Application on the Growth and Yield of Sorghum in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 3(
49 42. Samari, L. K., Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Bala, R. A. (2023). Effects of Nitrogen and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus l.) In Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 3(2): 159
50 43. Shuaibu, Y.M. (2024). Growth, yield and oil yield of castor (Ricinus communis l.) as influenced by variety, nutrient sources and agro-ecology in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development, 7(2): 140 – 149.
51 44. Shuaibu, Y.M. (2024). Dry matter partitioning and seed weight of castor (Ricinus communis l.) as influenced by variety, nutrient sources and agro-ecology in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development, 7(2): 150 – 161
52 45. Sara, S. S., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Garba, A. A. (2024). Influence of organic manure sources and urea deep placement on the production of maize (Zea mays l.) In Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 4(2): 77
53 46. Babagana, B. M., Dawaki, J. A, Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Yusuf., Z. A. (2024). Effect of variety and poultry manure on the growth of pawpaw (Carica papaya) seedlings. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 4(4a): 50 – 57.
54 47. Nayaya, J.A., Fagam, A.S., Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A. and Kawure, S. (2025). Effect of nitrogen and intra-row spacing on the growth and vegetative yield of onion (Allium cepa L.) in Bauchi State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural
55 48. Nayaya, J.A., Shuaibu, Y.M., Bala, R.A., Kawure, S. and Abdu, A.I. (2025). Effect of nitrogen and intra-row spacing on yield and yield components of onion (Allium cepa L.) In Bauchi State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Tec
56 49. Babagana, B. M., Jibrin. A.D., 2Fagam. A. S. and Shuaibu. Y.M. (2025). Effect of variety and poultry manure levels on moisture stress of papaya (Carica papaya) seedlings. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 5(2a): 200 – 204.
57 50. Shuaibu, Y. M., Nayaya, J. A., Bala, R. A., Sabo M. U., Abdu, A. I. and Abdulkadir, S. U. (2025). Effects of nutrient sources and variety on growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) in Bauchi State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultu
58 51. Nayaya, J. A., Shuaibu, Y. M., Abdu, A. I., Bala, R. A., Kawure, S. and Abdulkadir, S. U. (2025). Effect of organic manure on the germination and early growth stages of maize (Zea mays l.) grown on oil polluted soil. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture an
59 52. Isah, K. A., Aliyu, M., Sabo, U. M., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Abdu, A.I. (2025). Effect of cow dung and cow urine combination for the control of cowpea field pests in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 5(3a):
60 53. Lawal, A. A., Mangshin, G. B., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Kuwre, S. (2025). Effect of seed priming on germination and seedling growth of sorghum (sorghum bicolor (L. moench). Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 5(3b): 11 – 20.
61 43. Ali, S., Fagam, A.S., Muhammad, L., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Elemi, E.D. (2023). Effects of phosphorus rates, sowing date and variety on growth and yield of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) in Ringim, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture,
62 44. Yusuf, N.B., Fagam, A.S., Auwalu, B.M., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Sabo. M.U. (2023). Effect of Irrigation Schedules, Nitrogen rates and Weeding regimes on Harvest Index, Water use Efficiency and Protein Content of Triticale (Triticale triticosecale wittmack).
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64 36. Bala, R.A., Fagam, A.S., Garba, A.A., Sabo, M.U., Shuaibu, Y.M and Kawure, S. (2022). Growth, Phenology and Yield Response of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Various Sowing Dates and Nutrient Sources in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Journal of Horticul
65 54. Abdu, A.I., Aliyu, M., Shuaibu, Y.M. and Isah, K.A. (2025). Phytotoxity of neem seed kernel extract and its effects for the control of cowpea field pests in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 5(4a): 282
66 1. Yusuf, S. R. and Shuaibu Y. M. (2009). Potentials of Bitter melon and Asthma plant leaf powders in the protection of stored cowpea against Cowpea Bruchid. Savannah Journal of Agriculture, 4: 54 – 61
67 2. Fagam, A. S., Benjamin, O. O. and Yunusa, M. S. (2012). Assessment of growth performance of Jatropha curcus L. as affected by fertilizer and plant spacing. A.T.B.U Journal of technology, science and education.1(2): 61 – 68
68 3. Fagam, A. S., Benjamin, O. O. and Yunusa, M. S. (2012). Effects of fertilizer type and plant spacing on the growth parameters and dry matter yield of Jatropha curcus L. A.T.B.U Journal of technology, science and education.1(2): 45– 50
69 6. Jibrin, A. D., Fagam, A. S., Sabo, M. U. and Shuaibu,Y. M. (2014). Germination of coffee (Coffea Arabica L.) seeds as influenced by scarification. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics. 4(2): 92 – 97.
70 7. Jibrin, A. D., Fagam, A. S. and Yunusa, M. S. (2014). Growth and yield attributes of tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum MILL) as influenced by poultry manure, spacing and pruning. Journal of science, technology, mathematics and education (JOSTMED) 10(3)
71 10. Aliyu, M., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Auwalu, A. (2015). Evaluation of the efficacy of olive and eucalyptus oils against the damage caused by maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motsh). NSUK Journal of science and technology. 5(2): 87 – 91.
72 11. Aliyu, M., Tijjani, A. and Shuaibu, Y. M. (2015). Preliminary phytochemical analysis of kane plant (Anogeissus leiocarpus Guill and Perr) in Bauchi. NSUK Journal of science and technology. 5(1): 1 – 5.
73 12. Fagam, A. S., Benjamin, O. O. and Yunusa, M. S. (2015). Effects of fertilizer and plant spacing on seed characteristics and seed yield of Jatropha curcus L. Dutse journal of agriculture and food security. 2(2): 72 – 77.
74 13. Fagam, A. S., Benjamin, O. O. and Yunusa, M. S. (2015). Association analysis between dry matter yield and its contributing characters in Jatropha curcus L. Dutse journal of agriculture and food security. 2(2): 78 – 83.
75 14. Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A. and Kparevzua, T. T. (2015). Herbage yield of groundnut as affected by phosphorous levels and intra-row spacing in Bukuru Plateau state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics. 5(
76 15. Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A., Fagam, A. S., Voncir, N., Kawure, S. and Bala, R. A. (2015). Effects of cowpea and soybean residue on physico-chemical properties of soils in the savannah agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Journal of league of researchers
77 16. Fagam, A. S., Jamila, B. B., Amba, A. A., Kawure, S., Yunusa, M. S. and Aliyu, M. (2015). Effects of nitrogen level and intra-row spacing on the growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max L.) in Bauchi, Nigeria. Journal of league of researchers in Niger
78 17. Fagam, A. S., Jamila, B. B., Amba, A. A., Kawure, S., Yunusa, M. S. and Aliyu, M. (2015). Nitrogen level and intra-row spacing effects on growth and yield components of soybean (Glycine max L.) in Bauchi, Nigeria. Journal of league of researchers in N
79 18. Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M. and Nannim, S. (2015). Effects of poultry manure and phosphorous levels on yield and yield related parameters of green pea (Pisum sativum). Journal of league of researchers in Nigeria 16(2): 20 – 27.
80 19. Fagam, A. S., Shuaibu, Y. M., Garba, A. A., Kparevzua, T. T. and Kawure, S. (2016). Influence of phosphorous levels and intra-row spacing on yield and yield components of groundnut in Bukuru Plateau state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural and