Crop vulnerability and climate adaptation to moisture stress in the semi-arid zones of Senegal
Abiotic stressors have a significant impact on crop productivity, with moisture stress being especially important. This study investigates the consequent shifts in sorghum yields in Senegal, using NASA Power and CHIRPS data from 1990 to 2024...
DNA barcoding for species resolution in Egyptian lamiaceae: regional insights and conservation applications using <i>rbc</i>L, <i>mat</i>K, and <i>trn</i>H-<i>psb</i>A markers
The Lamiaceae family includes numerous aromatic and medicinal species, but morphological similarities between taxa often make accurate identification difficult. This study evaluates the performance of three chloroplast DNA barcoding markers...
Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes Under Salinity Stress Using Multivariate Statistical Methods
Salinity stress poses a significant challenge to rice production, particularly in regions where rice is a staple food. Breeding programs aimed at developing salt-tolerant rice varieties are crucial for enhancing food security and agricultural...
Modeling land use change impacts and identifying erosion hotspots using RUSLE in a northwestern Ethiopian highland watershed
This study aimed to assess the impact of land use land cover (LULC) changes on soil loss (SL) and sediment yield (SY) using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model in the Angereb watershed. The 1991, 2001, 2011, and 2021 Landsat...
Enhanced soil salinity index prediction using hybrid stacking ensemble machine learning with explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) technique: a case study of the Nile Delta, Egypt
Soil salinity represents the leading form of land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions. This study employed five hybrid stacking ensemble (SE) machine learning models (SE-GBM, SE-RF, SE-SVM, SE-XGB, and SE-MARS) to map salinity distribution...
Moderate drought stress followed by re-watering enhances wheat starch biosynthesis, improving granule size distribution and physicochemical properties
Wheat growth is often restricted by drought, but crops have a water compensation effect. This study explored the effects of rewatering after different degrees of drought stress in the early stage of grain-filling (1–10 days post anthesis) on...
Integrating machine learning and the GGE biplot for identification of climate-suitable grasspea genotypes
Grasspea is a nutrient-rich food legume crop known for its resilience in the challenging agro-ecosystems. However, information is scanty regarding the recommendation of grasspea genotypes with respect to their suitability for both general and...
Genetic variations for tolerance to heat and water stress in wild and cultivated lentils
Context Lentil (Lens culinaris ssp. culinaris Medik.) is a key cool-season legume that suffers significant yield and quality losses under increasing heat and drought stress, particularly during its reproductive stage. With climate change...
Effect of Irrigation with SalineWater on Germination, Physiology, Growth, and Yield of Durum Wheat Varieties on Silty Clay Soil
Freshwater scarcity in arid regions forces farmers to use saline water, reducing durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum) productivity, particularly during early growth stages. This study evaluated two Moroccan varieties, Faraj and Nachit...
Weed Management Reduces Wild Bee Diversity in Cherry Orchards of the Moroccan Middle Atlas
Pollinators are essential for the productivity of many fruit crops, yet their diversity and abundance can be strongly influenced by local management practices. This study investigates the impact of weed management on the abundance and diversity...
