The document summarizes a report on field trials of autumn rice crops conducted in 2015 at the Rice Research Station in Burma. It provides information gathered from farmer surveys on major sources of rice production information and varieties grown. It also includes recommendations to strengthen breeding, seed production, agronomy, plant pathology, and entomology programs. Overall recommendations are provided to improve research, extension, seed programs and facilities at the Rice Research Station in Burma.
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Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
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Dr Rajeev K Varshney updated on the key points on ropical Legumes Projects ; Development and release of farmer-preferred varieties in the target crop x geography, Strengthening of the legume breeding capacity of the partner CGIAR and NARS partners, Program Improvement Plan (PIP) based on the results of the Breeding Program Assessment Tool (BPAT). The establishment of sustainable seed delivery systems that service the needs of small-holders.
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Strengthening the Science of Delivery by increasing total seed production and availability, increasing access to high-quality seed of improved varieties, creating demand for quality seed (e.g. through value-chain support, demonstration trials, postharvest handling including seed, business training and market linkages), reaching farmers through formal and informal seed systems, lowering costs of seed.......
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Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Roux - A global information and knowledge sharing approach to facilitate the ...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
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Dr Rajeev K Varshney updated on the key points on ropical Legumes Projects ; Development and release of farmer-preferred varieties in the target crop x geography, Strengthening of the legume breeding capacity of the partner CGIAR and NARS partners, Program Improvement Plan (PIP) based on the results of the Breeding Program Assessment Tool (BPAT). The establishment of sustainable seed delivery systems that service the needs of small-holders.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Delivering Acceler...ICRISAT
Strengthening the Science of Delivery by increasing total seed production and availability, increasing access to high-quality seed of improved varieties, creating demand for quality seed (e.g. through value-chain support, demonstration trials, postharvest handling including seed, business training and market linkages), reaching farmers through formal and informal seed systems, lowering costs of seed.......
Kimaru-Muchai - Communication Channels used in dissemination of soil fertilit...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Roux - A global information and knowledge sharing approach to facilitate the ...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Building sustainab...ICRISAT
Developing market–oriented seed production and delivery systems through PPP. Enhancing linkages among actors of multi-stakeholders’ Platforms along seed and commodity value chains, varieties prioritization for commercialization. Developing business cases. Seed Revolving Fund Initiative, Youth Engagement and Gender Inclusion in Tanzania.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Update on Global o...ICRISAT
Dr Rajeev K Varshney updated on the key points on Global open breeding informatics initiative project; Translating genomics information for crop improvement, Genomic resources and cost-effective genotyping platforms are made available with precise phenotyping, user friendly pipelines and decision support tools developed for use in Breeding programs.
ICRISAT’s soil laboratory registers with FAO’s International Network on Ferti...ICRISAT
The Charles Renard Analytical Laboratory at ICRISAT has been officially registered with the International Network on Fertilizer Analysis – a network created in December 2020, to build and strengthen the capacity of laboratories in fertilizer analysis and harmonize fertilizer quality standards. Dr Pushpajeet L Choudhari, Manager of the soil laboratory, said that testing serves as a preventive measure to avoid the misuse of fertilizers leading to better soil management.
Phytosanitary and Regulatory Perspective on MLND in KenyaCIMMYT
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ICRISAT pleased to share this five-year Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which builds on our extensive partnerships, networking and our understanding of the needs on the ground and sets out our current expertise with our vision for the next five years of a streamlined, targeted research for development institution, working closely with our partners and stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
Solutions for Impact in Emerging Markets: The role of biotechnologyICRISAT
To develop and deploy state-of-the-art infrastructure for conduct of transgenic research and to act as a clearinghouse for technology inputs, transgenic research leads/ prototypes with proof of concept derived from Indian research institutes, universities, and other likely sources.Also to evolve the technology to a point where a practical application can be demonstrated, and transfer this “evolved” technology for product development and distribution to appropriate agencies.
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" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of molecular breeding to...ExternalEvents
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of
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Lessons learned from case studies of applying biotechnologies for smallholdersExternalEvents
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Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Current status and...ICRISAT
SNPs designed for validated in mapping populations and breeding lines, Intertek platform. A set of 20 SNP set useful for screening early generation breeding population will be finalized 800 breeding lines from SA, ESA and WCA breeding programs; 2350 lines from ICAR-IIMR-AICRPS Current season -F2s from RxR nurseries from SA program, on-going discussion with ESA and WCA.
