Networking in International Agricultural Research
Networking in International Agricultural Research

Author: Donald L. Plucknett

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13:

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A critical survey of agricultural networks which presents examples from the experience of international research centers and national programs around the world. After tracing the historical roots of the current popularity of networks the authors discuss network development stages from start-up to maturity, including such issues as funding, leadership, and motivation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Filling the World's Rice Bowl
Filling the World's Rice Bowl

Author: Brian Lee

Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9712200612

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IRRI in brief; Preparing the world's rice bowl for the next century; IRRI revps its work plan; Research program highlights; International program highlights; Information and knowledge exchange; Finance and administration; What some newspapers have said about IRRI; 1993 financial statements; IRRI trustees at April 1994; Internationally and nationally recruited staff 1993; Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Water, a Looming Crisis
Water, a Looming Crisis

Author: International Rice Research Institute

Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9712200795

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Working together toward a common goal; Water: a looming crisis; Rice plant types; Research program highlights; A new rice variety to meet tomorro's food production challenge; Getting to the root of drought tolerance; Coping with floods; Resisting blast in the uplands; A new concept promises to increase yield and sustainability; New frontier projects; Partnerships: making the most of research resources; Internation program highlights; Conserving and promoting genetic diversity; Strenghning international partneships program; Networks; Training; Information and knowledge exchange; Ivory towers and farmer's fields; Finance and administration; Financial statements; IRRI trustees at april 1995; IRRi international staff 1994; Consultive Group on International Agricultural Research.