Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction for hessian fly resistance in ICARDA’s elite bread wheat genotypes
The Hessian fly, scientifically known as Mayetiola destructor (Say), is an agricultural pest that causes a substantial decrease in wheat productivity, especially in dry countries like Morocco, where it can decrease yields by about 32–36% during...
Data-Driven Agronomic Solutions to Close Wheat Yield Gaps and Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Uzbekistan
CONTEXT Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uzbekistan's economy, accounting for 25 % to the national gross domestic product and employing 26 % of the workforce. Since independence, wheat intensification has been a national priority, with cultivated...
ICARDA, with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation II (TAATII) Wheat project in Sudan in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC).
Beyond biodiversity: does “Farming with Alternative Pollinators” also boost farmers’ income in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) fields? a case study in Morocco
The importance of flower visitors for ecosystem resilience and crop production underscores the need to address the current decline of flower visitors worldwide. Farming Alternative Pollinators (FAP), economic and ecological benefits of fields...
Pyramiding Stripe Rust Resistant Genes Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 in Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 Wheat Derived Lines
A total of 173 lines with to stripe rust (Yr) were created by crossing the highly susceptible cultivars Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 with the three monogenic lines carrying Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 genes from 2016 through 2020. These lines were then...
Genome-wide association analysis of Septoria tritici blotch for adult plant resistance in elite bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L) genotypes
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) is a predominant foliar disease of wheat, caused by the pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. This disease can lead to substantial yield losses warranting control by using expensive fungicides. One effective method of STB...
Resilience of conservation agriculture to rainfall deficits: A long-term study on durum wheat yield in Tunisia
Adopting climate-smart agriculture innovations, such as Conservation Agriculture (CA), is necessary in Tunisia to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The present study assessed the impact of CA on the resilience of durum wheat yield and...
Resilience of conservation agriculture to rainfall deficits: A long-term study on durum wheat yield in Tunisia
Adopting climate-smart agriculture innovations, such as Conservation Agriculture (CA), is necessary in Tunisia to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The present study assessed the impact of CA on the resilience of durum wheat yield and...