Monitoring Water Use and Drought at Field to Global Scales, Chris HainNENAwaterscarcity
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Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Building sustainab...ICRISAT
Developing market–oriented seed production and delivery systems through PPP. Enhancing linkages among actors of multi-stakeholders’ Platforms along seed and commodity value chains, varieties prioritization for commercialization. Developing business cases. Seed Revolving Fund Initiative, Youth Engagement and Gender Inclusion in Tanzania.
Research Program Genetic Gains (RPGG) Review Meeting 2021: Update on Global o...ICRISAT
Dr Rajeev K Varshney updated on the key points on Global open breeding informatics initiative project; Translating genomics information for crop improvement, Genomic resources and cost-effective genotyping platforms are made available with precise phenotyping, user friendly pipelines and decision support tools developed for use in Breeding programs.
ICRISAT’s soil laboratory registers with FAO’s International Network on Ferti...ICRISAT
The Charles Renard Analytical Laboratory at ICRISAT has been officially registered with the International Network on Fertilizer Analysis – a network created in December 2020, to build and strengthen the capacity of laboratories in fertilizer analysis and harmonize fertilizer quality standards. Dr Pushpajeet L Choudhari, Manager of the soil laboratory, said that testing serves as a preventive measure to avoid the misuse of fertilizers leading to better soil management.
Phytosanitary and Regulatory Perspective on MLND in KenyaCIMMYT
Phytosanitary and Regulatory Perspective on MLND in Kenya, presented at the International Conference on “MLN Diagnostics and Management in Africa,” organized by AGRA (Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa) and CIMMYT, 12-14 May, 2015
Burkina Faso Cowpea Objective 1,3 and 6 workplan TL III Annual meetTropical Legumes III
Burkina Faso Cowpea Workplan_Objective 1: Leverage Gender and Learning to Maximize Poverty and Food Security Impacts for Smallholder Farmers, Objective 3: Breeding Support and Breeding Program Strengthening for Cowpea, Objective 6: Developing Sustainable and Impact-Oriented Legume Seed Systems for Smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
ICRISAT pleased to share this five-year Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which builds on our extensive partnerships, networking and our understanding of the needs on the ground and sets out our current expertise with our vision for the next five years of a streamlined, targeted research for development institution, working closely with our partners and stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
Solutions for Impact in Emerging Markets: The role of biotechnologyICRISAT
To develop and deploy state-of-the-art infrastructure for conduct of transgenic research and to act as a clearinghouse for technology inputs, transgenic research leads/ prototypes with proof of concept derived from Indian research institutes, universities, and other likely sources.Also to evolve the technology to a point where a practical application can be demonstrated, and transfer this “evolved” technology for product development and distribution to appropriate agencies.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019: Genebank Sustainability Plan In actio...ICRISAT
The ICRISAT Genebank serves as a world repository for the collection of germplasm of the six mandate crops: sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, finger millet; and five small millets: foxtail millet, little millet, kodo millet, proso millet and barnyard millet. With over 126,830 germplasm accessions assembled from 144 countries through donations and collection missions, it is one of the largest international genebanks.
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of molecular breeding to...ExternalEvents
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of
molecular breeding to bambara groundnut, an underutilised crop for low-input agriculture" presentation by Sean Mayes, Crops for the Future, Semenyih, Malaysia
Lessons learned from case studies of applying biotechnologies for smallholdersExternalEvents
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SNPs designed for validated in mapping populations and breeding lines, Intertek platform. A set of 20 SNP set useful for screening early generation breeding population will be finalized 800 breeding lines from SA, ESA and WCA breeding programs; 2350 lines from ICAR-IIMR-AICRPS Current season -F2s from RxR nurseries from SA program, on-going discussion with ESA and WCA.
Monitoring Water Use and Drought at Field to Global Scales, Chris HainNENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
irrigation water management deals with various management aspects such as canal management, designing irrigation systems, irrigation efficiency, scheduling and water quaility etc.
IOT based smart security and monitoring devices for agriculture sneha daise paulson
Agriculture sector being the backbone of the Indian economy deserves security. Security not in terms of resources only but also agricultural products needs security and protection at very initial stage, like protection from attacks of rodents or insects, in fields or grain stores. Such challenges should also be taken into consideration. Security systems which are being used now a days are not smart enough to provide real time notification after sensing the problem. The integration of traditional methodology with latest technology as Internet of Things can lead to agricultural modernization. Keeping this scenario in mind an ‘Internet of Things’ based device have been designed, tested and analyzed which is capable of analyzing the sensed information and then transmitting it to the user. This device can be controlled and monitored from remote location and it can be implemented in agricultural fields, grain stores and cold stores for security purpose. This paper is oriented to accentuate the methods to solve such problems like identification of rodents, threats to crops and delivering real time notification based on information analysis and processing without human intervention. In this device, mentioned sensors and electronic devices are integrated using Python scripts. Based on attempted test cases, we were able to achieve success in 84.8% test cases.
