HIProf. HARUNA IBRAHIM
Rank: Professor
Department: Horticulture
School: School of Agronomy & Forestry Technology
Welcome
Welcome to my profile page. I am Prof. Haruna Ibrahim, and i am delighted to be part of this academic community.
Biography
I am Haruna Ibrahim, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. I obtained my PhD in Crop Production from The Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria in 2014. I joined the services of the Federal University of Technology, Minna in 2005 as a graduate Assistant and rose through the rank to a full Professor in 2022. I currently serve as the Dean, School of Agronomy and Forestry Technology (2024-Date). I have supervised 120 undergraduate projects, 25 masters and nine (9) PhD Thesis with over 70 Journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences. My research focuses on Seed Science and Horticulture.
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D Crop Production
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2014
M.Tech Agronomy
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2007
B.Agric. Tech Crop Production
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2000
Professional Affiliations
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Supervision
Master's Degree
GARBA, Hassana
“Growth and yield of irrigated garlic (Allium satium L.) cultivars as affected by planting dates and clove sizes in Minna, Nigeria”
BADAMASI, Maryam Mayowa
“Effect of Nitrogen on the performance and seed quality of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Varieties in Minna Nigeria.”
ISHAYA, Elisha Bahu
“Morphological and cytological characterization of some pepper accessions (Capsicum spp) in Niger State”
ISAH, Zainab Gana
“Effect of days after anthesis on seed development and quality of some pepper cultivars (Capsicum annuum L.) seeds”
ADEWUMI, Olaniyi Adedayo
“Changes in the quality of ‘Gboma’ eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.) seeds extracted from serially harvested fruits.”
YAHAYA, Hauwa Halidu
“Screening of Corchorus accession against root knot nematode in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria”
ABUBAKAR, Mohammed Loko
“Characterization of Chorchorus olitorius L. accessions in Nigeria.”
IBRAHIM, Garba
“Effect of sowing date and storage temperature on seed quality of maize cultivars grown in striga infested field in Minna, Nigeria”
MUSA, Mahmud Madaki
“Effect of fruit harvesting stages on yield and quality of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seeds”
SALAWU, Azeez Akanni
“Evaluation of certified rice seed quality in some selected seed company in Nigeria”
Umar Kolo
“Effect of Nematodes Inoculation Rates on Fruit Yield and Seed Quality of Okra Cultivars”
Akpede, Benedicta Nyerhovwo
“Effect of age and position of Fruit on mother-plant on the quality of ‘Egusi melon’ Seeds”
Ibrahim, Rasaq Otaru
“Effects of seed locations in fruit and size of seed on sex ratio, growth and yield of fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis Hook)”
Jibril Abdulrahim
“Effects of Age and Position of Seed in Fruits on the Seed Quality of Okra Cultivars”
Abdullahi Mohammed Ladan
“Effects of fruit and mother-plant ages on the viability and longevity of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Seeds”
Ayawa, Muhammed Bello
“Effect of moisture stress at different growth stages on the performance of onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties”
Moemeke, Amaka Anthony
“Effects of fruits colour and age of mother-plant at harvest on the quality of seeds of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) cultivars”
Oluwole, Blessing Israel
“Phytosociological Survey and Allelopatic Effect of Aqueous Weed Extract on Seed Germination, Seedling vigour and Growth of Maize and Pepper”
Alaaya, Shasili Ali
“Performance of Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as affected by Fruit Setting Hormones in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria”
Bahago, Aishetu Abubakar
“Growth and Aesthetic Characteristics of some Hedges Plants as Influenced by Hormones and Spacing”
Doctor of Philosophy
JOSEPH, Nda Ainika
“Productivity of dry season tomato varieties as influenced by organic mulches and nitrogen sources in the Sudan Savanna ecology of Nigeria”
ABDULLAHI, Abubakar Ahmed
“Studies on wild hosts and pathogenicity of major legume viruses infecting cowpea in Niger State, Nigeria.”
ICHI, Jane Oyidiya
“Response of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) to rice straw mulch, irrigation and Nitrogen at Kadawa, Nigeria”
MUSTAPHA, Abdulhakeem
“Effects of fruit and plant ages on the quality of pepper (Capsicum annuum) seeds in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria”
AMAO, Peter Adewale
“Nursery practices on seedling vigour and fruit yields of two pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) cultivars”
BADAMASI, Maryam Mayowa
“Effect of Nitroge and Fruit Harvesting Techniques on the Perfoemance and Seed Quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in Minna, Nigeria”
Publications
Evaluation of different organic substrate as subtitute for cocopeat in raising tomato seedlings in soilless medium.
Adediran, O.A., Ibrahim, H., Kanko, M.I, Ibrahim, H.M. and Adesina, O.A. (2025).
Exploring urban vegetation index trends, seasonal variation and their correlation with temperature in Benin (West Africa).
Bokon, A. Akakpo, Elie, A. Padonou, Valentin, Ouedraogo, Enagnon, B.O. Ahouandjinou, Appolllonia, a. Okhimamhe, Haruna Ibrahim, Rolf, Beeker and Vincent A.O. Orekan (2025).
competence and venture creation among women shea butter processors in Minna, Niger State.
Musa, F.K., Jiya, L.A. and Ibrahim, H (2025).
Evaluation of allelopathic potential of some weed species on germination and seedling development of maize and pepper.
Oluwole, B.I., Daniya, E., Ibrahim, H. and Mohammed, A.B. (2025).
Viability and vigourqualitiesofbell pepper (Capsicum annuum) seeds influenced by seed dressing chemicals.
Udo, I.O., Kanko, M.I., Ibrahim, H. and Eyo, P.E. (2025).
Commercial Horticulture and Landscaping
M. I. Kanko, I. O. Udo, H. Ibrahim, A. S. I. Gudugi and M. A. Mawoli (2024)
Physiological Quality of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) varaieties obtained from plants sown in sequential cropping system.
Adediran, O.A., Ibrahim, H., Bala, A., Osunde, A.O. (2024).
Spatio-temporal alterations, configurations and distribution of green areas, along with their sustainability in Parakou, Benin.
Bokon A Akakpo, Elie A Padonou, Appolonia A Okhimamhe, Emmanuel T Umaru, Akomian FAzihou, Haruna Ibrahim, Vincent AO Orekan and Brice A Sinsin (2024)
Growth and Aesthetic characteristics of Ioxra as influenced by hormone types and concentration.
Bahago, A.A., Ibrahim, H.M., Ibrahim, H. and Adedoja, M.A (2024).
Effect of Sowing Date on Seedling Vigour of Two Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars Grown under Striga Infested Fields.
Ibrahim, H., Ibrahim, G., Daniya, E. Adediran, O. A., Kanko, M. I., and Mohammed, A. B., (2023).
Influence of Phosphorus Sources on soybean growth and nodulation in Typic Plinthustalfs of Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria.
Ezekeil-Adewoyin, D.T., Uzoma, O.A., Tanko, F., Makinde, A.I., I., Haruna, Bolarinwa, A.B. and Osunde, A.O. (2023).
Evaluation of Selected Accessions of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.) for Agro-Morphological Traits in Nigeria.
Loko, A. M., Ibrahim, H., Gana, A. S. (2023).
Effect of nitrogen rates on growth, fruit and seed yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench).
Badamasi M.M, Ibrahim H., Abdullahi B. and Salaudeen T.M. (2023).
Effect of Sowing Dates and Storage Temperature on Seed Quality of Two Maize Cultivars Grown under Striga Infested Fields.
Ibrahim, H., Ibrahim, G., Daniya, E. Adediran, O. A., Kanko, M. I., and Mohammed, A. B., (2023).
Photosynthetic activities and growth rate of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) inoculated with rhizobia at two developmental stages.
Adediran, O.A., Dianda, M., Ibrahim, H., Bala, A., Osunde, A.O., Olufolajo, O.O. (2022).
Effect of fruit and mothe-plant ages on the viability and longevity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) seeds.
Abdullahi, Mohammed Ladan, Ibrahim, H., O.A. Adediran (2022).
Effect of seed size and position of seeds in pod on the seed vigour of fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis Hook).
Ibrahim, R.O., Adediran, O.A., and Ibrahim, H., (2022).
Effects of moisture stress at different growth stages on the performance of onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties.
M.B., Ayawa, O.A., Adediran and H. Ibrahim, (2022).
Effect of fruit age on mother-plant seed quality of ‘egusi’ melon (Cucumeropsis manni Naudin) cultivars.
Akpede-Baro, B.N., Ibrahim, H., Gana, A.S. and Tolorunse, K.D. (2022).
Effects of location of seed in fruit on seed quality of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L). Moench).
Jibril, A.O., Ibrahim, H., Mamudu, A.Y. and Tolorunse, K.D. (2022).
Effect of mulch material on soil physical properties, yield and yield components of tomato (Lycorpersicum esculentum L.) in Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria.
Mohammed, T., Wapa, J.M., Lawal, B.A. and Ibrahim, H. (2021).
Growth and yield of tomato in response to application of different organic manures on an alfisol in Mokwa Southern Guinea Savannah, Niger State, Nigeria.
Mohammed, T., Ibrahim, H., Mohammed, A. and Mohammed, S.G. (2021).
Performance of indian spinach (Basella alba L.) as affected by water stress and different sources of plant nutrients.
Adediran, O.A., Adesina, O.A., Ibrahim, H., Yakubu, Z. and Odofin, A.J. (2021).
Plant population and weed control effects on bulb size distribution of onion (Alium cepa L.) under chicken weed (Portulaca quadrifida L.) infested field.
Garba, Y., Gudugi, I.A.S. and Ibrahim H (2021).
Influence of Different Nutrient Sources on Growth and Yield of tomato (Lycopesicon esculentum) in Minna, Nigeria.
Amao, P.A., Ibrahim, H., Abdullahi, B., and Saidu, A. (2021).
Effect of different combinations of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources on growth and pod yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Minna, Niger State.
Ibrahim, H., Aniyikaye, R. Adewoyin, D.T.E., Osunde, A.O., Bala A. (2020).
Effects of nitrogen rates on growth, fruit position and seed yield of two oka (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) varieties.
Badamasi, M.M., Ibrahim, H., Abdullahi, B. and Salaudeen, T.M. (2020).
Marketable yield and fruit quality of two tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum (L.) H. Karst) varieties as influenced by nitrogen source and organic mulching material in the dry season.
Ainika, J. N., Yusuf, S. T., Odofin, A. J., Ibrahim H and Aruna, U.L. (2019).
Effect of sowing date on the germination and longevity of seeds of maize (Zea mays) cultivars grown under striga infested field.
Ibrahim, G., Ibrahim, H., Daniya, E., Adewumi, O.A., and Mohammed, A.B (2019).
Germination response of aged seeds of four pepper (Capsium annuum L.) genotypes to Hydropriming.
H. Ibrahim, O.A. Adewumi, O.A. Adediran, A.N. Muhammad and O.A. Adesina (2019).
Towards understanding nutrient transport in Celosia argentea L
O. A. Adediran, Z. Gana, J. A. Oladiran and H. Ibrahim (2019).
Proximate composition of tomato Genotypes as influenced by different nutrient sources in Minna
Amao, P.A., Ibrahim, H., Abdullai, B. and Saidu, A. (2019).
Effects of Nitrogen fertilizer rates on vegetative growth and yield of lettuce cultivars (Lactuca sativa L.) at Kadawa, Sudan Agro-Ecological zone of Nigeria.
Ibrahim, H., Ichi, J.O., Adediran, O.A., Osunde, A.O., Odofin, A.J. and Bala, A. (2019).
Effect of harvesting stages on seed quality beniseed (Sesamum indicum L.).
Musa, M. M., Ibrahim, H., Salaudeen, M. T. Adewumi, O.A. and Ibrahim, G. (2019).
Seed yield and physiological seed quality of cowpea varieties sown at different planting dates in Minna, Southern guinea savanna of Nigeria.
Adediran, O.A., Ibrahim, H., Oladiran, J.A., Yakubu, U., and Adesina, O.A. (2019).
Symbiotic effectiveness of Brazilian rhizobial strains in improving N-Fixation and productivity of cowpea in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Olaotan Abimbola ADEDIRAN, AKim Osarhiemen OSUNDE, Abdullahi BALA, Mohamadi DIANDA, Haruna. IBRAHIM, Olusoji Olaolu OLUFAJO, Johnson Akinade OLADIRAN. (2019).
Viability and Vigour of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) varieties seeds obtained from plant sown in sequential cropping system.
O.A. Adediran, A.M. Mustapha, H. Ibrahim, O.O. Olufajo, and A.J. Oladiran (2019).
Effect of hyropriming duration on seed quality of two Okra landraces (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench).
