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Rice

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How the adoption of drought-tolerant rice varieties impacts households in a non-drought year: Evidence from Nepal

ABSTRACT Stress-tolerant rice varieties (STRVs) are bred to be high yielding and tolerant to climate shocks […]

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Climate change impacts on African crop production

According to the most recent IPCC report, changes in climates over the last 30 years have […]

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Vietnam Coffee Supply Chain Risk Assessment: Draft Report

With annual exports of around one million tons, worth USD 1.7 billion and representing approximately 14% […]

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Variation in root system architecture and drought response in rice (Oryza sativa): Phenotyping of the OryzaSNP panel in rainfed lowland fields

Root growth at soil depths below 30 cm may provide access to critical soil water reserves […]

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Transcriptional profiling of indica rice cultivar IET8585 (Ajaya) infected with bacterial leaf blight pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae

An indica rice cultivar IET8585 (Ajaya) resists diverse races of the Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae pathogen […]

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Tissue-specific expression and drought responsiveness of cell-wall invertase genes of rice at flowering

Drought stress near heading reduces grain yield in rice cultivars by inhibiting processes such as anther […]

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The use of the random amplified polymorphic DNA techniques to identify mating groups in the Fusarium section Liseola

The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was used to determine the mating groups of several […]

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Spikelet proteomic response to combined water deficit and heat stress in rice (Oryza sativa cv. N22)

In future climates, rice crops will be frequently exposed to water deficit and heat stress at […]

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SNP discovery at candidate genes for drought responsiveness in rice

Characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in candidate genes for drought tolerance is a promising approach […]

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Simulation Modelling of the Spread of Rice Tungro Virus Disease: The Potential for Management by Roguing

A simulation model of the dynamics of rice tungro virus disease (RTVD) was developed to assess […]

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Simple labour-saving ways to boost maize and riceharvests in southern Africa. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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Showcase 17: Double the benefits: legumes improve both milk and rice production

This series of two-page brief highlights some of the new technologies and processes available, in order […]

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Showcase 1: Double cropping rice-fallow systems in South Asia

This series of two-page brief highlights some of the new technologies and processes available, in order […]

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Seed production environment, time of harvest and the potential longevity of seeds of three cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L).

Changes in seed quality (assessed by potential longevity, i.e. the value of the seed lot constant […]

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Seed production environment and storage longevity of japonica rices (Oryza sativa L.)

Changes in seed dry weight, moisture content and germinability of three japonica cultivars of rice during […]

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Root biology and genetic improvement for drought avoidance in rice

Rice root growth encompasses a remarkable genetic diversity in terms of growth patterns, architecture, and environmental […]

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Risk assessment for rice planthopper and tungro disease outbreaks

Comparisons are drawn between the decision-making processes used in the management of two major pests of […]

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Rice sheath blight complex caused by Rhizoctonia species: Pathogen epidemiology and management strategies. Final Technical Report, Project R7778

This project aimed to establish the epidemiology of the Rhizoctonia species involved in the rice sheath […]

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Rice varieties for eastern Indian lowlands. Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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Rice research in the DFID RNRRS programmes. Lessons learnt and implications for future research

This study documents lessons from research on rice-based production systems that was funded by the United […]

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Rice near-isogenic-lines (NILs) contrasting for grain yield under lowland drought stress

The development of near-isogenic-lines (NILs) is a very important tool for both genetic and physiological dissection […]

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Rice pests in the Ivory Coast, West Africa: Farmers’ perceptions and management strategies

An understanding of farmers’ perceptions of pests and their existing pest control methods can make an […]

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Rice Germin-Like Proteins: Allelic Diversity and Relationships to Early Stress Responses

Germin-like protein (GLP) markers were associated with quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to the rice […]

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Rice bred in Nepal is a hit with farmers in Bangladesh lowlands. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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Rice and horticulture case studies based on Mwea Irrigation Scheme

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Report on Biological Aspects, Bangladesh, Nepal and India

The assessment of biological aspects or potential constraints related to the adoption of Resource Conserving Technology […]

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Report of a visit to Tanzania to assess small scale paddy milling in the Morogoro region. Report 2593. Natural Resources Institute (NRI), Chatham, UK. 25 pp.

