National baseline high-resolution mapping of soil organic carbon in Moroccan cropland areas
Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a critical role in enhancing soil fertility, improving water retention, and contributing to global carbon sequestration and thereby supporting climate action. In Morocco, previous SOC mapping efforts have relied...
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...
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...
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...
Assessment of On-Farm Saved Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)Seed Quality in Central Ethiopia
Limited information exists on the impact of current seed storage methods on seed quality in Central Ethiopia. The study aimed to assess the extent of the decline in seed quality of on-farm stored chickpeas. Two hundred two farmers were...
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...
Assessing the vulnerability of groundwater to pollution under different land management scenarios using the modified DRASTIC model in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia
Groundwater is one of the most vital natural resources worldwide. However, shallow aquifers are prone to contamination, posing significant risks to human health, livestock, agricultural productivity, and economic growth. Identifying appropriate...
Surveying and collecting Poaceae and Fabaceae crop wild relatives diversity in Lebanon
Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) are wild plants that are genetically related to cultivated crops. Conserving the genetic diversity of CWR is essential for maintaining the sustainability of agriculture and food production in the face of various...
Estimation of genetic parameters and genetic trends for growth, reproductive, and survival traits of Bonga sheep using multi-variate animal model
The community-based breeding program was introduced to enhance the productivity of Bonga sheep. Data evaluating animals’ potential regarding key traits was gathered from 2009–2021. This study estimated covariance components and genetic...
Review of aquifer storage and recovery opportunities and challenges in India
Managing groundwater is a global challenge as offer rises across agriculture, industry, and energy sectors, while climate change, population explosion, industrialization, and urbanization leads to a decline in surface water resources. Managed...
