Genome Wide Association Mapping of Spot Blotch Resistance at Seedling and Adult Plant Stages in Barley
Barley spot blotch (SB) caused by Cochliobolus sativus is one of the major constrains to barley production in warmer regions worldwide. The study was undertaken to identify and estimate effects of loci underlying quantitative resistance to SB at...
Collecting, conserving, and deploying agrobiodiversity to support dryland communities
Agrobiodiversity is crucial to the livelihoods of rural communities living in dry areas of the world. It is critical for nutritional excellence and global food security amid the combined challenges of climate change, diminishing natural resources, and rapidly growing population.
On World Bee Day, ICARDA outlines how we contribute to pollinator protection, how farmers can benefit from wild pollinators, and how we use SMS to improve knowledge and services for honey producers.
Water, Policy, and Agriculture Productivity in Egypt
When water scarcity restricts agricultural production, expanding water resources is only one option to increase or maintain output; investments in research to raise land and water productivity can also release constraints on growth. This Policy...
Micro-Watershed Management for Erosion Control Using Soil and Water Conservation Structures and SWAT Modeling
This study evaluated the effectiveness of soil and water conservation structures for soil erosion control by applying a semi-distributed Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model in various small watersheds of the Chakwal and Attock districts...
Lignes directrices pour faciliter l'adoption de variétés céréalières améliorées par les femmes dans les cultures sexospécifiques
Women in the Global South play significant roles in farming but face inequalities in access to resources, land and extension support (3,4,5). Their roles in farming cereals, often perceived as male crops, are especially undermined (2). The...
Economic Impact Assessment of Improved Technology Adopted by Lentil Growers in West Bengal
This technical report includes the core study on the assessment of technological change and economic impact of Lentil cultivation over different agro-climatic zones of West Bengal (India).
Pollinator protection strategies must be feasible for all nations
By focusing on farmers, policymakers and local communities, a new approach to protect pollinators can become scalable in low-income countries, argues Stefanie Christmann.
Combining QTL Analysis and Genomic Predictions for Four Durum Wheat Populations Under Drought Conditions
Durum wheat is an important crop for the human diet and its consumption is gaining popularity. In order to ensure that durum wheat production maintains the pace with the increase in demand, it is necessary to raise productivity by approximately...
Quantification of the Land Potential for Scaling Agroforestry in South Asia
Trees are an integral part of the sustainable farming practices that can withstand extreme weather events, pest risks, and optimize land and water productivity to achieve food, fuel, fodder and nutritional security while safeguarding the...
