Proposed Research Program for 2011-2012

A. Program area: Varietal Development Program
A1. Program performing unit: Plant Breeding Division
SL No	Programme area/Project	Major Objectives	Annual Budget(Lack TK)
01	Development of Upland rice	Development of modern rice genotypes suitable for dry direct seeded upland condition.	6.0
02	Development of T Aus rice	Development of varieties with short growth duration, high yield potential and good grain properties	7.0
03	Development of shallow flood tolerant rice	Development of improve genotypes with slow elongating plant type for 1.0m flood depth	2.5
04	Development of rainfed lowland rice (RLR)	Development of varieties with photoperiod sensitivity, short to medium growth duration, acceptable grain quality, suitable for late planting and high yield potential for rainfed low land rice environment	8.0
05	Development of tidal submergence tolerant rice	Development of high yielding rice varieties adaptable to tidal saline and non-saline environments at southern districts of Bangladesh	5.0
06	Development of submergence tolerant rice	Development of submergence tolerant rice varieties for flash flood prone and medium stagnant water environments (2-3 weeks).	10.0(STRASA, AFACI, Climate Change)
07	Development of salt tolerant rice	Development of salt tolerant varieties (8-10 dS/m) suitable for the saline prone coastal areas in Aus, and Aman seasons	10.0(CPWF, AFACI)
08	Development of premium quality rice	Development of fine quality rice varieties with and without aroma for national and international standard in T.Aman and Boro seasons	6.0
09	Development of standard Boro rice	Development of genotypes superior to standard rice varieties for irrigated areas of Bangladesh.	9.0
10	Development of cold tolerant rice	The thrust is to develop short duration varieties accompanied with cold tolerance for Boro season.	4.0
11	Development of super high yielding rice	Development of super high yielding rice varieties with the introduction of New Plant Type (NPT) having yield potential of 10-12 t/ha in Boro season	7.0
12	Development of low amylose rice	Development of high yielding indica rice variety with low amylose (< 20%) content for both domestic use and export.	5.0
13	Development of micronutrient enriched rice	Development of high yielding rice varieties with high Vitamin A, iron and zinc content to improve nutritional quality of rice	5.0(Harvest Plus)
14	Development of disease resistant rice	Development of varieties resistant to BB, RTV, Blast & Ufra	5.5
15	Development of insect resistant rice	Development of rice varieties resistant to BPH, WBPH, GLH and GM	5.0
16	International network for genetic evaluation of rice	To participate international rice network and share diverse genetic sources for breeding new varieties	5.5
17	Development of aerobic rice varieties	To develop rice varieties adaptable to aerobic environment	2.5(UKM)
18	Development of submergence and salt tolerant rice	Introgression of Sub1-QTL into BRRI dhan33	12.0(BAS)
19	Pyramiding bacterial blight resistant genes into the genetic background of BR11-derived submergence tolerant rice lines	Introgression of two bacterial blight resistant genes (Xa21 and Xa13) into BRRI dhan52	9.5(NATP)
20	Development of Arsenic tolerant rice varieties	To develop Arsenic tolerant rice varieties	12 (FFP)
21	Development of Green Super Rice	To develop less input but high yield potential rice varieties (inbred and hybrid) To develop rice varieties tolerant to different stresses (Stress Pyramid lines)	7.0(GSR)
22	Development of drought tolerant rice for RLR ecosystem	To develop drought tolerant varieties for the RLR ecosystem	3.5(STRASA)
A2. Program performing unit: Biotechnology Division
23	Development of salt tolerant rice through anther culture	To develop salt tolerant DH line through anther culture	5.0
24	Development of drought tolerance rice lines through in vitro screening	To develop drought tolerance rice lines	5.0
25	Seed culture of BRRI released varieties	1. Selection of genotypes with high regeneration abilities for rice transformation 2. Identify suitable regeneration media for specific genotypes	5.0
26	Progeny selection	To select the best progeny with high yield and stress tolerance	2.0
27	Observational trials	Seven homozygous fixed lines will be evaluated in T. Aman/2011	2.0
28	Development of transgenic rice	To develop genotypes with salt and drought tolerance ( By using AeMDHAR construct)	10.0
29	Pyramiding gene resistance to Bacterial blight (BB)	To develop breeding lines possessing two (Xa13 and Xa21) BB resistance genes.	6.0
30	Identification of yield enhancement QTLs	1. To identify yield enhancement QTL from Oryza rufipogon 2. To enhance the grain yield of elite Bangladeshi rice variety through the introgression of yield-enhancing QTLs 3. To broaden genetic basis of cultivated genotypes	15.0
31	Identification of QTLs for salinity tolerance at both seedling and reproductive stage	1. To study the genetic basis of tolerance to salinity at seedling/ reproductive stage and identify QTLs responsible for salt tolerance 2. To introgress identified QTL regions into advance breeding lines/variety for developing improved salt tolerant genotype	15.0
32	Genetic diversity analysis in Aus genotypes using SSR markers	1. To assess extent of genetic variation in traditional and improved varieties 2. To establish their relationship for breeding purpose	10.0
33	Genetic Diversity analysis among some elite rice genotypes and breeding to increase yield potential	1. Genetic diversity analysis among 14 elite rice cultivar. 2. Development of rice cultivars with increased yield potential.	10.0
34	Improve lodging resistance in Biroi	To introgress sd1 lodging resistance gene to increase grain yield.	10.0
A3. Program performing unit: Rice Germplasm and Seed
	Rice germplasm	Collection (morphological & molecular), characterization, evaluation and conservation of rice germplasm to enrich the genebank for rice scientists	30.00
35	Collection of rice germplasm	To collect cultivated and wild rice germplasm from unexplored areas especially from hilly, coastal and haor areas of Bangladesh and to document the collected rice germplasm for different uses.	2.00
36	Rejuvenation and conservation of germplasm	Monitor the germination of accessions of those stored for three years (all Aus rice germplasm between acc. no. 2501-6000, Aman germplasm acc. between no. 2001-5000 and all Boro rice germplasm acc. between no. of 01-3000) and rejuvenate them. Registration of new accession	2.00
37	Characterization and documentation of rice germplasm	Characterizations of germplasm as per BRRI prescribed descriptor. UPOV convention. Photo and computer data base documentation of a total of 500 accessions.	3.00
38	Agro-morphological and Quality. Characterization of Aus (Jhum) rice germplasm newly collected from hilly areas.	To increase seed and characterize the rice germplasm collected from hilly areas	2.00
39	Agro-morphological and Quality. Characterization of rice germplasm newly collected from coastal and haor areas.	To increase seed and characterize the rice germplasm collected from coastal and haor areas	2.00
40	Molecular characterization of rice germplasm	To characterize the rice germplasm through molecular tools (DNA Finger printing)	4.00
41	Rice germplasm exchange	To share germplasm to researchers at home and abroad for rice improvement with prescribed MTA	2.00
42	Evaluation of rice germplasm for abiotic stress tolerances.	To develop database for anaerobic and aerobic seeding To develop database of germplasm for tolerance to drought, submergence and salinity, (From acc. 100-150 for anaerobicaerobic and Deep rooting seedlings. previously multiplied seed will be Used)	2.00
43	Evaluation of rice germplasm for resistance to insect pests	To identify donor for resistance to GLH, BPH and WBPH to develop data base acc 51-100 (previously multiplied seed will be used) for Gallmidge &acc 708-858 (150 entries) for GLH, BPH & WBPH	2.00
44	Identification of novel genes in land races against diseases.	To identify donors for resistance to BB and Blast and to Develop data base	2.00
45	Evaluation of rice germplasm for weed competition traits	Potential allelopathic effect of some rice cultivars on echinochola crusgali seedling growth. Previously multiplied seed will be used (from acc 1-125)	1.00
46	Characterization of rice germplasm for grain quality properties	To identify rice cultivars with superior grain quality, low glycemic index and high zinc content 50 Acc.	2.00
47	Screening germplasm under low available soil P	To identify germplasm tolerant under low available soil P	2.00
48	Screening germplasm in As contaminated soil	To identify germplasm tolerant to As contaminated soil	2.00
49	Seed production and variety maintenance	Maintenance of the nucleus seed stock and supply of breeder seeds as per national demand.	75.00
50	Breeder seed production	To produce and supply of breeder seed of BRRI developed rice varieties as per indent of GO, NGOs and PS seed producing organizations/companies/entrepreneur	70.00
51	Nucleus seed production	To maintain genetic purity and homogeneity of morphological characteristics of BRRI developed rice varieties and source of Breeder seed (Total 36 varieties	4.00
52	Monitoring of foundation seed and TLS production farms	To visit Foundation seed plots at flowering and maturity stages of seed producing agencies for confirmation of quality of produced by seed growers (15-20 farms)	1.00
53	Exploratory and genetic studies	Conduct problem related genetic studies for breeder seed and rice germplasm.	3.50
54	Studies on selection criteria and genetic divergence	To estimate genetic variability, character associations and genetic relationships of rice germplasm (50 entries )	1.00
55	Evaluation of aromatic rice germplasm through morpho-physico-chemical properties	To find out morpho and physico-chemical variability, character associations and selection criteria for yield and yield components in aromatic rice germplasm (40 entries)	1.00
56	Aromatic Hybrid Rice Development: Screening germplasm for potential available component lines	To develop new aromatic Hybrid rice	1.50
57	Seed technology research	Conduct seed technological research to solve problems identified.	1.00
