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Book SynopsisBiopesticides Series, No. 2Biological pesticides based on pathogenic micro-organisms specific to a target pest offer an ecologically-sound and effective solution to pest problems. They pose less threat to the environment and to human health than do chemical pesticides. However, despite the enormous potential for biopesticides, their development, commercialisation and use has been slow.The information reported in this book is based on a survey of more than 100 biopesticide research workers in developing countries. The results demonstrate that the main difficulties and constraints facing researchers relate to a lack of expertise in the crucial later stages of development. Biopesticide research is receiving mostly low investment, mainly from the public sector, and requires more multidisciplinary expertise. It is concluded that targeted assistance on a multinational and multi-disciplinary basis is required in developing countries in order to remove the constraints.
Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Questionnaire design and target researchers 3: Results of the survey Delivery and response Type of employment of respondents 4: Research funding of respondents 5: Research Interests 6: Constraints to Biopesticide Research and Development 7: Barriers to Commercialisation 8: Differences between specialisms 9: Differences between regions 10: Discussion 11: Conclusion 12: Appendices Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for Development David A. Raitzer and George W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V.M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A.D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D.A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J. Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K. Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S. Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P. Gardiner Section IV Synthesis and Ways ForwardChapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for DevelopmentmDavid A. Raitzer and George W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V. M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A. D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D.A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J. Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K. Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S. Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P. Gardiner Section IV: Synthesis and Ways Forward Chapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for Development D. A. Raitzer and G.W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V. M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A. D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D. A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J.Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K.Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S.Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P.Gardiner Section IV: Synthesis and Ways Forward Chapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer
