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Cotton field in Uzbekistan
January 04, 2022

Heat's Impact on Cotton Production in Uzbekistan

An ICARDA study on cotton in Uzbekistan shows that cotton-producing regions situated at lower elevations and latitudes are more productive than those higher up in the mountains.  
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Improved Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
January 03, 2022

Farmer Field Workshop on Improved Rainwater Harvesting Systems

ICARDA, in partnership with the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), with support from the Government of India to the CGIAR, is implementing a project on improving the economic water productivity (income per unit water applied) of the Khadin-based farming systems. The project couples Khadin with a lined rainwater harvesting structure and applies water using farmer-led solar-powered irrigation systems. 
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Phenotypic and genetic parameter estimates for early growth, growth rate and growth efficiency-related traits of Fogera cattle in Ethiopia
January 01, 2022

Phenotypic and genetic parameter estimates for early growth, growth rate and growth efficiency-related traits of Fogera cattle in Ethiopia

Background: Understanding the phenotypic and genetic parameter estimates of growth traits is important for an effective livestock genetic improvement programme. Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the phenotypic performances and estimated...

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Pathogen diversity and mating types of Didymella rabiei isolates collected from Morocco
January 01, 2022

Pathogen diversity and mating types of Didymella rabiei isolates collected from Morocco

Ascochyta blight (Didymella rabiei) is an economically important disease of chickpea in Morocco and other parts of the world. Knowledge about pathogen diversity and their aggressiveness in the Moroccan D. rabiei population can help breeders to...

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Malting Quality of ICARDA Elite Winter Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Germplasm Grown in Moroccan Middle Atlas
January 01, 2022

Malting Quality of ICARDA Elite Winter Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Germplasm Grown in Moroccan Middle Atlas

The use of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in Morocco is still limited to food and feed despite the amplified demand by local industries for imported malt. This study aims to evaluate 36 barley elite lines for major grain physicochemical parameters...

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High-Temperature and Drought Stress Effects on Growth, Yield and Nutritional Quality with Transpiration Response to Vapor Pressure Deficit in Lentil
January 01, 2022

High-Temperature and Drought Stress Effects on Growth, Yield and Nutritional Quality with Transpiration Response to Vapor Pressure Deficit in Lentil

High temperature and water deficit are among the major limitations reducing lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) yield in many growing regions. In addition, increasing atmospheric vapor pressure deficit (VPD) due to global warming causes a severe...

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Better Crop-Livestock Integration for Enhanced Agricultural System Resilience and Food Security in the Changing Climate: Case Study from Low-Rainfall Areas of North Africa
January 01, 2022

Better Crop-Livestock Integration for Enhanced Agricultural System Resilience and Food Security in the Changing Climate: Case Study from Low-Rainfall Areas of North Africa

Increasingly frequent droughts, declining soil fertility, and poor plantanimal- atmosphere interactions are threatening the sustainability of integrated croplivestock systems in the rainfed drylands of North Africa. Previous research from around...

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ICARDA 2021 Financial Statement
December 31, 2021

ICARDA 2021 Financial Statement

ICARDA's Financial Report offers a meticulous examination of our financial achievements, underscoring our unwavering commitment to transparency, effectiveness, and responsible fiscal stewardship. The report provides invaluable perspectives on...

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Young Professionals Field Visit
December 29, 2021

ICARDA hosts African Young Professionals Workshop

Following The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) and ICARDA’s MoU signing, ICARDA’s Soil, Water, and Agronomy (SWA) Team actively participated in the 5th African Regional Conference organized by ICID between November 23rd and 30th, 2021, in Morocco.
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Output 9: Comparison Between Field Data and Remote Sensing Data Analyzed Comparing Evapotranspiration Retrieved Through Various Remote Sensing based Models with Ground Measured Data
December 23, 2021

Output 9: Comparison Between Field Data and Remote Sensing Data Analyzed Comparing Evapotranspiration Retrieved Through Various Remote Sensing based Models with Ground Measured Data

Evapotranspiration (ET) measurement on a real-time basis at a large scale with high temporal frequency is important for agricultural water use and water resource planning. Identifying the differences between potential ET and crop ET at fine...

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