58	Dormancy duration of BRRI developed varieties	To find out the seed dormancy duration of recent BRRI developed varieties	0.50
59	Effect of seed maturity on grain quality of Breeder Seed of rice	To determine the effect of seed maturity on grain quality of Breeder Seed of rice	0.50
60	Documentation of technology	Development of technology packages with seeds and ready reference on genebank status.	1.00
61	Training	Manpower development through technology transfer	-
62	TOT (Duration : 5-7 days)	To develop the efficiency of the concern seed technologist under GO, NGO,and PS level 3 Training per year	-
63	Refresher Course(Duration : 3 days)	To develop the efficiency of the BRRI Scientist, agronomist, or Managers of Seed Net Partners , DAE personnel 5-7 batch Training per year	-
64	Farmers Training (Duration : 1 day)	Consultancy service to the seed farmers 5-7 batch Training per year	-
65	Seed Production Technology package	To make seed technology knowledge available to the growers & to make handout, leaflet, booklet etc on seed production procedure and techniques	1.00
A4. Program performing unit: Grain Quality and Nutrition
66	Grain Quality Characteristics Assessment Changes in physicochemical properties of high yielding varieties under storage condition.	1. To evaluate the changes in physical and chemical properties during the storage period. 2. To find out the influence of physicochemical properties on consumers preference along with storage time.	1.5
67	Effect of rice cropping season on chemical properties (Amylose & Protein) of BR3.	To determine the variation in chemical quality influenced by rice cultivation seasons.	0.5
68	Physicochemical properties determination of sticky rice in hill tracts	1. To compare physicochemical properties of sticky rice of hill tracts with physicochemical properties of HYV sticky rice varieties and breeding lines. 2. To develop suitable HYV sticky rice of ethnic people's choice in hill tracts.	1.5
69	Indigenous rice products quality Standardization of puffing method	To determine the optimum ratio of urea, salt and water	0.5
70	Heavy metal detection of rice Study on heavy metal uptake of different rice varieties at different levels of heavy metal concentration.	Identification of rice genotypes having low heavy metal uptake ability.	2.0
A5. Program performing unit: Research and Development of Hybrid Rice in Bangladesh
	Development of Parental Materials	1. Developing CMS lines from the adaptable varieties/lines suitable for Bangladesh, 2. Maintenance & evaluation of exotic/local developed CMS lines, 3. Selection of heterotic rice hybrids & restorers.	15.0
71	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid with high amylose content in grain and high yield potential.	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids with high yield potential and intermediate amylose content in grain.
72	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid tolerance to salinity	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids tolerance to salinity
73	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid with premium quality and aroma of grain	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids with premium quality and aroma of grain
74	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid resistance to sheath Blight	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids resistance to sheath blight.
75	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid resistance to BPH	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids resistance to BPH.
76	Breeding new CMS and heterotic hybrid with short life duration	To develop of heterotic rice hybrids with short growth duration for Aus, Aman and Boro.
77	Improvement of parental lines (BxB and RxR crosses)	To Broaden the genetic bases of existing restorer and maintainer lines
78	Evaluation of Parental lines & Hybrids Observational Trial (OT)	To Identify of heterotic rice hybrids	0.25
79	Multilocational Trial (MLT)	To evaluate the promising hybrids in different locations.	1.00
80	Seed Production of Parental lines & Hybrids Small scale CMS seed production of promising hybrids	To produce CMS seeds of promising hybrids	0.50
81	Small scale F1 seed production of promising hybrids	To produce F1 seeds of promising hybrids	0.50
82	Large scale CMS seed production of released hybrids	To produce CMS seeds of released hybrids	9.00
83	Large scale F1 seed production of released hybrids	To produce F1 seeds of released hybrids	6.00
84	Dissemination of hybrid rice technologies Demonstration of BRRI released hybrid varieties in farmers field	To popularize BRRI released hybrid varieties among the farmers	5.00
85	Hybrid seed production through seed companies and BADC	To supply the parental lines seeds of BRRI released hybrid varieties
86	Conducting training program on hybrid rice cultivation.	To trained up farmers, extension peoples on hybrid rice cultivation techniques.	3.00
87	Conducting training program on hybrid rice seed production technologies	To popularize BRRI released hybrid varieties among the farmers	5.00
B. Program area: Crop Soil and Water Management
B1. Program performing unit: Agronomy Division
88	Sub program I: Seeds and Seedling Effect of splitting tiller Boro rice yield (on going)	1. To find out the influence of tiller separation on yield of mother plants. 2. To evaluate the potentiality of splitted tillers as planting material for new area coverage.	0.30
89	Effect of cutting height on grain yield of ratoon crop (new)	To find out the effect of cutting height on grain yield of rice	0.25
90	Effect of gap filling by tiller separation on growth duration and yield of Boro rice (new)	To find out the effect of gap filling by tiller separation on growth duration and yield of Boro rice.	0.25
91	Sub program II: Planting Practice Effect of time of planting on growth, yield and chemical compositions of advanced lines both in Aman and Boro seasons (on going)	1. To find out optimum planting date 2. To screen advanced lines with high yield potential 3. To determine suitable planting density and crop establishment method 4. To determine the amylose, free sugar, protein and ash in different advance line	1.00
92	Performance evaluation of BRRI dhan42 and BRRI dhan43 in varying establishment methods (on going)	1. To find out the suitable methods of crop establishment 2. To increase the productivity	0.25
93	Performance evaluation of HYV Aus varieties in WDSR and TPR condition (new)	1. To find out the suitable methods of crop establishment 2. To increase the productivity	0.25
94	Effect of planting geometry on rice yield (new)	To find out the effect of planting geometry on grain yield of rice	0.25
95	Effect of crop establishment methods for higher survival, recovery and yield of rice in flash flood submergence condition BRRI R/S, Rangpur (on going)	To observe the survivality, recovery and yield performance of Sub1 genotypes under different crop establishment methods for adoption in submergence condition.	0.25
96	Effect of plant spacing for higher yield of flash flood tolerant rice in submergence condition BRRI R/S, Rangpur (on going)	To identify the suitable spacing of flood tolerant rice for higher survival and yield of rice under submergence condition for adoption in submergence prone areas of Bangladesh.	0.25
97	Sub program III: Fertilizer Management Influence of fertilizer package on green super rice (on going)	1. To find out minimum fertilizer rate having higher yield. 2. To find out relative performance compared to popular inbred.	0.25
98	Fertilizer and weed management options for direct wet seeded rice (on going)	To determine appropriate management package for DSR	0.40
99	Increasing nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) by different application methods and source on rice yield (on going)	1. To find out urea application techniques and NUE in rice 2. To determine production cost and MBCR	0.40
100	Screening for low input rice genotypes (for Nitrogen) (on going)	To screen out genotypes having high yield potential with low added nitrogen	0.25
101	Use of USG with direct wet-seeded rice (on going)	To find out the optimum rate of USG in direct seeded rice.	0.25
102	Development of production package for BRRI dhan47 (on going)	To find out the appropriate management package for BRRI dhan47	0.25
103	Effect of organic manuring in Fallow- T. Aman- Boro cropping pattern (new)	1. To increase the soil organic mater 2. To increase the productivity	0.25
104	Effect of Nitrogen sources and methods of application on DWSR under AWD condition (on going)	1. To determine effectiveness of LCC and USG on yield and NUE of rice 2. To evaluate the effect of N sources on recovery efficiency 3. To find out economic methods of N fertilization.	0.25
105	Determination of Fertilizer for BRRI R/S, Bhanga (new)	To find out the optimum rate of USG in direct seeded rice.	0.25
106	Validation of response fertilizer dose	To find out the PKS and Zn requirement for Bhanga soil	0.25
107	Integrated weed management for Transplanted Rice (new)	To develop a complete chemically weed management package for transplanted rice	0.25
108	Post Flood Fertilizer Management for Sub1 entries BRRI R/S, Rangpur (on going)	To determine the optimum N and K management after recession of flash flood water	0.25
109	Sub Program IV: Weed Management Growth analysis of transplanted rice under different competition durations with Echinochloa crusgalli (new)	To determine the growth behavior of transplanted rice under different competition durations with Echinochloa crusgalli.	0.25
110	Effect of continuous application of herbicides on weed species shifting (on going)	1. To determine the impact of long-term application of herbicides on weed flora 2. To identify weed species that shift due to continuous application of herbicides	0.25
111	Bioassay of residual effect of herbicides (on going)	To evaluate the residual effect of herbicides	0.25
112	Weed seed bank dynamics in different cropping pattern at BRRI (on going)	1. To determine weed seed population in different depth of soil. 2. To observe the weed species grows in different cropping pattern	0.30
113	Potential allelopathic effect of some rice cultivars on Echinochloa crus- gali (on going)	To asses the weed suppressing potential of rice cultivars on Echinochloa crus- gali	0.25
