Climate change poses a significant threat to agroecosystems, especially in the dry areas,
characterized by abrupt precipitation pattern and frequent drought events. Ideal crops, tolerant to
these events, such as cactus, can perform well under such...
Cactus crops are gaining increasing interest across the globe, in particular cactus pear (Opuntia ficus indica), because of its unique characteristics which provide resilience to climate change impact and population pressure. Cactus pear can grow on...
Lentil (Lens culinaris) is among the most consumed legume worldwide, especially in
developing country. Lentil seeds provide an excellent source of iron and zinc content, and
a high level of protein. Six treatments of composites flours were prepared...
Modelling socio-ecological systems, in which social and ecological systems interact each other and co-evolve, are useful for supporting decisions in managing landscape ecosystems. Inter-linking socially interactive decision-making to relevant...
The objectives of this study are to calculate the water use efficiency (WUE) and its determinants in small-scale horticultural farms in Jijel-Taher in the Northeast of Algeria. This paper is divided into two main parts. We first start by calculating...
Ethiopia has a large and diverse population of small ruminants, which contribute
substantially to the livelihood and income of the rural poor and the country at large.
However, the sector faces a number of challenges. Productivity per animal and...
Soil salinity is a major threat to crop production worldwide. The global climate change is further accelerating the process of soil salinization, particularly in dry areas of the world. Increasing genetic variability of currently used wheat varieties...