Ladan, A.M and Ibrahim, H. (2019).
Correlation and path coefficient analysis of some growth characters of two irrigated varieties of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum (L.) H. Karst) in Kadawa area, Nigeria.
J. N. Ainika, S. T. Yusuf, A. J. Odofin and H. Ibrahim (2018).
Agro-physiological characteristics of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars as influenced by irrigation and mulching in semi-arid region of Nigeria.
J.O. Ichi, H. Ibrahim, A.O. Osunde, A.J. Odofin and H.E. Igbadun (2018).
Effects of single and mixed virus infections on the percent germination of some cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) cultivars.
Abdullahi, A.A., M.T. Salaudeen, M.G.M. Kolo and H. Ibrahim (2018).
Growth performance and yield of irrigated tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum (I.) H. Karst) as affected by nitrogen sources and organic mulches in Kadawa-Kano, Nigeria.
Ainika, J.N., Yusuf, S. T., Odofin, A. J. and Ibrahim H. (2018).
Effect of Mulch and Irrigation on growth and water use efficiency of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) cultivars.
Ichi, J.O., Ibrahim, H., Osunde, A.O. and Odofin, A.J. (2018).
Effect of fruit age on the seed quality of four pepper (Capasicum annuum L.) genotypes in Minna, Niger State-Nigeria.
H. Ibrahim, O. A. Adewumi, O. A. Adediran, A. N. Muhammad, and A. Y. Mamudu (2018).
Quality of pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum L.) obtained from sun and air-dried fruits of different cutting treatments.
Ibrahim, H., Adediran, O.A., Adewumi, O.A., Muhammad, A.N. and Oladiran, J.A. (2018).
Nodulation, nitrogen fixation and productivity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties as influenced by rhizobial inoculation and Phosphorus application on farmers’ field in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Adediran, O.A., A.O., Osunde, A. Bala., M. Dianda., H. Ibrahim., O.O. Olufajo and J.A. Oladiran. (2018).
Effects of sowing dates on the growth and yield of cowpea varieties in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Adediran, O.A., Ibrahim H., Daniya, E., Adesina, O.A. and Alaaya, S.A. (2018).
Seed Quality Study in Pepper (Capsicum annuum Linn.) Using Seedling Emergence and Electro-conductivity as Indices.
Ibrahim, H., Adediran, O.A., Muhammad, A.N., Adewumi, O.A. and Oladiran, J.A. (2017).
The quality of seeds of different cultivars of pepper (Capsicum annuum Linn.) processed by different methods.
Ibrahim H., Kadiri, F. R., Yusuf, S. T., Tolorunse, K. D. and Oladiran, J. A. (2017).
Drying procedures for optimal pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seed quality.
Ibrahim H., Ayegba, M., Olorukooba, M.M and Oladiran J.A. (2017).
The Quality of ‘Gboma’ Eggplant (Solanum macrocapon L.) Seeds Extracted From Serially Harvested Fruits.
Ibrahim, H., Adewumi, O. A., Adediran, O. A. and Oladiran, J. A. (2017).
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on growth and fruit yield of two okra varieties (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench).
Ibrahim H., Adeboye M.K.A., Tsado P.A and Badamasi M.M. (2017).
Germination Response of serially harvested ‘Gboma’ (Solanum macrocarpon L.) seed to hydro-, osmo- and halo-priming.
Adewumi, O. A., Ibrahim, H., Adediran, O. A. and Oladiran, J. A. (2017).
Identification of weed hosts of major legume viruses in Niger State, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Abdullahi A.A., Salaudeen, M.T., Kolo, M.G.M and Ibrahim, H. (2017).
Effect of fruit maturity stage and hydropriming on seed quality of two cultivars of ‘Gboma’ eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon).
Mustapha, A., Ibrahim H., Adediran, O. A. and Oladiran, J. A. (2017).
Plant growth and seed yield response of two okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cultivars to different nutrient sources.
Ibrahim, H., J. A. Oladiran, A. Bala, A.O. Osunde, O.A. Adediran and F.R. Kadiri, (2016).
Serotypes and prevalence of legume viruses in Niger State, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.
Abdullahi, A.A., M.T. Salaudeen, M.G.M. Kolo and H. Ibrahim (2016).
The influence of organic waste on vegetable nutritional components and healthy livelihood, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.
