Experience, research, and facts related to local species of paddy

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Mali, Chapel Div Bhagat; Chaudhary, Pashupati; Chaudhary, Parmananda. 2001. Experience, research, and facts related to local species of paddy. In: An exchange of experiences from South and South East Asia: Proceedings of the international symposium on Participatory plant breeding and participatory plant genetic resources enhancement, Pokhara, Nepal, 1-5 May 2000. Cali: CGIAR Program for Participatory Research and Gender Analysis: 403-406.

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This paper presents a discussion of the qualities of local species of paddy rice, along with the advantages of growing it-marketability, flavor, and use in religious ceremonies-from a farmer's perspective. It also compares production technologies tor local paddy and improved varieties, with information on traditional techniques for seed management.