ABSTRACT Stress-tolerant rice varieties (STRVs) are bred to be high yielding and tolerant to climate shocks […]
According to the most recent IPCC report, changes in climates over the last 30 years have […]
With annual exports of around one million tons, worth USD 1.7 billion and representing approximately 14% […]
Root growth at soil depths below 30 cm may provide access to critical soil water reserves […]
An indica rice cultivar IET8585 (Ajaya) resists diverse races of the Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae pathogen […]
Drought stress near heading reduces grain yield in rice cultivars by inhibiting processes such as anther […]
The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was used to determine the mating groups of several […]
In future climates, rice crops will be frequently exposed to water deficit and heat stress at […]
Characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in candidate genes for drought tolerance is a promising approach […]
A simulation model of the dynamics of rice tungro virus disease (RTVD) was developed to assess […]
This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
This series of two-page brief highlights some of the new technologies and processes available, in order […]
Changes in seed quality (assessed by potential longevity, i.e. the value of the seed lot constant […]
Changes in seed dry weight, moisture content and germinability of three japonica cultivars of rice during […]
Rice root growth encompasses a remarkable genetic diversity in terms of growth patterns, architecture, and environmental […]
Comparisons are drawn between the decision-making processes used in the management of two major pests of […]
This project aimed to establish the epidemiology of the Rhizoctonia species involved in the rice sheath […]
This study documents lessons from research on rice-based production systems that was funded by the United […]
The development of near-isogenic-lines (NILs) is a very important tool for both genetic and physiological dissection […]
An understanding of farmers’ perceptions of pests and their existing pest control methods can make an […]
Germin-like protein (GLP) markers were associated with quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to the rice […]
The assessment of biological aspects or potential constraints related to the adoption of Resource Conserving Technology […]
This chapter begins with a description of the environmental and agricultural conditions in Madhya Pradesh. The […]
Physical mapping and map-based cloning strategies are routinely used for identification of candidate genes for major […]
This case study is an impact assessment of Rainfed Rabi Cropping (RRC) technologies, developed in DFID […]
This study on Rain-Fed Agriculture is one of two studies that were undertaken as part of […]
The objective of this rice seed production manual is, therefore, to contribute to improving the capacity […]
This issue focuses on how local communities in six countries in south-east Asia are managing risk; […]
PETRRA was an agricultural research-management project which used a values-based approach in project design, planning, and […]
In Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, over 14 million hectares of fertile land lie fallow in […]
Water scarcity threatens sustainable rice production in many irrigated areas around the world. To cope with […]
One taxonomic characteristic of Bipolaris species is the bipolar germination of conidia, but conidia of Bipolaris […]
Under PETRRA there were 45 sub-projects (SPs) commissioned for technology development, uptake methods research and policy […]
Increasing productivity and production of rice is a major challenge facing the government of Ghana which […]
This press release announces new funding for research on rice genetics that will lead to the […]
This case study is an impact assessment of two rice varieties, Ashoka 200F and Ashoka 228. […]
Concern over declining biodiversity and the implications for continued provision of ecosystem services has led, recently, […]
We present a preliminary crop growth simulation model-based characterization of the spatial and temporal distribution of […]
The basic cereal consumed by the people in the study villages are sorghum and rice. While […]
The objective of this research was to assist in the development of a post-harvest strategy for […]
The unpredictability of drought patterns and the inherent complexity of the physiological responses involved have made […]
Agricultural production in the coastal wetlands of Asia is often hindered by salinity intrusion caused by […]
Assessment on impact of climate change on major crops in ecologically sensitive areas, viz. the Western […]
Much research has been devoted to understanding the biology of plant-pathogen interactions. The extensive genetic analysis […]
In response to the demand evidenced by a request from the West Africa Rice Development Association […]
In the upper catchments of the Mekong and Red River basins, improving the productivity of rice […]
To determine the most important production constraints and associated yield losses for six major food crops […]
Drought is a major constraint for rice production and yield stability in rainfed ecosystems, especially when […]
Most households in the small-scale farming sector in Zimbabwe live in poverty due to declining crop […]
The rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera, (Colecoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a serious pest of rice in Bangladesh and […]
Thailand and Viet Nam have both experienced several epidemic waves of HPAI H5N1 between 2004 and […]
The unpredictability of drought patterns and the complexity of the physiological responses involved have made it […]
Drought is the major constraint to rice production in rainfed areas across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. […]
This project tested and promoted wild rice management methods on rice fields in southern Tanzania. Further […]
Drought stresses arise when the combination of rainfall and soil water supply are insufficient to meet […]
Drought stress causes yield loss in rice by inhibiting panicle exsertion which is driven by peduncle […]
Upland rice, produced by smallholder farmers, is the lowest-yielding rice production system. Drought stress is the […]
Transgenic methods offer a complementary approach for classical breeding to improve the tolerance of plants toward […]
Drought is staring into the eyes of the rural people in almost all parts of the […]
Drought-induced growth arrest is a major cause of yield loss in crops and is mediated in […]
Identification of Rhizoctonia solani, R. oryzae and R. oryzae-sativae, components of the rice sheath disease complex, […]
Plant disease resistance governed by quantitative trait loci (QTL) is predicted to be effective against a […]
The coastal zone of the Mekong river delta has experienced rapid economic and environmental changes during […]
Over the last several years, IRRI has made excellent progress in developing a common vision with […]
There are many exciting research achievements to report on for 2009, including our “assault” on salt […]
This 2010 report highlights some of the convenient convergences and multiple-win projects implemented by IRRI, including […]
This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key production risks faced […]
This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key market risks faced […]
The Live Rice Index is a global provider of information on the rice industry and a […]
Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) play a major role in the […]
This study applies portfolio theory to rice varietal selection decisions to find profit maximizing and risk […]
Commodity futures markets play an imporant role in price discovery, the information on which helps the […]
Climate risks are not new to farmers of the lower Mekong. Important climate risks that are […]
A stochastic production function specification is used to value the variability in agricultural productivity of groundwater […]
Abiotic stresses observed in the village Kaudikol , district Cuttack, Orissa have been recorded for 8 […]
The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP), an initiative of the CGIAR, provides a single strategic plan and unique […]
A project in Ghana tried to encourage government extension agents to change their attitudes. Instead of […]
India’s National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) is an institution dedicated to improving the income and quality […]
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a nonprofit independent research and training organization. It is […]
This review addresses four principles on which sustainable pest management in rice is to be grounded. […]
Golden Rice is genetically modified to provide beta-carotene in the rice grain and it could potentially […]
Improving the productivity of cereal crops in South Asia, specifically rice and wheat, has become a […]
After the food price crisis in 2008, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) endorsed the establishment […]
This paper is an attempt to remind us that the maxim “RICE IS LIFE” does not show […]
Rice is cultivated throughout the world under submerged conditions. The high water requirements and the heavy […]
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African research organization with a mission to contribute […]
This Quarter 4 2011 issue focuses on the issue of pests, with a special focus on […]
An understanding of the socio-economic impact of drought and of farmers’ coping mechanisms is essential in […]
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared the International Year of Rice 2004 during its 57th Session in […]
This book provides summaries and analyses of key works and issues related to developments in research […]
This book aims to share lessons and experiences and document cross-country learning in 11 countries from […]
Weed infestations are a concern for every farmer . Depending on the type of rice production […]
At the request of the MoA, the GoG, and the GRDB, the World Bank conducted a […]
Worldwide, drought affects approximately 23 million hectares of rainfed rice. Varieties combining improved drought resistance with […]
Three new rice varieties designed to help Filipino farmers grow more rice in difficult conditions have […]