Academic Staff PROFILE

Mr. James Ukwumonu Yahaya

James Ukwumonu

Post

Mr.

Department

Agronomy

Email

Yahaya.ju@unilorin.edu.ng

Office Address

Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Teaching and Research Area

Soil Science (Specialization in Soil Microbiology)

Qualifications

PhD Soil Science (in view)
MSc Soil Science (2016)
Bachelor of Agriculture (2013)
West Africa School Certificate (GCE) (2006)
West Africa School Certificate (WAEC) (2005)
Primary School Leaving Certificate (1999)

Professional Affiliations

Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN)
Nigerian Institute of Soil Science (NISS)

Research Affiliations

University of Ghana (PhD thesis)

Undergraduate Teaching

AGY 205 (Introduction to Soil Science)
AGY 405 (Crop Production Techniques)
AGY 406 (Soil Fertility and Soil Water Management)
AGY 512 (Analytical Techniques in Soil Science)
AGY 522 (Soil Microbiology)

Research Interest

Soil Science
Biopellet production
Biofertilizer production
Soil Microbiology
Bioremediation studies
Bioherbicide formulation
Bio inoculant production
Bio fortification of biochar-manure
Biochar technology
Biological Nitrogen Fixation
Nitrogen and carbon mineralisation studies

Links to Publications

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