Strategies for Speed Breeding in Crops to Accelerate Plant Improvement
Plant breeding aims to create new varieties with enhanced yield and quality. Speed breeding has emerged as a particularly potent strategy, effectively reducing crop generation time and accelerating breeding programs for crop improvement. This...
Performance of Kinnow (Citrus reticulata Blanco) based Agri-horticultural Systems during Intermediate Stage of Fruiting in Light Textured Soil of Arid Rajasthan
Kinnow (Citrus reticulata Blanco) cultivation is increasing in IGNP area due to its profitability and good market value. It is cultivated as sole crop and the interspaces are left unutilized. Growing suitable intercrops in the leftover spaces of...
Multivariate analysis of phenotypic diversity elite bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes from ICARDA in Ethiopia
Wheat is an important crop for food security, providing a source of protein and energy for the growing population in Ethiopia. However, both biotic and abiotic factors limit national wheat productivity. The availability of genetically diverse...
Chemodiversity and antimicrobial activities of Eucalyptus spp. essential oils
The essential oils extracted from the leaves of five Eucalyptus species: E. astringens, E. camaldulensis, E. lehmannii, E. leucoxylon, and E. sideroxylon, were investigated for their antimicrobial properties. These species were growing in the...
Roles of Lamiaceae plants from the arid and desert rangelands of Tunisia inhuman health and therapy
The arid rangelands, abundant with diverse flora, play a pivotal role as sanctuaries for essential medicinal herbs. Despite their limited species diversity, Lamiaceae plants hold multifaceted significance in medicine, aromatics, and cuisine...
What traits of collaboration networks are associated with project success? The case of two CGIAR agricultural research programs for development
CONTEXT Understanding research collaboration in diverse scientific communities is key to building global agricultural research systems that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Characterizing collaboration patterns can inform decisions...
Determinants of malt barley varietal adoption decisions of farmers: Evidence from the central highlands of Ethiopia
Barley is one of Ethiopia's most important cereal crops, ranking fifth in total cereal production, after maize, wheat, teff, and sorghum. Based on its intended use,it is divided into two types: food barley and malt barley. This study...
Predicting wheat yield gap and its determinants combining remote sensing, machine learning, and survey approaches in rainfed Mediterranean regions of Morocco
Wheat plays a crucial role in Morocco’s food security, economic stability, and livelihoods of farming communities. Assessing key vegetation indices (as yield predictors), along with understanding potential yield, yield gap, and major...
Field response and genetic variability of elite spring bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes for septoria tritici blotch under natural infection in Northwest Ethiopia
Fungal diseases cause significant yield loss to wheat production. Septoria tritici blotch (STB), caused by the ascomycete fungus Zymoseptoria trtici, is one of the major fungal diseases affecting wheat production worldwide. In Ethiopia, STB is a...
The pollinator conservation approach “Farming with Alternative Pollinators”: Success and drivers
Global food security is heavily reliant on crop pollination. However, evidence on pollinator decline has been reported in all continents. Globally affordable conservation strategies need to be developed, as high-cost measures like European agri...
