Division of Irrigation Development - Rice Research Group (ÖVKI)

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Division of Irrigation Development - Rice Research Group (ÖVKI)

Last modified: 01. February 2024

Responsibilities:

  • Promoting the use of environmentally friendly irrigation technologies.
  • Studying the material flow of the soil-plant-water system and the uptake of nutrients.
  • Maintenance breeding and seed production of nationally recognized rice varieties.
  • Breeding of new rice varieties.
  • Development of rice agro-technology.
  • Preservation and examination of the rice variety collection.

Participation in the following areas:

  • Development of regional and rural development programs.
  • Preparation of studies and technological plans.
  • Consultation, demonstration, and reference activities.
  • Expert work in the preparation and implementation of domestic and international development programs.
  • Specialized middle and higher education, postgraduate training.
  • Organization and conduct of domestic and international professional development courses.
  • Organization and conduct of professional events.