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Compatibility of insecticides with rice resistance to planthoppers as influenced by timing and frequency of applications Compatibility of insecticides with rice resistance to planthoppers as influenced by timing and frequency of applications April 27, 2022 Planthopper outbreaks are associated with insecticide use and researchers have looked for alternative methods to manage these...Read More
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement impact on agricultural and food trade: a value added perspective The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement impact on agricultural and food trade: a value added perspective April 19, 2022 The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement is going to be a major trade shock. Our results...Read More
What drives consumer demand for rice fragrance? Evidence from South and Southeast Asia What drives consumer demand for rice fragrance? Evidence from South and Southeast Asia April 5, 2022 Examining consumer preferences for rice attributes is essential for guiding breeding priorities. We find that consumer preferences...Read More
Southeast Asia must narrow down the yield gap to continue to be a major rice bowl Southeast Asia must narrow down the yield gap to continue to be a major rice bowl March 30, 2022 The importance of maintaining the capacity of Southeast Asia to produce a large rice surplus goes beyond...Read More
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