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- Current Research Status of Fusarium Crown and Root Rot Diseases in Wheat-Growing Countries of North Africa: A ReviewAuthor(s): Tanane, Yassine; Bentata, Fatiha; Zahid, Abderrakib; Al-Jaboobi, Muamar; Moussadek, Rachid; Kemal, Seid Ahmed (MDPI, 2026-01-09)Date: 2026-01-09Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Open accessBread and durum wheat are the most important staple crops, providing 55% of the carbohydrates and 20% of the daily caloric intake for nearly 40% of the global population. However, yield losses in durum wheat can reach up to 56% due to reductions in grain yield and agronomic traits. Local wheat production is increasingly declining because of biotic and abiotic stress. The severity of Fusarium crown and root rot diseases is influenced by cereal mono-culture, specific agronomic practices, and the cultivation of susceptible wheat cultivars. The review highlights current research on the causal agents, economic importance, and management practices of Fusarium crown and root rot diseases in North African countries. The review will contribute to the study of these diseases in wheat.
- How to Add a Publication in MEL – Metadata Guidelines, 2026 EditionAuthor(s): Jani, Sara; De Col, Valentina; Bartolini, Pietro; Khudershah, Faten; Bonaiuti, Enrico (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 2026-06-02)Date: 2026-06-02Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessThis guideline helps researchers and data managers add accurate and high-quality metadata when uploading publications and datasets to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) platform. Following these steps ensures records are complete, discoverable, and properly documented.
- إنتاج البذور في شبه الجزيرة العربيةAuthor(s): van Gastel, A.J.G.; Varma, Surendra; Hamood, S. Abdul Elah (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 1989-09-10)Date: 1989-09-10Type: Conference ProceedingsStatus: Open accessوقائع الحلقة الدراسية حول إنتاج البذور في شبه الجزيرة العربية 16-18 آذار 1988، صنعاء- الجمهورية العربية اليمنية مع أبحاث مختارة قدمت في الدورة العامة على إنتاج البذور13-31 آذار 1988 ذمار - الجمهورية العربية اليمنية
- الأصول الوراثية لنباتات المراعي الطبيعية والأعلافAuthor(s): Sarraj, Walid (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 1989-10-01)Date: 1989-10-01Type: Conference ProceedingsStatus: Open accessوقائع الدورة التدريبية العربية الثانية حول "المصادر الوراثية النباتية في المناطق الجافة" المنعقدة في دمشق وحلب ، سوريا21-3 وحتى 11-4 -1989 تحوي هذه الوقائع عديداً من المقالات والأوراق التي ألقيت خلال الدورة والتي تناولت مختلف جوانب المصادر الوراثية الرعوية والعلفية في الوطن العربي والتباين الوراثي فيما بينها، بالإضافة إلى تكنولوجيا جمع وتقييم وتجديد حيوية وحفظ وتخزين الأصول الوراثية وتوثيقها وكذلك واقع وآفاق زراعة الأنسجة وتطبيقاتها في مجال إكثار نباتات المراعي والأعلاف والإجراءات المتبعة في اختبارات صحة البذور.
- From genebank to farmers: Unlocking durum wheat diversity for climate change resilienceDate: 2026-02-02Type: PosterStatus: Open accessDurum wheat is a cornerstone of Mediterranean agriculture and cuisine, yet its resilience and productivity face increasing challenges from climate change and shifting production environments. Stabilizing yields under those conditions requires identifying and deploying new, resilient and diverse genetic resources. This work presents two comprehensive approaches to mobilizing genetic resources under two projects called AGENT and BOLD. Within the AGENT initiative, historical phenotypic data from 43,293 wheat accessions were curated issued from a global network between 9 European and ICARDA genebanks. Precision subsets from each genebank served as training population for genomic selection, enabling the prediction of genomic breeding values (GEBVs) and supporting more informed selection by breeders. The BOLD initiative emphasized participatory assessment and targeted use of diversity. 46 elites lines derived from crosses with crop wild relatives (CWR) were evaluated in multi-environment trials in Morocco and other partner countries. Interestingly, These CWR-derived lines outperformed commercial checks across most sites, showing 11-48% yield gains alongside improved disease resistance to some rusts, rot root and Hessian fly, and several quality traits. Participatory trials with Moroccan farmers identified preferred lines for varietal release and commercialization based on agronomic performance and farmer priorities.