Presence of antibodies to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in sheep in Tunisia, North Africa
Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an emerging tick-borne disease causing severe and fatal haemorrhagic syndrome in humans. Hyalomma spp. ticks are the primary vectors and sheep are important CCHF virus (CCHFV)-amplifying hosts. In this...
In Tumultuous Times, Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
Here we examine our important agricultural academic capacity-building activities through two distinct, yet harmonious voices: that of a senior ICARDA scientist, and that of the master's student he supervised during the pandemic outbreak.
Distribution and mating type characterization of chickpea blight (Didymella rabiei (Kov.) v. Arx) in Ethiopia
We have assessed the distribution and mating type of chickpea blight (Didymella rabiei (Kov.) v. Arx) from a total of 350 and 272 fields in major chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) growing areas of Ethiopia for two consecutive cropping seasons 2017...
Nutritional and Technological Optimization of Wheat-Chickpea- Milk Powder Composite Flour and Its Impact on Rheological and Sensorial Properties of Leavened Flat Bread
Flour quality is influenced by the nature of the gluten and its various components. Gluten free flour made of pulses is known to enhance the nutritional quality of wheat flour. However, its addition can compromise the rheological and sensorial...
Effect of slope aspect on vegetation characteristics in mountain rangelands of Tajikistan: considerations for future ecological management and restoration
Tajikistan’s rangelands are mostly mountainous and consist of summer and winter pastures. Vegetation structure and composition in these diverse landscapes are generally influenced by environmental factors. The objective of this study was to...
Assessment and modeling using machine learning of resistance to scald (Rhynchosporium commune) in two specifc barley genetic resources subsets
Barley production worldwide is limited by several abiotic and biotic stresses and breeding of highly productive and adapted varieties is key to overcome these challenges. Leaf scald, caused by Rhynchosporium commune is a major disease of barley...
Achievements of ICARDA and its National Partners in Date Palm Cultivation and Production
ICARDA's Director-General, Mr. Aly Abousabaa, hosted a virtual lecture organized by the Khalifa Award on date palm cultivation and production in the GCC countries
جهود وانجازات (ايكاردا) في تنمية قطاع زراعة النخيل وإنتاج التمور بدول مجلس التعاون
جائزة خليفة الدولية لنخيل التمر والابتكار الزراعي تستضيف معالي علي ابوسبع مدير عام المركز الدولي للبحوث الزراعية في المناطق الجافة (ايكاردا) في محاضرة افتراضية حول جهود وانجازات (ايكاردا) في تنمية قطاع زراعة النخيل وإنتاج التمور بدول مجلس التعاون بحضور 117 خبير وفني يمثلون 16 دولة.
A Human Machine Hybrid Approach for Systematic Reviews and Maps in International Development and Social Impact Sectors
The international development and social impact evidence community is divided about the use of machine-centered approaches in carrying out systematic reviews and maps. While some researchers argue that machine-centered approaches such as machine...
Water, Policy, and Productivity in Egyptian Agriculture
When water scarcity restricts agricultural production, expanding water resources is only one option to increase or maintain output; investments in research to raise productivity can also release constraints on growth. In this paper, we construct...