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Release and Popularisation of Cultivars in Madhya Pradesh

This chapter begins with a description of the environmental and agricultural conditions in Madhya Pradesh. The […]

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Recessive bacterial leaf blight resistance in rice: Complexity, challenges and strategy

Physical mapping and map-based cloning strategies are routinely used for identification of candidate genes for major […]

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Rainfed Rabi Cropping in Rice-fallows of Nepal

This case study is an impact assessment of Rainfed Rabi Cropping (RRC) technologies, developed in DFID […]

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Rainfed agriculture impact assessment cluster study synthesis report

This study on Rain-Fed Agriculture is one of two studies that were undertaken as part of […]

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Quality rice seed production manual

The objective of this rice seed production manual is, therefore, to contribute to improving the capacity […]

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Protifolon Issue 3. Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia

This issue focuses on how local communities in six countries in south-east Asia are managing risk; […]

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Pro-poor values in agricultural research management: PETRRA experiences in practice

PETRRA was an agricultural research-management project which used a values-based approach in project design, planning, and […]

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Profitable pulse crops transform rice fallows

In Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, over 14 million hectares of fertile land lie fallow in […]

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Physiological characterization of introgression lines derived from an indica rice cultivar, IR64, adapted to drought and water-saving irrigation

Water scarcity threatens sustainable rice production in many irrigated areas around the world. To cope with […]

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Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS sequences and conditions affecting the type of conidial germination of Bipolaris oryzae

One taxonomic characteristic of Bipolaris species is the bipolar germination of conidia, but conidia of Bipolaris […]

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PETRRA – an experiment in pro-poor agricultural research. Book 8/10: Uptake pathways.

Under PETRRA there were 45 sub-projects (SPs) commissioned for technology development, uptake methods research and policy […]

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PETRRA – an experiment in pro-poor agricultural research. Book 4/10: Newspaper Articles.

Under PETRRA there were 45 sub-projects (SPs) commissioned for technology development, uptake methods research and policy […]

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Participatory Rice Variety Improvement in Ghana II – Final Technical Report

Increasing productivity and production of rice is a major challenge facing the government of Ghana which […]

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NIAB announces major new research initiative to tackle rice productivity in the developing world

This press release announces new funding for research on rice genetics that will lead to the […]

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New Upland Rice Varieties for India

This case study is an impact assessment of two rice varieties, Ashoka 200F and Ashoka 228. […]

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Natural enemy diversity and pest control: patterns of pest emergence with agricultural intensification

Concern over declining biodiversity and the implications for continued provision of ecosystem services has led, recently, […]

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More marketing choices mean better livelihoodsfor poor paddy growers. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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Modeling spatial and temporal variation of drought in rice production

We present a preliminary crop growth simulation model-based characterization of the spatial and temporal distribution of […]

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Market characteristics and prices of cereal in the study area

The basic cereal consumed by the people in the study villages are sorghum and rice. While […]

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Improving the Competiveness and Marketability of locally produced rice in Ghana. Final Technical Report.

The objective of this research was to assist in the development of a post-harvest strategy for […]

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Improving information on rice pests and diseases in Bangladesh – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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Improvement of drought resistance in rice

The unpredictability of drought patterns and the inherent complexity of the physiological responses involved have made […]

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Impact of seawater intrusion control on the environment, land use and household incomes in a coastal area

Agricultural production in the coastal wetlands of Asia is often hindered by salinity intrusion caused by […]

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Impact of climate change on crop productivity in Western Ghats, coastal and northeastern regions of India

Assessment on impact of climate change on major crops in ecologically sensitive areas, viz. the Western […]

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Identification and Characterization of Regions of the Rice Genome Associated With Broad-Spectrum, Quantitative Disease Resistance

Much research has been devoted to understanding the biology of plant-pathogen interactions. The extensive genetic analysis […]

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Identification and characterisation of key screening sites for blast and scald resistance in West Africa – Final Technical Report

In response to the demand evidenced by a request from the West Africa Rice Development Association […]

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Guiding the sustainable management of rice landscapes in the uplands

In the upper catchments of the Mekong and Red River basins, improving the productivity of rice […]

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Getting the focus right: production constraints for six major food crops in Asian and African farming systems.

