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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| author | Kazuki Saito Nurmi Pangesti Rica Joy Flor Chanthol Uch Alice Laborte Sathya Khay Chourn Orn Kea Kong Vang Seng |
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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 | doaj-art-cb225f3acae845c683daaafc874a84ab2025-08-20T01:56:59ZengTaylor & Francis GroupPlant Production Science1343-943X1349-10082025-04-0128212213810.1080/1343943X.2025.2463509History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in CambodiaKazuki Saito0Nurmi Pangesti1Rica Joy Flor2Chanthol Uch3Alice Laborte4Sathya Khay5Chourn Orn6Kea Kong7Vang Seng8Sustainable Impact through Rice-based Systems department, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, PhilippinesInternational Rice Research Institute, IRRI-Cambodia Office, Phnom Penh, CambodiaInternational Rice Research Institute, IRRI-Cambodia Office, Phnom Penh, CambodiaInternational Rice Research Institute, IRRI-Cambodia Office, Phnom Penh, CambodiaSustainable Impact through Rice-based Systems department, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, PhilippinesCambodia Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), CambodiaCambodia Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), CambodiaGeneral Directorate of Agriculture (GDA), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Phnom Penh, CambodiaGeneral Directorate of Agriculture (GDA), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Phnom Penh, CambodiaSince 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.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1343943X.2025.2463509Agronomymechanizationgenetic improvementpest controlabiotic stressbiotic stress |
| spellingShingle | Kazuki Saito Nurmi Pangesti Rica Joy Flor Chanthol Uch Alice Laborte Sathya Khay Chourn Orn Kea Kong Vang Seng History and progress in rice research and its future perspective in Cambodia Plant Production Science Agronomy mechanization genetic improvement pest control abiotic stress biotic stress |
| 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 | Agronomy mechanization genetic improvement pest control abiotic stress biotic stress |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1343943X.2025.2463509 |
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