Recent advances in the extraction of bioactive compounds from plant matrices and their use as potential antioxidants for vegetable oils enrichment
Oxidation of vegetable oils is a phenomenon that alters the nutritional value of the oil and produces unpleasant flavors, it is also the main factor limiting the quality of vegetable oils during storage. Synthetic antioxidants (SA) are known for...
Pioneering Agri-Science for 2024 - A Message from Aly Abousabaa
I extend my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support in achieving resilient agri-food systems and express our commitment to addressing challenges such as drought, land degradation, and social inclusion, advancing agricultural science with determination.
Rapid Generation Advancement for Accelerated Plant Improvement
In 2020, more than 800 million people suffered from hunger, and this number will continue to rise as the world’s population increases, in addition to heightening the consequences of climate change and the probability of increasing the risk of...
Unveiling the genetic basis of Fusarium wilt resistance in chickpea using GWAS analysis and characterization of candidate genes
Introduction: Chickpea is a legume crop that thrives in regions with semi-arid or temperate climates. Its seeds are an excellent source of proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals, especially high-quality proteins. Chickpea cultivation faces...
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR EMD, launches her tour of CGIAR Center HQs at ICARDA
ICARDA was delighted to host Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, the newly appointed Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, on the first step in her world tour of CGIAR's Research Center Headquarters, regions and partners.
Nutritional and Food Safety Characteristics of Jameed - A Traditional Dairy Product of Drylands
Jameed is a traditional dried dairy product in Jordan that is known under different names in the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, China, and Mongolia. It has been produced in the region for centuries and makes a significant contribution (up to...
Native Species Restoring Degraded Silvopastoral Systems in Dry Regions
Using native species to restore degraded silvopastoral systems in arid areas - a transformative solution for a sustainable and resilient future. This work was conducted as part of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Livestock and Climate, which is supported by contributors to the CGIAR Trust Fund.
Growing Food Against the Odds: The iNASHR Success Story
ICARDA has recently concluded the four-year Innovative Agriculture for Small-holder Resilience (iNASHR) Project in Egypt with resounding success. The generous support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and collaboration of Egypt's Agricultural Research Center (ARC) and Access Agriculture made this vital work possible.