The Role Of Legumes In The Farming Systems Of The Mediterranean Areas

Author : A.E. Osman,M.M. Ibrahim,M.A. Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 330 pages
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Release : 1990-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792304195

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The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of the Mediterranean Areas by A.E. Osman,M.M. Ibrahim,M.A. Jones Pdf

Legumes are an important source of protein for humans and animals. They provide nutritionally rich crop residues for animal feed, and playa key role in maintaining the productivity of soils particularly through biological nitro gen fixation. They are, therefore, of immense value in rainfed farming systems. The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) has a responsibility for research on food, pasture, and forage legumes. The Center also has the broad objective of improving livestock production in rainfed farming systems. Although food legumes have be~n known and grown by farmers in the WANA region for a long time, their productivity has remained low and variable. Forage legumes, on the other hand, are not so well known by farmers of the region, and their role in the farming systems is not so well understood. Thus, we need to develop the concept of using forage legumes as crops and to fit them into cropping systems. In its efforts to increase the productivity of food legumes and develop the legume-based crop/livestock systems, ICARDA has established a network of scientists in the different National Agricultural Research Systems in the region. To further strengthen this network, ICARDA convened a workshop on 'The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of Mediterranean Areas' in Tunis, Tunisia, 20-24 June 1988. This workshop was co-sponsored by UNDP, who also contributed funds for this publication.

Author : A.E. Osman,M.M. Ibrahim,M.A. Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400910195

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The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of the Mediterranean Areas by A.E. Osman,M.M. Ibrahim,M.A. Jones Pdf

Legumes are an important source of protein for humans and animals. They provide nutritionally rich crop residues for animal feed, and playa key role in maintaining the productivity of soils particularly through biological nitro gen fixation. They are, therefore, of immense value in rainfed farming systems. The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) has a responsibility for research on food, pasture, and forage legumes. The Center also has the broad objective of improving livestock production in rainfed farming systems. Although food legumes have be~n known and grown by farmers in the WANA region for a long time, their productivity has remained low and variable. Forage legumes, on the other hand, are not so well known by farmers of the region, and their role in the farming systems is not so well understood. Thus, we need to develop the concept of using forage legumes as crops and to fit them into cropping systems. In its efforts to increase the productivity of food legumes and develop the legume-based crop/livestock systems, ICARDA has established a network of scientists in the different National Agricultural Research Systems in the region. To further strengthen this network, ICARDA convened a workshop on 'The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of Mediterranean Areas' in Tunis, Tunisia, 20-24 June 1988. This workshop was co-sponsored by UNDP, who also contributed funds for this publication.

Author : M. H. Ibrahim,M. A. Jones,A. E. Osman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Agricultural systems
ISBN : OCLC:20098447

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The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of the Mediterranean Areas by M. H. Ibrahim,M. A. Jones,A. E. Osman Pdf

Author : Nigel Maxted,Sarita Jane Bennett
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401598231

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Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean by Nigel Maxted,Sarita Jane Bennett Pdf

Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot' of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there has been a largely ad hoc movement to halt the loss of plant diversity and enhance its utilisation. The Convention on Biological Diversity and Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources, both highlight the need to improve conservation methodologies and enhance utilisation techniques. It has been argued that the most important component of biodiversity is the genetic diversity of crop and forage species used to feed humans and livestock. These cultivated and related wild species provides the raw material for further selection and improvement. Leguminosae species are of major economic importance (peas, chickpeas, lentils and faba beans, as well as numerous forage species) and provide a particularly rich source of protein for human and animal foods. Their distribution is concentrated in the Mediterranean region and therefore the improvement of their conservation and use in the region is critical. This text is designed to help ensure an adequate breadth of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of that conserved diversity. The subjects of conservation and use of legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of legumes are introduced. Generic reviews of the taxonomy, centre of diversity, ecogeographic distribution, genetic diversity distribution, conservation status, conservation gaps and future research needs are provided, along with a discussion of the importance of rhizobia to the maintenance of legume diversity. Current ex situ and in situ conservation activities as well current legume uses are reviewed. In conclusion future priorities for ex situ and in situ plant genetic conservation and use of Mediterranean legumes are highlighted. All contributors look forward rather than simply reviewing past and current activities and therefore it is hoped that the identification of genetic erosion, location of taxonomic and genetic diversity and promotion of more efficient utilisation of conserved material will be enhanced.

