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Enriching the indigenous gems of the Philippine Cordillera through postharvest interventions Enriching the indigenous gems of the Philippine Cordillera through postharvest interventions August 3, 2020 By enabling farmers to reduce their losses and add value to their traditional rice varieties with modern...Read More
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Stepping up efforts to make the most out of rice straw in the Philippines Stepping up efforts to make the most out of rice straw in the Philippines December 21, 2018 10 In intensive flooded rice systems that predominate in much of Asia, the management of crop residues can...Read More
The carbon sequestration dilemma in rice soils The carbon sequestration dilemma in rice soils December 10, 2018 Is it possible to sequester carbon in rice soils while reducing greenhouse gas emissions? What are the...Read More
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