Genome wide association mapping reveals genetic loci and candidate genes for seedling stage drought tolerance in lentil (Lens culinaris)
Lentil (Lens culinaris) is a very important cold-season nutritious legume crop. The crop faces intermittent drought in South Asian countries and terminal drought in West Asian and North African Mediterranean regions causing adverse impact on...
Characterization of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents
With rapid climate change, identifying resilient crops and livestock is urgent. Cactus pear is one such crop, providing both food and feed under harsh conditions. Using data from 736 farmers, this study characterizes cactus pear production...
Crop Loss Due to Soil Salinity and Agricultural Adaptations to It in the Middle East and North Africa Region
Using data collected from 294 farm households across Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, this study quantifies crop losses due to soil salinity and analyzes the key factors associated with it. Further, it analyzes the factors driving the farmers’...
Evaluating hydroclimate dynamics: trend analysis and change detection for enhanced drought monitoring in the upper Blue Nile basin
Hydroclimatic changes are key indicators of climate change, and tracking their direction of change is essential for effective water resources management. This study analyzed the trends and change points in the annual and seasonal time series...
Comprehensive evaluation of Lagenaria siceraria and Cucurbita species seeds: proximate composition, antioxidant potential, lipid profiling, and oil properties
Seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family are generally considered waste. This study focuses on the seeds of four species: Lagenaria siceraria and three species of Cucurbita spp., evaluating their nutritional composition, mineral content, bioactive...
Vine age, variety and planting density influencing the effects of water supply on yield and quality of wine grapes—A meta-analysis
Irrigation management influences wine grape yield and quality—key determinants of viticulture success. Research in this field is critical for identifying and developing effective water management strategies under diverse growing conditions...
A field-based data-driven modeling approach for livelihood vulnerability examination of rice farmers' considering climate risk in parts of West Bengal, Eastern India
Agriculture is crucial for the rural economy in India, making it essential to assess how environmental and climatic changes impact rice farmers’ livelihoods. This study employed the Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) model...
Synergies of Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) and Certified Organic Farming for Transformative Change of Agriculture
Organic farming is a holistic and ambitious way of crop production challenging farmers starting in depleted soils. During the certification process for organic farming, farmers refrain already from using multiple chemicals to boost production...
Metagenomic insight into drought-induced changes in the Egyptian wheat rhizosphere microbiome
Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops and an important source of food for billions of people worldwide. However, drought stress can pose a real threat to its productivity and lead to significant yield losses, especially in Egypt. The...
Monte carlo simulation for evaluating spatial dynamics of toxic metals and potential health hazards in sebou basin surface water
Surface water is vital for environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity but is highly vulnerable to heavy metals (HMs) pollution from human activities. The focus of this research is to provide an analysis of ecological and human...