114	Performance evaluation of Weed Tolerant Rice 1 (GSR)(on going)	To evaluate performance of weed tolerant rice-1 (GSR)	0.25
115	Evaluation of candidate herbicides (on going)	To find out the efficacy of new herbicides	0.30
116	4.8. Weed control options in wet-seeded rice BRRI R/S, Bhanga (on going)	1. To find out the effective herbicide for weed control 2. To observe the phytotoxicity of herbicide 3. To determine the economics and cost of cultivation	0.25
117	Effect of water level on the efficacy of herbicide in transplanted rice BRRI R/S, Bhanga (new)	To find out the optimum water level for efficient use of applied herbicide	0.25
118	Chemical weed management package for Transplanted Rice BRRI R/S,Bhanga (new)	To develop a complete chemically weed management package for transplanted rice	0.25
119	Survey of weed species at different AEZ of Bangladesh (new)	1. To monitor and identify weed species of different locations 2. To prepare a map showing different category of weeds 3. To plan for managing weeds	0.95
120	Sub Program V. Yield Maximization Influence of gibberrellic and boric acid on hybrid rice yield (on going)	1. To find out rate of boric acid application 2. To improve spikelet fertility and yield	0.25
121	Sub Program VI. Natural Resource Management Effect of waste water on plant growth and development (on going)	1. To find out morphological changes of the plant 2. To determine the toxic substance uptake by the plant 3. To determine the grain quality of rice	0.25
B2. Program performing unit: Soil Science Division
	Fertility Assessment of Rice Soils	To assess fertility of rice growing areas and determine optimum fertilizer requirement
122	Site-specific nutrient management for new rice genotypes/advanced lines	To develop location-specific nutrient management for new rice genotypes	2.0
123	Updating fertilizer doses for 5 different unfavorable eco-systems of Bangladesh	To determine appropriate fertilizer packages	NATP
124	Long-term effect of three cropped cropping pattern on agro-economic productivity and soil health	To determine long-term effect of different cropping patterns on the agro-economic productivity and soil health	2.0
	Nutrient use efficiency in rice	To improve the utilization of applied fertilizers by rice
125	Response of modern rice varieties to fertilizer N	To determine optimum and economic dose of fertilizer N for MV rice	2.0
126	Response of modern rice varieties to fertilizer P	To determine optimum and economic dose of fertilizer P for MV rice	2.0
127	Response of modern rice varieties to fertilizer K	To determine optimum and economic dose of fertilizer K for MV rice	2.0
	Identification and management of nutritional disorder	To determine upcoming nutritional disorders in rice under intensive rice cultivation with different fertilizer management practices
128	Long-term effect of some macro and micronutrients on yield and nutrition of lowland rice	Determine nutrient deficiency problems in soil through missing element techniques To see long-term yield trend of rice under different nutrient management practices	2.0
129	Study on the consequences of continuous wetland rice cropping	To evaluate the effect of continuous and intensive wetland rice culture on changes in soil fertility and yield of rice	1.0
130	Effect of double/triple rice cropping pattern on sustaining soil fertility and rice yield	To evaluate the effects of continuous and intensive wetland culture on sustainability of soil health and productivity	1.0
131	Physico-chemical properties of coastal saline soils	To determine the physico-chemical properties of coastal saline soil and their mitigation measure	1.5
132	Effect of variable qualities of irrigation water on the yield of rice and soil properties	To determine the salinity cut-off limit of irrigation water for BRRI dhan47	2.0
B3. Program performing unit: Plant Physiology Division
133	Salinity Characterization for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage of rice genotypes (T. Aman and Boro). (On going)	Observe visual score and survival ability.	0.50
134	Performance of salt tolerance of BRRI dhan53 and BRRI dhan54 (T. Aman) and BRRI dhan47 and two advance lines (Boro).(On going)	Observe mechanism to overcome salinity stress under different salinity levels.	0.50
135	Submergence Identification of new sources of submergence tolerant germplasm. (On going)	To find out tolerant genotypes from local sources.	0.25
	Confirmation of some previously selected submergence tolerant genotypes. (Repitation)	Confirm of the previously selected genotypes.	0.25
136	Drought Screening rice genotypes for their deep rooting ability.	Identify genotypes having deep rooting abilities.	0.25
137	Effect of drought at reproductive stage on growth and yield of rice. (Field study).(Repetition)	To evaluate morpho-physiological changes and yield in response to drought with varying intensities.	0.50
138	Effects of drought at reproductive stage on assimilate partitioning, growth and yield of rice. (Green house study)	To determine how assimilate accumulation and translocation affect tolerance to drought in rice.	0.50
139	Cold Selection of segregating short and medium duration population from F3 generation.	Selection of cold tolerant (reproductive stage) short to medium duration segregating breeding lines	0.25
140	Water management for quality rice seedlings production during cold spell in Boro.	Develop water management options for growing better seedlings	1.03
141	Dormancy and viability Dormancy and viability of some recommended rice varieties	Determine the duration and viability of lately released varieties.	0.25
142	Growth studies Growth pattern of BRRI released new varieties under normal and stresses conditions.	Observe the phenological development both under stress and normal conditions.	0.50
143	Reduction of growth duration to avoid flash flood at the maturity stage in Boro for Haor area.	Assure safe harvest in haor area	0.25
144	Climate and rice Estimation of genetic coefficient of some rice varieties	Observe the phenological development over the year	2.00
145	Effect of increased temperature on the growth and development of rice	Observe the effect of higher temperature on growth and development of rice.	0.50
146	Insect-plant nutrition interaction Effect of nutritional subsidies on biomass NPK, carbohydrate and free amino acid content of rice.	Observe the variable effects NPK on reducing and non-reducing sugar and free amino acids in rice with respect to tolerance to BPH.	0.50
147	Effect of nutrient subsidies on water content and sap flow of rice.	Determine the influence of NPK on plant water content, sap flow and their effects on the tolerance to BPH.	0.50
B4. Program performing unit: Irrigation Water Management Division
	Sub ProgramI:Water Use Efficiency Improvement in Irrigated Agriculture	To generate water efficient technologies for rice cultivation
148	Development of Soil moisture declination model for alternate wetting and drying irrigation for Rice cultivation	1. To study the soil moisture dynamics of AWD irrigation 2. To develop a model for prediction of soil moisture dynamics 3. To predict the time of re-irrigation using the model 4. To validate the model
149	Assessment of cost effectiveness of low cost water distribution pipes for minor irrigation	1. To study the cost effectiveness of plastic, polyethylene pipe and earthen canal considering fuel cost 2. To find out optimum engine speed for fuel efficient irrigation in different systems
150	Impact of fertigation on nitrogen use efficiency and yield of rice	1. To determine N-use efficiency by practicing fertigation system 2. To determine the productivity and profitability of fertigation system 3. To develop an easy tool for fertilizer application and minimize labor cost
151	Assessment of water resources availability for irrigation to increase rice production in tidal areas of Barisal region	1. To quantify the amount of available water resources for irrigating boro rice; 2. To determine possibility of using water for MV boro and MV aman cultivation; 3. To assess the constraints and prospects of tidal water utilization for crop production
152	Validation of AWD water management in rice production through ORYZA2000	1. To determine crop yield and water requirement under AWD method 2. To validate yield and water requirement with ORYZA2000 model and determine the probabilistic yield under AWD method for that climatic condition of that location.
	Sub Program II: Utilization of water resources in rainfed Environment	To obtain optimum rice yield under rainfed situation
153	Terminal drought mitigation through integrated approaches in T. Aman cultivation	1. To determine effect of drought for different transplanting dates 2. To document impact and cost analysis of supplemental irrigation 3. To determine drought severity and its probability at different growth stages
154	Determination of suitable time of application for supplemental irrigation in T. Aman rice	To determine the relationship between perched water table depletion during critical stages of rice and yield
155	Effect of drought on different T. Aman varieties	1. To study the relative drought tolerance of the T. Aman varieties based on the yield performance 2. To find out suitable T. Aman variety for drought prone area
	Sub Program III: Land productivity improvement in the coastal environment	To increase land and water productivity for improved food security and livelihoods in the coastal zones
156	Fresh groundwater and surface water investigation for crop production in coastal saline areas of Bangladesh	1. To investigate fresh water for irrigation in dry season in coastal saline areas; 2. To monitor water salinity and crop production status in wet and dry season, 3. To increase crop production by increasing irrigated area with fresh water in saline zone
157	Design, installation and test the performance of a STW to explore the fresh groundwater resources for increasing crop production in coastal region of Sonagazi area	1. To assess the potentiality for development of suitable groundwater; 2. To test the performance and cost-effectiveness of tubewell irrigation; and 3. To monitor the long-term effect of groundwater extraction in coastal saline areas.
