IsDB, Gates Foundation support new program for women scientists in Middle East, North Africa
IsDB, Gates Foundation support new program for women scientists in Middle East, North Africa
29 August 2016
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) launched today the design phase of a new major regional program to empower young Arab women scientists and leaders in agricultural research and development.
ICBA, US research centers lead $4m project to help MENA region respond to drought
ICBA, US research centers lead $4m project to help MENA region respond to drought
13 July 2016
The Dubai-based International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska are co-leading a $4-million research effort. The project is designed to help the Middle East and North Africa region balance water consumption and increase agricultural productivity, with a focus on drought management.
Studies confirm desert gourd as potential biodiesel crop for marginal lands
Studies confirm desert gourd as potential biodiesel crop for marginal lands
10 July 2016
Can desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) found in marginal
environments be the next non-food feedstock crop for biodiesel
production using marginal lands?
