Networking in International Agricultural Research

Networking in International Agricultural Research
Author: Donald L. Plucknett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1990
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

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.
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1994
Genre: Rice
ISBN: 9712200612

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.
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1995
Genre: Consumption
ISBN: 9712200795

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.