A Meta-analysis of Rates of Return to Agricultural R&D
A Meta-analysis of Rates of Return to Agricultural R&D

Author: Julian M. Alston

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0896291162

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Analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting foof needs of the developing world on a sustainable basis, with particular emphasis on low-income countries and on the poorer groups in those countries.

High-yielding Anthracnose-resistant Stylosanthes for Agricultural Systems
High-yielding Anthracnose-resistant Stylosanthes for Agricultural Systems

Author: Sukumar Chakraborty

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781863204422

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This comprehensive book summarises new knowledge about Stylosanthes research and development. It attempts to capture published and unpublished information on the anthracnose disease and the development of new germplasm with anthracnose resistance and high yield potential for existing and new production systems.

Crop Variety Improvement and Its Effect on Productivity
Crop Variety Improvement and Its Effect on Productivity

Author: Robert Eugene Evenson

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 9780851995496

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This volume reports the findings of a study of the productivity impact of varietal improvement research conducted at a number of international centers affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Such centers have been at the forefront of the "Green Revolution" that resulted in the breeding of new crop varieties of the world's staple food crops. Econometric models are used to evaluate the investment in these cases of agricultural research and to analyze impact in selected countries.