Sharma, R and Jaba, J and Gupta, S K and Rupavatharam, S and Kumar, A A and Alhendi, A A and Almarri, R A and Morgounov, A and Ketipearachchi, Y and Abdelrazig, B I (2025) Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame. Technical Report. FAO, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) technically supports the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and Saudi REEF in the implementation of the project “Strengthening MEWA's capacity to implement its Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development (SRAD) Programme” (2019–2025). This strategic initiative aims to enhance institutional capacities, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen rural institutions, generate employment, and empower youth and women-led enterprises – all while promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and other vital natural resources. As part of these efforts, FAO, in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), MEWA, and Saudi REEF, has placed special emphasis on promoting rainfed cereal cultivation in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This region, rich in agricultural heritage, faces unique challenges, particularly in managing pests and diseases that affect crop yields. This publication, “Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame”, has been developed under the SRAD project to provide practical, field-oriented knowledge for farmers, extension workers, and researchers. It aims to address biotic constraints in crop production and support informed decision-making in pest and disease management. The guide documents experiences, shares lessons learned and presents preliminary findings. It serves as a valuable reference to raise awareness and strengthen resilience in rainfed farming systems.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Technical Report) |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Series Name: | Knowledge products |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Sorghum bicolor, Cenchrus americanus, Sesamum indicum, crop losses, crop yield, pest insects, plant diseases, pathogens, symptoms, disease management, rainfed farming, awareness-raising, resilience, manuals, Saudi Arabia |
| Subjects: | Others > Rainfed Agriculture Others > Pest Management Others > Crop Yield Mandate crops > Sorghum Others > Plant Disease |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Nov 2025 03:36 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Nov 2025 03:36 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13393 |
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