As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen scientific research and advance sustainable agricultural practices, the Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research (C.AFCAR) continues to implement a series of field-based research activities aimed at improving crop productivity and understanding plant physiological responses under varying environmental conditions. Within this framework, a research team from the Center conducted field measurements of chlorophyll content using a SPAD meter at two locations—Hammam Al-Alil and the University fields—on Sunday and Monday, May 3–4, 2026.

   Chlorophyll measurement is considered a key physiological indicator reflecting plant health status and photosynthetic efficiency, thereby contributing to the assessment of environmental and management factors affecting crop growth.

   The measurements were carried out following a rigorous scientific methodology. Representative plant samples were selected from the studied fields, and chlorophyll content in their leaves was measured using a portable SPAD meter, which is characterized by its accuracy and ease of use under field conditions.

   This activity aims to investigate the effects of environmental stresses, such as drought and high temperatures, on plants, evaluate nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency, and support data-driven agricultural decision-making. It also contributes to improving natural resource management in arid farming systems.

   This research activity conducted by C.AFCAR aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 15 (Life on Land).

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