Spermidine alleviates drought-induced wheat floret degeneration by mitigating oxidative damage and maintaining energy homeostasis
Drought stress at the booting stage causes severe floret degeneration and a decrease in grain number. Polyamines are involved in wheat floret development under drought stress, but the underlying physiological mechanisms are unclear. This study...
An end-of-year message from ICARDA Director General
As we look to 2025, our commitment to resilient agriculture and sustainable livelihoods remains stronger than ever, thanks to our trusted partners, funders and dedicated teams.
Accelerated Wheat Breeding and Production in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of Morocco
Wheat is the most important food crop which originated in the Fertile Crescent, the cradle of human civilization. Currently, it grows an average of 220 million hectares globally with an annual production level of 810 million tons. In Morocco...
Sustainable Agriculture Through Agricultural Waste Management: A Comprehensive Review of Composting’s Impact on Soil Health in Moroccan Agricultural Ecosystems
Agricultural activities generate substantial quantities of waste, which are often relegated to landfills or incineration. However, these residues can be effectively valorized through composting, which transforms them into valuable organic...
An introduction to conducting responsible and reproducible agricultural research
This article aims to provide researchers with introductory guidance to good practices in the design, conduct and reporting of agricultural research. This narrative review considers issues related to research co-design, ethics and integrity...
Strengthening Genomic Research Capacity: Training on GWAS Analysis & Genomic Selection in Jordan
In collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Center of Jordan, ICARDA conducted a five-day training workshop on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) Analysis and Genomic Selection (GS).
Unlocking Agricultural Potential in India: Transforming Rice Fallow with Grasspea
Odisha, in Eastern India, is cultivating 0.4 million hectares of rice fallow using ICARDA's innovative agri-technologies and practices, increasing production and improving farmers' incomes.
The Dynamics of Food Demand in Algeria: A Differential System Approach
In Algeria, it happens that the quantitative assessment of food consumption patterns is less present in analytical studies of demand. The food consumption pattern has undergone since independence (1962) radical and even drastic changes, and this...
Review of climate-resilient agriculture for ensuring food security: Sustainability opportunities and challenges of India
Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) effectively responds to climate change while contributing to sustainable productivity adapted to local hydro-meteorological conditions. CRA provides resilience to climate variability by enhancing agricultural...
Making use of synergies from integrated land-climate-biodiversity action pays off
Collaboration between the Rio Conventions and coordinated action both at international and national level could offer considerable benefits. Drawing on their research in Rwanda and Central Asia, our authors demonstrate the economic potential...
