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Scientists and farmers examining lentil sown in the rice-fallow area of Birbhum (West Bengal)
March 02, 2016

Expanding rice-lentil system in eastern Indian states

Together with its South Asian partners, ICARDA is pursuing the diversification of cereal-based production systems, adding legumes to the mix. This diversification strategy boosts national nutrition and food security, improves incomes and livelihoods in rural communities, and strengthens the sustainability of cropping systems.
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March 01, 2016

Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 5, March 2016

Can sowing the seeds without tilling give better results than the age-old practice of ploughing?
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Widening the Genetic Base of Indian Barley Through the Use of Exotics
March 01, 2016

Widening the Genetic Base of Indian Barley Through the Use of Exotics

The genetic base of improved varieties is becoming increasingly narrow due to the commonness of one or more parents in their ancestry. Thus, improved varieties may become vulnerable to the diseases, insect-pests and other stresses due to genetic...

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Effective Mechanized Rainwater Harvesting: Coping with climate change implications in the Jordanian Badia
February 29, 2016

Effective Mechanized Rainwater Harvesting: Coping with climate change implications in the Jordanian Badia

Research on micro-catchment rainwater harvesting techniques by ICARDA and Jordanian scientists has led to the establishment of semicircular bunds on contour ridges and furrows (using GPS laser-guided Vallerani machine) and runoff strips in two...

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Recurrent 3-day cycles of water deprivation for over a month depress mating behaviour but not semen characteristics of adult rams
February 29, 2016

Recurrent 3-day cycles of water deprivation for over a month depress mating behaviour but not semen characteristics of adult rams

This study aimed to investigate the effect of water deprivation (WD) on reproductive traits of rams. Ten mature rams were used and allocated to two groups balanced for body weight. Control (C) rams had free access to drinking water, while water...

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Effect of Genotype, Environment and Malting on the Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Indian Barley
February 29, 2016

Effect of Genotype, Environment and Malting on the Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Indian Barley

Seventy-two Indian barley varieties were screened for their antioxidant activity for 2 years using two antiradical systems. Differences in the levels of antioxidant activity in 2 years were obtained, but the genotypic differences still remained...

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Adoption and Impact Assessment of Water Policies

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Seed Production

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Terbol, Lebanon

Seed Health Testing

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Amman, Jordan

Water Management for Water Use Efficiency