Unraveling the genetic architecture of stripe rust resistance in ICARDA spring wheat
Stripe rust, also known as yellow rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is among the most destructive fungal diseases affecting global wheat productivity. Identifying genetic loci associated with Pst resistance is crucial...
Assessment of On-Farm Saved Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)Seed Quality in Central Ethiopia
Limited information exists on the impact of current seed storage methods on seed quality in Central Ethiopia. The study aimed to assess the extent of the decline in seed quality of on-farm stored chickpeas. Two hundred two farmers were...
Assessing the vulnerability of groundwater to pollution under different land management scenarios using the modified DRASTIC model in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia
Groundwater is one of the most vital natural resources worldwide. However, shallow aquifers are prone to contamination, posing significant risks to human health, livestock, agricultural productivity, and economic growth. Identifying appropriate...
Surveying and collecting Poaceae and Fabaceae crop wild relatives diversity in Lebanon
Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) are wild plants that are genetically related to cultivated crops. Conserving the genetic diversity of CWR is essential for maintaining the sustainability of agriculture and food production in the face of various...
Nonjabuliso Simelane is a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer on ICARDA’s MEL team, based in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Prior to joining ICARDA, Nonjabuliso worked with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) Eswatini, coordinating M&E...
Scientist – Seed System Specialist/Country Coordinator - Pakistan
Muhammad Imtiaz
Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz is a Seed Systems Specialist and Plant Breeder with over 30 years of experience in research for development in developing and developed countries. He focuses on seed sector development and provides strategic and technical...
Isbandiyar Valiyev joined ICARDA in June 2024 as a Resource Mobilization Officer, based in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies across ICARDA's 18-country CWANA region...
