Empowering smallholder olive growers in northwest Tunisia through an agroecological business model
Olive cultivation struggles with climate change, resource degradation, and price volatility. Agroecology is considered as the mainstream model for transforming agriculture toward sustainable agri-food systems within the given economic and...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
Climate-resilient strategies for sustainable groundwater management in Mahanadi River basin of Eastern India
A comprehensive groundwater (GW) monitoring approach is necessary for the long-term sustainability of regional economies and livelihoods, especially with the threats of population explosion, rapid urbanization, and climate change. By using...
