This article reviewed the situation of ratoon rice in China and summarized the research progresses on ratoon rice yield formation from the perspective of developmental genetics and physiological ecology. In addition, the key cultivation technology and eco-physiological mechanisms of the ratooning plants from low and high rice stubbles were comprehensively...

In this paper, the authors use conceptual insights from the actor–network theory (ANT) to explore the role of agroecological innovation systems (AeISs) in the reconfiguration of agricultural practices toward sustainability. AeISs are actor networks involving a diversity of individuals (e.g., farmers, traders, experts) and organizations (e.g., cooperatives, rural development agencies,...

Intercropping is one of the traditional farming systems practiced by farmers in China for more than 2,000 years with some intriguing ecological principles. Previous studies have shown that intercropping enhances not only crop productivity but also the efficient utilization of resources, both above-ground and below-ground. Recent research efforts have made...

This activity is conducted by the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Preah Vihear with the support from the Department of Agricultural Land Resources Management (DALRM), General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA), and CIRAD. Under the support program Water resources Management and Agroecological Transition for Cambodia (WAT4CAM-CS/04-02)led by the...

This paper presents five main messages and key recommendations of a dialogue that explored opportunities and limitations of agroecology to address conservation needs beyond the farm. The messages hereby presented look beyond classical on-farm conservation approaches (e.g. conservation of local crop varieties and crop wild relatives) and focus instead on...