A Win-Win for Nutrition and Climate Resilience in Bangladesh
ICARDA scientists developed BARI Masur-8, a high-yield, nutrient-rich, and resilient lentil to tackle environmental and nutrition challenges in Bangladesh.
Women in science, let’s make the best of social media and connect!
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Sciences, we highlight the crucial role of social media in empowering women in science and amplifying their voices to help bridge the gender gap.
ICARDA researchers in collaboration with partners are optimizing genetic tools for faba bean research, enabling cost-effective breeding of resilient, high-yielding varieties that can help tackle food security.
Detection and Partial Characterization of Polerovirus and Luteovirus Isolates Associated With Lentil and Chickpea in Ethiopia
The partial nucleotide sequence of the coat protein (CP) gene of Ethiopian isolates of chickpea chlorotic stunt virus (CpCSV, genus Polerovirus), beet western yellows virus (BWYV, genus Polerovirus), and soybean dwarf virus (SbDV, genus...
Sustainability Days - Cultivating Resilience Through Sustainable Soil and Water Management in Morocco
In celebration of World Soil Day, ICARDA, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), and other partners, recently organized 'Sustainability Days' to promote...
Spatial and temporal variability of soil moisture active and passive (SMAP) droughts and their impacts on vegetation in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Drought is a reoccurring natural phenomenon that presents significant challenges to agricultural production, ecosystem stability, and water resource management. The Central Highlands of Vietnam, a major region of industrial crops and vegetation...
Cactus Pear, widely known in arid zones yet often neglected, Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI)—its scientific name—is a cactus shrub that could be a game-changer in dryland agriculture due to its hardy constitution and nutritional benefits.
A capacity-building workshop jointly led by ICARDA, IWMI, and Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) sought to tackle the mounting challenges to food security, water, and climate.
A Blueprint for Building Resilience and Food Security in MENA and SSA Drylands: Diversifying Agriculture With Neglected and Underutilized Species
Drylands, encompassing 41% of global land and supporting over 2 billion people, face significant challenges, including water scarcity, extreme temperatures, and soil degradation. Dryland spans vast areas of Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...
