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*Includes contributions from the key scientists working in the area *Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research as well as making recommendations for how best to deal with future challenges *Has a wide and varied scope – covering policy, genetic diversity and improvement, sustainable productivity enhancement, innovations and value chains

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Author:   Marco Wopereis (Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), Benin) ,  David Johnson (International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines) ,  Nourollah Ahmadi (Centre de coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD), France) ,  Eric Tollens (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.220kg
ISBN:  

9781845938123

ISBN 10:   1845938127
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   16 October 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

a: Foreword b: Acknowledgements c: Introduction Section 1: Rice in Africa: An Overview 1: From WARDA to AfricaRice: An Overview of Rice Research for Development Activities Conducted in Partnership in Africa 2: Africa’s Rice Economy Before and After the 2008 Rice Crisis 3: Estimation of Cultivated Area, Number of Farming Households and Yield for Major Rice-growing Environments in Africa 4: Farmer Perceptions of the Biophysical Constraints to Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Potential Impact of Research Section 2: Rice Genetic Diversity and Improvement 5: A Continent-wide, Product-oriented Approach to Rice Breeding in Africa 6: Rice Varietal Release Systems in Africa 7: Diversity of Rice and Related Wild Species in Africa 8: Gene Flow in African Rice Farmers’ Fields 9: Making Rice Genomics Work for Africa 10: Unlocking the Oryza glaberrima Treasure for Rice Breeding in Africa 11: Rice Genetic Improvement for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Africa 12: Integration of Molecular Markers in Rice Improvement: A Case Study on Resistance to Rice yellow mottle virus 13: Hybrid Rice in Africa: Challenges and Prospects 14: Development of an Integrated Rice Seed Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting the Needs of Farmers Section 3: Sustainable Productivity Enhancement 15: Towards a Better Understanding of Biophysical Determinants of Yield Gaps and the Potential for Expansion of the Rice Area in Africa 16: Managing Weeds of Rice in Africa 17: Managing the Major Diseases of Rice in Africa 18: Managing Insect Pests of Rice in Africa 19: Bird Damage to Rice in Africa: Evidence and Control 20: Increasing Rice Productivity through Improved Nutrient Use in Africa 21: Assessing and Improving Water Productivity of Irrigated Rice Systems in Africa 22: Inland Valleys: Africa’s Future Food Baskets Section 4: Rice Value Chain Development 23: Consumer Preferences for Rice in Africa 24: Tailoring African Rice Value Chains to Consumers 25: Improving Grain Quality of Locally Produced Rice in Africa 26: Developing Competitive Rice Value Chains 27: Mechanizing Africa’s Rice Sector Section 5: Working with Rice Communities 28: Integrating Gender Considerations in Rice Research for Development in Africa 29: Towards a New Approach for Understanding Interactions of Technology with Environment and Society in Small-scale Rice Farming 30: Innovative and Effective Ways to Enhance Rural Learning in Africa 31: Raising Rice Yields and Beyond: An Experience of Collective Learning and Innovation in Lowland Rice Systems in Madagascar Section 6: Rice in Africa: Looking Ahead 32: Impact of Rice Research on Income, Poverty and Food Security in Africa: An Ex-ante Analysis 33: Realizing Africa’s Rice Promise: Priorities for Action

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Marcos C. S. Wopereis is at AfricaRice, Republic of Benin. David Johnson is at the International Rice Research Institute. Eric Tollens is at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Abdullai Jalloh is with the Conference of African and French Leaders of Agricultural Research Institutes. Nourollah Ahmadi Centre de coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad), France.

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