ICARDA at the XI International Congress on Cacti as Food, Fodder and Other Uses
From May 6 to 9, 2025, leading scientists and agriculture innovators convened in Tenerife, Canary Islands, for the XI International Congress on Cacti as Food, Fodder and Other Uses. The event was hosted by the Instituto de Investigación en...
The dynamics of household food insecurity and their gendered outcomes amongst Enset growers in Southern Ethiopia
Despite the vast research on household food insecurity, there is a paucity of evidence-based knowledge concerning the gendered dimensions of household food insecurity determinants in Ethiopia. This study examines the food insecurity status of...
Gene expression and genome-wide association analyses identify suitable targets for salinity tolerance in chickpea
Chickpea is an important source of protein for developing countries, but it is highly susceptible to salt stress, which significantly affects its growth and yield. This study investigates the genetic and molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance in...
Molecular and Serological Detection of Toxoplasma gondii inTwo Species of Rodents: Ctenodactylus gundi (Rodentia,Ctenodactylidae) and Psammomys obesus (Rodentia,Muridae) From South Tunisia
The molecular and serological prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection was investigated among rodents living in desertic areasin the Tataouine district, in the south of Tunisia. A total number of 43 rodents were captured from four sites...
Ecological and Human Health Hazards Evaluation of Toxic Metal Contamination in Agricultural Lands Using Multi-Index and Geostatistical Techniques across the Mnasra Area of Morocco's Gharb Plain Region
Heavy metal (HM) contamination in agricultural soils is a pressing environmental concern with significant ecological and human health implications. This research focused on assessing the ecological and health hazards posed by HMs (arsenic (As)...
Detection of Leaf Miner Infestation in Chickpea Plants Using Hyperspectral Imaging in Morocco
This study addresses the problem of early detection of leaf miner infestations in chickpea crops, a significant agricultural challenge. It is motivated by the potential of hyperspectral imaging, once properly combined with machine learning, to...
The status of gender and development programming in Jordan: still “adding women and stirring?”
In this article, we evaluate the contemporary status of gender anddeveloping programming in Jordan by analyzing data collectedfrom interviews with 23 organizations. Gender programming isoften fragmented and ad hoc in nature taking a “gender...
Research Associate - Small Ruminant Breeder/Livestock Economist
Abdul Hussain Memon
Publication
April 26, 2025
Application of Compost as an Organic Amendment for Enhancing Soil Quality and Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Growth: Agronomic and Ecotoxicological Evaluation
This study investigates the effectiveness of organic compost as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for improving soil health and enhancing crop productivity under greenhouse conditions. The experiment focused on sweet basil...
From Myth to Science: Weather-based Irrigation Advisory Services
In Tajikistan, ICARDA and CARITAS Switzerland, with support from the Swiss Government, are leading a shift towards efficiency with weather-based irrigation advisory services, an innovation that aligns with the country’s ongoing reforms for equitable and sustainable water use.
