At ICARDA, 1992 was a year of review, self-searching and planning for the future, which culminated in the preparation of a Medium-term Plan for the period 1994-98. The Plan was developed in the context of major developments in ICARDA's external...
Plant parasitic nematodes of cool season food legumes in Syria
The survey of plant nematodes of food legumes in Syria was continued in 1984 and 1987-88. Soil and root samples were collected in the major chickpea and lentil growing areas. The most damaging nematodes were the chickpea cyst nematode...
A field experiment in Syria in 1986-1991 tested the efficacy of six four-year crop rotations for the control of Heterodera ciceri on chickpea and grasspea. Crop sequences included cultivation of non-host crops (barley and wheat) for 0, 1, 2 or 3...
A large expanse of the WANA region, about 375 million hectares or 22% of the total area, is steppe. This zone, where annual rainfall is less than 200 mm, has traditionally been used for communal grazing of small ruminants and only rarely...
A major service provided by the International Centers affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is the collection, conservation, and evaluation of germplasm. The role of the International Center for...
Broad bean wilt virus: Host range, purification, serology, transmission characteristics, and occurrence in faba bean in West Asia and North Africa
A virus affecting faba bean in West Asia and Norht Africa was identified as broad bean wilt virus (BBWV) by host reactions, particle morphology and size, serology and transmission characteristics. An isolate from Syria (SV3-88) and one from...
The 1988 Report aims to strike a balance between two approaches and is structured into two main parts. Part One highlights the significant developments in the Center's research throughout the year, focusing on advancements that could have...
Lodging in Lentil and its Relationship with other Characters
Lentil (Lens culinaris Med.) is normally harvested by hand in west Asia and north Africa, but research is needed on mechanizing its harvest to reduce input costs. Yield losses from a mechanized harvest increase with increased lodging. The...
In 1987, ICARDA experienced significant leadership and organizational changes. Dr. Mohamed A. Nour, Director General since 1981, left to join the UN Development Programme, and Dr. Aart van Schoonhoven joined as Deputy Director General for...
In 1986, ICARDA marked its tenth anniversary, a year of reflection and consolidation as well as new strategic directions. Stronger collaboration was established with countries such as Algeria, Ethiopia, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and China, with...
