Effects of Salinity Stress on Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) and Its Wild Relatives: Morpho-Physiological Insights at the Seedling Stage
Salinity is a critical abiotic stress influencing plant growth. However, its effect on grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) remains insufficiently explored. The present study screened 24 germplasm accessions representing 11 Lathyrus species at the...
Gene expression study of durum wheat hybrids under water deficit conditions
Background The present study was conducted at the CerealMed project farm during the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 growing seasons using a strip plot design with two replications. The objective was to evaluate durum wheat hybrids and six durum wheat...
Untargeted and targeted metabolomics approaches to characterise, select and advance cassava pre-breeding populations with enhanced whitefly tolerance
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides food security for over 500 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) is a pest in this region that results in ca. 50% crop yield losses. Thus, it is important to develop...
Genetic Variation and Association Mapping Studies in Elite Spring Bread Wheat Genotypes for Yield and Other Agronomic Traits under Irrigated and Rainfed Environments
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is crucial for food security in North Africa, where climate change and water scarcity threaten its productivity. Optimizing agronomic practices and understanding genetic traits can enhance yield. This study...
Genome-wide association mapping of net form net blotch resistance in barley at seedling and adult plant stages
Net form net blotch (NFNB) caused by Pyrenophora teres f. sp. teres (Ptt) is an emerging barley disease in several countries. It causes severe yield and quality losses due to infection of leaves, kernels, and stems. Owing to the inherent genetic...
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the MADS-box gene family in grass pea (Lathyrus sativus) under salt stress conditions
Background The MADS-box gene family possesses significant potential to improve crop production under harsh conditions by regulating growth, development, and the expression of floral organs. The grass pea (Lathyrus sativus), a crop grown...
Performance, Agro-Morphological, and Quality Traits of Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum Desf.) Germplasm: A Case Study in Jemâa Shaïm, Morocco
The productivity and resilience of durum wheat have been enhanced through the selection of accessions, optimizing agronomic and quality traits to address environmental challenges. This study evaluates the performance of 219 durum wheat...
Geospatial analysis of trace metal pollution and ecological risks in river sediments from agrochemical sources in Morocco’s Sebou basin
Sediments in agricultural ecosystems serve as critical indicators of environmental pollution, particularly in regions subjected to intensive agricultural practices. This research evaluates the environmental hazards and implications of heavy...
Environmental and climate variability in Senegal over the last two decades: A remote sensing approach to assessing climate vulnerability in a Sahelian country
This study examines how environmental, and climate variability has evolved in Senegal over the past two decades, using a remote sensing framework focused on vegetation dynamics, surface temperature, and hydrological change. By integrating MODIS...
Transforming land rights, improving rural livelihoods, andcarving just responses to the climate crisis
The intersection of gender, land rights, climate change, and governance remains a focal point of contemporary discussions on justice, sustainability, and development. Women, despite their extensive contributions to agriculture, water management...
