Community-based sheep breeding programs (CBBPs) have been adopted strategically to improve Bonga
sheep, the most popular sheep breed in Ethiopia. The present study was undertaken to estimate genetic
parameters and genetic trends for growth traits and...
Hybrid wheat breeding is one of the most promising technologies for further sustainable
yield increases. However, the cleistogamous nature of wheat displays a major bottleneck for a successful
hybrid breeding program. Thus, an optimized breeding...
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections have negative impacts on animal health, welfare and production. Information from molecular studies can highlight the underlying genetic mechanisms that enhance host resistance to GIN. However, such...
Reward-based wildflower strips are the most common approach for pollinator
protection in high-income countries. Low- and middle-income countries cannot
afford this practice. A promising pilot study in Uzbekistan introduced an alternative
approach...
Yellow rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, is a common and serious fungal disease of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) all over the world and particularly in the Central and West Asia and North Africa region. To identify effective yellow...
Agricultural development through settlement schemes on desert lands has always raised
acute debates, especially over environmental issues due to cultivation based on intensive
additions of water and fertilizers. However, nutrient cycling approaches...
The family Cactaceae comprises a diverse group of typically succulent plants that are native to the American continent but have been introduced to nearly all other continents, predominantly for ornamental purposes. Despite their economic, cultural...
