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210 History of the International Rice Research Institute5. Information, including library, documentation, publication, collection and disseminationof information, printing, etc.B. Senior Research Scientists: In line with the above organization pattern, it is suggestedthat senior research scientists of the following subject matters could be recruited as theprogram develops:1. Plant breeder 8. Soil physicist2. Plant geneticist 9. Agronomist3. Plant taxonomist or 10. Agricultural engineercytogeneticist11. Biochemist4. Plant physiologist 12. Agricultural chemist (processing)5. Plant pathologist 13. Agricultural economist6. Entomologist 14. Farm management specialist7. Soil chemist 15. Information officerC. Each unit, be it a department, division, office or laboratory, must carry a dualresponsibility; i.e., research and training. The educational function of the Instituteshould always be emphasized.D. It is proposed that basic studies be emphasized in the research program so that resultsthus obtained will be useful to all the rice-producing countries. Local program, suchas breeding of a particular variety for local purpose, should be left to gubernatorialinstitutions.E. It is proposed that as the Institute moves on, it is worthy to consider the appointmentof the following officers to be selected from local scientists in certain major riceproducingcountries, where there are adequate research programs carried on andwhere there are abundant materials and information to be collected, to warrant itscooperation and coordination:1. Coordination officer — on coordination of research program and collection ofexperimental materials.2. Information officer — on collection and translation of rice literatures, disseminationof information for the Institute.There could be either a coordination or information office, or both, or one officerplaying the role of the two, in the appointment from a particular country. They are notthe employees of the Institute, but they could receive honorarium from the Institute,the rate of which depending upon the load of work to be carried. The Institute willpay their travelling expenses if they are called in for conference or consultation.F. For the building program of the Institute, it is suggested that:1. Field houses, service as shed for farm tools and tractors and related accessories, placefor hanging materials harvested, and offices for field workers, should be provided.2. A blackboard should be installed in each laboratory.3. In crossing-room, if any, a 100% relative humidity in the room must be assured forsuccessful crossing.It is the wish of those present in the meeting that the above suggestions will beforwarded to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of IRRI for theirconsideration.