Description of course still in development. If you need more information on this course, please reach out to us at education@irri.org. Thank you.
Seed Systems
This course prepares participants to help make improvements in their seed systems both locally and nationally.
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This course covers all elements of rice seed production from land preparation to post-harvest processing.
Read MoreRice: Research to Production
This course covers the basics of rice production, an overview of the changes and challenges in the rice industry from production to market, an awareness of the research considerations around the rice-based agri-food systems, advancements in rice breeding, new innovations in rice science, and building effective collaborations within the international research community.
Read MoreRice: Post-production to Market
This module introduces participants to critical issues and challenges in reducing postproduction losses.
Read MoreRice Straw Management
Description of this course is still in development. If you need more information on this course, please reach out to us at education@irri.org.
Read MoreRice Production Skills
This course gives participants skills in different practices within rice production and the ability to choose between the different practices.
Read MoreRice Genomics Course
Description of this course is still in development. If you need more information on this course, please reach out to us at education@irri.org. Thank you.
Rice Diseases Course
This course tackles the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills required to study plant pathogens of rice. After the course, participants will be equipped to start their own guided research on plant pathogens, not limited to those relevant to rice production.
Objectives
- Obtain basic knowledge on concepts related to microbiology and plant pathology
- Get acquainted with the major and emerging diseases of rice
- Experience rigorous hands-on sessions on plant pathological techniques used at IRRI
Key Modules
- Host-pathogen interactions
- Disease diagnosis
- Culture maintenance and preservation
- Molecular detection of plant pathogens
Target Audience
- NARES/NGOs/CBOs
- Scientists working on plant stresses (epidemiologists, entomologists plant pathologists, plant breeders)
- Private Sector agri-business employees (large and small)
- Students
- Anyone who is interested!
Prerequisites
- None
Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Course
This one week training course seeks to enhance participants understanding of M&E with the view to improving implementation, decision-making, and management capacities through learning and action.
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