Surveying and collecting Poaceae and Fabaceae crop wild relatives diversity in Lebanon
Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) are wild plants that are genetically related to cultivated crops. Conserving the genetic diversity of CWR is essential for maintaining the sustainability of agriculture and food production in the face of various...
Nonjabuliso Simelane is a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer on ICARDA’s MEL team, based in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Prior to joining ICARDA, Nonjabuliso worked with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) Eswatini, coordinating M&E...
Scientist – Seed System Specialist/Country Coordinator - Pakistan
Muhammad Imtiaz
Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz is a Seed Systems Specialist and Plant Breeder with over 30 years of experience in research for development in developing and developed countries. He focuses on seed sector development and provides strategic and technical...
Isbandiyar Valiyev joined ICARDA in June 2024 as a Resource Mobilization Officer, based in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies across ICARDA's 18-country CWANA region...
John Lindon joined ICARDA in April 2024 as Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization. He leads the Partnerships and Grants Unit (PGU), which is made up of three teams covering Partnerships & RM, Proposal Development and Grants & Contracts...
Dr. Augusto Becerra, ICARDA’s Deputy Director General - Research, is a distinguished agricultural scientist and research leader. He drives innovation in crop improvement, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable food systems, fostering scientific excellence and strategic partnerships.
Selim Guvener is ICARDA’s General Counsel, bringing over 20 years of international legal experience across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He provides strategic advice on governance, compliance, intellectual property...
Estimation of genetic parameters and genetic trends for growth, reproductive, and survival traits of Bonga sheep using multi-variate animal model
The community-based breeding program was introduced to enhance the productivity of Bonga sheep. Data evaluating animals’ potential regarding key traits was gathered from 2009–2021. This study estimated covariance components and genetic...
