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Weed management research in India an analysis of past and outlook for future
Agriculture is a critical sector of the Indian economy. Though agriculture's contribution to the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of
the country has fallen from about 30% in 199091
to <15 % in 201112,
agriculture yet ...
Assessing different systems for enhancing farm income and resilience in extreme dry region of India
Enhancing resilience among small farm households in dry regions is important to cope with extreme weather conditions and changing climate. This study presents the results of assessment made in Western Rajasthan (Thar) ...
Individual and combined effects of transient drought and heat stress on carbon assimilation and seed filling in chickpea
High temperatures and decreased rainfall are detrimental to yield in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), particularly
during grain filling. This study aimed to (i) assess the individual and combined effects of drought and heat ...
Impact of depth of placement of mineral fertilizer micro-dosing on growth, yield and partial nutrient balance in pearl millet cropping system in the Sahel
A study was carried out in the rainy seasons of 2008 and 2009 in Niger to investigate the effects of fertilizer microdosing
on root development, yield and soil nutrient exploitation of pearl millet. Different rates of ...
Assessment of Contour Bunding Technology for Improved Land and Water Management in Mali
This research was carried out in three agro-climatic regions of Mali (Mopti, Koulikoro and Sikasso) to assess
contour bunding technology (CBT) for improved land and water management. Reference was made to
existing literature ...
Impacts of water and soil conservation strategies on households’ food security in North West of Benin
This study aims at analyzing the impact of water and soil conservation strategies on households’ food security in the North-western part of Benin. It was conducted in the municipalities of Boukombé and Ouaké. Three villages ...
Dryland Systems Gender Implementation Workshop: West African Sahel and Dry Savannas Flagship
Dryland Systems Gender Implementation Workshop: West African Sahel and Dry Savannas Flagship
Science and Implementation of the South Asia Dryland Systems: Progress, Lessons, and Challenges Ahead
Science and Implementation of the South Asia Dryland Systems: Progress, Lessons, and Challenges Ahead