Mediterranean forest mapping using hyper-spectral satellite imagery
heterogeneity that is associated with Mediterranean climate, floristic biodiversity and topographic variability. Satellite remote sensing can be an effective tool for characterizing and monitoring forest vegetation distribution within these...
A strategic plan to revive wheat in Central and West Asia and North Africa by out-pacing Puccinia striiformis westend (yellow rust)
This report provides background and analysis for a proposed research and capacity building initiative to support countries in Central and West Asia and North Africa region to better manage and reduce the threat of wheat stripe rust.
Improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management and use of organic fertilizer
This working paper summarizes the findings of the socioeconomic component of the research project Improved livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Iraq through integrated pest management and use of organic fertilizer, that was managed by ICARDA...
Ties that Bind: The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) and ICARDA
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) share a common mission of alleviating poverty and promoting economic and social development in developing...
Association Analysis of Genotypic and Phenotypic Traits Using SSR Marker in Durum Wheat
In durum wheat, marker-trait associations were studied for six agronomic traits using a set of 25 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers , with a set of 40 wheat genotypes including drought, semi-tolerant and non-drought tolerant genotypes...
Potential of pearl millet as a forage crop in wheat-based double cropping system in Central Asia
Livestock is a vital resource for smallholder farmers’ livelihoods in Central Asia, but shortage of winter season fodder is a major constraint to livestock productivity in this region. Three pearl millet populations were compared with a locally...
Soil conservation and water harvesting to improve community livelihoods and fight land degradation in the mountains of Syria
The study provides a model for implementing land and water resource conservation strategies in mountainous, arid areas. A community-based plan prioritized the implementation of various interventions to optimize the positive environmental impacts...
Community based sheep breeding programs: Tapping into indigenous knowledge
A study was undertaken to understand local knowledge and practices of communities in animal management as a step in designing and implementation of communitybased breeding programs for four local breeds (Afar, Bonga, Horro and Menz) in four...
The nomadic pastoralist system in Baft district in Kerman province is well known in Iran for producing cashmere from Raeini goats. However, there is little information on the production system. Interviews were carried out with 30 Siahjel nomad...
Assessing the Efficiency of Grey-Water Reuse at Household Level and Its Suitability for Sustainable Rural and Human Development
In arid and semi-arid regions where water is in short supply, grey-water treatment offers the possibility of supplemental water resources for reuse in irrigation at household and farm levels. The gravest environmental challenge that Jordan faces...
