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- A global dataset on agronomic and genetic biofortification of wheat for zinc, iron and protein concentrationDate: 2025-11-25Type: DatasetStatus: Open accessHidden hunger, caused by the insufficient intake of vitamins and essential micronutrients, along with the high concentrations of antinutritional factors, remains a pervasive global issue. A recent global analysis estimates that 65% and 46% of the global population suffer from inadequate iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) intake, respectively. Epidemiological studies indicate that at least one in five individuals is at risk of Zn deficiency, partially attributed to diets with low Zn and high phytate concentrations. Wheat provides ~35–40% of the caloric intake of the global population. However, it is inherently deficient in key micronutrients such as Zn and Fe. Wheat production on nutrient deficient soil further decreases micronutrient concentrations in grains. Excessive application of phosphorus (P) fertilizers in Zn-deficient soils exacerbate the problem by elevating grain phytate concentrations. Phytate, an antinutritional factor, binds to Zn and Fe, thereby reducing their bioavailability in human diet. Addressing the dual challenge of improving both grain yield and nutritional quality is thus a critical global priority. The data set presented here is derived from the systemic global literature search following the Preferred Reporting Items for SystematicReviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA-S) guidelines (See figure below). A comprehensive search was conducted using Web of Science, CAB Direct, Scopus, PUBMED, and Google Scholar from September 2023 to February 2024. The search terms for Web of Science, CAB Direct, Scopus, and PUBMED included: (“Micronutrient” OR “Zinc Application” OR “Iron Application” OR “Ferti*”) AND (“Wheat” AND “Grain Zinc” OR “Grain Iron” AND “Grain Yield” OR “Produ*”). In Google Scholar, the search string used was: “Bread Wheat” OR “Durum Wheat” AND “Grain Zn” OR “Grain Fe” OR “Mineral” AND “Grain Protein.” Boolean operators “AND” and “OR” were used to combine the keywords, and asterisks (*) were included to account for multiple keyword variants. An additional literature search was also conducted on genotype by environment (G×E) interactions and heritability to understand the genetic and environmental influence on grain Zn, Fe and protein concentrations in wheat. Data from tables were recorded directly, whereas figures such as bar charts and graphs were read using WebPlotDigitizer (https://automeris.io/WebPlotDigitizer/). Data on site characteristics including the site name, geographic coordinates, year of study, rainfall received in the season, soil clay, sand and silt, soil pH, soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen, available phosphorus and potassium, Zn and Fe concentrations in the soil were extracted from each study. Missing soil information was retrieved from Soil Grids (https://soilgrids.org/) using the reported GPS coordinates of experimental site. In addition, soil type data based on the World Reference Base (WRB) were also extracted from SoilGrid. Information on crop management including irrigation, inoculation, and the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, Zn and Fe application rates, grain yield, grain concentrations of Zn, Fe, protein and phytate were also extracted from each study. Information on wheat varieties, their release dates, and habit were extracted from the Wheat Atlas http://wheatatlas.org/varieties. This information was verified by cross-checking with documents from each country. All the data were then organized in Microsoft Excel and processed to facilitate visualization and formal statistical analyses.
- Increased interest in cooperatives products by retailers and food caterersAuthor(s): Ben Salem, Mondher; Dhraief, Mohamed Zied; Ghanem, Hajer Ben (National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT))Date: 2025-11-17Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessThis report aims to demonstrate how retailers and food caterers have become aware of and shown interest in traditional foods through the cooperatives’ digital and market activities.
- "Soil, Plant, and Environment" ConferenceAuthor(s): Zucca, ClaudioDate: 2023-09-12Type: ImageStatus: Open access"Soil, Plant, and Environment" Conference
- 2023 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual MeetingAuthor(s): Zdruli, PandiDate: 2023-10-29Type: ImageStatus: Open access2023 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting
- European Mission Soil Week 2023Author(s): Zucca, ClaudioDate: 2023-11-21Type: ImageStatus: Open accessEuropean Mission Soil Week 2023
- SOILS4MED Lunch symposium at IUSSAuthor(s): Zucca, ClaudioDate: 2024-05-16Type: ImageStatus: Open accessSOILS4MED Lunch symposium at IUSS
- MEL Platform Training for CapDev Reporting to SOILS4MED - Information SlideAuthor(s): AKÇA, ErhanDate: 2024-11-20Type: ImageStatus: Open accessInformation slide on MEL Platform Training for CapDev Reporting to SOILS4MED
- SOILS4MED - Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in SevillaDate: 2024-12-11Type: ImageStatus: Open accessFlyers in English and Spanish of the PRIMA funded SOILS4MED project Multi-Stakeholder Workshop taken place in Sevilla, Spain, on 11 December 2024.
