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Contains the summaries of eight papers presented at the meeting,
which brought together representatives of various research groups
working on groundnut rosette virus disease from all over the world to
discuss recent findings and plans for future research. Recommendations
for a coordinated international collaborative plan and the
guidelines set down for each research group are also included.
Training needs for dryland agriculture with particular
reference to deep Vertisol technology: proceedings of
the Workshop, 17-18 Jul 1985
(CPE 034). 1985. 48 pages. 17 x 23.5 cm. Saddle stitched. ISBN
92-9066-114-3. HDC $3.80, LDC $1.30.
The recommendations made include suggestionsfor effective watershed
management and development, stronger infrastructural facilities
and staff for training, and measures for strengthen research
resources.
Farming systems principles for improved food production
and the control of soil degradation in the arid,
semi-arid, and humid tropics: summary proceedings of
an Expert's Meeting, 20-23 Jun 1983
(CPE 035). 1986.44 pp. 17 x 23.5 cm. Saddle stitched. ISBN 92-
9066-115-1. HDC $3.80, LDC $1.30.
Comprises the summary proceedings of an experts' meeting by the
UN Environment Programme, the main objectives of which were to
identify areas of farming systems research and development having
potential to significantly increase food production and promote soil
conservation for selected agroecological zones. Guidelines and
research priorities are given for farming systems to prevent soil
degradation in arid lands, the semi-arid tropics, and the humid
tropics. These are supported by case studies from Egypt, India,
Nigeria, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Agroforestry research in the semi-arid tropics: a report
on the Working Group Meeting, 5-6 Aug 1985
(CEP 036). 1986.68 pages. 17 x 23.5 cm. Saddle stitched. ISBN
92-9066-115-X. HDC $5.30, LDC $1.80.
This meeting brought together participants from industrial, research,
university, donor, and international organizations, to share ideas,
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