International networks; Varietal improvement; Soil, crop, and water management; Pest management; Technology transfer.

What is rainfed lowland rice? The rainfed lowland ecosystem; The cultivars; Agronomic traits; Growth duration; Drought resistance; Submergence tolerance; Cold t

Introduction and background; Characterization of environments; Nutrient balances; Managing organic matter; Nutrient x water interactions; Soil physical constrai

These proceedings report the outcome of an international workshop held in Vientiane, Laos, between 30th October and 2nd November 2000 to coincide with the begin