African elders’ knowledge vital to climate-proof global crops
Village elders in Africa played a crucial role in a global seed-collecting project that aims to bolster food security in a changing climate. Through cross-breeding common crops with their wild relatives, scientists plan to create strains that...
Seasonal and climatic variation of weighted VPD for transpiration estimation
Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is one of the critical variables that drives evapotranspiration, and is of fundamental importance in crop physiology and modeling in the face of climate change. Unfortunately, direct records of atmospheric moisture...
Genetic diversity analysis using DArTseq and SNP markers in populations of Aegilops species from Azerbaijan
Despite a large number of Aegilops L. species and their diversity in Azerbaijan, a majority of this genetic material has not been characterized at molecular levels. The current study has implemented DArTseq technology to evaluate genetic...
Developing and testing improved analytical tools for priority setting of livestock research
A quantitative assessment tool, previously developed for the prioritization of livestock research at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), was adapted for use in the phase II proposals of the CGIAR research program (CRP) on...
Genome-wide analyses of cassava Pathogenesis-related (PR) gene families reveal core transcriptome responses to whitefly infestation, salicylic acid and jasmonic acid
Background Whiteflies are a threat to cassava (Manihot esculenta), an important staple food in many tropical/subtropical regions. Understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating cassava’s responses against this pest is crucial for developing...
Risk maps of ticks and tick-borne diseases in sheep
In Tunisia, sheep are exposed to multiple parasites and pathogens, which has a high economic impact and handicap market access, especially for poor farmers. Rhipicephalus spp. and Hyalomma spp. ticks are competent vectors of wide range of...
Water-Saving Technologies and Total Factor Productivity Growth in Small Horticultural Farms in Algeria
Investment in water-saving technologies (WST) was always considered as a solution to manage water demand. Indeed, the adoption of these techniques allows the use of less water in the agricultural production process. Actually, the WST have been...
Developing quantifiable approaches for delineating suitable options for irrigating fallow areas during dry season—a case study from Eastern India
Harvesting surface runoff during monsoon season for further utilization in crop production during the post-monsoon season is now becoming an effective solution to mitigate water scarcity problems. In this study, multi-criteria analysis–analytic...
Agricultural growth and sex-disaggregated employment in Africa: Future perspectives under different investment scenarios
Literature is scanty on how public agricultural investments can help reducing the impact of future challenges such as climate change and population pressure on national economies. The objective of this study is to assess the medium and long-term...
