Hill lakes : innovative approach for sustainable rural management in the semi-arid areas in Tunisia
In Tunisian semi-arid regions, where water is a rare commodity and the large dams cannot be justified considering the very limited water contributions and the very high evapotranspiration, innovative techniques of harvesting water have been...
The Impacts of an Improved Technology Package on Production Efficiency: The Case of Wheat Farms in the Northern State of Sudan
Technical efficiency among wheat farms in the Northern State of Sudan was estimated using a stochastic frontier production function approach. Empirical findings show that technical inefficiency is important in explaining the variations in yield...
Reliability of Yield Mapping System for Estimating Perennial Ryegrass Seed Yield
Seed yield is an important factor to any farmer. Most farmers recognize that yield will vary within a field due to many factors, but they are unaware of the actual magnitude of the yield variability. Yield mapping is a technique whereby the...
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) flour represents one of the primary sources of calories and proteins for the human diet. The increase in the wheat yield without losing its baking and milling quality is an important breeding objective. The use of...
NARROWING YIELD GAPS THROUGH GENETIC IMPROVEMENT FOR FUSARIUM WILT RESISTANCE IN THREE PULSE CROPS OF THE SEMI-ARID TROPICS
Chickpea, pigeonpea and lentil constitute the major component of low-input agriculture in the semi-arid tropics (SAT). These pulses play an important role in alleviating malnutrition by way of forming an inseparable component to the dietary...
Ties that Bind: ICARDA in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A Partnership Dedicated to Sustainable Agriculture Development and Food Security
The Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC) region is a vast area of desert, steppe and mountain. For centuries its people have battled against a difficult climate, characterized by low and unpredictable rain fall and extremes of temperature. During...
Measuring and modeling the effects of drainage water management on soil greenhouse gas fluxes from corn and soybean fields
Controlled tile drainage can boost crop yields and improve water quality, but it also has the potential to increase GHG emissions. This study compared in-situ chamber-based measures of soil CH4, N2O, and CO2 fluxes for silt loam soil under corn...
Characterization and Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Wild Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in Jordan
This thesis has been submitted by Mu’wya Ayed Alasasfa in partial fulfillment of the PhD Degree in Horticulture and Crop Science, University of Jordan, under the co-supervision of Dr. Mahmud A. Duwayri (University of Jordan) and Dr. Ayed...
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Cactus Pear in South Africa: History, challenges and potential
Given the fear of potential invasions by cacti, there is resistance among government officials and farmers to promote the use of spineless Cactus Pear varieties in South Africa. This presents a missed opportunity to utilize a high yielding...
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Encouraging Cactus Pear production in South Africa
Increasing demands on already scarce water resources in South Africa require alternative sources of animal feed – specifically crops that are more efficient users of water. One alternative with the potential for widespread production is...
