Time Frame
2003-2004
Goal
and objectives
The overall goal of the project is to design and demonstrate high yielding lowland rice production systems with a high water-use efficiency in six major granaries in China, India, Indonesia and Madagascar, and to analyze their impact on farm-households and on the regional hydrology in selected areas. |
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Methodology
To
meet this goal, the following work packages have been identified:
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Assessment of the impact of reduced water input on rice yield and water consumption at the field level, through dedicated field and pot experiments. |
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Assessment of the biophysical and socio-economic consequences of the changed system at the farm household level. |
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Quantification of the regional hydrology for selected watersheds, to illustrate the regional consequences for other water users. |
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Strengthening the international rice networks via exchange of information and education programs. |
Project location(s)
China:
Jiangsu and Jiangxi province,
India:
Tamil Nadu;
Indonesia:
Java and Sumatra;
Madagascar Partners
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