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Production of certified strawberry plantlets (Fragaria ananassa) using tissue culture techniques in Lebanon
The strawberry (Fragaria sp.) is a low perennial herb belonging to the Rosaceae family and is native of temperate climates. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic ...
AFESD-ICARDA: A strategic partnership for developing the capacity of Young Scientists in Arab Countries
Capacity development is one of ICARDA’s core priorities. A four-decade partnership
with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) has equipped
thousands of trainees with crucial new knowledge and skills – ...
In Arabian Peninsula - Enhancing livelihoods and food security through sustainable natural resource management (R4D)
Smallholder farmers in the Arabian Peninsula region face several constraints, including extreme aridity, limited water resources, erratic rainfall, salinization, and increased desertification due to wind and water erosion. ...
Sustainable Development of Lowlands in Agro-Pastoral Ecosystems: Strengthening the resilience of lowlands in the Near East and North Africa
Sustainable management of the lowlands requires comprehensive and multi-faceted approaches to land management. These include scientifically-grounded integrated practices that combine ecologically-oriented approaches which ...
Managing rangelands: promoting well-adapted shrub species: Atriplex nummularia: Highly drought and salt tolerant shrub, well-suited for rangeland rehabilitation and for providing quality fodder for livestock when herbage availability is low
Atriplex nummularia is a key feed resource in times when other feed is not available. This plant is grown in arid areas all over the world and is often promoted to improve forage availability. As a result, this plant is ...