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U. S. Haruna

Publications (4)

Molecular Detection and Biochemical Profiling of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Sold within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, T. Inusa, M. M. Wali, S. Isma’il, V. Agbo, R. D. Umar, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I. Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Background: Palm oil is a major dietary staple in Nigeria, but its production, transportation, and sale under informal market conditions expose it to fungal contamination and potential mycotoxin accumulation. Mycotoxigenic fungi such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62071

Phenotypic Characterization of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Sold Within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background and Aim: Palm oil is widely consumed in Nigeria, but poor handling, storage, and marketing conditions predispose it to fungal contamination and mycotoxin production, posing public health risks. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize mycotoxigenic fungi isolate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51742

Sustainable Production of Bioethanol by Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae using Rice Husk and Groundnut Shell as Substrates

A. J. Na’Allah, M. Y. Iliyasu, U. S. Haruna, A. Ahmad, S. O. Oguche, K. I. Karamba, M. Abba & E. B. Agbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background of Study: Plant waste such as rice husk and groundnut shell are generated in large amounts, these waste presents a tremendous pollution to the environment. Worldwide, these wastes are often simply dumped into landfills and oceans or used as animal feeds. The recovery o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i930342

Phenotypic Detection of Cellulose Hydrolysing Bacteria from the Rumen of Cow and Goat in Bauchi Metropolis

A. J. Na’Allah, M. Y. Iliyasu, K. I. Karamba, U. S. Haruna, S. Y. Dogonjeji, M. S. Haske & E. B. Agbo · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022

Background of Study: Rumen microorganisms are involved in the fermentation of substrates contained in the diet of the animals. Research on the isolation and identification of cellulase enzyme-producing bacteria is still widespread. Biodegradation by cellulolytic bacteria found in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i230264