Author : D. P. Beck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9024724058

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Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture by D. P. Beck Pdf

Biological nitrogen fixation in the mediterranean region. The role of pasture and forage legumes in livestock based farming systems. Food legumes in mediterranean type of environment. Development of a regional program on biological nitrogen fixation to enhance agricultural production in the near east. Maximizing biological nitrogen fixation by forage and pasture legumes in semi-arid areas. The use of biological nitrogen fixation to develop livestock and ceral production in Morocco. Annual forage legumes in arid and semi-arid regions of Turkey. The role of legumes in agricultural production in Cyprus. Woody legumes in arid and semi-arid zones: the Rhizobium-prosopis chiliensis symbiosis. The status of biological nitrogen fixation research in Lebanon.Biological nitrogen fixation research on grain legumes in Ethiopia: an overview. Genetic and physiologial aspects of legumes and rhizobia. Ecology of Rhizobium and inoculation. Nitrogen fixation limitations and potential. Workshop synthesis and recommendations developed from group discussion. Analysis of the host genes controlling the legume-Rhizobium symbiosis: some technical problems and pitfalls. Cloning gene(s) for competition nodulation blocking on Afghanistan peas from Rhizobium leguminosarum. Physiology and genetics of Rhizobium nodulating chickpeas. Rhizobium strains from wild and primitive legumes: a nuisance or valuable gene pool. Ecological aspects of the root-nodule bacteria: competition and survival.

Author : Sarita Bennett,P.S. Cocks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0792355229

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Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Pasture and Forage Legumes by Sarita Bennett,P.S. Cocks Pdf

Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Pasture and Forage Legumes is a comprehensive review of grassland improvement in Mediterranean areas using legume species. The book includes a detailed account of the processes involved in understanding the ecology of legumes and their collection in the Mediterranean, through to their preliminary evaluation and storage at various Genetic Resource Centres. A generic conspectus and key to the forage legumes of the Mediterranean basin is also included. These proceedings are truly international with examples on the collection and use of Mediterranean genetic resources being illustrated by Genetic Resource Centres in Australia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Syria, Turkey and Tunisia. Current important issues such as the sustainability of Mediterranean grasslands, the risk of genetic erosion and the principles of population genetics employed during a collecting mission are discussed. The book will be of value to researchers working in the fields of grassland and rangeland improvement, Mediterranean farming systems, genetic resources, and pasture and forage ecology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1254 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UIUC:30112102098156

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Bibliography of Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : R. Knight
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792355652

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Linking Research and Marketing Opportunities for Pulses in the 21st Century by R. Knight Pdf

Proceedings of the Third International Food Legumes Research Conference

Author : International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agricultural systems
ISBN : CORNELL:31924063022978

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Introducing Ley Farming to the Mediterranean Basin by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Pdf

Author : Ram Swaroop Meena,Sandeep Kumar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323886000

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Advances in Legumes for Sustainable Intensification by Ram Swaroop Meena,Sandeep Kumar Pdf

Advances in Legume-based Agroecoystem for Sustainable Intensification explores current research and future strategies for ensuring capacity growth and socioeconomic improvement through the utilization of legume crop cultivation and production in the achievement of sustainability development goals (SDGs). Sections cover the role of legumes in addressing issues of food security, improving nitrogen in the environment, environmental sustainability, economic-environmentally optimized systems, the importance and impact of nitrogen, organic production, and biomass potential, legume production, biology, breeding improvement, cropping systems, and the use of legumes for eco-friendly weed management. This book is an important resource for scientists, researchers and advanced students interested in championing the effective utilization of legumes for agronomic and ecological benefit. Focuses on opportunities for agricultural impact and sustainability Presents insights into both agricultural sustainability and eco-intensification Includes the impact of legume production on societal impacts such as health and wealth management

Author : J. A. N. Wallis
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821339443

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Intensified Systems of Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics by J. A. N. Wallis Pdf

Environmentally Sustainable Development Studies and Monographs Series No. 19. Five years have passed since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, better known as the Rio Earth Summit. Almost all the countries of the world attended the conference and committed themselves to the policies and programs laid out in Agenda 21, the action plan of the summit. The World Bank and other international agencies have sought to be active partners in implementing the agenda. This report is part of the Bank's current efforts to review the progress made over the past five years and to make plans for improved effectiveness for the future. The paper is divided into two parts. Part I looks at the broad picture, assessing some of the large challenges for the future and outlining thematic principles. Part II provides concise reviews of the majority of the chapters of Agenda 21 and relates them to the standpoint of Bank activities.

