The Thai – French academic cooperation 2nd Phase, 1994-1996 (2537-2539 BC).

          After the appraisal meeting of DORAS project between August 24-25, 1993 and concluded that an agreement that The Thai French academic cooperation still have to continued perform. This collaboration was between January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1996. The continued projects divided to 2 major projects as following:

bbaa Developing the ability and sustainability of agricultural production that the cotton plant is the main domestic in Thailand and Indochina by the collaboration with CIRAD-CA . The research was divided to three sub-projects.

bba1Economic development of cotton (for high-yielding varieties and cultivars tested gossypol free glandless).

bba1Development of integrated pest management. (Breeding, biotechnology, crop management systems).

bba1Research on the physiology and the effective planting pattern of cotton. The research will be developed and extended to the creation of research network and training of cotton in this region (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar).

bbaa Management system of planting and water management in the irrigation area in Thailand by the collaboration with ORSTOM-MAA. The research had led the concept of the farming systems, developed by DORAS to apply in the central irrigation area. The project will be highlighted as follows.

bba1Water management.

bba1Current efficiency and advantages of planting system.

bba1The initiation of a new plant. (Economic and Social Research).

bbTo ensure the implementation of such programs were effective. There was the agreement to support the project during the three years.

bba1Provide expertise in the field of four French agro-physiology, system agronomy, plant breeding and irrigation system throughout the project.

bba1Provide expert assistance entomology, biotechnology and agronomy for operating in field of agro-physio -logy and breeding.

bba1Scholarships for observation and postgraduate studies for Thailand operators.

bba1Funding for the research. And regional training.

bba1Agencies that provided funding for research were The French government, Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation And Kasetsart University.

 

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