Exploring QTL genes contribute to chickpea ascochyta blight resistance across multiple environments using SSR, DArT and SNP assays
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) occupies the third leading position among grain legumes in cultivated area around the world. Ascochyta blight (AB) caused by Ascochytarabiei (Pass.) Labr. is one of the most destructive foliar diseases of chickpea...
A Graph-based Goat Pangenome Reveals Structural Variations Involved in Domestication and Adaptation
Pangenomes can facilitate a deeper understanding of genome complexity. Using de novo phased long-read assemblies of eight representative goat breeds, we constructed a graph-based pangenome of goats (Capra hircus) and discovered 113-Mb autosomal...
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception (KAP) of Sheep Farmers Regarding Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Tunisia, North Africa
A questionnaire on the knowledge, attitudes/practices, and perceptions was answered by 86 sheep farmers from Tunisia. The aim was to identify potential gaps in relation to ticks and tick-borne pathogens in order to better design communication...
Spermidine alleviates drought-induced wheat floret degeneration by mitigating oxidative damage and maintaining energy homeostasis
Drought stress at the booting stage causes severe floret degeneration and a decrease in grain number. Polyamines are involved in wheat floret development under drought stress, but the underlying physiological mechanisms are unclear. This study...
An end-of-year message from ICARDA Director General
As we look to 2025, our commitment to resilient agriculture and sustainable livelihoods remains stronger than ever, thanks to our trusted partners, funders and dedicated teams.
Accelerated Wheat Breeding and Production in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of Morocco
Wheat is the most important food crop which originated in the Fertile Crescent, the cradle of human civilization. Currently, it grows an average of 220 million hectares globally with an annual production level of 810 million tons. In Morocco...
Sustainable Agriculture Through Agricultural Waste Management: A Comprehensive Review of Composting’s Impact on Soil Health in Moroccan Agricultural Ecosystems
Agricultural activities generate substantial quantities of waste, which are often relegated to landfills or incineration. However, these residues can be effectively valorized through composting, which transforms them into valuable organic...
An introduction to conducting responsible and reproducible agricultural research
This article aims to provide researchers with introductory guidance to good practices in the design, conduct and reporting of agricultural research. This narrative review considers issues related to research co-design, ethics and integrity...
Strengthening Genomic Research Capacity: Training on GWAS Analysis & Genomic Selection in Jordan
In collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Center of Jordan, ICARDA conducted a five-day training workshop on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) Analysis and Genomic Selection (GS).
Unlocking Agricultural Potential in India: Transforming Rice Fallow with Grasspea
Odisha, in Eastern India, is cultivating 0.4 million hectares of rice fallow using ICARDA's innovative agri-technologies and practices, increasing production and improving farmers' incomes.
