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International Society for Horticultural ScienceHorticulture Research International |
Khaldia Research Center (KRC) /
National Center for Agricultural Research and Transfer of Technology (NCARTT) /
Jordan
Town/City
Khaldia
Web Address
www.ncartt.gov.jo
Organisational Structure
This center executes its activities in the governorates of Mafraq and Zarka.
It executes research programs in all aspects of irrigated agriculture including horticulture. Besides, estimation of water requirements to vegetable crops using saline water is practiced. The center collects fruit tree cultivars i.e. olive, pistachio, and cactus.
Elevation
550 m
Annual Rainfall
200 mm
Hours of Sunshine
9000
Monthly Radiant Energy
325,403,579,720,843,894,905,843,699, 561, 396,313 MJ m-2
Total Radiant Energy
7481 MJ m-2
Humidity
in summer (July) 40%; in winter (January) 70%
Commodity
field crops, forages, vegetables, olive, pistachio
Discipline
genetic resources, culture (irrigated, rainfed), water management and environment
Staff:
Khureisat, F.A.
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