158	Assessment of farm reservoir utilization for irrigation in the coastal area at Sonagazi	1. To assess the use of existing farm reservoir for irrigation; 2. To estimate economic benefit of farm reservoir for improving land productivity and livelihood of the farmers
159	Determination of optimum time and method of establishment for Aus rice in the coastal region of Bangladesh	1. To determine optimum establishment time of aus rice for higher production. 2. To determine appropriate establishment method of aus rice in coastal area 3. To increase cropping intensity of coastal area
160	Determination of optimum time of establishment and suitable rice variety in aus-aman cropping system for higher production in southwest polder area	1. To determine crop growth, yield in under different dates of crop establishment 2. To select short duration and high yielding rice varieties for aus crop 3. To select high yielding rice variety under late planting due to late harvest of aus rice.
161	Assessment of irrigation requirement and optimum planting time of HYV T. Aus in the MHL of tidal basin area	To find out the optimum time for HYV T. Aus planting
162	Dissemination and evaluation of optimal cropping plan and water management for crop intensification and diversification in coastal area of Bangladesh	Assess the impact of alternative optimal cropping plan and water management on crop productivity and livelihoods improvement in coastal areas
163	Survey on surface water utilization and its scope for crop production in different Agro-Ecological Zones of Bangladesh	1. To identify location specific surface water availability and its utilization for rice and non-rice crop; 2. To determine the scope for further utilization of surface water utilization; and 3. To identify the constraints and prospect for surface water utilization in Bangladesh
164	Assessment of available water resources, irrigation practice and scope of increasing irrigated rice area in hilly regions	1. To conduct a field level survey for assessing water resources in hilly regions 2. To find out the scope of extending irrigated rice area in those regions
	Sub Program IV: Sustainable Management of Groundwater	To identify the aquifer characteristics and quality of groundwater in Bangladesh and its relationship with rainfall
165	Monitoring of groundwater fluctuation and safe utilization in different geo-hydrological regions	1. To determine the fluctuation of groundwater level over time and its relationships with rainfall; 2. To determine water quality including arsenic.
166	Assessment of Rice yield by remote sensing technique	1. To explore the relationship between image characteristics and rice yield 2. To use remote sensing technique for prediction of rice yield
167	Sub Program VI: Technology Validation in the Farmers' Field (2011 - 2013)	To increase the irrigation efficiency and water productivity by appropriate management of water through BRRI developed water management technologies.
C. Program Area: Rice Farming Systems
C. Program Area: Rice Farming Systems Division
	Survey on Cropping Patterns of Bangladesh	To create a cropping pattern database for Bangladesh.
168	Cropping pattern survey in all Upazilas of Bangladesh	1. To identify major cropping patterns and MV rice coverage 2. To identify yield level of MV rice 3. To identify opportunities for increasing cropping intensity	0.60
169	Survey of existing and emerging cropping pattern with jute in greater Faridpur district	To explore the scope of improvement of the existing farming systems in hilly areas	0.50
170	Survey of poultry liter disposal pattern, its uses and impact on existing farming systems	To determine the amount of poultry liter produced in poultry farms, its uses in crop and fishery sectors and its impact on existing farming systems.	0.70
	Intervention of farming systems technologies for improving the livelihood of resource poor farm households	To increase income of the farm families under different farm categories through intervention of improved farming systems technologies
171	Intervention and monitoring the whole farm activities of small farmers	To increase income of the farm families through intervention of improved farming systems technologies	2.30
172	Intervention and monitoring the whole farm activities of landless farmers	To increase income of the farm families through intervention of improved farming systems technologies.	2.10
173	Determination of nutritive value of straw of different types of rice as cattle feed	To determine the nutritive value of straw of local, HYV and hybrid rice in different seasons.	0.50
	Development of Resource Conservation Technologies	To generate and evaluate resource saving farming systems technologies for increased farm income
174	Evaluation of crop management options for narrowing the yield gap in Boro and T. Aman rice	To determine the contribution of different crop production factors in narrowing the yield gap at farm level	0.60
175	Crop residue and weed management of permanent raised beds in Rice-Wheat-Mungbean systems	1. To compare the agro-economic productivity and resource use efficiency 2. To compare the effect of crop residue retention on the productivity of permanent beds 3. To compare the effect of herbicide on weed control in permanent bed	1.80
176	Evaluation of different cropping patterns in irrigated medium highland ecosystem	To increase the resource use efficiency and the system productivity.	0.60
177	Evaluation of Sesbania application and weed management practices in T. Aman under Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern	To identify suitable weed management practices under Sesbania mulched condition in T. Aman under Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern	0.80
178	Evaluation of intercropping grass pea in maize and Sesbania in Aus in Maize-DS Aus-DS Aman cropping pattern	To identify suitable crop management practices for Maize-DS Aus-DS Aman cropping pattern	2.00
179	Evaluation of crop establishment method and weed management option in Aman rice under Boro-T. Aman cropping pattern	To compare the different crop establishment method and weed management options and weed dynamics	0.70
180	Evaluation of date of seeding and varieties of Boro rice under dry seeded condition in Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern	1. To identify suitable date of seeding for dry seeded rice in Boro season 2. To identify suitable variety for dry seeded rice in Boro season	0.70
181	Green manuring of Aus-T. Aman-Vegetables cropping pattern by leaf and shoot cutting of Arhar	To compare the different crop establishment methods and weed management options and weed dynamics	1.70
	Development of Two and three Crop Systems and Component Technology	To develop agro-economically profitable cropping patterns and component technologies	10.40
182	Evaluation of double transplanting and normal transplanting of T.Aman and Boro rice under T. Aman-Boro cropping system	1. To minimize yield loss of Boro rice due to delayed planting through the adoption of double transplanting 2. To increase system productivity	0.70
183	Long-Term Effect of Three Cropped Cropping Patterns on The Agro-Economic Productivity and Soil Health	To determine the long-term implications of Potato- Boro- T. Aman, Maize -Mungbean-T. Aman and Boro-T. Aman cropping patterns on: i) system productivity, ii) economics and iii) soil health.	2.50
184	Productivity evaluation of the Boro-T. Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern	To enhance the system productivity of Boro-T. Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern	1.50
185	Evaluation of Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern in the saline zone	To evaluate productivity of Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern	0.70
186	Evaluation of Vegetable-DS. Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern	To evaluate the productivity of Vegetable-DS. Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern	1.00
187	Evaluation of time of seeding and variety on the productivity of dry seeded Aman rice under Rice-Wheat-Mungbean cropping pattern	To find out suitable variety and time of seeding for dry seeded Aman rice on the productivity of Rice-Wheat-Mungbean cropping pattern	1.50
188	Development of alternate cropping pattern by introducing B. Aman rice in the existing Boro-Fallow-Fallow cropping pattern in the coastal nonsaline ecosystem	To increase the intensity and productivity of the existing cropping pattern by introducing DWR in the coastal nonsaline ecosystem	0.50
189	Effect of planting time on the performance of BRRI dhan50 in the Boro-Fallow-Fallow cropping pattern in the coastal nonsaline ecosystem	To find out the optimum time of planting of BRRI dhan50.	0.50
190	Development of Aroid+Fish+ Pigeonpea/Vegetable system in mini pond	To develop mixed farming system technology for diversifying and maximizing yield.	0.50
191	Performance of different types of seed bed for the quality of seedlings and yield in Aus, Aman and Boro seasons.	To determine the performance of different types of seed bed for the quality of seedling and its performance in yield to be used under different circumstances in Aus, Aman and Boro seasons.	0.30
192	Evaluation of relay intercropping in Rabi in Rabi-Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern in medium highland.	To evaluate the performance of relay intercropping in Rabi in Rabi-Aus-T. Aman cropping pattern.	0.60
193	Intesification single Boro cropping pattern by introducing T. Aus rice in medium lowland nonsaline ecosystem.	To intensify and increase the productivity of of single Boro cropping system by introducing T. Aus rice after Boro.	0.90
194	Development of alternate cropping pattern by inclusion of Jute in Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern.	To intensify and increase the productivity of the Boro cropping system by introducing Jute after Boro.	0.60
195	Farmers' participatory evaluation of integrated B. Aman + Fish culture in Aman season in coastal nonsaline ecosystem.	To increase the productivity of of Boro-B. Aman cropping system by intregrating fish in B. Aman rice.	0.50
196	Performance of newly released varieties in Fallow-T.Aus-T.Aman cropping pattern under rainfed condition	To compare the productivity of newly released varieties of Fallow-T.Aus-T.Aman cropping pattern under rainfed condition	0.60
	Validation and Delivery of Farming Systems Technologies	To disseminate agro-economically profitable farming systems technologies under different ecosystem	12.00
