http://www.nerakin.netThis is a NERAKIN RSS feed.60http://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=23837111. To develop tools to aid in building experts systems 2. To develop expert system in the field of plant animal production 3. To improve the performance of extension officers in the field of plant animal production 4. To conduct experiments to study the impact of expert system usage on national economy. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:46:14 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=23837101. To avail two expert systems (one for cucumbers and another for tomatoes), on the Web. 2. To avail weather data on the web for use in the production of irrigation and fertilization schedules. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:41:48 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383709To develop an expert system for the diagnosis and treatment of cattle and buffalo diseases. The scope of this project is limited to newly born calves (up to four weeks of age). Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:38:48 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383708-An expert system for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that can affect sheep and goats, was developed and integrated with multimedia. - 47 veterinarians were trained on using the developed expert system. - A workshop for the expert system was organized and attended by 33 veterinarians. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:12:27 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383558Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383557Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383556To determine the yield potential of the Sporobolus and Distichlis grasses when grown at high salinity, and the maximum salinity at which productivity remains economical. To determine the optimum irrigation level for maximum production and minimum salt accumulation in the soil. To determine the appropriate fertilizer regime for maximum production. To assess the nutritional value of the two species in response to salinity, irrigation and fertilizer levels. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383555To undertake initial evaluation of the salinity and adaptation of species and accessions to the conditions of the Arabian Peninsula and elsewhere.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383554To multiply new germplasm accessions to provide seed for conservation, testing in ICBA trials and nurseries, and for distribution to collaborators.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383553To identify and acquire plant species and varieties with potential for use in saline irrigated agriculture. To create a well-documented collection of salt-tolerant germplasm as a resource for agricultural scientists.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383559To evaluate salinity tolerance among elite date palm varieties in the Arabian Peninsula. To assess the long-term impact of salinity on date palm growth and productivity. To assess the effects of different salinity levels on fruit quality.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383560Objectives:To introduce new techniques for soil and water management in salt-affected areas. To demonstrate economically sustainable biosaline agriculture in salt-affected areas.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383561To develop productivity management of promising halophytic species for forage. To test plant genotypes exhibiting salt tolerance in lysimeters for their productivity management. To study the effects of water quality/quantity, harvest period and frequency, and their nutritional aspects for optimizing productivity.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383562To select pearl millet and sorghum genotypes with improved salinity tolerance suitable for forage and dual-purpose forage and grain production. To develop salt-tolerant nurseries, consisting of 15-25 genotypes each of the two species, at ICBA and ICRISAT and evaluate the genotypes on-farm in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates as well as in Oman, Iran, Yemen, Sudan, and India. To identify molecular markers for quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting salt tolerance. To evaluate nutritional values of selected genotypes under various saline conditions. To optimize productivity of pearl millet and sorghum in salt-affected environments of the Near East region. To transfer technologies and crop production packages to national programs and farmers.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383565To develop salt-tolerant forages and sheep and goat production systems that are environmentally sustainable in the Gulf coast region. To develop sustainable salt-tolerant forage production systems which are less resource demanding and utilize marginal lands and salt water resources. To develop sustainable sheep and goat production systems based on the use of salt-tolerant forages.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383566To evaluate salt tolerance of 25 genotypes of improved and landrace barley. To select salt-tolerant genotypes for large-scale field evaluation of productivity and optimum management under salinity. To provide national programs in the region with seed of salt-tolerant barley genotypes for field evaluation. To provide collaborating institutes with information about salinity tolerance among their barley accessions for further use in breeding for better salinity tolerance in barley.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383567To evaluate salinity tolerance among selected varieties of fodder beet and brassica/rape. To procure and supply sufficient amounts of seed of these varieties to the region’s national programs for multi-location field evaluation. To provide information to collaborating institutes about salinity tolerance of fodder beet and brasssica/rape varieties.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383568To assess performance of 160 accessions of Cenchrus ciliaris, including 8 local races. To select promising genotypes for further evaluation at a large scale under field conditions and various salinity levels.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383569To bring abandoned lands back into cultivation. To select and adapt appropriate species for silvo-horticultural systems. To evaluate irrigation techniques for efficient utilization of low quality waters. To monitor soil salinity under different management strategies. To develop management strategies for marginal lands and water.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMThttp://www.nerakin.net/FrontEnd/Project/projects.aspx?lang=EN&Country=NE&id=2383570To establish a full demonstration site at each NARS to introduce salt-tolerant forages and management practices. To introduce salt-tolerant forages and management packages to one or more selected farmers in each country. To collect data and monitor fields.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:51 GMT