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Genotypic variation in root architectural traits under contrasting phosphorus levels in Mediterranean and Indian origin lentil genotypes
March 10, 2022

Genotypic variation in root architectural traits under contrasting phosphorus levels in Mediterranean and Indian origin lentil genotypes

The development of phosphorus-efficient crop cultivars boosts productivity while lowering eutrophication in the environment. It is feasible to improve the efficiency of phosphorus (P) absorption in lentils by enhancing phosphorus absorption...

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Desert Locusts devouring crops
March 09, 2022

Farmers Can Get Ahead of Locust Swarms 

Placing weather intelligence in the hands of farmers means that instead of fearing for their crops and livestock, farmers can take prior action to limit locust damages.
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A researcher testing soil health in Kenya
March 07, 2022

Gender Equality - A Cornerstone of Sustainable Food Systems

For International Women's Day 2022, delve into CGIAR's critical gender research that explains why sustainable food systems won't be achieved without women.
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Biodiversity of Nematode Communities Associated with Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Southern Morocco and Their Contribution as Soil Health Bioindicators
March 07, 2022

Biodiversity of Nematode Communities Associated with Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Southern Morocco and Their Contribution as Soil Health Bioindicators

Soil nematodes are major soil organisms known to reduce wheat production worldwide. However, they are a crucial part of soil biodiversity. Due to the limited data available regarding nematode biodiversity associated with cereal crops in Morocco...

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March 01, 2022

An Integrated Desert Farming Innovation Platform To Transform Food, Nutrition, and Water Security under Climate Change

Regional governments, researchers, and donors will soon meet at a closed event to establish the world's first Integrated Desert Farming Innovation platform
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Genome variation in tick infestation and cryptic divergence in Tunisian indigenous sheep
February 28, 2022

Genome variation in tick infestation and cryptic divergence in Tunisian indigenous sheep

Background: Ticks are obligate haematophagous ectoparasites considered second to mosquitos as vectors and reservoirs of multiple pathogens of global concern. Individual variation in tick infestation has been reported in indigenous sheep, but its...

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Wheat field in Ethiopia
February 24, 2022

Ethiopia paves the way to wheat self-sufficiency

The TAAT project sets Ethiopia firmly on the path to achieving wheat production self-sufficiency by 2025, reducing dependence on expensive imports, boosting the economy, and creating thousands of jobs and business opportunities.  
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Assessing the sustainability of livestock socio-ecosystems in the drylands through a set of indicators
February 24, 2022

Assessing the sustainability of livestock socio-ecosystems in the drylands through a set of indicators

Analyzing the sustainability of grazing livestock farming systems in the drylands at the farm and household or territorial levels (in terms of food security, well-being, value chain performance, feed supply, and maintenance of common grazing...

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Survival, morphological variability, and performance of Opuntia ficus-indica in a semi-arid region of India
February 20, 2022

Survival, morphological variability, and performance of Opuntia ficus-indica in a semi-arid region of India

Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) can survive extreme environmental condition and is known for its fodder potential in many parts of the world. The morphological diversity of 15 introduced accessions was evaluated at Jhansi, Uttar...

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