Agricultural research management

• Other Authors: Loebenstein, G., Thottappilly, G.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Verlag, c2007.
• Subjects: Agriculture > Research > Management.; Agriculture > Case studies. > Management > Research; Agriculture > Technology transfer.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agronomy > Crop Science. > Agriculture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agronomy > General. > Agriculture; Electronic books.
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Agricultural research is one of the most widespread forms of organized research in the world, in both developed and developing countries. Management of agricultural research involves many decisions that have scientific, social and political consequences. Every country has established agricultural re...

Table of Contents:

• Front Matter; The Mission of Agricultural Research; The Mission and Evolution of International Agricultural Research in Developing Countries; Considerations for Determining Research Priorities: Learning Cycles and Impact Pathways; Creating an Effective Process to Define, Approve, and Review the Research Agenda of Institutions in The Developing World; The Research Department and Institute; Leadership in Agricultural Research Management; Bioethics in Agricultural Research and Research Management.