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Profitability Analysis of Zero Tillage among Smallholder Farm Households in the Karak Region of Jordan
December 01, 2015

Profitability Analysis of Zero Tillage among Smallholder Farm Households in the Karak Region of Jordan

There is rich literature on the biophysical benefits of zero tillage (ZT) while that on its economic benefits, especially in the context of small and medium-scale farmers, is scanty. Using a combination of Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and...

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Reliable high-throughput Phenotyping Tools to assess Adaptive Traits for Wheat in Drought Environments
December 01, 2015

Reliable high-throughput Phenotyping Tools to assess Adaptive Traits for Wheat in Drought Environments

This project successfully demonstrated the value of ICARDA’s elite drought nurseries for the CWANA region and highlighted the opportunity to breed for specific adaptations. The great environmental diversity of the CWANA region, particularly...

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Genetic diversity and structure in Egyptian indigenous sheep populations mirror patterns of anthropological interactions
November 30, 2015

Genetic diversity and structure in Egyptian indigenous sheep populations mirror patterns of anthropological interactions

Human exchange networks are instrumental in influencing gene flow among domesticates. Here, we investigated levels of within- and between-population genetic diversity in 289 animals from six indigenous sheep populations in Egypt (Barki, Farafra...

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Dr. Camilla Toulmin opening the Board of Trustees meeting.
November 29, 2015

Growing strategic avenues that guarantee a strong, solid future for ICARDA

The 57th ICARDA Board of Trustees meeting officially opened in Beirut on November 15 under the auspices of Lebanon’s Minister of Agriculture, His Excellency Dr. Akram Chehayeb.
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ICARDA Board of Trustees.
November 29, 2015

ICARDA’s decentralization strategy generates new partnerships and alliances

ICARDA’s decentralization strategy is in full swing and the Board was updated on partnership developments conducted under the decentralization scheme over the past six months.
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ICARDA Board of Trustees and staff.
November 29, 2015

ICARDA’s strategic role in the next generation of CGIAR Research Programs

The 57th Board of Trustees meeting provided an opportunity for ICARDA’s scientists to present progress made by the Center in its engagement with different CRPs.
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Outgoing BOT Chair, Dr. Toulmin (left), ICARDA DG, Dr. Solh (middle), and incoming BOT Chair, Dr. Thalwitz (right).
November 29, 2015

ICARDA welcomes its new Board Chair

At ICARDA’s 57th Board of Trustees meeting in Beirut, 13-18 November, 2015, Dr. Margret Thalwitz was appointed ICARDA’s new Board Chair.
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Amman, Jordan

Water Policies and Policy Analysis

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BOT Chair, Dr. Toulmin, and Dr. Solh thanking Dr. Oweis for his loyalty to ICARDA.
November 29, 2015

ICARDA bids farewell to Dr. Theib Oweis and Ms. Khar Hoay Tan

During ICARDA’s 57th Board of Trustees meeting in Beirut, ICARDA said goodbye to IWLMP Director Dr. Theib Oweis and Ms. Khar Hoay Tan, Human Resources Director.
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Strengthening national seed systems for household food security in developing countries
November 29, 2015

Strengthening national seed systems for household food security in developing countries

This report is a synthesis of the research and development work done in past years by ICARDA’s Seed Section of Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management, with a number of partner countries in Africa and Asia to improve the performance of...

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