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IoT may sound like a business buzzword, but in reality, it’s a real technological revolution that will impact everything we do. It's the next IT Tsunami of new possibility that is destined to change the face of technology, as we know it. IoT is the interconnectivity between things using wireless communication technology (each with their own unique identifiers) to connect objects, locations, animals, or people to the Internet, thus allowing for the direct transmission of and seamless sharing of data.
IoT represents a massive wave of technical innovation. Highly valuable companies will be built and new ecosystems will emerge from bridging the offline world with the online into one gigantic new network. Our limited understanding of the possibilities hinders our ability to see future applications for any new technology. Mainstream adoption of desktop computers and the Internet didn’t take hold until they became affordable and usable. When that occurred, fantastic and creative new innovation ensued. We are on the cusp of that tipping point with the Internet of Things.
IoT matters because it will create new industries, new companies, new jobs, and new economic growth. It will transform existing segments of our economy: retail, farming, industrial, logistics, cities, and the environment. It will turn your smartphone into the command center for the both digital and physical objects in your life. You will live and work smarter, not harder – and what we are seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg.
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Predict the most promising interventions to be made at the farming system level to optimize returns at the economic and ecosystem level and broadening genetic base of breeding populations (enhanced use of germplasm, novel crossing methods to enhance genetic recombination), improving selection efficiency (precision in phenotyping, marker-assisted selection, use of efficient experimental designs).
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A Report on Monitoring of
Field Trials of Autumn Rice
Crop, 2015
Rice Research Station, GRDB, Burma
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3. What farmers say?
(Information based on survey conducted in 5 region during Dec 2015)
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Major Source of information on new rice production technologies
7. Breeding for higher grain yield, better elasticity
to climate
High quality suiting for local and international
consumers.
Special rice varieties for minimizing the
deficiencies of Zinc and Iron, protein and low
glycemic index for diabetic population.
Major Researchable Issues
Plant Breeding
8. Fair degree of host resistance to biotic
stresses to minimize use of chemicals and
their residues, keeping in view of export of
paddy and rice and meeting phytosanitory
standards
‘Participatory’ approach in plant breeding
and varietal selection, release and de
notification of old varieties
Maintenance breeding
Pre breeding for creation of more genetic
diversity
Rice gene bank
9. RECOMMENDATIONS
Better display boards in trials
The trial may be kept bit drier to facilitate
visit on key events
Introduce ‘Farmers’ Participatory
Varietal Selection’
PVT may be planted at one more location
in replicated design
Work to improve quality of rice (Fine,
Scented with better nutritive value)
10. Seed Production
Improved seed security
-Timely availability
-Affordable cost
-At proper place
-Right variety
- Proper quality
11. RECOMMENDATIONS
Strengthening of rice seed team, laboratory
(Seed technologist supported by farm
manager, seed plant engineer and seed
marketing staff)
A revolving fund of $ 10-20 millions to seed
programme
Improved seed production technology to
increase seed multiplication ratio and quality
Seed testing and certification may be initiated
without further delay
12. Regular training of seed growers in quality
seed production in collaboration with
Extension and Research programmes
Enhanced seed replacement rate (25-30%) for
10-15% jump in rice production
Digital photos proofs of seed plots at
different stages
Seed Certification by a team
Seed labeling
The seed storage may be improved
13. Integrated weed management with special
reference to ‘red rice’ and it immediate
application in seed plots
Integrated nutrient management, testing
and suggesting improvement in ‘6P’ practice
being promoted by Extension programme
Agronomy of newly released rice varieties
Agronomy
14. ‘Conservation agriculture’ for cleaner
environment, improving soil health and
reducing cost of rice production
Narrowing yield gaps between farmers’
fields and potent yield of varieties
Adjustment of sowing dates in seed plots
for proper quality
Growing rice during off season under
irrigated conditions for seed production
15. Use statistical design in field trials
Initiate trials on integrated red rice
management, conservation agriculture,
diversification of cropping system, green
manuring, yield maximization, agronomy of
new varieties, growing rice during off season.
Associate with seed team for management
and elimination of red rice in plots.
