Pre-Treatment Effects on Chemico-Physical Characteristics of Argan Press Cake Used for Bread Production
Argan oil is known worldwide for its nutritional, therapeutic, and cosmetic benefits. However, the extraction process produces 40–50% of argan press cake (APC), which is rich in protein, fiber, and minerals. Despite its nutritional potential...
Agricultural biocontrol potential of bacterial volatile organic compounds (bVOCs) for enhanced crop protection
Plant diseases and insect pests present significant challenges to agricultural productivity, while nutritional deficiencies impede plant growth. Recent research has focused on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which regulate soil...
Effects of Physicochemical Characteristics of Two Soils on Agro-Morphological Traits of Two Chickpea Varieties (Cicer arietinum L.)
This study investigated the impact of soil properties under greenhouse conditions on the growth and productivity of two chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotypes (V1 and V2) using two distinct soils collected from Marchouch and Beni Mellal sites...
Predicting forest above-ground biomass using SAR imagery and GEDI data through machine learning in GEE cloud
The estimation of Forest above-ground biomass (AGB) is critical for comprehending forest ecosystems and promoting biodiversity restoration. The study was conducted to develop an effective approach to predict Forest Above-Ground Biomass (AGB)...
Promoting Climate-Smart Pulses for Resilient Farming in Odisha
The Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA), funded by the World Bank, boosts climate-smart pulse farming in Odisha by enhancing seed systems, training farmers, and improving market access, raising incomes and resilience in Keonjhar's tank command areas.
Trait preferences and lentil varietal adoption in central Ethiopia: A multistakeholder approach
Agricultural technologies, including modern/improved crop varieties, are a critical measure for improving productivity, meeting food security needs, and bridging inequalities. This notwithstanding, adoption of some improved crop varieties in sub...
Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for key crop wild relatives in Lebanon: Analysis of strategies across diverse ecogeographical landscapes
This study aims to identify best areas for the establishment of a genetic reserves network in Lebanon to achieve the in situ conservation of 35 targeted CWR taxa belonging to Aegilops L., Triticum L., Avena L., Hordeum L., Cicer L., Lens Mill...
Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction for hessian fly resistance in ICARDA’s elite bread wheat genotypes
The Hessian fly, scientifically known as Mayetiola destructor (Say), is an agricultural pest that causes a substantial decrease in wheat productivity, especially in dry countries like Morocco, where it can decrease yields by about 32–36% during...
Selection index for economically important traits in Boer crossbred goats using principal component analysis
The optimal strategy for genetic selection is a selection index based on economic weight; however, in developing countries where economic weight estimation is not always evident and easy for breeders due to a lack of economic data. Thus, this...