To determine the most important production constraints and associated yield losses for six major food crops […]

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Genetic analysis and validation of quantitative trait loci associated with reproductive-growth traits and grain yield under drought stress in a doubled haploid line population of rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Drought is a major constraint for rice production and yield stability in rainfed ecosystems, especially when […]

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Farmers who learn together, grow together

Most households in the small-scale farming sector in Zimbabwe live in poverty due to declining crop […]

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Ecology and management of rice hispa (Dicladispa armigera) in Bangladesh. Final Technical Report.

The rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera, (Colecoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a serious pest of rice in Bangladesh and […]

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Ducks, Rice and People – the Key to HPAI Risk in the Mekong Region

Thailand and Viet Nam have both experienced several epidemic waves of HPAI H5N1 between 2004 and […]

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Drought-resistant rice: physiological framework for an integrated research strategy

The unpredictability of drought patterns and the complexity of the physiological responses involved have made it […]

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Drought Resistance Improvement in Rice: An Integrated Genetic and Resource Management Strategy

Drought is the major constraint to rice production in rainfed areas across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. […]

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Development and promotion of wild rice management strategies for the lowlands of southern Tanzania

This project tested and promoted wild rice management methods on rice fields in southern Tanzania. Further […]

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Characterization of drought stress environments for upland rice and maize in central Brazil.

Drought stresses arise when the combination of rainfall and soil water supply are insufficient to meet […]

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Changes in OsXTH gene expression, ABA content, and peduncle elongation in rice subjected to drought at the reproductive stage

Drought stress causes yield loss in rice by inhibiting panicle exsertion which is driven by peduncle […]

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Breeding upland rice for drought resistance

Upland rice, produced by smallholder farmers, is the lowest-yielding rice production system. Drought stress is the […]

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Biotechnology and transposon-tagging for improving drought resistance in rice for Indonesia

Transgenic methods offer a complementary approach for classical breeding to improve the tolerance of plants toward […]

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Beating tungro virus disease in rice – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]

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AfricaRice Annual Report 2010: Building African capacity on policy analysis and impact assessment

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Addressing hunger in drought areas – towards a grain bank in AP

Drought is staring into the eyes of the rural people in almost all parts of the […]

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Abscisic acid regulates gene expression in cortical fiber cells and silica cells of rice shoots

Drought-induced growth arrest is a major cause of yield loss in crops and is mediated in […]

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A PCR-based method to distinguish fungi of the rice sheath-blight complex, Rhizoctonia solani, R. oryzae and R. oryzae-sativae

Identification of Rhizoctonia solani, R. oryzae and R. oryzae-sativae, components of the rice sheath disease complex, […]

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A Germin-Like Protein Gene Family Functions as a Complex Quantitative Trait Locus Conferring Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance in Rice

Plant disease resistance governed by quantitative trait loci (QTL) is predicted to be effective against a […]

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Livelihood impacts of water policy changes: evidence from a coastal area of the Mekong River Delta

The coastal zone of the Mekong river delta has experienced rapid economic and environmental changes during […]

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IRRI Annual Report 2008

Over the last several years, IRRI has made excellent progress in developing a common vision with […]

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IRRI Annual Report 2009

There are many exciting research achievements to report on for 2009, including our “assault” on salt […]

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IRRI Annual Report 2010

This 2010 report highlights some of the convenient convergences and multiple-win projects implemented by IRRI, including […]

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Production Risk Management in the Rice Sector

This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key production risks faced […]

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Market Risk Management in the Rice Sector

This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key market risks faced […]

