Dr. Abdullahi Alanamu Abdulrahaman
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Dr. Abdullahi Alanamu Abdulrahaman

Professor
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Biology from University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Biography

Abdullahi Alanamu AbdulRahaman obtained a Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in 1992 from the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, B.Sc. [Hons] Degree (Botany) in 1998 from the Department of Biological Sciences, M.Sc. Degree (Botany) and Ph.D. Degree (Plant Biology) in 2002 and 2010 from the Departments of Botany and Plant Biology of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria respectively.

Area of Interest:

Botany
100%
Plant Anatomy
62%
Plant Taxonomy
90%
Plant Systematic
75%
Botany
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
5
Chapters
4
Articles
100
Abstracts
2

Selected Publications

  1. Ahmed, R.N., A.A. Omotade, A. Sani, T.O. Agbabiaka, M.O. Arekemase, R.O. Gambari-Ambali, and A.A. AbdulRahaman, 2017. The antibacterial activity of leaves of Vitellaria papradoxa on some enteric bacteria. J. Sci.Technol. Math. Educ., 13: 17-28.
  2. Abdulrahman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2017. Leaf size and transpiration rates in sgave americana and aloe vera. Phytol. Balcanica, 23: 95-100.
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  3. Abdul Rahaman, A.A., O.M. Olaniran and F.A. Oladele, 2017. Growth and leaf epidermal response of three Sesamum indicum varieties to industrial effluent irrigation. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res., 52: 1-6.
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  4. Olayinka, B.U., E.T. Ayanduro, A.A. AbdulRahaman and E.O. Etejere, 2016. Effects of salinity and ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid (edta) on the germination of tomato (solanum lycopersicum L.) seeds. Sci. World J., 11: 1-3.
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  5. Kolawole, O.S., A.A. AbdulRahaman, M.A. Jimoh and F.A. Oladele, 2016. Morphometric study of several species of the genus Jatropha Linn. (Euphorbiaceae). Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 8: 211-215.
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  6. AbdulRahaman, A.A., Y.L. Jimoh, T.A. Aluko and F.A. Oladele, 2016. Identification and authentication of dry samples of some medicinal plants using leaf epidermal features as markers. Ann. West Univ. Timisoara Biol., 19: 3-16.
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  7. Zhigila, D.A., F.B.J. Sawa, T.A. Aluko, F.A. Oladele and A.A. Rahaman, 2015. Leaf epidermal anatomy in five varieties of Capsicum annuum L. solanaceae. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 5: 392-399.
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  8. Zhigila, D.A., F.B.J. Sawa, F.A. Oladele and A.A. AbdulRahaman, 2015. Numerical taxonomy of varieties of Adansonia digitata L. Ann. Food Sci. Technol., 16: 157-167.
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  9. Saheed, S., S.A. Olarewaju, G. Taofeeq, S.T. Olatunde and A.A. Alanamu, 2015. Combined administration of Spondias mombin and Ficus exasperata leaf extracts stall indomethacin-mediated gastric mucosal onslaught in rats. Afr. J. Tradit. Complementary Altern. Med., 12: 45-51.
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  10. AbdulRahaman, A.A., S.A. Oritsetimeyin, T. Garuba, O.S. Kolawole, G.S. Olahan and F.A. Oladele, 2015. Aeropalynological investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 19: 53-63.
  11. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.S. Kolawole, O.G. Onile and F.A. Oladele, 2015. Seed electrophoretic characterization and taxonomic implications of some accessions of Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench) in Nigeria. Jewel J. Sci. Res., 3: 134-145.
  12. AbdulRahaman, A.A., M.O. Taiwo and F.A. Oladele, 2015. Phytopharmaceutical potential and microscopic analysis of rhizomes of Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale (Zingibacaeae). Ann. West Univ. Timisoara Biol., 18: 73-86.
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  13. Zhigila, D.A., A.A. AbdulRahaman, O.S. Kolawole and F.A. Oladele, 2014. Fruit morphology as taxonomic features in five varieties of Capsicum annuum L. Solanaceae. J. Bot., 10.1155/2014/540868.
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  14. Kolawole, O.S., A.A. AbdulRahaman and F.A. Oladele, 2014. A numerical approach to the taxonomy of the genus Jatropha Linn. using quantitative phytochemical constituents. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 4: 71-76.
  15. Garuba, T., A.A. AbdulRahaman, G.S. Olahan, K.A. Abdulkareem and J.E. Amadi, 2014. Effects of fungal filtrates on seed germination and leaf anatomy of maize seedlings (Zea mays L., Poaceae). J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 18: 662-667.
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  16. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.S. Kolawole, O.T. Mustapha and F.A. Oladele, 2014. Palynological and carpological features in four Jatropha species (Euphorbiaceae) as taxonomical characters. NISEB J., 14: 38-42.
  17. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.S. Kolawole and F.A. Oladele, 2014. Leaf epidermal features as taxonomic characters in some Lannea species (Anacardiaceae) from Nigeria. Phytologia Balcanica, 20: 227-231.
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  18. AbdulRahaman, A.A., B.U. Olayinka, Z.D. Andrauwus, T.A. Aluko, M.O. Adebola and F.A. Oladele, 2014. Traditional preparations and uses of groundnut in Nigeria. Ann. Food Sci. Technol., 14: 34-39.
  19. Oladele, F.A., A.A. AbdulRahaman and E.F. Ipinniwa, 2013. Tree barks with lichens as bioindicators of atmospheric pollution. Centrepoint J., 19: 95-103.
  20. Ogunkunle, C.O., Abdulrahaman, A.A. and P.O. Fatoba, 2013. Influence of cement dust pollution on leaf epidermal features of Pennisetum purpureum and Sida acuta. Environ. Exp. Biol., 11: 73-79.
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  21. Ogunkunle, C.O., A.A. AbdulRahaman, T.A. Aluko, O.S. Kolawole, P.O. Fatoba and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Anatomical responses of Amaranthus hybridus Linn. as influenced by pharmaceutical effluents. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 5: 431-437.
  22. Garuba, T., L.K. Ebitimi, A.A. AbdulRahaman and J.E. Amadi, 2013. Effects of fungicide on the fungi associated with cassava tubers (Manihot esculenta Crantz) from Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. J. Sci. Technol. Math. Edu., 10: 56-62.
  23. Garuba, T., I.O. Aare, A.A. AbdulRahaman, M.K. Aliyu and J.E. Amadi, 2013. Effects of fungal filtrates relative to soaking periods on seed germination of maize. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 10: 61-64.
  24. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.R. Solomon, S.B. Adeyemi, M.T. Liadi, R.N. Ahmed, M.A. Belewu and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Melissopalynological analysis of honey samples from Jatropha Plantation and University of Ilorin Apiary Farm. Int. J. Phytofuel Allied Sci., 2: 81-92.
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  25. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.O. Bamidele and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Wood of Gliricidia sepium as a potential source of dietary fiber. Arch. Biol. Sci. Belgrade, 65: 847-851.
  26. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.A. Adekoya, T. Garuba and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Effects of Pseudomonas syringae infection on the stomatal anatomy and leaf morphology in Lycopersicon esculentum. Biosci., 1: 14-21.
  27. AbdulRahaman, A.A., M.T. Liadi, A.K. Musa, O.S. Kolawole and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Pollens in bee-breads as an indicator of honey sources. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res., 48: 247-252.
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  28. AbdulRahaman, A.A., B.U. Olayinka, M. Haruna, B.T. Yussuf and M.O. Aderemi et al., 2013. Cooling effects and humidification potentials in relation to stomatal features in some shade plants. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Technol., 3: 138-152.
  29. AbdulRahaman, A.A., B.O. Saka, S.O. Kolawole, C.O. Ogunkunle and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Effects of wood fibres of Ficus exasperata on pcv, sugar level and live weight of albino rats and laboratory-baked breads. J. Biol. Sci., 7: 1-9.
  30. AbdulRahaman, A.A., A.A. Afolabi, B.U. Olayinka, O.T. Mustapha, K.A. Abdulkareem and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Effects of sodium azide and nitrous acid on the morphology and leaf Anatomy of Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae). Int. J. Phytofuel Allied Sci., 2: 30-41.
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  31. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Morphological adaptations of some ornamental plants to drought review. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 10: 89-93.
  32. AbdulRahaman A.A., A.O. Busari, R.N. Ahmed, K.T. Omolokun and F.A. Oladele, 2013. Effects of wood fibres of Daniella oliveri on pcv, sugar level and live weight of albino rats and on laboratory-baked breads. Niger. J. Bot., 26: 57-69.
  33. Ahmed, R.N., A.A. AbdulRahaman and A. Sani, 2012. Invitro evaluation of antifungal potentials of methanolic extracts of three organs of Vitellaria paradoxa (shea plant). J. Sci. Technol. Math. Edu., 8: 10-22.
  34. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.D. Akanbi and F.A. Oladele, 2012. Vitellaria paradoxa wood as a potential source of dietary fibre. Scientia Biologicae, 4: 144-149.
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  35. AbdulRahaman, A.A., L.B. Asaju, M.O. Arigbede and F.A. Oladele, 2012. An improved version of Leasys: an intelligent plant identification system. J. Agric. Inf., 3: 27-35.
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  36. AbdulRahaman, A.A., B.U. Olayinka, B.P. Olumodeji and F.A. Oladele, 2012. Responses of some grass species to diesel fuel contaminated soil. Niger. J. Life Sci., 2: 59-65.
  37. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2012. Anatomical basis for optimal use of water for maintenance of three xerophytic plants. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 4: 53-58.
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  38. Faderin, M.O., A.A. AbdulRahaman and F.A. Oladele, 2011. Diagnostic values of the leaf chlorophyll in some members of Araceae. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 8: 143-148.
  39. AbdulRahaman, A.A., R.A. Oyedotun and F.A. Oladele, 2011. Diagnostic significance of leaf epidermal features in the family cucurbitaceae. Insight Bot., 1: 22-27.
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  40. AbdulRahaman, A.A., B.U. Olayinka, M.O. Adeyemi and F.A. Oladele, 2011. Effects of dual purpose kerosene (DPK) on the growth and leaf epidermal features of Ipomoea aquatica (Order Solanale, Family Convolvulaceae) in an experimentally contaminated soil. J. Sci. Technol. Math. Edu., 8: 11-21.
  41. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2011. Response of trichomes to water stress in two species of Jatropha. Insight Bot., 1: 15-21.
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  42. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2011. Anatomical basis for optimal use of water for maintenance of some mesophytic plants. Insight Bot., 1: 28-38.
