Beyond biodiversity: does “Farming with Alternative Pollinators” also boost farmers’ income in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) fields? a case study in Morocco
The importance of flower visitors for ecosystem resilience and crop production underscores the need to address the current decline of flower visitors worldwide. Farming Alternative Pollinators (FAP), economic and ecological benefits of fields...
Pyramiding Stripe Rust Resistant Genes Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 in Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 Wheat Derived Lines
A total of 173 lines with to stripe rust (Yr) were created by crossing the highly susceptible cultivars Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 with the three monogenic lines carrying Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 genes from 2016 through 2020. These lines were then...
Genome-wide association analysis of Septoria tritici blotch for adult plant resistance in elite bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L) genotypes
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) is a predominant foliar disease of wheat, caused by the pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. This disease can lead to substantial yield losses warranting control by using expensive fungicides. One effective method of STB...
Resilience of conservation agriculture to rainfall deficits: A long-term study on durum wheat yield in Tunisia
Adopting climate-smart agriculture innovations, such as Conservation Agriculture (CA), is necessary in Tunisia to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The present study assessed the impact of CA on the resilience of durum wheat yield and...
Resilience of conservation agriculture to rainfall deficits: A long-term study on durum wheat yield in Tunisia
Adopting climate-smart agriculture innovations, such as Conservation Agriculture (CA), is necessary in Tunisia to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The present study assessed the impact of CA on the resilience of durum wheat yield and...
Assessing the impact of PGPR and water retention agents on bread wheat growth: an experimental study
Considering the imperative challenges posed by climate change, particularly the escalating instances of drought stress, optimizing wheat production stands as a critical goal for agricultural development. This experimental study delves into the...
Unraveling the genetic architecture of stripe rust resistance in ICARDA spring wheat
Stripe rust, also known as yellow rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is among the most destructive fungal diseases affecting global wheat productivity. Identifying genetic loci associated with Pst resistance is crucial...
Genome-wide association study reveals major loci for resistance to septoria tritici blotch in a Tunisian durum wheat collection
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) is a devastating fungal disease affecting durum and bread wheat worldwide. Tunisian durum wheat landraces are reported to be valuable genetic resources for resistance to STB and should prominently be deployed in...
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)...
Climate change and agronomic management: Addressing wheat yield gaps and sustainability challenges in the Mediterranean and MENA regions
Wheat is a crucial crop for food and nutritional security in Mediterranean and MENA regions, yet it faces significant challenges due to high yield variability, low average productivity, and substantial yield gaps. This highlights the urgent need...