- SOILS4MED - Facilitation at "National Workshop on Climate Change and Disaster-related Statistics"Author(s): Al-Bakri, JawadDate: 2024-12-05Type: ImageStatus: Open accessDr. Jawad Bakri (University of Jordan) moderates the session on "Geospatial Information" and presents the PRIMA funded SOILS4MED project soil information systems developments at the "National Workshop on Climate Change and Disaster-related Statistics".
- Second Project Annual Meeting, Adana 2024Author(s): Berberoglu, SühaDate: 2024-10-27Type: ImageStatus: Open accessSecond Project Annual Meeting, Adana 2024
- Multi-stakeholder Workshop on Barriers and Opportunities in enhanced uses of Soil Data and Information (SDI) for Sustainable Soil/Water Management (SSWM) in JordanAuthor(s): Al-Bakri, Jawad; Atiyat, MaisDate: 2025-01-12Type: Internal ReportStatus: Timeless limited accessFull report for the multi-stakeholder workshop on barriers and opportunities in enhanced uses of soil data and information for sustainable soil/water management in Jordan
- Multi-stakeholder Workshop on Barriers and Opportunities in enhanced uses of Soil Data and Information (SDI) for Sustainable Soil/Water Management (SSWM) in JordanDate: 2025-01-12Type: ImageStatus: Open accessGroup photo from the multi-stakeholder workshop on barriers and opportunities in enhanced uses of soil data and information for sustainable soil/water management in Jordan
- "Soil and water heatlh" Workshop - ProgramAuthor(s): Zucca, ClaudioDate: 2023-07-05Type: Training MaterialStatus: Open access"Soil and water heatlh" Workshop - Program
- "Soil and water health" WorkshopAuthor(s): Zucca, ClaudioDate: 2023-07-05Type: ImageStatus: Open access"Soil and water health" Workshop
- الدليل الحقلي لأمراض العدس والآفات الحشرية التي تعتريهAuthor(s): Beniwal, S. P. S; Bayaa, Bassam; Weigand, S.; Makkouk, Khaled; Saxena, Mohan C. (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 1994-04-11)Date: 1994-04-11Type: ManualStatus: Open accessتم وضع هذا الدليل الحقلي للمساعدة في القيام بتشخيص دقيق وسليم للآفات والأمراض وغيرها من العوامل التي تلحق أضراراَ بالمحصول ومكافحتها على نحو فاعل. لذا نأمل أن يكون هذا الدليل معيناً ومفيداً لكل من يهتم بتحسين محصول العدس وزراعته
- رهنماى ساحه: ادويه ضد حشرة كندم وجو در افريقاى شمالى، آسياى غربى ومركزىAuthor(s): Parker, Bruce L.; El Bouhssini, Mustapha; Skinner, Margaret (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 2003-07-17)Date: 2003-07-17Type: ManualStatus: Open accessThis field guide is an important addition to the many diagnostic publications offered by ICARDA. Growers, pest managers and extension workers throughout the CWANA region have needed a practical, comprehensive guide to help them identify economically important insect pest problems in their wheat and barley fields. This guide offers them a user-friendly encyclopedia, with pictures that will help identify the insect pests and the damage they cause. It will also be useful as a training guide.
- Rice- feeding insects of tropical AsiaAuthor(s): Shepard, B. Merle; Barrion, A.T.; Litsinger, J.A. (International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), 1995-01-15)Date: 1995-01-15Type: ManualStatus: Open accessThis field guide documents the community of insects that feed on rice in the tropical zone of Asia. It covers 78 phytophagous species in 64 genera, 27 families, and 8 orders. The phytophagy guild represents five groups-general defoliators, (27 species), plant suckers (25 species), early vegetative pests (11 species), soil pests (9 species), and stem borers (6 species). Stem borers and plant suckers comprise the major rice pests. A brief description of each insect's life stage and damage it does to the rice plant is presented for a quick and reliable identification.
- Wheat varieties of the Southern cone region of South AmericaDate: 1986-04-15Type: ManualStatus: Open accessIn this bulletin, the final result of the compilation efforts, varietal crosses have been expressed using the new system of slashes and numbers recently adopted by CIMMYT.
- Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides): A Method of Vegetative Soil and Moisture Conservation - 2nd editionDate: 1988-11-24Type: ManualStatus: Open accessThis handbook has been prepared to support field workers and farmers in developing appropriate soil and moisture conservation measures using vegetative systems.
- Friends of the Rice Farmers: Helpful insects, spiders, and pathogensAuthor(s): Shepard, B. Merle; Barrion, A.T.; Litsinger, J.A. (International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), 1987-01-16)Date: 1987-01-16Type: ManualStatus: Open accessThis booklet illustrates representative examples of some of the more common species of predators, parasites, and diseases of insect pests of rice.