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Plant Breeding with Farmers: A technical manual
This manual on Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) is based primarily on the direct experience derived from several years of implementing PPB programmes in a number of countries and on a number of crops, and secondly, from ...
Analysis Of Genotype X Environment Interaction In Rain-Fed Durum Wheat Of Iran Using Gge-Biplot And Non-Parametric Methods
Mohammadi, R. and Amri, A. 2012. Analysis of genotype x environment interaction in rain-fed durum wheat of Iran using GGE-biplot and non-parametric methods. Can. J. Plant Sci. 92: 757-770. Multi-environment trials (MET) ...
The role of limited irrigation and advanced management on improving water productivity of rainfed wheat at semi-cold region of upper Karkheh River Basin, Iran
In order to evaluate the role of a limited irrigation (LI) and agronomic management on
improving rain water productivity, a field study was conducted during 2005-08 winter cropping
seasons of wheat at multiple farms across ...
Improved winter wheat genotypes for Central and West Asia
High grain yield and resistance to stripe (yellow) rust are the most important traits for successful adoption of winter wheat varieties in Central and West Asia. This study was conducted to determine the stripe rust response ...
Genotype × environment interaction and genetic improvement for yield and yield stability of rainfed durum wheat in Iran
The genotype × environment (GE) interaction influences genotype selection and recommendations. Consequently, the objectives of genetic improvement should include obtaining genotypes with high potential yield and stability ...
Impact of Expanding Supplemental Irrigation in the Upper Karkheh River Basin (Iran) on Downstream Flow
The Karkheh River Basin (KRB) of Iran has a semi-arid to arid climate and suffers from low rainfed agricultural productivity. Supplemental irrigation (SI) is recommended in the upper KRB to increase crops yields and water ...
Improving Livelihoods of Smallholders and Rural Women through Value-Added Processing and Export of Cashmere, Wool and Mohair. Livestock production
The presentation highlighted the work with the contact farmers and householders – potential suppliers of fine Merino and semi-fine crossbred wool. The activities included:
a) regular inspection of phenotype in sheep ...
A gender Analysis Perspective for Improved Livelihoods in the Karkheh River Basin
This study on gender and livelihood aims to find new ways of improving the incomes of rural households, based on the role of women in agricultural production and the division of labor in socioeconomic activities between ...
Cashmere Project Achievements in Iran, 2012
This presentation highlighted the main achievements of the Improving Livelihoods of Smallholders and Rural Women through Value-Added Processing and Export of Cashmere, Wool and Mohair Project in Iran.
Water Resources of the Karkheh River Basin: Hydrology, Runoff, and Water Balance
The project - ‘Strengthening Livelihood Resilience in the Upper Catchments of Dry Areas by Integrated Natural Resources Management’ was undertaken in the Karkheh River Basin (KRB) of southwest Iran, from August 2005 to ...