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 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...
Exploring genetic variation and stripe rust resistance in ICARDA's spring bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using GWAS in West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, poses a major threat to global wheat (Triticum aestivum) production. This study assessed stripe rust resistance in 154 spring bread wheat genotypes from ICARDA, tested across four...
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...
She Inherits, She Sells: community-based theatre to strengthen women’s land rights and entrepreneurship
Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have the lowest rates of land ownership and workforce participation despite increased educational attainment. Sociocultural norms are often cited as the cause. Using the Theatre of the...
Empowering smallholder olive growers in northwest Tunisia through an agroecological business model
Olive cultivation struggles with climate change, resource degradation, and price volatility. Agroecology is considered as the mainstream model for transforming agriculture toward sustainable agri-food systems within the given economic and...
