History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia

Since 1993, rice production in Cambodia has increased fivefold, positioning it as a key player in global food security through its export contributions. Considerable expansion of harvested area and its yield improvement have significantly boosted its production and export. Yet, with an average yield...

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Autores principales: Saito, Kazuki, Pangesti, Nurmi, Flor, Rica Joy, Uch, Chanthol, Laborte, Alice, Khay, Sathya, Orn, Chourn, Kong, Kea, Seng, Vang
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Informa UK Limited 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176854
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author Saito, Kazuki
Pangesti, Nurmi
Flor, Rica Joy
Uch, Chanthol
Laborte, Alice
Khay, Sathya
Orn, Chourn
Kong, Kea
Seng, Vang
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Khay, Sathya
Kong, Kea
Laborte, Alice
Orn, Chourn
Pangesti, Nurmi
Saito, Kazuki
Seng, Vang
Uch, Chanthol
author_facet Saito, Kazuki
Pangesti, Nurmi
Flor, Rica Joy
Uch, Chanthol
Laborte, Alice
Khay, Sathya
Orn, Chourn
Kong, Kea
Seng, Vang
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description Since 1993, rice production in Cambodia has increased fivefold, positioning it as a key player in global food security through its export contributions. Considerable expansion of harvested area and its yield improvement have significantly boosted its production and export. Yet, with an average yield of 2.8 t/ha for rainfed lowland and 4.1 t/ha for irrigated lowland, there remains a substantial gap, highlighting the potential for further enhancements in productivity. This study aims to provide the current state of rice cultivation in Cambodia, the challenges it faces, history and progress in rice research, and future research directions focusing on genetic improvement and agronomy. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as climate vulnerability, sub-optimum crop establishment, soil and nutrient, and pest management practices persist, particularly in the dominant rainfed lowland rice systems. Rice varieties, fertilizer management practices, and pest control have been instrumental in addressing some challenges, yet ongoing research is crucial for developing solutions tailored to Cambodia’s unique agricultural landscape. Future efforts must concentrate on developing climate-resilient rice varieties with high market value, sustainable soil and water management practices, and farm diversification options to fortify rice farming against climate change, thereby boosting productivity and sustainability.
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spelling CGSpace1768542025-11-12T05:00:07Z History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia Saito, Kazuki Pangesti, Nurmi Flor, Rica Joy Uch, Chanthol Laborte, Alice Khay, Sathya Orn, Chourn Kong, Kea Seng, Vang oryza sativa production systems abiotic stress pest management genetic improvement mechanization yield gap climate resilience rainfed farming irrigated farming lowland Cambodia Since 1993, rice production in Cambodia has increased fivefold, positioning it as a key player in global food security through its export contributions. Considerable expansion of harvested area and its yield improvement have significantly boosted its production and export. Yet, with an average yield of 2.8 t/ha for rainfed lowland and 4.1 t/ha for irrigated lowland, there remains a substantial gap, highlighting the potential for further enhancements in productivity. This study aims to provide the current state of rice cultivation in Cambodia, the challenges it faces, history and progress in rice research, and future research directions focusing on genetic improvement and agronomy. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as climate vulnerability, sub-optimum crop establishment, soil and nutrient, and pest management practices persist, particularly in the dominant rainfed lowland rice systems. Rice varieties, fertilizer management practices, and pest control have been instrumental in addressing some challenges, yet ongoing research is crucial for developing solutions tailored to Cambodia’s unique agricultural landscape. Future efforts must concentrate on developing climate-resilient rice varieties with high market value, sustainable soil and water management practices, and farm diversification options to fortify rice farming against climate change, thereby boosting productivity and sustainability. 2025-04-03 2025-10-07T06:41:58Z 2025-10-07T06:41:58Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176854 en Open Access application/pdf Informa UK Limited Saito, Kazuki, Nurmi Pangesti, Rica Joy Flor, Chanthol Uch, Alice Laborte, Sathya Khay, Chourn Orn, Kea Kong, and Vang Seng. "History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia." Plant Production Science 28, no. 2 (2025): 122-138.
spellingShingle oryza sativa
production systems
abiotic stress
pest management
genetic improvement
mechanization
yield gap
climate resilience
rainfed farming
irrigated farming
lowland
Cambodia
Saito, Kazuki
Pangesti, Nurmi
Flor, Rica Joy
Uch, Chanthol
Laborte, Alice
Khay, Sathya
Orn, Chourn
Kong, Kea
Seng, Vang
History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title_full History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title_fullStr History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title_full_unstemmed History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title_short History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia
title_sort history and progress in rice research and its future perspective in cambodia
topic oryza sativa
production systems
abiotic stress
pest management
genetic improvement
mechanization
yield gap
climate resilience
rainfed farming
irrigated farming
lowland
Cambodia
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176854
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