A. Abdulkadir, A.A. Okhimamhe, A., Y.M. Bello, H. Ibrahim, D.H Makun, and M.T. Usman (2015).
Eco-Agriculture for effective solid waste management in Minna, Nigeria.
A. Abdulkadir, Y.M. Bello, A.A. Okhimamhe, A., H. Ibrahim, M.B. Matazu, and L.S. Barau (2015).
The quality of jute mallow seeds exposed to different hot water-steeping and cooling protocols.
Tolorunse, K.D., H. Ibrahim, N.C. Aliyu and J.A. Oladiran (2015).
Germination and seedling vigour of hydroprimed stored seeds of African eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L) produced under different nitrogen fertilizer rates.
Adediran, O.A. Tolurunse, K.D., Chancha, S.C., Ibrahim, H. and Oladiran, J.A. (2015).
Effect of age at harvest and leaf position on the yield and nutritional composition of Celosia argentea L.
Adediran, O.A., Gana, Z., Oladiran, J.A. and H. Ibrahim (2015).
Growth, yield and quality of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.) as affected by different nutrient sources.
Adediran, O.A., H. Ibrahim, Tolorunse, K. D., U. I. Gana (2015).
Allelopathic potential of mint weed (Hyptis suaveolens Poit.) on germination behaviour of some okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) varieties.
Daniya, E., Ibrahim, H. and Abdullahi, F. (2014).
Flowering response and fruit yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) fertilized with different nutrient sources.
Ibrahim H., Oladiran, J. A., Osunde, A.O., Bala, A. Tolorunse, K. D. and Adediran, O. A. (2014).
The storage response of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) seeds produced under different nutrient sources to pre-storage hydropriming.
Ibrahim H., Oladiran, J. A., Osunde, A.O., Bala, A., Adediran, O. A. and Tolorunse, K. D. (2014).
Effects of seed dormancy level and storage container on seed longevity and seedling vigour of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius).
Ibrahim, H., J.A. Oladiran and H. Mohammed (2013).
The effects of seed moisture content, storage temperature and hot water-steeping on the quality of Corchorus olitorius L. seeds.
Tolorunse K.D., Oladiran, J.A. and Ibrahim, H. (2013).
Hot water-steeping enhanced germination of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) seeds.
Tolorunse, K.D., H. Ibrahim, J.A. Oladiran (2013).
Effect of dressing of hot water-steeped and unsteeped seeds on longevity and seedling emergence in Corchorus olitorius L.
Ibrahim, H., J.A. Oladiran, Adeyemi, R.A and M.M. Danladi (2013).
Effect of fruit after-ripening and seed sarcotesta on seed vigour of Carica papaya.
Ibrahim, H., J. A. Oladiran, K.D. Tolorunse and F.R. Kadiri (2012).
Effect of storage moisture content and temperature on germination behaviour of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) seeds.
Ibrahim, H., K.D. Tolorunse, J.A. Oladiran and T.T. Azeez (2012).
Effects of mother-plant irrigation schedule on the quality of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) seed.
Ibrahim, H., I.A.S. Gudugi, J.A. Oladiran, A.J. Odofin, M.K.A. Adeboye and G.O. Oyetunde (2012).
Effect of fruit age and position on mother-plant on fruit growth and seed quality in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench).
Ibrahim, H. and J.A. Oladiran (2011).
The effects of sarcotesta and storage temperature on the longevity of seeds of five papaya (Carica papaya) landraces
Ibrahim, H., J.A. Oladiran and J. Habila
Effects of branch pruning on plant growth, fruit and seed yield in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Cultivars NHAe47-4 and LD88-1.
Ibrahim, H., J.A. Oladiran and K. Abdulmalik (2010).
Current status of research on tomato spotted wilt tospovirus and tomato yellow leaf curl begomovirus.
Salaudeen, M.T., Ibrahim, H. and S.T. Anjorin (2009).
Effect of variety and cutting height on seed yield in Corchorus olitorius. L. In: Olufolaji, A.O. and Umeh, V.C. (eds).
Ahmed, M., J.A. Oladiran and H. Ibrahim (2007).
The effect of fruit colour on seed quality in pepper (Capsicum annum L. Cvars. ‘Rodo’ and ‘Tatashe’).
Oladiran, J.A. and I. Haruna (2002).