Broad bean wilt virus: Host range, purification, serology, transmission characteristics, and occurrence in faba bean in West Asia and North Africa
A virus affecting faba bean in West Asia and Norht Africa was identified as broad bean wilt virus (BBWV) by host reactions, particle morphology and size, serology and transmission characteristics. An isolate from Syria (SV3-88) and one from...
Lodging in Lentil and its Relationship with other Characters
Lentil (Lens culinaris Med.) is normally harvested by hand in west Asia and north Africa, but research is needed on mechanizing its harvest to reduce input costs. Yield losses from a mechanized harvest increase with increased lodging. The...
Third African Congress on Conservation Agriculture 3ACCA
ICARDA is co-organizing the Third African Congress on Conservation Agriculture (3ACCA) in Rabat, Morocco from June 5th to June 8th. This event aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences on Conservation Agriculture (CA) and...