M. Haruna

Biofuel Production from Microalgae: A Critical Update on Cultivation, Conversion, System Integration and Commercial Readiness

M. Haruna & H. A. Shindi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Microalgae remain scientifically compelling biofuel feedstocks because they can convert light and carbon into chemically diverse biomass without an intrinsic requirement for fertile agricultural land, while some production systems can also use saline water, wastewater nutrients a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5904

Hypoglycemic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Peel Extract of Carica papaya (pawpaw) in an Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

M. Haruna, Y. Abdulmumin, T. M. Abdulmumin, M. Murtala & M. M. Dalhatu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2022

Background:  Diabetes mellitus is a severe health concern that is usually linked to a person's lifestyle and genetic variables. Its frequency of occurrence is alarming. Anti- diabetics drugs are costly and come with adverse effects. This study aims to evaluate the phytochemical,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i230285

Analysis of Household Participation in Urban Agriculture: Empirical Evidence from Urban Households in Kogi State, Nigeria

M. K. Ibrahim, M. Haruna & U. M. Shaibu · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The study analysed household participation in urban agriculture in Kogi State, Nigeria. It specifically; described the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents; determined the factors that influence household participation in urban agriculture; and determined the effect o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v17i130251

Extraction and Evaluation of a Saponin-base Surfactant from Cissus populnea Plant as an Emulsifying Agent

I. I. Nkafamiya, J. T. Honda, J. E. Eneche & M. Haruna · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2018

The surfactant properties of Cissus populnea plant which has been locally recognized as a natural surfactant was assessed in this work. The defatted surfactant extract from the leave, root and stem-bark of Cissus populnea was characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. IR absorption b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOCS/2018/39509

Evaluation of Sulfonyl-Urea Herbicides for the Control of Itch Grass (Rottboelia cochinchinensis Clayton) on Grain Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Nigeria

D. B. Ishaya, S. H. Shuaibu, H. Chindo & M. Haruna · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: To address the problem of low yield due to infestation of Itch grass (Rottboelia cochinchinensis). Study Design: Randomized Block Complete Design (RCBD). Place and Duration of Study: Two trials were conducted during 2010 and 2011 raining seasons on the farm of the Institute...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/4786

A Study of Pathogenic Fungi Causing Post Harvest Losses of Pineapple Sold at Wudil and Yan Lemo Markets of Kano State

S. M. Yahaya, A. B. Kamalu, M. U. Ali, M. Lawan, Y. S. Ajingi, M. Haruna, L. W. Hayatu, H. Abba, I. Safiyanu, J. Abdullahi, A. Y. Mardiyya, S. B. Sakina, M. I. Hassan, A. I. Sale, A. Bilkisu, M. Umma & T. Aisha · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

This research was conducted to determine the fungal pathogens responsible for post harvest losses of pineapple sold at Wudil and Yen lemo markets.  Two samples of pineapples were purchased twice a week from both Wudil and Yanlemo markets for four months. The samples were investig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v38i230297