Vol. 65 No. 1 (2026): Annals of Arid Zone

Articles

• Hot Arid Environment of Saharan and Sub-Saharan Africa from Fragmented Innovations to Coherent Resilience: Why Arid-Zone Science Must Rethink Development Pathways in the Sahara and Sub-Saharan Africa OPINION PAPER

  Mohammed FACI

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   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.175760

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• Future of Soil Science under Present Scenario OPINION PAPER

  J. C. Tarafdar

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  30 / 17

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.177099

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• The Saharan Desert: Climate, Terrain and Contemporary Perspectives

  P. C. Moharana

  11-15

  66 / 28

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.177234

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• A Systematic Review on Silent Pollution: Pesticides and Antibiotics in Bee Products and their Health Implications

  Safia Ben Amor, Asma Abid, Maria Chikha, Ibrahim Elkhalil Behmene, Walid Boussebaa, Nour Elhouda-Mekhadmi, Samia Meliani, Magda H. Abdellattif

  17-30

  44 / 26

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.174659

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• Monthly Rainfall in Moroccan Arid Oasis Regions (1940-2017): Homogenization and Trends

  Abderrazzak Sadiki, Mohamed Hanchane, Jaafar El Kassioui, Ridouane Kessabi

  31-51

  54 / 23

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.174334

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• Assessment of the Simple Model for Durum Wheat Biomass and Yield Prediction in Semi-arid Algeria

  Hamida Mourad, Nadia Boulelouah, Djamel Dinne Haddad, Mohammed Zouhir Mabane

  53-69

  38 / 22

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172840

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• Climate Change Projections for Mediterranean Arid Regions: Shared Socio-economic Pathways for Algerian Sahara

  Ameur Zaghouani, Chaima Chetioui, Ayoub Hadjeb

  71-84

  62 / 23

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173393

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• Biofungicidal Potential of Melia azedarach Extracts against Alternaria spp. in Potato: Integrating Phytochemical Profiling with In Vitro and In Vivo Antifungal Efficacy

  Fatiha Ouadah, Amine Ghelamallah, Ibrahim Elkhalil Benzohra, Salah Neghmouche Nacer, Wassima Lakhdari

  85-99

  62 / 20

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172456

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• Differential Shoot Nutrient Stoichiometry in Sulla carnosa Ecotypes Exposed to Salt Stress under Greenhouse Conditions

  Rabaa Hidri, Farah Bounaouara, Ouissal Metoui-Ben Mahmoud, Walid Zorrig, Ahmed Debez, Chedly Abdelly, Rosario Azcon, Ricardo Aroca

  101-114

  39 / 19

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173071

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• Structure and Diversity of Earthworm Communities along a Gradient of Aridity in Northeastern Algeria

  Karim Bouazdia, Haroun Chenchouni

  115-130

  54 / 25

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173264

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• Differential Phenological Response of Quinoa to the Application of Vermicompost Leachate and Moderate Doses of Fish Hydrolysate under High Andean Rainfed Conditions

  Nestor Cuellar Condori, Cesar Padilla, Sócrates Olivera, Richard Solórzano

  131-144

  69 / 27

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173051

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• Isolation and Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Traditional Algerian Smen

  Hassina Guetarni, Yassine Hennine, Houcine Serièr

  145-156

  88 / 10

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172789

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• Green Insecticidal Approach: Toxicity of Peganum harmala Fixed Oil against Tribolium castaneum

  Alayat Moufida Saoucen, Mouane Aicha, Guezzoun Nassima, Assas Fouad, Serrage Nassima, Gheid Samira, Henni Meriem , Chikha Maria, Bendali-Saoudi Fatiha

  157-165

  31 / 16

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173062

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• Diversity and Parasitism Rates of Fleas on Meriones shawi from Hodna Region (M’Sila, Algeria)

  A Cherief, M. Biche, N. Boutera, K. Cherif, F. Mimeche

  167-173

  29 / 19

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172954

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• Population Activity and Control of the Olive Fruit Fly in Olive Orchards using Food Attractants and Pheromone Traps in Arid Region (Algeria)

  H Mimeche, A Laabassi , S Chafaa, F Mimeche

  175-185

  62 / 23

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172052

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• Enhanced Production of Indole-3-Acetic Acid by Bacillus Strains Using Immobilized Cell Systems on AMBERJET® 4200 for Potential Application as Agricultural Bioinoculants

  Freddy Castillo-Alfonso, Mickel Palomino, Jorge González-Bacerio, Alberto del Monte Martínez, Marcia M. Rojas, Roberto Olivares-Hernández

  187-194

  36 / 13

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173153

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• Valorization of Sugarcane Residues as a Bio-input for Sustainable Cultivation of Cucurbita moschata on the Northern Coast of Peru

  Mickel Palomino, Wilian Salazar-Coronel, Juan C. Paredes , Johan Rivas, Emilee Calero-Rios, Uriel Aldava Pardave, Richard Solórzano Acosta

  195-208

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   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172609

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• Dynamics of Potato Cultivation in the Arid Saharan Region of El Oued (Algeria) and Farmers’ Perceptions and Adaptations to Climate ChangeDynamics of Potato Cultivation in the Arid Saharan Region of El Oued (Algeria) and Farmers’ Perceptions and Adaptations to Climate Change

  Haoua Amrouni Sais, Lounes Merrouchi, Rabah Fethallah, Mohamed Fahas

  209-219

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   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173200

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• Beyond Pastoralism: Diversity and Dynamics of Olive Farming Systems in the Steppic Arid Region of Djelfa, Algeria

  Haoua Amrouni Sais, Salah Eddine Benziouche

  221-230

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   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.171818

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• Investigating Rainfall Persistence in the Seybouse Watershed of Northeastern Algeria using the ARFIMA model

  Balah Belkacem , Zeroual Abdelatif

  231-246

  41 / 21

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.170211

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• Multivariate Assessment of Genetic Variation and Trait Associations in Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia Jacq.)

  Khushwant B. Choudhary, Hans Raj Mahla, Ramavtar Sharma

  247-257

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   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.172537

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• Genetic Divergence and Multivariate Analysis of Isabgol Genotypes for Yield-Related Traits in Arid Environments

  Khushwant B. Choudhary, Laxman Singh Rajput

  259-268

  27 / 11

   https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v65i1.173592

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