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Heat stress in filling stage confers distinct effect on starch granules formation in different thermotolerant wheat accessions
March 28, 2018

Heat stress in filling stage confers distinct effect on starch granules formation in different thermotolerant wheat accessions

Heat stress affects the accumulation of starch, which is responsible for the major loss in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield. Clarifying the changes of starch composition and granule particles in wheat grain under heat stress are required for...

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MENA region requires effective water demand management. Photo Credit: IWMI.
March 25, 2018

Water Institutional Scarcity in MENA Region

Guidelines for Enhanced Governance.
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Impact of stone bunds on temporal and spatial variability of soil physical properties: a field study from northern Ethiopia
March 25, 2018

Impact of stone bunds on temporal and spatial variability of soil physical properties: a field study from northern Ethiopia

In the Ethiopian Highlands, stone bunds are a common practice for soil and water conservation, influencing runoff and erosion processes from sloped agricultural areas. The objective of this study was to investigate how stone bunds affect spatio...

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MENA region requires effective water demand management. Photo Credit: IWMI
March 22, 2018

Water Institutional Scarcity in MENA Region

Guidelines for enhanced governance.
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What Are The Factors Affecting No-Till Adoption In The Farming System Of Sétif Province In Algeria?
March 21, 2018

What Are The Factors Affecting No-Till Adoption In The Farming System Of Sétif Province In Algeria?

Conservation agriculture is a concept which defines different farming systems. Its implementation depends on soil properties, climate and socio-economic considerations. Since two thousands, no-till technology; which is one facet of the...

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Press release
March 20, 2018

ICARDA calls upon joining forces to improve food security in MENA region

Beirut – Speaking at the Global Forum for Innovations and Agriculture (GFIA) in Abu Dhabi today, Dr. Andrew Noble, Deputy Director General of the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and representing the...
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El Bouhssini, in the center, with members of the International Plant Resistance to Insects.
March 14, 2018

Lifetime of making plants resistant to insects

ICARDA scientist Mustapha El Bouhssini received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association of Plant Resistance to Insects.
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ICARDA scientist developed heat-tolerant durum wheat varieties along the Senegal basin. (Photo credit: Filippo Bassi / ICARDA)
March 13, 2018

Heat-tolerant durum wheat for Senegal Basin

Using non-GM molecular breeding techniques, ICARDA scientists have developed durum wheat varieties that can withstand up to 40°C heat along the Senegal River basin.
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New initiative can help researchers gain insight into impacts of extension strategies. (Photo courtesy of Justus Lodemann)
March 11, 2018

New publication tests delivery of innovative technology packages

Helping researchers gain more accurate insight into impacts of extension strategies.
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ICARDA scientist Bezaiet Dessalegn (far left) with women stove producers. (Photo courtesy of Bezaiet Dessalegn)
March 08, 2018

Scientist’s fuel-efficient 'stove-for-work' program in Ethiopia protects trees

We celebrate our female scientists' work on International Women's Day.
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