Slavics, J.J. and Bear, M.A. (1985) Biotechnology and community development for food production: a case study in Thailand on Rhizobium inoculant production applied to tropical soybean production for food. Documentation. Appropriate Technology International, Washington, D.C.,USA.
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Abstract
The production of Rhizobium inoculant technology on a small scale for direct use by small scale farmers marks one of the first uses of biotechnology to reach the rural poor.Although the technology is proven satisfactory, research in attaining greater cost effectiveness for process, raw materials, and methods of application is still continuing. The technology transfer process described here is a collaborative effort between AT International and the SVITA Foundation. The researchers at the NifTAL (Nitrogen fixation in Tropical Agricultural Legumes) Project in Bangkok pursued methods which led to practical, cost effective, and scale-neutral technology for the production of Rhizobium inoculant. The ability of AT International to recognize promising technologies combined with the apt research of the NifTAL project and the competent management of the SVITA Foundation make for a successful project. AT International implements its mission with public funds made available by the U.S. Congress through the Agency for International Development in cooperation with the Employment and Small Enterprise Division of the Office of Rural and Institutional Development which is part of the Bureau of Science and Technology
| Item Type: | Monograph (Documentation) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Rhizobium, Roots, Nitrogen fixation, Soyabean, RP3675 |
| Author Affiliation: | Appropriate Technology International, Washington, D.C. |
| Subjects: | Plant Production Postharvest Management Crop Improvement |
| Divisions: | Soyabean |
| Depositing User: | Ms Ishrath Durafsha |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2014 09:33 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2014 09:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/13114 |
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