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Plant diseases and insect pests present significant challenges to agricultural productivity, while nutritional deficiencies impede plant growth. Recent research has focused on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which regulate soil...

Chickpea (*Cicer arietinum* L.) is an important pulse crop mainly grown in marginal lands around the world. Drought stress highly impacts symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in chickpeas, which can limit productivity. Therefore, selecting high...

The estimation of Forest above-ground biomass (AGB) is critical for comprehending forest ecosystems and promoting biodiversity restoration. The study was conducted to develop an effective approach to predict Forest Above-Ground Biomass (AGB)...

Agricultural technologies, including modern/improved crop varieties, are a critical measure for improving productivity, meeting food security needs, and bridging inequalities. This notwithstanding, adoption of some improved crop varieties in sub...

The optimal strategy for genetic selection is a selection index based on economic weight; however, in developing countries where economic weight estimation is not always evident and easy for breeders due to a lack of economic data. Thus, this...

The annual production of argan oil reaches approximately 4450 tons, which inevitably generates a large quantity of by-products. From the point of view of argan oil production, the pulp, the nutshell and the press cake represent approximately 97...

This study aims to identify best areas for the establishment of a genetic reserves network in Lebanon to achieve the in situ conservation of 35 targeted CWR taxa belonging to Aegilops L., Triticum L., Avena L., Hordeum L., Cicer L., Lens Mill...

The Hessian fly, scientifically known as Mayetiola destructor (Say), is an agricultural pest that causes a substantial decrease in wheat productivity, especially in dry countries like Morocco, where it can decrease yields by about 32–36% during...

CONTEXT Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uzbekistan's economy, accounting for 25 % to the national gross domestic product and employing 26 % of the workforce. Since independence, wheat intensification has been a national priority, with cultivated...