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Featured | Live Rice Index

The Live Rice Index is a global provider of information on the rice industry and a […]

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ASEAN and Global Rice Situation and Outlook

Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) play a major role in the […]

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Enhancing Farm Profitability through Portfolio Analysis: The Case of Spatial Rice Variety Selection

This study applies portfolio theory to rice varietal selection decisions to find profit maximizing and risk […]

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Futures Markets in Indian Agriculture and its Impact on Production and Prices

Commodity futures markets play an imporant role in price discovery, the information on which helps the […]

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Climate risks and rice farming in the lower Mekong River countries

Climate risks are not new to farmers of the lower Mekong. Important climate risks that are […]

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Groundwater irrigation and production risks of rice farming in Cotabato Province, Philippines

A stochastic production function specification is used to value the variability in agricultural productivity of groundwater […]

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Climatic Risks, Rice Production Losses and Risk Coping Strategies: A Case Study of a Rain-fed Village in Coastal Orissa

Abiotic stresses observed in the village Kaudikol , district Cuttack, Orissa have been recorded for 8 […]

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Global Rice Science Partnership

The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP), an initiative of the CGIAR, provides a single strategic plan and unique […]

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Experimental By Nature: Rice Farmers in Ghana

A project in Ghana tried to encourage government extension agents to change their attitudes. Instead of […]

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National Rice Research Institute (India)

India’s National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) is an institution dedicated to improving the income and quality […]

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International Rice Research Institute

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a nonprofit independent research and training organization. It is […]

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A review of principles for sustainable pest management in rice

This review addresses four principles on which sustainable pest management in rice is to be grounded. […]

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Crop Case Study: GMO Golden Rice in Asia with Enhanced Vitamin A Benefits for Consumers

Golden Rice is genetically modified to provide beta-carotene in the rice grain and it could potentially […]

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ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANT RICE & WHEAT: SOUTH ASIA

Improving the productivity of cereal crops in South Asia, specifically rice and wheat, has become a […]

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Regional Cooperation for Food Security: The Case of Emergency Rice Reserves in the ASEAN Plus Three

After the food price crisis in 2008, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) endorsed the establishment […]

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Rice Crisis and Climate Risk Management: The CURE Approach

This paper is an attempt to remind us that the maxim “RICE IS LIFE” does not show […]

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Pesticide Risk Assessment in Rice Paddies: Theory and Practice

Rice is cultivated throughout the world under submerged conditions. The high water requirements and the heavy […]

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Africa Rice Center

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African research organization with a mission to contribute […]

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PhilRice Magazine: Pest Busters

This Quarter 4 2011 issue focuses on the issue of pests, with a special focus on […]

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Drought, coping mechanisms and poverty: Insights from rainfed rice farming in Asia

An understanding of the socio-economic impact of drought and of farmers’ coping mechanisms is essential in […]

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Proceedings of the FAO Rice Conference | Rice is life

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared the International Year of Rice 2004 during its 57th Session in […]

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Planthoppers: new threats to the sustainability of intensive rice production systems in Asia

This book provides summaries and analyses of key works and issues related to developments in research […]

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Research to Impact: Case Studies for Natural Resource Management for Irrigated Rice in Asia

This book aims to share lessons and experiences and document cross-country learning in 11 countries from […]

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A Practical Field Guide to Weeds of Rice in Asia

Weed infestations are a concern for every farmer . Depending on the type of rice production […]

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Guyana Rice Supply Chain Risk Assessment: February 2011

At the request of the MoA, the GoG, and the GRDB, the World Bank conducted a […]

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Drought Frontiers in Rice: Crop Improvement for Increased Rainfed Production

Worldwide, drought affects approximately 23 million hectares of rainfed rice. Varieties combining improved drought resistance with […]

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Risks Faced by Rural Households in Africa and Their Willingness to Pay to Avoid Them

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IRRI-bred rice varieties for the Philippines

Three new rice varieties designed to help Filipino farmers grow more rice in difficult conditions have […]

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