197	Promotion of improved cropping patterns	To increase the system productivity and income of farmers through introduction of improved cropping pattern	3.00
198	Promotion of improved varieties of turmeric and zinger cultivation in homestead	To increase production of spices and farm income through utilization of homesteads	0.40
199	Vaccination of poultry birds	1. To reduce the mortality rate 2. To create awareness among the farmers'	0.50
200	Multilocation testing of improved cropping pattern in different locations of Bangladesh	To increase productivity of existing system through introduction of BRRI developed high yielding varieties throughout the country	3.00
201	Demonstration of BRRI developed machineries	1. To create awareness among the farmers towards mechanization 2. To popularize BRRI developed machineries among the farmers	0.60
202	Demonstration of poultry manure as a source of phosphorus fertilizer in Boro-T. Aman cropping pattern	To demonstrate poultry manure as a source of phosphorus for rice	0.50
203	Intensification of single and double rice cropping patterns of Mymensingh region through inclusion of mustard	To intensify the single Boro rice in medium high and medium low land by growing mustard before Boro rice.	0.80
204	Field days on different farming systems activities	To motivate farmers for adoption of technologies	0.75
205	Farmers' training	To improve capacity building of the farmers for enhancing adoption of farming system technologies	0.75
206	Widening the windows for the insertion of pulses in the rabi season in Boro - T.Aman cropping pattern	To develop alternate cropping pattern for increasing the productivity	ACIAR
207	Validation of Boro-Fallow-T. Aman with improved water management (managing sluice gate)	To increase the system productivity of existing single T. Aman cropping pattern	IFAD
208	Validation of Boro-T. Aman + Fish with improved practices	To increase the system productivity of existing T. Aman + fish system in the medium high land	IFAD
209	Validation of vegetable cultivation on the levee and T. Aman + Fish with improved practices in the previously gher area	To develop alternate cropping pattern for increasing the productivity	ACIAR
210	Validation of some improved cropping patterns	To increase the system productivity and cropping intensity and diversity of existing single T. Aman cropping system	IFAD
211	Participatory variety selection for Boro season in the saline area	To identify suitable saline tolerant variety for boro season	IFAD
212	Participatory variety selection for Aman season in the saline area	To identify suitable variety for saline and stagnant water environment in aman season	IFAD
213	Validation of the performance of modern inbred and hybrid rice varieties in Aman and Boro seasons	To demonstrate the performance of mv rice in aman and boro seasons	IFAD
214	Validation of improved nutrient management in rice	To demonstrate the performance of improved nutrient management	IFAD
215	Monitoring of soil and water salinity	To build database and interpret the results of different experiments	IFAD
216	Jujube cultivation at homestead	To generation income for food security and livelihood	IFAD
217	Case study for socio-economic impact	To observe the socio-economic impact of farming systems technology adoption	IFAD
218	Training farm families for technology adoption	To strengthen knowledge base for climate change adaptation.	IFAD
219	Farmers' evaluation of tested technologies	To capture the feedback of participating farmers for tested technologies.	IFAD
220	Field days and socio-economic evaluation	For socio-economic evaluation and faster adoption of potential technologies	IFAD
D. Program Area: Farm Mechanization and Post-harvest Technology
D1. Program performing unit: Farm Machinery and Post-harvest Technology Division
	I. Development of Agricultural Machines	1. Development of farm machinery adaptable to rice eco-system 2. Reduction of human drudgery	0.95
221	Performance evaluation of direct seeding machine (PTO seeder) for minimum tillage systems	To evaluate the performance of PTO seeder in strip tillage (minimum tillage) conditions for upland crop for farmer field	0.50
222	Evaluating and modifying of BRRI developed machines	1. To verify the quality of BRRI machines 2. To identify the functional problems of winnower 3. To improve the performance of winnower.	0.30
223	Design and development of a manually operated single row fertilizer (USG/UMG) applicator	To place the USG at a proper depth of the rice field transplanting in different spacing of rows	1.0
224	Performance evaluation of the power transplanter using seedling raised in different methods.	To develop suitable seedling raising technique	0.20
225	Effect of settling period of soil on performance of Rice Transplanter	To optimize the settling period for proper functioning of the selected rice transplanter in different types of soil	1.0
226	Design and development of power operated hand reaper	1. To harvest cereal crops 2. To evaluate the performance in comparison with sickle harvesting.	0.6
227	Performance evaluation of the BRRI USG applicator in different location of Bangladesh.	1. To observe the performance of BRRI USG applicator in transplanted rice fields. 2. To compare the effect of different form of Urea in rice plants applied by different methods.	1.5
228	Evaluation of strip tillage and bed planting to establish rice and maize in drought area of Bangladesh	To compare the agronomic performance of rice/Maize under different tillage options	2.0
229	Design and development of a power operated jute ribboner	To develop of a power operated jute ribboner to provide off-harvest season entrepreneur opportunities to rural farmers	3.0
230	Design and development of a manually and power operated straw chopper	To develop of a manually as well as power straw chopper machine	4.0
231	Study the effect of spacing on yield transplanting by mechanical rice transplanter	1. To evaluate the effect of spacing 2. To evaluate the performance of the mechanical rice transplanter	2.0
232	Study the field performance of mechanical rice transplanter in different soil condition of the country.	1. To study the effect of soil condition on field performance of the transplanter 2. To find out suitable depth of standing water during transplanting operation in different conditions. 3. To study the effect of seedling age, density and strength on the performance of transplanter. 4. Compare the yield and yield contributing characters of rice transplanting by transplanter using different operating options.	1.0
	II. Milling and Processing Technology	To reduce loss, improve quality and addition of value to the farm products	2.0
233	Design and development of a flat bed batch dryer for paddy drying	To evaluate the performance of the dryer in respect to drying rate and temperature gradient.	0.80
234	Effect of ageing on milling and physicochemical properties of premium quality rice	To observe the milling performance of BRRI dhan50 at different aging period.	0.70
235	Post harvest Loss Assessment of Rice for storage and milling	To find out the postharvest losses from storage and milling	1.0
	III. Development of stores and storage technology	To increase shelf life of rice in store	0.60
236	Study the performance of IRRI Super bag for seed quality at farmers field	To compare the seed quality in different bag storage system.	0.1
	IV. Renewable Energy Technology	Development of renewable energy extraction technologies from solar, agri-residues and waste products	0.60
237	Feasibility Study of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Irrigation Pump	1. To design of solar PV irrigation system 2. To study the performance of the solar PV irrigation pump	5
238	Physical and thermo-chemical characterization of rice husk	To document the physical and thermo-chemical properties of rice husk	1.0
239	Feasibility study of rice husk gas stove	Feasibility study of rice husk gas stove	1.0
240	Design and Development of a Up-draft Gasifier	To design and development of biomass gasifier	1.0
241	Study of biogas for farm machinery operations	To develop technologies for biogas for operations of farm machinery	0.80
	V. Popularization of BRRI developed farm machinery and Postharvest technology	1. Awareness build up about the benefit of using BRRI machines among the farmers 2. Motivation of the local manufacturer to manufacture the BRRI agricultural machinery	13.00
242	Industrial and farm level extension of BRRI machinery and Postharvest technology	1. To create awareness and demonstrate the benefit of using BRRI machines among the farmers 2. To motivate the local entrepreneurs to manufacture BRRI developed machinery	10.00
243	Training on operations, repair and maintenance of BRRI Machinery	1. To improve the operational skill of the farm machinery operators/drivers/farmers. 2. To sharpen knowledge of operators on safety, maintenance and management	2.0
244	Study the agricultural accident scenario in Bangladesh	1. To find out the types of accident 2. To find out the caused of accident 3. To list down the possible solution to minimize accident	1.0
245	Maintenance practice scenarios of agricultural machinery in farms field	To investigate the maintenance practices of farm machineries	1.0
	VI. Technology Documentation	Documentation of BRRI developed farm machinery and postharvest technology	0.30
246	Documentation of BRRI USG applicator and processing of premium quality rice	1. To develop a technology manual of BRRI farm machinery and postharvest technology 2. To disseminate the technology to the end users	0.30
D2. Program Performing Unit: Workshop Machinery and Maintenance Division
	I. Development of Agricultural Machinery	Development of cost and time effective machines to reduce human drudgery	106.20
247	Design, development, modification and introduction of self-propelled reaper and mini-power tiller to augment crop production	1. Enhancement of self-propelled reaper and mini-power tiller through introduction and field test at different locations in Bangladesh. 2. Ensure timely harvest and cultivation to increase cropping intensity through the developed machineries. 3. Minimize human drudgery and post-harvest losses.	103
248	Design and development of power transmission system of a power unit.	1. To design a gearbox with mechanism of two forward and a backward speed 2. To design a chassis of a power unit	0.50
249	Modification of self propelled field mower	1. To attach lawn mower with power tiller for increasing field capacity 2. To modify the chassis of the self propelled field mower	0.50
250	Design and development of a power operated rice transplanter	1. To study the different rice transplanter 2. To design and develop a power rice transplanter	0.70
251	Design and development of a small windmill for electricity generation	1. To study and survey the different windmills in Bangladesh 2. To design and develop a small windmill	0.50
252	Test and modification of existing tractor mounted scrapper	To design and modify the existing tractor mounted scrapper	0.50
253	Design and development of circular type cutting blade of rice-wheat reaper	To develop a circular type cutting blade system for minimizing vibration	0.50
	II. Test and Evaluation of Agricultural Machineries	Performance evaluation of different agricultural machinery	0.10
254	Comparative study on the performance of different field mowers	To compare the performances of different field mowers	0.10
	Assessment of Agricultural Machinery Workshop	Problems and prospects of agricultural machinery workshops in Bangladesh	1.50
255	Survey the status of engineering workshops at different places in Bangladesh	1. To identify the working facilities and limitations of the workshops 2. To gather information about the potential capacity of manufacturer, repair, maintenance and the area of services of these workshop	0.50
256	Database development for repair and maintenance of BRRI's farm machineries and automobiles.	To create database about repair and maintenance information of farm machineries and automobiles	1.00
E. Program Area: Socio-economics and Policy
E1. Program performing unit: Agricultural Economics Division
257	Farm Level Evaluation of Modern Rice Varieties in Bangladesh	1. To determine the region-wise adoption rate of different MV rice in Boro, Aus and T. Aman seasons; 2. To estimate the yield of different modern and local rice varieties and 3. To determine the socio-economic and varietal constraints to the adoption of MV rice in different regions.	2.00
258	Estimation of Costs and Return of MV Rice Cultivation at Farm level	1. To determine the costs and return of MV Aus, T. Aman and MV Boro rice cultivation in Bangladesh; 2. To estimate the factor and income shares in MV Aus, MV T. Aman and MV Boro rice cultivation; and 3. To evaluate the changes in costs and return and input utilization pattern at farm level.	1.50
259	An Economic Study on Rice Based Cropping System in Haor districts of Bangladesh	1. To identify the major rice based cropping patterns in Haor areas, 2. To estimate the profitability of three rice based dominant cropping patterns, 3. To delineate the major constraints of Boro rice cultivation; and 4. To know the rate of adoption and reasons to adopt particular Boro rice varietiesin the Haor areas	2.00
260	1.4 Hybrid Rice Technology and Its Sustainability: A study on Food Security in Bangladesh	1. Examine the level of hybrid rice adoption and assess farmers reasons for area devotion to hybrid rice production at farm level, 2. Determine the comparative economics of producing hybrid and inbred rice; and 3. Assess the consumers' preference with respect to marketing and consumption of hybrid rice.	2.00
261	Rice Marketing and Price Issues Dynamics of Agricultural labor market in Bangladesh: Results from farm level survey	1. To determine the supply of and demand for agricultural laborers in some selected areas; 2. To understand the socio-economic conditions of agril. laborers and assess the reasons for their migration; and 3. To derive some policy implications based on findings of this research.	1.00
262	Impact Assessment of Climate Change on Rice Production and Marketing in Southern Coastal Region of Bangladesh	1. To assess the impacts of climate changes on agricultural production particularly rice in South-west region of Bangladesh; 2. To ascertain the impacts of climate changes on food markets at home and in abroad; 3. To develop rice supply and demand model under changing climate of Bangladesh; and 4. To derive rice production and marketing policy implication based on the above findings.	JIRCAS
263	Agricultural Policy and Development Returns to Investment in Rice Varietal Research in Bangladesh	To estimate the rate of return of post-1990 BRRI released modern rice varieties replacing the pre-1990 rice varieties (local and modern)	3.00
264	Impact of Seasonal Credit on Rice Cultivation In Some Selected Sites Of Mymensingh	1. To know the socio-economic profile of seasonal loaned (SL) rice growers 2. To know the interest rate and the system of payment of seasonal loan 3. To know the profitability level of loaned growers; and 4. To identify problems in getting loan	1.50
265	Tracking in Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties in Different Production Environments / Ecosystems of Bangladesh	1. To make database on status of rice varieties at the farm level through conducting expert panel discussion in seven rice production environments 2. To determine the level of adoption of rice varieties (modern, local and hybrid) through nation wide farm survey.	3.00(TRIVSA)
E2. Program performing unit: Farm Management Division
	Rice production management
266	Sources of N and methods of weed control in respect to labor utilization for rice cultivation.	To determine the relative profitability of different sources of N and weed control method in relation to labor utilization for rice cultivation.	0.25
267	Productivity and profitability of rice as affected by spacing and seedling number in relation to labor utilization.	To find out the optimum spacing and seedling for getting higher yield and maximum profit.	0.50
268	Effect of quality seed and farmer's seed for seed production and; yield gap between quality seed used plot and farmers' seed used plots. (For BRRI dhan47) TLS, Breeder, 4-5 local farmers' seed from Satkhira and Khulna (For BRRI dhan 29 ) TLS, Breeder, 4-5 local farmers' seed from Barisal/Rangpur/Rajshahi,	1. To identify the seed effect on probable yield gap between quality seed and farmer's seed. 2. Seek the possibilities to increase rice yield through quality seed that could be useful at policy level.	1.0
269	Effect of harvest time after flowering for producing quality seed of rice. The treatments are harvest at 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39 and 42 DAF	To investigate the effect of harvest time between heading stage and maturity stage at different maturity level for producing quality seed of rice.	0.25
270	Cost of production Cost and return of HYV rice cultivation at BRRI Gazipur farm.	To determine cost and return of HYV rice cultivation at the prevailing situation	0.75
271	Survey and development of data base for labor management
272	Labor efficiency as affected by direct supervision for rice cultivation	To find out the effect of different period of direct supervision of labor on labor efficiency	0.25
273	Monitoring the laborers' wage rate for rice cultivation around different locations of Bangladesh	To document farmers' labor management practices for rice cultivation	1.25
274	Survey the performance of BRRI laborers	To find out the work performance of laborers	1.0
275	Management and utilization of land and other resources. These include: Rice seed production (TLS) Breeder seed production in collaboration with GRS division Others: Management of land, labor, farm implements, flower garden, irrigation and drainage etc	Better utilization of farm land and other resources for smooth running of research activities of BRRI	50
E3. Program performing unit: Agricultural Statistics Division
	Yield Assessment through crop-cuts	To estimate rice yield through crop cuts at farmers' field
276	Estimation of Area and Production of Rice in Bangladesh	1. To forecast rice yield through crop cuts at farmers' field 2. To compare the crop-cut methods followed by DAE, BBS and a modified procedure proposed by Agricultural Statistics to forecast the rice yield. 3. To formulate a protocol that provides suitable estimates of area and production of rice in Bangladesh.	2.00
	Stability Analysis of BRRI Varieties	1. To determine the stability index of BRRI proposed and released varieties 2. To generate season, year and location-wise database on BRRI varieties
277	Study on G X E interaction of BRRI varieties (In collaboration with R/S)	1. To develop/standardize the model for stability analysis 2. To determine the stability index of BRRI varieties 3. To maintain season, year and location-wise database on BRRI varieties	2.50
	Multivariate Analysis of BRRI Varieties	To determine the factors affecting farmers' and consumers' preference models to a rice varieties
278	Development and validation of producer and consumer preference model to rice varieties (In collaboration with Agril. Econ., GQN and GRS Div.)	1. To determine factors affecting producers' decision on varieties for rice cultivation 2. To determine factors affecting consumers' preference to rice varieties 3. To develop mathematical model for producers' and consumers' preference to different rice varieties	1.00
	Development of Computer Programs	1. To Develop computer programs for management and analysis of data 2. To develop software for administration/ accounting systems of BRRI
279	Development/modification of software for administration/accounting System for BRRI employees	1. To develop and time to time modification of software for administration/accounting systems of BRRI depending on the request from administration/accounts section	2.50
	Genetic Coefficient of BRRI Varieties	To determine genetic coefficient of BRRI varieties
280	Study on genetic coefficient of BRRI released varieties (In collaboration with Plant Physiology and Soil Science Division)	To determine the genetic coefficients of BRRI varieties	0.50
281	Growth and structural stability in area, production of rice, wheat, maize, jute, and vegetables (potato, tomato) in Bangladesh: A time series analysis	1. To determine the growth rate of area, production and yield of rice, wheat, maize, jute and vegetables 2. To measure the change and instability in area, production and yield of rice, wheat, maize, jute and vegetables of Bangladesh	0.25
	Spatial Database for BRRI varieties	1. To create a geo-reference database of BRRI varieties 2. To construct adoption and productivity maps of BRRI varieties in Bangladesh
282	Suitability mapping of BRRI dhan44, 46, 47, 50 and hybrid dhan4 (In collaboration with Plant Breeding, RFS and ARD)	To construct Suitability map of BRRI dhan44, 46, 47, 50 and hybrid dhan4.	0.25
