Synergies of Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) and Certified Organic Farming for Transformative Change of Agriculture
Organic farming is a holistic and ambitious way of crop production challenging farmers starting in depleted soils. During the certification process for organic farming, farmers refrain already from using multiple chemicals to boost production...
Metagenomic insight into drought-induced changes in the Egyptian wheat rhizosphere microbiome
Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops and an important source of food for billions of people worldwide. However, drought stress can pose a real threat to its productivity and lead to significant yield losses, especially in Egypt. The...
Monte carlo simulation for evaluating spatial dynamics of toxic metals and potential health hazards in sebou basin surface water
Surface water is vital for environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity but is highly vulnerable to heavy metals (HMs) pollution from human activities. The focus of this research is to provide an analysis of ecological and human...
Baseline high-resolution maps of soil nutrients in Morocco to support sustainable agriculture
Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are essential fertilizer elements whose recommendations require soil analysis tailored to crop-specific needs. However, in developing countries like Morocco, access to open databases on nutrient bioavailability...
Identification of novel marker-trait associations for agronomic traits in bread wheat under WANA environments through GWAS
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a primary staple crop globally and holds particular significance in the West Asia and North Africa region, where it plays a central role in food security and dietary intake. However, rising temperatures...
Wheat Self-Sufficiency Requires Sustainably Closing the Yield Gap in CWANA
Scientific Blog By Dr. Krishna Devkota , Dr. Mina Wasti-Devkota , and Dr. Vinay Nangia . Found in flatbreads, loaves, bulgur, freekeh, and couscous, wheat is a regional staple woven into the culture, nutrition, and economic stability of millions...
Maize-grain zinc and iron concentrations as influenced by agronomic management and biophysical factors: a meta-analysis
Human Zn and Fe deficiencies can be reduced through agronomic biofortification, but information on factors influencing maize grain-Zn and -Fe levels remain scanty. This analysis: (1) Establishes the global distribution of Zn and Fe...
ICARDA, under the CGIAR umbrella, will participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil — in the heart of the Amazon — from 10–21 November 2025 to spotlight the vital role of food, land, and water systems...
Efficacy of the anthranilic diamide tetraniliprole against four coleopteran pests of stored grains
The present study evaluated the efficacy of a third-generation anthranilic diamide insecticide, tetraniliprole, against four pests of stored grains: Trogoderma granarium, Rhyzopertha dominica, Tribolium castaneum, and Sitophilus oryzae. Trials...
Enhancing rice disease and insect-pest detection through augmented deep learning with transfer learning techniques
The timely and accurate identification and prediction of crop diseases and insect pests are essential for effective crop management. This research provides a thorough evaluation of various deep learning (DL) models focused on the classification...
