Center for Desert Agriculture
RESEARCH CENTER AT KAUST DEDICATED TO THE STUDY, ENGINEERING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
The global population is projected to reach
10 billion by 2050
How do we ensure a secure, safe, nutritious and sustainable food supply for future generations?
The Center for Desert Agriculture is committed to finding smart and efficient solutions
- to produce high value crops and staples
- to reduce reliance on water, fertilizer, and pesticides
- to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- to increase plant growth potential on marginal lands
- to empower the next generation of Saudi Arabian citizens to be global leaders in sustainable agriculture
RESEARCH THEMES
The CDA has a primary focus on the research theme “field-based cropping systems”, with three CCF project proposals covering important aspects of sustainable agroecosystem agriculture in KSA
RESEARCH GROUPS
Plant Breeding and Genetics Lab
Professor Jesse Poland
Stress Granule Lab
Professor Monika Chodasiewicz
Wing Lab KAUST
Professor Rod Wing
Wulff Lab
Professor Brande Wulff
Photo by Linda Polik
CDA NEWS
28 March, 2022
Meet Striga Solutions
Protecting the food security and livelihoods of millions by combating the spread of Striga.
21 March, 2022
Greening Saudi Project gains expert backing
KAUST signed an agreement to support the Greening Saudi Project. The CDA is providing the scientific and technological foundation for a sustainable increase in the vegetative footprint of the Kingdom.
20 March, 2022
Sustainable Food Security for the Kingdom and the world
Local, regional, and global food system experts gather to achieve sustainable food security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world at the KAUST Workshop for Sustainable Food Security.