RECOMMENDATIONS
16. Conclude trials on use of cow dung/FYM,
dates of sowing experiments for commercial
crop, fertilizers (Foliar) trials
Suggest internal quarantine measures
restricting red rice in non infested regions
The consultancy projects (private
companies etc) need to be given second
priority and may be in contract research
project mode
17. Plant Pathology
Proper evaluation of status of host
resistance under artificially created disease
epiphytotics
Identification and sharing of confirmed
sources of resistance
Pathogenic diversity of major rice pathogens
18. Maintenance and use of pathogenic
variability, mass multiplication and use
of inocula
Disease survey and surveillance, issue
of e newsletter
‘Pest Risk Analysis’ and ‘field
certification’ in association with National
Plant Protection Organization
Integrated disease management
technology in seed and commercial crop
19. Create disease epiphytotics at hot spots
Identify and share the confirmed sources of
disease resistance to rice breeders and put
these in gene bank
Disease survey and surveillance. Detection,
maintenance and use of pathogenic variability
for evaluation of host resistance
Collaborative research on ‘Pest Risk Analysis’
and ‘field certification’. Seed Certification.
Integrated disease management technology
and use validation at farmers’ fields
RECOMMENDATIONS
20. Integrated insect pests management with
special reference to paddy bug
Proper evaluation of host resistance and
identification of good sources of insect pests
resistance
Strategic deployment of varieties in
problematic areas of insect pests attack
Entomology
21. Safer and acceptable technology for
effective pest management in paddy and rice
meant for export
Research on ‘Pest risk analysis’ in
collaboration with NPPO
Generation of basic information on major
insect pests
22. Evaluation of host resistance under
controlled facilities (net house conditions)
Develop module for ‘integrated pest
management’ to minimize cost and doses of
chemicals, residue in grains and protection
off environment.
Import of paddy bug resistant genotypes
of rice , test these and share these with rice
breeder
Issue of e newsletter on crop health
Collaboration on PRA and Field
Certification
RECOMMENDATIONS
23. Overall recommendations for Rice
Research Station, Burma
1. Have strong wings of research, extension and
seeds headed by experienced and qualified
scientists
2. Hand over the conduct of field days, seed
days, exhibitions, museum, media
management and briefing etc. to Extension
Programme
3. Hand over seed production (except basic
seed and maintenance breeding) to Seed
Programme
24. 4. The Seed Technology lab may be
established . Add seed label on seed bag
5. Plan trials in consultation with
statistician for use of statistical design
6. Create facilities for conduct of trials at
multilocations for wider adaptability
7. Conduct regular workshops to discuss
last crop experiments and data as well as to
finalize technical plans
8. Release technical report of rice before
beginning of new crop season regularly
25. 9. Identify new technologies regularly besides
new varieties
10. Have regular monitoring of field trials at
RRS Burma and out locations by a team
consisting of at least one external member
11. Use participatory approach in plant
breeding and seed production (farmers, pvt.
sector, rice mills)
12. Initiate contract research projects and
revolving fund schemes. More autonomy to
researchers in these projects
13. Look for externally funded projects
26. 14. Conduct regular crop health survey and
surveillance using network of extension, trap
nursery, sample collection and visits. Use IT
tools. Issue e Newsletter on fortnightly basis
and send it to different agencies and GRDB
web page.
15. Create digital photo lab, collect all photos
at one place
16. Create technical cell for making record of
all data collected and copies of reports, project
files and replies given to questions on crop
technology.
27. 17. Conduct brain storming sessions and review
of work done in Guyana and abroad on specific
issues
18. Strong coordination with R-E-S and external
agencies dealing with rice
29. Discussion
Problem of internet at station: It was stressed
by Chief Scientist, Administrator
and HODs that fast internet is must to keep
their knowledge updated and timely
communication. Most of the journals are
available as e journals. GM may kindly set time
limit for it and may hire competent agency to
finish the job.
Implementation of seed system and defining
the role of RRS Burma: At present the entire
responsibility of seed (Basic, C1 & C2) lies with
RRS Burma. It is diluting the efforts of Plant
breeder to do his job. Second tier of rice seed
producers (Pvt/ NGO) is needed to multiply C1
to C2 seed as well as marketing of it.
30. Rice Crop Health e Newsletter: It was
proposed to publish rice health e newsletter
from RRS Burma and GM may facilitate it and
allow to be on GRDB web page and
distribution to key stakeholders.
Contact Research Projects/ Externally
Funded Projects: It was felt by the group of
RES Burma Scientists that GRDB may give
more autonomy to use the funds by Project
Investigators for the purposes outlined in
project and these may not be used for some
other purpose.
31. Revolving fund: A one time grant of 30
million $ may be given to seed programme as
revolving fund for seed production, testing,
certification and processing at RRS Burma. The
amount may be multiplied and 10% of profit
generated may be shared by team members of
seed programme
Revamping of laboratory facilities: The station
laboratories and rice quality testing facilities
may be upgraded to facilitate research on
quality rice (fine and long grain, aroma, toxic
metal and chemical residue free rice).