Mining genomic regions associated with agronomic and biochemical traits in quinoa through GWAS
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), an Andean crop, is a facultative halophyte food crop recognized globally for its high nutritional value and plasticity to adapt to harsh conditions. We conducted a genome-wide association study on a diverse...
Understanding Agency Within Context: The Case of Breeding Cooperatives Program for Transforming Small Ruminant Value Chain in Ethiopia
The role of agency in women’s empowerment, whether individual or collective, has long been at the center of feminist discourse. Although, highly context dependent, studies on agency are less contextualized. Based on mixed methods, we generated...
ICARDA at the Salon International de l’Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM) 2024
Please visit us at the joint ICARDA-FAO booth at SIAM’s International Pavilion. Most events will take place at the “Agora pour la Résilience” (event space behind the ICARDA-FAO booth).
Genetic diversity analysis of Azerbaijani bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes with simple sequence repeat markers linked to drought tolerance
Water stress causes large agricultural losses worldwide and deteriorates its quality. Drought tolerance in plants is a complex trait governed by multigenes and infleunce of various environmental factors affecting the expression of these genes...
Organic dry pea (Pisum sativum L.): A sustainable alternative pulse-based protein for human health
Dry pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a cool-season food legume rich in protein (20–25%). With increasing health and ecosystem awareness, organic plant-based protein demand has increased; however, the protein quality of organic dry pea has not been well...
Cultivating Hope in Vulnerable Lands – Unleashing the Agricultural Potential of Grasspea in the Char Areas of Bangladesh
Cultivation of grasspea has emerged as a beacon of hope, in Bangladesh's Char areas, situated within the vast delta of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna rivers
Genomic selection in plant breeding: Key factors shaping two decades of progress
Genomic selection, the application of genomic prediction (GP) models to select candidate individuals, has significantly advanced in the past two decades, effectively accelerating genetic gains in plant breeding. This article provides a holistic...
Engineering Abiotic Stresses in Crops by Using Biotechnological Approaches
It is well known that abiotic stresses, such as extreme temperatures, high salinity, and drought, can have a detrimental impact on crops all over the world. Abiotic stress is caused by distressing environmental conditions that make it hard for...
Innovation portfolio management for responsible food systems transformation in the public sector: Lessons, results and recommendations from CGIAR
CONTEXT Global food systems are confronted with multifaceted challenges, including climate change, malnutrition, and biodiversity loss, disproportionately affecting the livelihoods of millions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries...
