Hyperpredation of local adults ladybirds on the eggs of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri a potential predator of carmine cactus cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae in Morocco
The mealybug destroyer Cryptolaemus montrouzieri has been introduced in many countries for biological control of mealybug species, recently the ladybeetle was tested on the biocontrol efficiency of Dactylopius opuntiae in many countries such as...
The purpose of the ICARDA Policy on Sanctions Management (Sanctions Policy) is to provide guidance to ICARDA staff on sanctions affecting ICARDA’s activities and how to ensure compliance with binding sanctions.
Managing silvopastures: promoting native legume species; Lathyrus sativus L.: a Neolithic dual purpose annual legume grown for its seeds for human consumption, and fodder for livestock feeding
A factsheet about grass pea benefits, establishment and management, nutritional composition and effective management
Best Practices for Managing Awassi Sheep 8-Feed Reference Guide
In dry areas, sheep need large amounts of feed and this need grows every year due to the increasing number of animals and the increasing demand for animal products. At 75%, animal nutritional expenses constitute a high proportion of sheep...
ICARDA training field days in Jordan raise awareness of the fruit's fantastic potential to hundreds of dryland farmers, the private sector, government agri-tech officials, and national media
Landscapes of opportunity: patterns of young people’s engagement with the rural economy in sub-Saharan Africa
While much has been said in recent years about the importance of engaging rural youth in subSaharan Africa’s development, the factual data about how African youth currently engage in rural economies remain sparse. We use recent nationally...
Marker assisted selection (MAS) is ‘smart breeding’ or fast track plant breeding technol-ogy. It is one tool utilized in breeding companies and research institutes for fast devel-opment of improved varieties, giving possibility to select...
Are farmers willing to pay for climate related traits of wheat? Evidence from rural parts of Ethiopia
Wheat production in Ethiopia faces numerous climate related constraints that entail development and dissemination of wheat germplasms with yield stabilizing traits under climate related challenges such as frost, drought, and yellow rust. The...
Diversity analysis of 80,000 wheat accessions reveals consequences and opportunities of selection footprints
Undomesticated wild species, crop wild relatives, and landraces represent sources of variation for wheat improvement to address challenges from climate change and the growing human population. Here, we study 56,342 domesticated hexaploid, 18,946...
Differential heat sensitivity of two cool-season legumes, chickpea and lentil, at the reproductive stage, is associated with responses in pollen function, photosynthetic ability and oxidative damage
Increasing temperatures are adversely affecting various food crops, including legumes, and this issue requires attention. The growth of two cool‐season food legumes, chickpea and lentil, is inhibited by high temperatures but their relative...