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  43. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2011. A Note on Relevance of Stomatal Complex Types in Azadrichta indica A. Juss. to its Ubiquity as Shade Plants in Nigeria. In: Culture, Science and Sustainable Development in Africa Opoku-Agyemang, K. (Ed.). The University Press, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, pp: 478-481.
  44. Abdulrahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Stomatal complex types and epidermal cells in Jatropha species L. (Euphorbiaceae). Nig. J. Pure Applied Sci., 23: 2160-2163.
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  45. AbdulRahaman, A.A., T.A. Aluko and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Canopy characteristics, stomatal anatomy and transpiration rate in some shade plants. J. Biol. Sci. Bioconservation, 2: 20-36.
  46. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.M. Kolawole and R.N. Ahmed, 2010. Anatomical studies of Jatropha curcas Linn. and Jatropha gossypifolia Linn. and associated microflora under different watering conditions. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 7: 55-61.
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  47. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Some crown-based indices for selection of shade plants for mitigation of climate change. Int. J. Applied Biol. Res., 2: 55-61.
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  48. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Some crown-based indices for selection of shade plants for mitigation of climate change. Int. J. Appl. Biol. Res., 2: 88-95.
  49. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Micromorphology of some Amaranthus L. leaf. Nig. J. Pure Applied Sci., 23: 2136-2143.
  50. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Leaf epidermal features as diagnostic characters in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, H. sabdariffa and Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae). Int. J. Applied Biol. Res., 2: 88-95.
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  51. Abdul-Rahaman, A.A., L.B. Asaju, M.O. Arigbede and F.A. Oladele, 2010. Computerized system for identification of some savanna plant species in Nigeria. J. Horticul. For., 2: 112-116.
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  52. Saadu, R.O., A.A. Abdulrahaman and F.A. Oladele, 2009. Stomatal complex types and humidification potential of some root tuber species. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 3: 107-112.
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  53. Oladele, F.A. and A.A. AbdulRahaman, 2009. Migration from fossil fuel to biofuel-potentials and challenges for Africa. Adekunle Ajasin Univ.: Afr. Stud. Rev., 8: 202-207.
  54. Abdulrahaman, A.A., F.O. Egbedo and F.A. Oladele, 2009. Stomatal complex types, stomatal density and the stomatal index in some species of Dioscorea. Arch. Biol. Sci., 61: 847-851.
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  55. Abdulrahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2009. Stomatal features and humidification potentials of Borassus aethiopum, Oreodoxa regia and Cocos nucifera. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 3: 59-63.
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  56. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.C. Ihaza and F.A. Oladele, 2009. A survey of some economic trees and their exploitation in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 6: 57-60.
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  57. Oladele, F.A. and A.A. AbdulRahaman, 2008. Climate change and the role of Africans in its mitigation. Adekunle Ajasin Univ.: Afr. Stud. Rev., 7: 221-229.
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  58. Abdulrahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2008. Global warming and stomatal complex types. Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 12: 553-556.
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  59. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and B.U. Olayinka, 2008. Anatomy and Histology of Spermatophytes. Rajim Printers and Publishers, Ilorin.
  60. AbdulRahaman, A.A., O.J. Fajemiroye and F.A. Oladele, 2006. Ethnobotanical study of economic trees: Uses of trees as timbers and fuelwoods in Ilorin-Emirate of Kwara State, Nigeria. Ethnobotanical leaflets, 10: 113-120.
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  61. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and O.M. Kolawole, 2006. Traditional preparations and uses of maize in Nigeria. Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 10: 219-227.
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  62. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and O.M. Kolawole, 2006. Traditional preparation and uses of maize. Ethnobotanical Leafl., 10: 219-227.
  63. Abdulrahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2005. Stomata, trichomes and epidermal cells as diagnostic features in six species of the genus Ocimum L. (Lamiaceae). Niger. J. Bot., 18: 214-223.
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  64. Oyeleke, M.O., A.A. Abdulrahaman and F.A. Oladele, 2004. Stomatal anatomy and transpiration rate in some afforestation tree species. NISEB J., 4: 83-90.
  65. AbdulRahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2004. Types, density and frequencies of trichomes in some Nigerian vegetable species. Nigerian J. Pure Applied Sci., 19: 1653-1658.
  66. Abdul Rahaman, A.A. and F.A. Oladele, 2003. Stomatal complex types, stomatal size, density and index in some vegetable species in Nigeria. Niger. J. Bot., 16: 144-150.