Author : Suhas Pralhad Wani,Johan Rockström,Theib Yousef Oweis
Publisher : CABI
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Dry farming
ISBN : 9781845934385

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Rainfed Agriculture by Suhas Pralhad Wani,Johan Rockström,Theib Yousef Oweis Pdf

Rainfed agriculture is generally overlooked by development investors, researchers and policy makers due to limited confidence in its ability to increase agricultural production and development. However, research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from global organizations demonstrates its potential in achieving food security, improving livelihoods and most importantly addressing issues of equity and poverty reduction in dryland areas - the hot spots of poverty. On the basis of case studies from varied agricultural and ecological regions in Asia and Africa, chapters discuss the need for adopting new paradigms between rainfed and irrigated agriculture, catchment/micro-watershed management approaches, upgrades in science-based development and more investments in rainfed areas. Yield gaps for major rainfed crops are analysed globally and possible ways and means including technological, social, and institutional options to bridge the yield gaps are discussed in detail. Covering areas such as rainwater harvesting and its efficient use, the rehabilitation of degraded land and assessment methods for social, environmental and economic impacts, this book will be necessary for both academics and policy makers working in water management, agriculture and sustainable development.

Author : S.C. Rao
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387991095

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Challenges and Strategies of Dryland Agriculture by S.C. Rao Pdf

The world has made remarkable progress in maintaining adequate food supplies during the past quarter century by introducing yield-increasing technologies such as better genetics, crop protection products, and more efficient use of fertilizers and irrigations. Far more people depend on irrigation in the modern world than during the times of ancient Sumeria. The spread of irrigation has been the key factor in increasing global crop yields. But future scarcity present the single biggest threat to future food production. The shift of water from agriculture to the growing cities and industry almost certainly will impact global food production. This means that dryland agriculture will be increasingly important in meeting food requirement for the growing population. Advaces in plant genetics and agronomic conservation technologies, when considered in concert, continue to provide the greatest opportunities to achieve sustainability and profitability in dryland agriculture and will continue to be the focus of the ARS research program. The ARS is please to join the crop Science Society of America and international center for Agriculture Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) in sponsoring a symposium “Challenges and strategies for Dryland Agriculture” at the Trisocieties Annual Meeting in November 2002 at Indianapolis, IN. This special publication contains an impressive series of paper by international group of experts on dryland agricultural production, conservation, and policy. The principles, philosophies, and technologies presented in this publication have the potential to contribute to improve food security and livelihoods for the people in dryland regions of the world.

Author : Fred J. Muehlbauer,W.J. Kaiser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401107983

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Expanding the Production and Use of Cool Season Food Legumes by Fred J. Muehlbauer,W.J. Kaiser Pdf

The goal of the Second International Food Legume Research Conference held in Cairo, Egypt was to build on the success of the first conference held nearly 6 years earlier at Spokane, Washington, USA. It was at that first conference where the decision was made to hold the second Conference in Egypt and so near the ancestral home of these food legume crops. It has been a long held view that the cool season food legumes had their origin in the Mediterranean basin and the Near-east arc, and there is little doubt that food legumes were a staple food of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The cool season food legumes have the reputation for producing at least some yield under adverse conditions of poor fertility and limited moisture, i. e. , in circumstances where other crops are likely to fail completely. Yields of cool season food legumes are particularly poor in those regions where they are most important to local populations. The influx of more profitable crops such as wheat, maize, and soybeans have gradually relegated the food legumes to marginal areas with poor fertility and limited water which exposes them to even greater degrees of stress. In the past two decades, production of food legumes has declined in most of the developing countries while at the same time it has expanded greatly in Canada, Australia, and most notably in Turkey.

Author : D. Beck,L.A. Materon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400913875

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Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture by D. Beck,L.A. Materon Pdf

Proceedings of a Workshop, ICARDA, Syria, April 14-17, 1986.