Whole-genome resource sequences of 57 indigenous Ethiopian goats
Domestic goats are distributed worldwide, with approximately 35% of the one billion world goat population occurring in Africa. Ethiopia has 52.5 million goats, ~99.9% of which are considered indigenous landraces deriving from animals introduced...
Recent advances in the extraction of bioactive compounds from plant matrices and their use as potential antioxidants for vegetable oils enrichment
Oxidation of vegetable oils is a phenomenon that alters the nutritional value of the oil and produces unpleasant flavors, it is also the main factor limiting the quality of vegetable oils during storage. Synthetic antioxidants (SA) are known for...
Pioneering Agri-Science for 2024 - A Message from Aly Abousabaa
I extend my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support in achieving resilient agri-food systems and express our commitment to addressing challenges such as drought, land degradation, and social inclusion, advancing agricultural science with determination.
Cultivating Hope in Vulnerable Lands – Unleashing the Agricultural Potential of Grasspea in the Char Areas of Bangladesh
Cultivation of grasspea has emerged as a beacon of hope, in Bangladesh's Char areas, situated within the vast delta of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna rivers
Rapid Generation Advancement for Accelerated Plant Improvement
In 2020, more than 800 million people suffered from hunger, and this number will continue to rise as the world’s population increases, in addition to heightening the consequences of climate change and the probability of increasing the risk of...
Genetic Engineering: A Powerful Tool for Crop Improvement
Rising population, changing climatic conditions, and various biotic and abiotic stresses are contributors to lowering crop yields. This, in turn, has augmented the number of people suffering from malnutrition. The applications of genetic...
Unveiling the genetic basis of Fusarium wilt resistance in chickpea using GWAS analysis and characterization of candidate genes
Introduction: Chickpea is a legume crop that thrives in regions with semi-arid or temperate climates. Its seeds are an excellent source of proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals, especially high-quality proteins. Chickpea cultivation faces...
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR EMD, launches her tour of CGIAR Center HQs at ICARDA
ICARDA was delighted to host Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, the newly appointed Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, on the first step in her world tour of CGIAR's Research Center Headquarters, regions and partners.
