Soilborne diseases cause losses of 45–70% in faba bean in Ethiopia. Studies were undertaken to define soilborne pathogens and their complexes in Ethiopia. First, the severity of root rot was assessed in 150 field sites across seven Ethiopian regions...
Wheat has been an important food staple in Egypt from time immemorial and remains one of the most (if not the single most) important food security crops in the country. Currently, wheat provides one-third (35 percent) of the typical Egyptian’s total...
This study highlights the importance of sustainable land management in preserving soil health and agricultural productivity, particularly in mitigating land degradation. Soil Quality Index (SQI) was assessed in Egypt’s Nile River Basin using 266...
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is crucial for food security in North Africa, where climate change and water scarcity threaten its productivity. Optimizing agronomic practices and understanding genetic traits can enhance yield. This study...
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, poses a major threat to global wheat (Triticum aestivum) production. This study assessed stripe rust resistance in 154 spring bread wheat genotypes from ICARDA, tested across four locations...
The intersection of gender, land rights, climate change, and governance remains a focal point of contemporary discussions on justice, sustainability, and development. Women, despite their extensive contributions to agriculture, water management, and...
Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have the lowest rates of land ownership and workforce participation despite increased educational attainment. Sociocultural norms are often cited as the cause. Using the Theatre of the Oppressed...
