Rice

The development of gene discovery strategies to identify agriculturally useful single and quantitative genes has evolved from single gene isolation to whole genome approaches. An essential element in all of genomics based approaches from map-based cloning to genome sequencing is…

Observations on actual trade data and the prevalence of distortionary trade policies in the international market increase the potential of market power for some rice market participants. This is particularly true for the Indica rice type, which dominates international trade. Whi…

This dissertation consists of two essays on decision making of individuals in developing economies with regards to earning opportunities. The common underlying theme is empirical analysis of processes which have large potential to affect individual earnings in developing economi…

There have been attempts to define the dynamics of how rice prices are determined in the market. There have also been attempts to define what constitutes the market and its structure. This work defines a specific market as the Asian Rice Export Market which includes India, Pakis…

Given its importance as an urban staple and growing importance in the consumption basket of rural people, rice has become a key part of Mali's food strategy. Despite considerable increases in production since the 1990s, Mali still relies on imports for about a quarter of its ric…

Agricultural practice in Bangladesh is largely dependent on the monsoonal rainfall. Historical data show that Bangladesh experienced severe droughts and floods during monsoon months. Crop losses were reported under both of these extreme conditions. Intra-seasonal monsoonal rainf…

Wetland ecosystems and the customary production activities of thousands of riverine dwellers in Africa are currently at threat as extensive catchment areas are increasingly earmarked by river basin planners for impoundment by large dams. The perturbing effects of such infrastruc…

The objective of this study was to analyze supply and demand conditions of rice in China and implications on the world rice economy. The North Dakota global rice simulation model was revised by dividing rice into japonica and indica rice. The United States and China produce and …

This study explores how values and practices associated with rice agriculture in one highland village generate patterns of response to the incursion of the green revolution, television, and a nationalist ideology of development. As there is currently no authoritative monograph o…

Paddy-soils in Java, Indonesia, have been intensively fertilized with phosphate for at least three decades through centralized government programs, which provide subsidized intensification packets to farmers. One side effect of these programs has been an excessive accumulation o…

Physical modification of rice flour plays a pivotal role in the adoption and utilization of non-waxy rice cultivars. Understanding and optimizing the impact of applying physical modification techniques holds the potential of enhancing food security in non-waxy rice producing com…

Cette recherche se situe dans la perspective du développement durable. Elle porte plus spécifiquement sur la pratique du développement rural durable en milieu sahélien mauritanien et démontre comment les zones humides et les aires protégées, notamment les parcs nationaux dans le…