	GIS application for estimation of areas suitable for submergence tolerant BRRI varieties	To spatially identify the submergence areas suitable for growing BRRI varieties
283	Distribution of Arsenic (soil and water) in gangetic flood plain. (In collaboration with soil science Div. and Cornell university under FFP)	To improve knowledge of the geographical distribution of contamination of soil and irrigation water with arsenic, in order to target arsenic management strategies to the most contaminated areas	Fund USDA
284	Identification of submergence areas for growing newly developed BRRI varieties (In collaboration with Agril. Econ. and RFS)	1. To map the submergence areas used for rice cultivation 2. To delineate submergence areas suitable for growing newly developed submergence tolerant BRRI varieties.	1.00
	Characterization of rice environment in Bangladesh	1. To develop environmental indices for rice growing areas of Bangladesh. 2. To map the areas suitable for BRRI varieties in Boro, Aus and T.Aman seasons
285	Ground truthing of the characterization maps	1. To validate the maps of environmental index for the Boro and T.Aman seasons	0.25
	Probability Mapping of Weather Variables	1. To construct station wise probability curves of weather variables. 2. To construct station wise return period for the estimates of weather variable 3. To construct surface maps for the estimates of weather variables
286	Probability Mapping of Maximum Temperature and rainfall	1. To determine the expected maximum temperature and rainfall in different region of Bangladesh 2. To determine the areas of critical maximum temperature and rainfall for Boro rice on map of Bangladesh during the period and 3. To estimate the return period of rainfall and high temperature above critical level at reproductive phase in Boro growing areas	0.50
287	Variation of rice productivity and quality due to climate change (In collaboration with Plant Physiology and GQN)	1. To determine the effect of climate change (Temperature, rainfall and solar radiation) on rice yield 2. To determine the physiological changes of rice plant 3. To determine the nutritional quality of rice grain	1.50
	Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	To manage and maintain ICT at BRRI
288	BRRI Website Management	1. To complete the construction of blank pages and modify the design of BRRI Website 2. To manage and maintain BRRI Website through regular updating of the information and documents 3. To upgrade our Static website to dynamic website	1.50
289	ICT Network Management at BRRI	1. To manage and maintain ICT network of BRRI 2. To initiation of e-Governance	1.50
	Maintenance of Agricultural Database	To maintain computerized database on rice and related crops
290	Maintenance of rice and rice related variable database	To maintain up-to-date information on rice and related crops	0.10
F. Program Area: Pest Management
F1. Program performing unit: Entomology Division
	Survey & Monitoring of Rice Arthropods	To determine the incidence and abundance patterns of insect pests and their natural enemies at BRRI farm and in different AEZs for better management of rice pests	5.0
291	Pest monitoring in BRRI Farms	To study the insect pest and their natural enemy incidence at BRRI farm and to create a database to develop a forecasting system	1.5
292	Survey of rice insect pests in selected AEZ´s of the country	To find the incidence patterns of the major rice insect pests and their natural enemies in different agro-ecological zones and to examine relationship between biotic and abiotic factors on their abundance.	2.0
293	Insect pests and natural enemies in light trap	To study the pest and their natural enemy incidence patterns in rice fields and to create a database to develop a forecasting system.	1.5
	Studies on rice insect pest ecology	To study the ecology and development of insect pest of rice	12.0
294	Effect of different fertilizer on the incidence of BPH (PhD Research)	To study the effect of NPK on BPH infestation, feeding, egg laying on rice plant.	2.0
295	Molecular Identification of Biotype of Gall midge in Bangladesh.	To study the presence of different biotype of Gallmidge in Bangladesh.	1.75
296	Identification of BPH biotype and Resistant Sources in Rice Cultivars in Bangladesh. (PhD Research)	To study the presence of different biotype of BPH and their resistant sources in rice.	2.0
297	Role of Earthworm like unidentified organism as rice pest.	To study the status of earthworm as a pest of rice	3.0
298	Studies on biology of rice Gallmidge	To know the biology of rice gall midge	3.25
	Biological Control of rice insect Pests	To evaluate the role of natural enemies in controlling rice insect pests.	2.0
299	Development duration and fecundity of T. zahiri in different constant temperatures (PhD Research)	To know development duration, fecundity and egg laying frequency of T. zahiri in different constant temperatures.	1.0
300	Adult longevity of T. zahiri in different diets. (PhD Research)	To know the adult male and female longevity and fecundity of T. zahiri in different diets.	1.0
	Crop Loss Assessment	To determine relationship between pest damage levels and yield losses.	2.0
301	Relationship between rice hispa damage and yield loss	To determine the yield loss and recovering abilities of different rice varieties against hispa damage.	2.0
	Evaluation of chemicals and botanicals against rice insect pests	To evaluate the effectiveness of different botanicals and also to determine efficacy of different insecticides against major rice insect pests.	8.0
302	Test of different insecticides against major insect pests.	To evaluate the effectiveness of commercial formulations of different insecticides against major insect pests of rice.	2.0
303	Evaluation of farmers practice for the management of yellow stem borer.	To evaluate the farmer's practice of controlling yellow stem borer by commonly used insecticide.	2.0
304	Insecticide resistance in Brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugen (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) (Stal) in Bangladesh.(PhD Research)	1. To asses the status of insecticide resistance on brown planthopper in Bangladesh. 2. To investigate the mechanism of resistance development of brown planthopper against commonly used insecticides.	2.0
305	Determination of residue of carbofuran in rice plants	To determine the residual status of carbofuran in rice field, rice plant and in rice grain.	2.0
	Host Plant Resistance	Identification of resistant sources against rice insect pests.	10.0
306	Screening of rice Germplasm against BPH,WBPH and GLH	To identify rice germplasm resistant against BPH,WBPH and GLH	2.0
307	Screening of Germplasm materials for resistant sources against Gall midge (GM)	To identify resistant sources against GM	2.0
308	Screening of F2 population against BPH,WBPH and GLH	To develop MVs using known resistant parents.	1.5
309	Screening of F2 population against Gall midge (GM)	Isolation of resistant progeny against Gall midge.	1.5
310	Evaluation of Advance lines for resistance against BPH, WBPH and GLH	To evaluate level of resistance against BPH, WBPH and GLH	2.0
311	Evaluation of BRRI released variety against major insect pest	To evaluate level of resistance against major insect pest	1.0
F1. Program performing unit: Pathology Division
	Survey & monitoring of Rice Diseases	To understand the epidemiology of different rice diseases in selected AEZs
313	Survey and monitoring of P. grisea from different ecosystem	To determine the occurrence and distribution of Pyricularia grisea	1.00
	Disease Resistance and Molecular Studies	To know the diversity of the pathogen and resistance sources	1.0
314	Virulence analysis of P. grisea on International differential set (monogenic lines of IRRI)	To identify the dominant P. grisea race/s in some selected AEZs of Bangladesh	0.50
315	Characterization of blast isolates based on DNA finger printing	To understand population structure through cultural and molecular technique	2.00
316	Identification of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (BB pathogen) races in Bangladesh	To identify the existing races of BB pathogen in Bangladesh	1.60
317	Performance of polygenic BB resistant genotypes in different agro-ecosystem	To find out appropriate genotype(s) suitable for Bangladesh condition/specific location(s) against BB of rice.	0.65
318	Identification of BB resistant novel QTL in landraces	To identify resistant sources and also QTL against bacterial blight disease	1.40
319	Pyramiding bacterial blight resistant genes into the genetic background of BR11 derived submergence tolerant rice lines	Enhancing wider adaptability of newly developed submergence tolerant rice genotypes through introgression of bacterial blight resistant genes	76.79
320	Screening advanced breeding lines against BB and Tungro	To identify BB and Tungro resistant sources in advance breeding lines	1.00
321	Identification of blast races from Bangladesh by using MLs	Characterization of pathogen population of Pyricularia grisea from blast endemic areas of Bangladesh using differential rice varieties	1.00
322	Identification of major blast resistant genes in land races of Bangladesh	To screen and validate of specific primer against major races of P. grisea	1.00
323	Development of mass screeing method for False smut disease of rice	Development of new screeing method for False smut disease	0.10
324	Screeing exotic lines for physiological resistance against Sheath blight	To identify promising line (s) that express physiological resistance against ShB	0.20
325	Identification of major blast resistant gene in mega rice variety of Bangladesh	To identity major blast resistant gene in mega rice variety	0.20
326	Development of BB resistant variety for Boro and T. Aman season	To develop BB resistant variety for Boro and T. Aman season	1.20
327	Natural screening of drought resistant materials against major diseases	To find out the resistant materials against brown spot, sheath blight and blast	0.20
328	Biological Characterization and Management of Rhizoctonia oryzae sativae causal agent of Aggregate Sheath spot disease of Rice	To understand the biology and genetic diversity of the pathogen To estimate yield loss by the ASS dis.Screening rice cultivar, fungicide and integration to design better management strategies	1.00
329	Field screening of rice genotypes for partial resistance to sheath blight	To compare the level of resistance to sheath blight in a set of rice genotypes.
