Global survey of rice breeders to investigate characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods

Abstract Background Despite the critical role rice breeders play to ensure food security, there is a lack of information regarding their current socio-economic characteristics, constraints and attitudes towards technology adoption. Some key concepts like budget, experience, local ecosystems, level o...

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Main Authors: Bert Lenaerts, Bertrand C. Y. Collard, Matty Demont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Agriculture & Food Security
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40066-018-0191-3