ICARDA, with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation II (TAATII) Wheat project in Sudan in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC).
A special short-wing petal faba genome and genetic dissection of floral and yield-related traits accelerate breeding and improvement of faba bean
Background A comprehensive study of the genome and genetics of superior germplasms is fundamental for crop improvement. As a widely adapted protein crop with high yield potential, the improvement in breeding and development of the seeds industry...
Random regression in comparison with finite-dimensional models for estimation of genetic parameters for growth traits in goats
The application of the random regression model in comparison with finite-dimensional models (univariate and multivariate animal models) for genetic parameter estimation of growth traits in goats was evaluated in this study. A total of 2888 body...
Beyond biodiversity: does “Farming with Alternative Pollinators” also boost farmers’ income in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) fields? a case study in Morocco
The importance of flower visitors for ecosystem resilience and crop production underscores the need to address the current decline of flower visitors worldwide. Farming Alternative Pollinators (FAP), economic and ecological benefits of fields...
Assessing technical efficiency of crop–livestock systems under conservation agriculture: exploring the potential for sustainable system transformation in Tunisia
Purpose This study was conducted in four semi-arid regions in Tunisia – Kef, Siliana, Zaghouan and Kairouan – which have a similar agroecological system based on crop–livestock integration and experience serious soil erosion. The study objective...
Pyramiding Stripe Rust Resistant Genes Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 in Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 Wheat Derived Lines
A total of 173 lines with to stripe rust (Yr) were created by crossing the highly susceptible cultivars Sids 12 and Gemmeiza 11 with the three monogenic lines carrying Yr5, Yr10 and Yr15 genes from 2016 through 2020. These lines were then...
Genome-wide association analysis of Septoria tritici blotch for adult plant resistance in elite bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L) genotypes
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) is a predominant foliar disease of wheat, caused by the pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. This disease can lead to substantial yield losses warranting control by using expensive fungicides. One effective method of STB...
ICARDA Pakistan recently hosted Mr. Mark Dries, Agriculture Counsellor at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, to review progress under the USDA-funded Fertilize Right Pakistan project. The visit included a...