	Epidemiological studies	To understand the factors responsible for disease development & spread
330	Effect of different missing nutrient element on rice sheath blight and BB disease development and natural incidences of other rice diseases	To identify specific or combined nutrient element effect on ShB	0.50
331	Epidemiological study of P. grisea from different ecosystem	To determine the occurrence and distribution of Pyricularia grisea	0.50
332	Epidemiology and management of Bakanae disease of rice	To determine the rate of seed infection in naturally infected fields. To determine the transmission rate of the pathogen from seed to the seedlings.	0.20
	Yield loss studies	To determine the yield loss due to different diseases
333	Estimation of yield loss due to Sheath blight	To determine the yield loss by Sheath blight disease. To identify critical RLH for yield loss.	0.25
	Management of rice diseases	To develop appropriate management practices
334	Evaluation of new chemicals against bacterial blight of rice	To find out the effective chemicals suitable for BB control	0.50
335	Collection, isolation and identification of Trichoderma spp. from different eco-system & their effect on ShB and other sclerotial fungi	Selection of biocontrol agents with wide host range. An eco-friendly and cost effective strategy which can be used in integration with other strategies for a greater level of protection with sustained rice yields.	0.50
336	Collection, isolation and identification of antagonistic bacteria from different eco-system & their effect on BLB and ShB	An eco-friendly and cost effective strategy which can be used in integration with other strategies for a greater level of protection with sustained rice yields.	0.50
337	Evaluation of new chemicals against ufra disease of rice	To find out the effective chemicals suitable for ufra disease control	0.10
338	Chemical control of sheath blight disease	To find out the efficacy of new fungicide/s against sheath blight disease	0.10
339	Chemical control of leaf scald disease	To find out the efficacy of new fungicide/s against leaf scald disease	0.20
340	Chemical control of false smut disease of rice at farmer's field (natural incidence)	To find out effective fungicides in controlling false smut disease of rice	0.20
341	Integrated Management of Sheath Blight Disease of Rice	Ellucidation of the effect on evaluation of fungicides against Sheath blight disease. Screening for Resistance Cultivar. Recommendation of suitable management strategy.	0.30
	Others
	Mycotoxin production by fungi isolated from stored rice grains	The objective of this study is to isolate the fungi associated with rice in storage and determine the ability of the isolate to produce mycotoxin
342	Training on rice disease management	To train up scientists and extension personnel on rice disease management	1.00
343	Fact sheet and poster up gradation on rice diseases & management	To develop technology manual for the rice disease management	1.20
344	Advisory and clinical service	To assist public and private sector institution/organization and farmers for disease identification and suggestion on management issue	2.00
G. Program Area: Technology Transfer
G1. Program performing unit: Adaptive Research Division
345	Validation of Technologies	Validate the matured technologies at farm level	2.35
	Varietal development
346	Advanced Lines Adaptive Research Trial (ALART) during B.aus 2011	Evaluate specific and general adaptability of advanced breeding lines under on-farm condition.	0.31
347	Advanced Lines Adaptive Research Trial (ALART) during T. Aus, 2011	Evaluate specific and general adaptability of advanced breeding lines under on-farm condition.	0.54
348	Advanced Lines Adaptive Research Trial (ALART) during T. Aman, 2011	Evaluate specific and general adaptability of advanced breeding lines under on-farm condition.	1.50
349	Advanced Lines Adaptive Research Trial (ALART) during Boro, 2012	Evaluate specific and general adaptability of advanced breeding lines under on-farm condition.
350	Dissemination of Technologies	Conducting on-farm trials for dissemination of technology	55.50
	Seed Production and Dissemination Program (SPDP)
351	SPDP of potential BRRI varieties in southern coastal regions of Bangladesh under SRRPP during Aus 2011	1. Demonstrate and disseminate BRRI dhan27 and 48 in southern region 2. To increase rice production in southern coastal region	5.00
352	SPDP of potential BRRI varieties with LCC and USG in Aman 2011 and Boro 2012 under BRRI core and SRRPP	Demonstrate and disseminate BRRI dhan40, 41, 44, 46, 49, 28, 29, 45, 47, 50 and to expand the use of LCC and USG among the farmers. To increase rice production and produce quality seed.	40.00
353	SPDP of potential BRRI varieties with AWD in Boro 2012 under BRRI core and SRRPP	1. Demonstrate and disseminate BRRI dhan28, 29, 45, 47, 50 and motivate farmers to adopt AWD method of irrigation as a water saving technique 2. To increase rice production and produce quality seed.	10.00
354	Use of poultry manure as a alternate source of phosphatic fertilizers in wet land rice cultivation during Boro, 2012	To demonstrate the benefit of poultry manure application in rice cultivation at farmer's fields	0.50
	Promotional activities	To update knowledge and skill of farmers and stalk holders on modern rice cultivation technology	42.0
355	Orientation Training during T. Aman, 2011 and Boro, 2012	1. Give orientation to SAAOs associated with SPDP, LCC, USG in the assigned location as per programme. 2. Motivate them for effective extension of the programmes.	1.0
356	Farmers' training (Rice school) under SRRPP and BRRI core program during T. Aman, 2011 and Boro, 2012	Improve and update farmers' knowledge and skill on modern rice production technologies.	30.0
357	Field day under SRRPP and BRRI core program during Aus 2011, T. Aman, 2011 and Boro, 2012	To get feedback information directly from the farmers for rapid dissemination of rice production technologies among the farmers	10.0
358	Agricultural Exhibition during T. Aman, 2011 and Boro, 2012	To display the BRRI released modern technologies among all categories of people.	1.0
	Enrichment of own seed stock		1.0
359	Production of quality seeds of BRRI released recent varieties during Aus, Aman 2011 and Boro, 2012	To produce quality seeds of BRRI released recent varieties for adaptive research trials during Aus, Aman and Boro seasons.	1.0
G2. Program performing unit: Training Division
	Technology transfer through training	To disseminate BRRI developed technologies
360	Rice Production Course Duration: 1 month/2 month Batch : 2/1	1. Recognize and apply the important concept, principles advanced techniques of modern rice production. 2. Able to identify and solve field problems of rice cultivation. 3. Capable to do research planning, program development and report writing on research activities. 4. Be acquaintance with administrative and financial rules and regulations.	20.0
361	Training for Trainers (Agriculture Officer/ NGO personnel) Duration : 1 week; Batch : 10 Participants: 300	1. Recognize and apply the important concept, principles advanced techniques of modern rice production. 2. Able to identify and solve field problems of rice cultivation. 3. Train the field level extension agents and farmers	15.0
362	Training on Modern Rice Production Technologies for SAAO Duration: 6 days; Batch : 30 Participants: 1200	1. Recognize and apply the important concepts, principles and techniques of modern rice production. 2. Identify and solve field problems of rice cultivation and help the farmers to increase productivity.	42.0
363	Training on Utilization of Bangladesh Rice Knowledge Bank Duration: 3 days; Batch : 3 Participant: 90	To increase utilization and extension of BRKB.	3.75
364	Workshop on Development and Utilization of Bangladesh Rice Knowledge Bank Number: 2; Duration: 3 days Participant: 40	To develop and enrich BRKB materials for web site.	1.24
365	Training on Modern Rice Production Technologies for Farmers Duration: 1 day; Batch : 20 Participants: 600	1. Apply the important techniques of modern rice production. 2. Identify and solve field problems of rice cultivation.	3.0
	Evaluation of imparted training program.	To determine the performance of training program.
366	Performance of long and short term training programs. Duration: Throughout the year	1. Evaluate the overall training program. 2. Assess the trainees' performance. 3. Assess the resource speaker performance. 4. Identify the training needs, improve future training programs	0.1
	Bangladesh Rice Knowledge Bank (BRKB)	To disseminate rice production technologies through electronic media, do overall improvement of BRKB
367	Development and Utilization of Bangladesh Rice Knowledge Bank (BRKB) Duration: Throughout the year.	1. Add new training materials to BRKB compendium. 2. Develop new fact sheets of different needs. 3. Conduct RPT using BRKB modules. 4. Collect the feedback information about BRKB materials 5. Prepare new materials for BRKB	20.0