Mineral nitrogen deficiency is a frequent characteristic of arid and semi-arid soils. Biological
nitrogen fixation by legumes is a sustainable and environmental-friendly alternative to …

Climate change is threatening environmental and nutritional security. In this scenario, forage
crops and their wild relatives may contribute to maintain ecosystem services and minimize …

Background: Both lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) and grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) in the
family Fabaceae are two important cool-season food legumes, often experiencing water …

The Mediterranean region chronically experiences high levels of tropospheric ozone (O 3)
that can affect the health of vegetation. However, limiting plant growing conditions, such as …

Lucerne (M. sativa L., 2n= 4x= 32) is susceptible to weevil (Hypera postica Gyll) insect,
hence incorporation of desirable gene (s) from M. scutellata (2n= 30) is an important …

As a result of climate change which include reduced and erratic rainfall patterns in many
parts of the world, Bambara groundnut can play an important part of more resilient and …

An important consideration in designing and managing forage systems is the knowledge of
the physiological response mechanisms to cutting, especially when water deficit conditions …

Good experience in project and team management (coordinator of 9 research projects, both
national and international, and participant to 5 other projects) Supervisor of 3 bachelor …

* The paper has been selected for the May 2009 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.
The Virtual Journal, which is published by the American Physical Society and the American …