Simulating plant water stress dynamics in a wide range of bi-specific agrosystems in a region using the BISWAT model
The ability to simulate soil and crop processes in many bi-specific systems (vineyards, orchards, silvo-arable agroforestry, strip-intercropping of arable crops…) is one of the major challenge for crop modelling in order to contribute to the...
Advanced Course: Restoration of Degraded Drylands and Monitoring of Desertification Processes
The aims of the course were to: (i) present the latest scientific and technical advances in land restoration with the purpose of combating desertification; (ii) improve knowledge on how to effectively restore degraded drylands, from project...
ICARDA Annual Report 2017: Pathways to impact for building thriving and resilient communities in dry areas
Widespread heat waves, floods, and droughts last year were a strong reminder of the threats posed by climate change. In the non-tropical dry areas where ICARDA works we are becoming accustomed to record high temperatures and increasing water...
1st TOT training course on Livelihood strategy and community building for sustainable agriculture - funded by UNDP and Japan
1st TOT training course on Livelihood strategy and community building for sustainable agriculture - funded by and A/ Background and course structure On top of the severe drought conditions in 2008-2009, the loss and damage of agricultural...
Breeding Small Grain Cereal Crops in a Climate Change Scenario
Small grain cereals (mainly barley and bread and durum wheat) are the most important staple crops in Europe and in the Mediterranean region. Over the past century, breeding has been able to provide the highest yield increase ever seen, although...
