Rapid Generation Advancement for Accelerated Plant Improvement
In 2020, more than 800 million people suffered from hunger, and this number will continue to rise as the world’s population increases, in addition to heightening the consequences of climate change and the probability of increasing the risk of...
Genetic Engineering: A Powerful Tool for Crop Improvement
Rising population, changing climatic conditions, and various biotic and abiotic stresses are contributors to lowering crop yields. This, in turn, has augmented the number of people suffering from malnutrition. The applications of genetic...
Unveiling the genetic basis of Fusarium wilt resistance in chickpea using GWAS analysis and characterization of candidate genes
Introduction: Chickpea is a legume crop that thrives in regions with semi-arid or temperate climates. Its seeds are an excellent source of proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals, especially high-quality proteins. Chickpea cultivation faces...
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR EMD, launches her tour of CGIAR Center HQs at ICARDA
ICARDA was delighted to host Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, the newly appointed Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, on the first step in her world tour of CGIAR's Research Center Headquarters, regions and partners.
Nutritional and Food Safety Characteristics of Jameed - A Traditional Dairy Product of Drylands
Jameed is a traditional dried dairy product in Jordan that is known under different names in the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, China, and Mongolia. It has been produced in the region for centuries and makes a significant contribution (up to...
A Regional Perspective of Socio-Ecological Predictors for Fruit and Nut Tree Varietal Diversity Maintained by Farmer Communities in Central Asia
The five independent countries of Central Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, contain one of the richest areas in the world for the specific and intraspecific diversity of temperate fruit and nut tree...
Native Species Restoring Degraded Silvopastoral Systems in Dry Regions
Using native species to restore degraded silvopastoral systems in arid areas - a transformative solution for a sustainable and resilient future. This work was conducted as part of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Livestock and Climate, which is supported by contributors to the CGIAR Trust Fund.
“Farming with alternative pollinators” provides benefits also in large-scale fields
Insect pollinators are declining worldwide due to many challenges and several approaches have been implemented to mitigate their loss. Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) uses marketable habitat enhancement plants (MHEP) that yield...
