Advances in analytical techniques for assessing volatile organic compounds in pulse crops: a comprehensive review
Pulse crops, including beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils, are vital sources of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients worldwide. They serve not only as staple foods but also as key components of sustainable agricultural practices...
Genetic evaluation of growth rate and efficiency-related traits in Dorper × local crossbred sheep population
The present study was carried out to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters for growth rate and efficiency-related traits in Dorper crossbred sheep population. Data on body weight collected from 2012 to 2021 at Debre Birhan Agricultural...
United for Land - Regenerative Grazing to Combat Desertification
CGIAR's Livestock and Climate Initiative and ICARDA's toolkit blend modern science with indigenous knowledge to restore degraded lands and support dryland farmers.
Unveiling the Costs of Inaction and Benefits of Actions to Control Land Degradation
ICARDA’s APELD tool, developed through CGIAR's Livestock and Climate Initiative, quantifies economic losses from land degradation and analyzes rehabilitation benefits.
Mali’s first-ever Community-Based Breeding Program is launched
The launch in Mali in 2023 of the country’s first-ever community-based breeding scheme for goats demonstrates that when small-scale livestock keepers collaborate, they can improve the genetic potential of their goats and enhance their livelihoods.
Tomorrow’s Agri-Experts - Tottori Students at ICARDA
Tottori University master’s students visited the INRA-ICARDA Rainfed Research Platform in Morocco under the ICARDA-Tottori University partnership. The visit showcased ICARDA’s agri-innovations, enhancing students' understanding of Morocco's diverse dryland agricultural systems.
Exploring the genetic variability for root traits in mung bean under salinity stress
Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) holds significant importance as a pulse crop contributing to food and nutritional security. It is mainly cultivated in South Asia. Mung bean productivity is hampered by different abiotic stresses, particularly...
The Multifaceted Contributions of Community-Based Breeding Program of Bonga Sheep to Flock Dynamics, Animal Performance, and Socio-economic Benefits of Beneficiaries in Kafa Zone, Ethiopia
The community-based breeding program (CBBP) for Bonga sheep was introduced with the objective of improving the productivity of sheep and income of producers. Technical evaluation of the program reported outstanding outcomes in growth and...
