Mapping desertification has proven to be a challenging task. Difficulties derive from its ambiguous definition
and the comprehensive integration of various biophysical and socioeconomic indicators that need to be considered
in the evaluation process...
Le développement de l'élevage ovin à viande a été basé principalement sur certains maillons de la filière plutôt que sur une approche de système de production intégré. En dépit, des efforts déployés pour améliorer ce secteur, la productivité du...
Regional development in Tunisian livestock has been based mainly on segments rather than on an integrated system approach and a value chains concept. Even though efforts were made to improve production, livestock productivity is still low...
Capparis spinosa is cultivated for several proprieties and the different parts of the plant (flower buds,
fruits, leaf and seeds) have been employed in drugs, foods and cosmetics. This study aimed to explore the antioxidant
potential effect and to...
Genetic resources conservation and sustainable use are pre-requisites for sustainable agricultural
development and food security. They are used as sources of valuable genes to develop new
cultivars resistant and tolerant to major biotic and abiotic...
A field experiment was conducted at New Delhi during rabi 2013-14 and 2014-15 to evaluate the effect of growth retardants on seed scape height, seed yield and quality attributes in onion (Allium cepa L.) cv. Pusa Riddhi.The experiment consisted of 15...
ICARDA in collaboration with CIMMYT and/or NARS has developed a number of multi-lateral and bilateral projects to counter the threat of stem rust and yellow rust. This paper summarizes ICARDA’s experiences and lessons learned in implementing these...
