The newspaper "Sabah Al-Basra," in its issue number 847 published on Sunday, September 27, 2026, highlighted a scientific study conducted by the College of Agriculture at the University of Basra. The study, conducted by journalist Aws Sattar Al-Ghanimi, featured an interview with researcher Nour Al-Huda Hassan Al-Asadi, which included her master's thesis supervised by Dr. Salwa Jumaa Fakher.

The study, conducted at the research station in Karma Ali, aimed to reduce soil salinity. It demonstrated the effectiveness of combining biochar (30 tons/hectare) and nano-silicon (400 kg/hectare) in improving soil properties and the root environment, achieving a record wheat yield of 14.86 tons/hectare compared to 6.62 tons/hectare in the control group.

This media attention reflects the importance of the college's applied research in providing scientific solutions for reclaiming saline lands and enhancing food security.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture