Comprehensive evaluation of Lagenaria siceraria and Cucurbita species seeds: proximate composition, antioxidant potential, lipid profiling, and oil properties
Seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family are generally considered waste. This study focuses on the seeds of four species: Lagenaria siceraria and three species of Cucurbita spp., evaluating their nutritional composition, mineral content, bioactive...
A field-based data-driven modeling approach for livelihood vulnerability examination of rice farmers' considering climate risk in parts of West Bengal, Eastern India
Agriculture is crucial for the rural economy in India, making it essential to assess how environmental and climatic changes impact rice farmers’ livelihoods. This study employed the Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) model...
Vine age, variety and planting density influencing the effects of water supply on yield and quality of wine grapes—A meta-analysis
Irrigation management influences wine grape yield and quality—key determinants of viticulture success. Research in this field is critical for identifying and developing effective water management strategies under diverse growing conditions...
Synergies of Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) and Certified Organic Farming for Transformative Change of Agriculture
Organic farming is a holistic and ambitious way of crop production challenging farmers starting in depleted soils. During the certification process for organic farming, farmers refrain already from using multiple chemicals to boost production...
ICARDA at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai
ICARDA participated in the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai, held from 8 to 9 December 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. The summit brought together more than 250 senior decision makers from across the...
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Metagenomic insight into drought-induced changes in the Egyptian wheat rhizosphere microbiome
Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops and an important source of food for billions of people worldwide. However, drought stress can pose a real threat to its productivity and lead to significant yield losses, especially in Egypt. The...
Monte carlo simulation for evaluating spatial dynamics of toxic metals and potential health hazards in sebou basin surface water
Surface water is vital for environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity but is highly vulnerable to heavy metals (HMs) pollution from human activities. The focus of this research is to provide an analysis of ecological and human...
Identification of novel marker-trait associations for agronomic traits in bread wheat under WANA environments through GWAS
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a primary staple crop globally and holds particular significance in the West Asia and North Africa region, where it plays a central role in food security and dietary intake. However, rising temperatures...
Maize-grain zinc and iron concentrations as influenced by agronomic management and biophysical factors: a meta-analysis
Human Zn and Fe deficiencies can be reduced through agronomic biofortification, but information on factors influencing maize grain-Zn and -Fe levels remain scanty. This analysis: (1) Establishes the global distribution of Zn and Fe...
