Genetic control of root architectural traits under drought stress in spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
Root architectural traits play pivotal roles in plant adaptation to drought stress, and hence they are considered promising targets in breeding programs. Here, we phenotyped eight root architecture traits in response to well-watered and drought...
Association mapping of septoria tritici blotch resistance in bread wheat in Bale and Arsi highlands, Ethiopia
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) caused by the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici, anamorph Septoria tritici Rob. ex Desm., is an important wheat pathogen worldwide, reported to be major wheat production threating factor, posing considerable...
Whole-genome resequencing reveals genomic variation and dynamics in Ethiopian indigenous goats
Ethiopia has about 52 million indigenous goats with marked phenotypic variability, which is the outcome of natural and artificial selection. Here, we obtained whole-genome sequence data of three Ethiopian indigenous goat populations (Arab...
Assessment of Soil Spatial Variability in Agricultural Ecosystems Using Multivariate Analysis, Soil Quality Index (SQI), and Geostatistical Approach: A Case Study of the Mnasra Region, Gharb Plain, Morocco
Accurate assessment of soil quality is crucial for sustainable agriculture and soil conservation. Thus, this study aimed to assess soil quality in the agricultural ecosystem of the Mnasra region within the Gharb Plain of Morocco, employing a...
Editorial: Trends and perspectives for the use of crop wild relatives in crop breeding
Crop wild relatives (CWRs) represent a fundamental cornerstone for enhancing agrobiodiversity, fostering sustainable agriculture, and bolstering overall food and nutrition security. These invaluable genetic resources where never pampered by the...
Reproductive characteristics of ethiopian indigenous sheep breeds in different production and management settings as inputs for selective breeding schemes: a review
Reproductive traits are economically important and therefore need to be considered during designing sheep breeding and improvement programs, as it determines the efficiency of sheep production. Reproductive performance can be assessed using key...
Application of Irrigation Management and Water-Lifting Technologies to Enhance Fodder Productivity in Smallholder Farming Communities: A Case Study in Robit Bata, Ethiopia
Small-scale cultivation of irrigated fodder is emerging as a vital production system in mixed farming communities. Efficient water management plays a key role in enhancing forage production, especially in the face of changing climate. A field...
Dryland communities’ agricultural productivity and well-being are closely tied to water availability and access, especially amid conflict. Dr. Vinay Nangia explains how ICARDA's water interventions create foundations for stability.
Improvement of cool-season food legumes for adaptation to intercropping systems: breeding faba bean for intercropping with durum wheat as a case study
Although the transition toward a more sustainable agricultural system is sparking the interest of scientists and farmers around the globe, breeding programs are still focusing on optimizing cultivars intended for the monoculture system, and most...
Spatio-temporal microbial regulation of aggregate-associated priming effects under contrasting tillage practices
Tillage intensity significantly influences the heterogeneous distribution and dynamic changes of soil microorganisms, consequently shaping spatio-temporal patterns of SOC decomposition. However, little is known about the microbial mechanisms by...
