After the appraisal meeting of DORAS project between August 24-25, 1993 and concluded that an agreement that The Thai – French academic cooperation still have to continued perform. This collaboration was between January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1996. The continued projects divided to 2 major projects as following:
Developing the ability and sustainability of agricultural production that the cotton plant is the main domestic in Thailand and Indochina by the collaboration with CIRAD-CA . The research was divided to three sub-projects.
Economic development of cotton (for high-yielding varieties and cultivars tested gossypol free glandless).
Development of integrated pest management. (Breeding, biotechnology, crop management systems).
Research on the physiology and the effective planting pattern of cotton. The research will be developed and extended to the creation of research network and training of cotton in this region (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar).
Management system of planting and water management in the irrigation area in Thailand by the collaboration with ORSTOM-MAA. The research had led the concept of the farming systems, developed by DORAS to apply in the central irrigation area. The project will be highlighted as follows.
Water management.
Current efficiency and advantages of planting system.
The initiation of a new plant. (Economic and Social Research).
To ensure the implementation of such programs were effective. There was the agreement to support the project during the three years.
Provide expertise in the field of four French agro-physiology, system agronomy, plant breeding and irrigation system throughout the project.
Provide expert assistance entomology, biotechnology and agronomy for operating in field of agro-physio -logy and breeding.
Scholarships for observation and postgraduate studies for Thailand operators.
Funding for the research. And regional training.
Agencies that provided funding for research were The French government, Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation And Kasetsart University.
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