Multi-model genome-wide association and genomic prediction analysis of 16 agronomic, physiological and quality related traits in ICARDA spring wheat
Identification and exploration of the genetic architecture of traits related to yield, quality, and drought and heat tolerance is important for yield and quality improvement of wheat through markerassisted selection. One hundred and ninety-two...
Farmers’ knowledge and practices on chickpea production and disease management in major chickpea growing areas of Ethiopia
We developed Semi-structured questionnaire and conduct a survey to randomly selected farmers to asses’ their knowledge and practices on chickpea production and pest management. We found that, 93% of the respondent were male-headed household with...
ICARDA Scientists Study the Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production and Its Consequences on Human Health
Around the world, especially in dry areas, agricultural practices are affected by climate change and water availability. The shift in rainfall patterns, growing seasons, and extreme temperatures, sometimes occurring altogether, significantly...
Seed-Transmitted Bacteria and Fungi Dominate Juvenile Plant Microbiomes
Plant microbiomes play an important role in agricultural productivity, but there is still much to learn about their provenance, diversity, and organization. In order to study the role of vertical transmission in establishing the bacterial and...
Socio-Economic Implications and Potential Structural Adaptations of the Tunisian Agricultural Sector to Climate Change
Climate change is expected to have serious economic and social impacts on Tunisian rural farmers. The extent of these impacts will largely depend on the level of political and structural adaptations. This study aims to evaluate the effect of...
A new publication in Nature Reports on how Farming with Alternative Pollinators improves smallholder farmers' incomes significantly
An open-access paper in Nature reports on the significant advantages of using the low-cost Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) method to attract pollinators when compared to the reward-based Wildflower Strips (WFS) method used in many high-income countries.
ICARDA Presents Achievements in India’s Grand Agricultural Exhibition
ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform (FLRP) in Madhya Pradesh, India was selected by the State Agriculture Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh to exhibit their research activities in a special event celebrating India’s 75th Independence day.
