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In support of the state’s direction to expand wheat and barley cultivation, considered strategic crops in Egypt, and as part of providing support to farmers in desert and remote areas, and overcoming obstacles facing planting and harvesting operations, thus contributing to crop preservation, minimizing losses, and achieving the highest possible benefit for farmers, Desert Research..

As part of the state’s commitment to empower women breadwinners in border regions, maximize development activities, and improve livelihoods in desert areas, Desert Research Center implemented a training program to support women in Siwa. Training courses were organized to utilize untapped natural resources, particularly in palm frond and halfa grass weaving, in addition to providing..

On behalf of Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and in the presence of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qonsouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Ahmed El-Wakil, President of Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, participated in the launch of “SEEDS..

Desert Research Center continued monitoring the barley harvest in villages affiliated with El-Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah stations in North Sinai. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, stated that barley is one of the most important strategic crops that the state relies on in desert regions, especially Sinai. It is the most widely cultivated crop..

A research team from Desert research center successfully conducted RNA sequencing (transcriptome sequencing) of the Solenostemma arghel plants to understand the biological processes associated with salt stress tolerance and to identify the genes responsible for salinity resistance. This research supports the trend towards using modern biotechnology and advanced breeding programs to improve the productivity of..

Desert Research Center, in coordination with Toshka Research Station in Aswan Governorate, conducted a series of veterinary caravans as part of the “Genetic Mapping of Livestock Pathogens in the Western Desert and Southern Egypt” program. This initiative was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Ezzat, Vice President of DRC for Projects and Research..

Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, has formed research teams to study, survey, and classify lands within Al-Dakhla project, East Owainat, covering an area of ​​800,000 feddans. Shawky explained that this study is part of a series of comprehensive studies being conducted by DRC in desert regions across the country, within the framework..

Desert Research Center conducted a field visit to Al-Nawafaa community in North Sinai as part of “Ask and Consult” initiative. This initiative aims to enhance direct communication with farmers and transfer scientific and practical expertise to them, contributing to agricultural development and achieving optimal productivity. The visit was part of ongoing field monitoring of the..

Desert Research Center concludes its extension and veterinary convoys in Toshka to support and develop livestock in Aswan Desert Research Center, in coordination with Toshka Research Station in Aswan Governorate, conducted a series of veterinary caravans as part of the “Genetic Mapping of Livestock Pathogens in the Western Desert and Southern Egypt” program. This initiative..

Major General Khaled Shaib, Governor of Matrouh, and Dr. Hossam Shawky, Head of the Desert Research Center, on behalf of Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, inspected the activities of the Sustainable Development Center for Matrouh’s resources. As part of an ambitious plan, 280 out of 480 “Barqi” rams have been distributed..