Introduction
The Department of Soil and Water Science (DSWS) is one of the thirteen major departments providing both undergraduate and post graduate studies in YAU. The department was established in 1955-56. The DSWS prepares the graduates as professionals in private and public sector to develop, adopt and disseminate knowledge and technologies that focus on soil-plant-water continuum.
Vision
Building upon its foundation of different expertise, the Department of Soil and Water Science (DSWS) initiates heuristic education and shares scientific knowledge for wise use of soil and water resources with the outcome of sustainable soil, plant, water and environment.
Mission
The Department of Soil and Water Science has to provide innovative teaching, the sate-of-the-art research and extension techniques based on societal needs related to the conservation and management of natural resources linked to plant and soil ecosystems, and future prospective water and environment.
Dr. Kyaw Ngwe
Professor
Head of Department
email: dr.kyawngwe@yau.edu.mm, kngwet@gmail.com
Dr. Nang Ohn Myint
Professor
(Plant Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture, Fertilizer Technology)
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| Dr. Swe Swe Mar Associate Professor (Soil Fertility) |
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| Daw Ohnmar Aung Lecturer (Organic and Physical Chemistry) |
Daw Yin Moe Swe Lecturer (Organic and Inorganic Chemistry) |
Daw Khin Mar Lar Lecturer (Organic and Physical Chemistry) |
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| Dr. Khin Hnin Phyu Lecturer (Organic and Biochemistry) |
Daw Khin Mar Mar Than Lecturer (Organic and Biochemistry) |
Dr. Aye Aye Than Lecturer (Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy, Environmental Soil Science) |
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| Dr. Yin Yin Thant Lecturer (Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy) |
Daw Yin Mar Soe Lecturer (Sustainable Land Management in Agriculture, Soil and Water Management, Soil Physics, Soil Conservation) |
Daw Kyi Kyi Shwe Lecturer (Soil and Water management, Soil Physics) |
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| Daw Toe Toe Maw Lecturer (Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition) |
Daw Pann Ei Ei Kyaw Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) |
Daw Chaw Su Lwin Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) |
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| Daw Nyein Nyein Thu Assistant Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) |
Daw Kyu Kyu Mwe Assistant Lecturer (Soil and Water Management, Soil Physics) |
Daw No No Aung Assistant Lecturer (Soil Fertility) |
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| Daw Nandar Hnin Yee Assistant Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) |
Daw Lwin Thuzar Nyein Assistant Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) |
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| Daw Theingi Win Demonstrator (Soil Science, Water Science) |
Daw Hsu Myat Thwin Demonstrator (Soil Science, Water Science) |
Daw Win Yu Hlaing Demonstrator (Soil Science, Water Science) |
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No. |
Name |
Position |
Degree Obtained |
Specialization |
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1 |
Dr. Kyaw Ngwe |
Professor & Head |
Ph.D |
Tropical Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Soil Classification |
dr.kyawngwe@yau.edu.mm |
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2 |
Dr. Nang Ohn Myint |
Professor |
Ph.D |
Plant Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture, Fertilizer Technology |
dr.nangohnmyint@yau.edu.mm |
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3 |
Dr. Swe Swe Mar |
Associate Professor |
Ph.D |
Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, |
dr.sweswemar@yau.edu.mm |
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4 |
Daw Ohnmar Aung |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Organic and Physical Chemistry |
dawohnmaraung@yau.edu.mm |
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5 |
Daw Yin Moe Swe |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry |
dawyinmoeswe@yau.edu.mm |
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6 |
Daw Khin Mar Lar |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Organic and Physical Chemistry |
dawkhinmarlar@yau.edu.mm |
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7 |
Dr. Khin Hnin Phyu |
Lecturer |
Ph.D |
Organic and Biochemistry |
dr.khinhnynnphyu@yau.edu.mm |
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8 |
Daw Khin Mar Mar Than |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Organic and Biochemistry |
dawkhinmarmarthan@yau.edu.mm |
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Dr. Aye Aye Than |
Lecturer |
Ph.D |
Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy, Environmental Soil Science |
dr.ayeayethan@yau.edu.mm |
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10 |
Dr. Yin Yin Thant |
Lecturer |
Ph.D |
Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy |
dr.yinyinthan@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Yin Mar Soe |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Sustainable Land Management in Agriculture, Soil and Water Management, Soil Physics, Soil Conservation |
dawyinmarsoe@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Kyi Kyi Shwe |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Soil and Water management, Soil Physics |
dawkyikyishwe@gmail.com |
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Daw Toe Toe Maw |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Soil Fertility,Plant Nutrition |
dawtoetoemaw@gmail.com |
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Daw Pann Ei Ei Kyaw |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Plant Nutrition |
dawpanneieikyaw@gmail.com |
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Daw Chaw Su Lwin |
Lecturer |
MSC |
Plant Nutrition |
dawchawsulwin@gmail.com |
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Daw Nyein Nyein Thu |
Assistant Lecturer |
MSC |
Plant Nutrition |
dawnyeinnyeinthu@yau.com |
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Daw Kyu Kyu Mwe |
Assistant Lecturer |
MSC |
Soil and Water Management, Soil Physics |
dawkyukyumwe@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw No No Aung |
Assistant Lecturer |
MSC |
Soil Fertility |
dawnonoaung@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Nandar Hnin Yee |
Assistant Lecturer |
BAgr.Sc |
Plant Nutrition |
dawnandarhninyee@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Lwin Thuzar Nyein |
Assistant Lecturer |
BAgr.Sc |
Plant Nutrition |
dawlwinthuzarnyein@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Theingi Win |
Demonstrator |
BAgr.Sc |
Soil and Water Management |
dawtheingiwin@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Hsu Myat Thwin |
Demonstrator |
BAgr.Sc |
Soil Science, Water Science |
dawhsumyatthwin@yau.edu.mm |
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Daw Win Yu Hlaing |
Demonstrator |
BAgr.Sc |
Soil Science, Water Science |
dawwinyuhlaing@yau.edu.mm |
Soil Science, Water Science and Plant Nutrition Specialization
Soil science, water science and plant nutrition specialization provide a holistic understanding of concepts of soil fertility and productivity , soil - ion interaction , integrated nutrient management , microorganisms in agricultural systems , land uses and land- use survey , management of problem soils , and emphasis on the application of principles and practices of irrigation and drainage, soil erosion and conservation schemes , principles of water conservation including water harvesting and saving techniques , economics in irrigation management and project evaluation. It trains the students as professionals with a broad knowledge of natural resources management.
Course Offer
Undergraduate Program for B.Agr.Sc Degree
The Department of Soil and Water Science offered the following courses for the undergraduate students.
| Sr. | Program | Subject code | Subject title | Credit |
| 1. | 1st Semester | CHE 101 | Chemistry I (Compulsory) | 2 |
| 2. | 2nd Semester | CHE 102 |
Chemistry II (Compulsory) Chemistry III (Selected) |
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| 3. | 3rd Semester | SWS 101 | Introductory Soil Science (Compulsory) | 2 |
| 4. | 4th Semester | SWS 102 | Soil Physics (Selected) | 2 |
| 5. | 5th Semester | SWS-103 | Soil Chemistry | 3 |
| 6. | 6th Semester | SWS-104 | Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
| 7. | SWS-105 | Soil Fertility Management and Evaluation | 3 | |
| 8. | 7th Semester | SWS-106 | Fertilizer and Manure | 3 |
| 9. | SWS-107 | Water Management | 3 | |
| 10. | 8th Semester | SWS-108 | Fertility Management of Paddy Soil | 3 |
| 11. | SWS-109 | Advanced Crop Water Management | 3 | |
| 12. | 9th Semester | SWS-110 | Soil Conservation | 3 |
| 13. | SWS-111 | Environmental Soil Science | 3 | |
| 14. | SWS-112 | Soil Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
Postgraduate Program
The Department of Soil and Water Science offered the following courses for the postgraduate students
| Sr. | Program | Subject code | Subject title | Credit |
First Semester |
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| 1. | Post Graduate Diploma | DC - 111 | Soil Management in Rice Cultivation Systems | 2 |
| 2. | DC - 112 | Soil Fertility Evaluation | 2 | |
| 3. | DC - 113 | Fundamentals of Fertilizer Application for Crops Production | 2 | |
| 4. | DC - 114 | Crop Water Requirement | 2 | |
| 5. | M.Sc | AGC 601 | Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| 6. | AGC 606 | Chemistry of Soil Organic Matter | 3 | |
| 7. | AGC 608 | Fertilizer Technology | 3 | |
| 8. | Ph.D | AGC 722 | Fertilizer Technology | 3 |
| 9. | AGC 712 | Soil Chemistry | 3 | |
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| 1. | M.Sc | AGC 611 | Soil Conservation | 3 |
| 2. | AGC 609 | Agricultural Water Quality | 3 | |
| 3. | AGC 614 | Organic and Biochemistry | 3 | |
| 4. | Ph.D | AGC 711 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| 5. | AGC 713 | Problem Soil and Their Management | 3 | |
| 6. | AGC 715 | Plants Nutrition | 3 | |
| 7. | AGC 714 | Soil Conservation | 3 | |
| 8. | AGC 712 | Soil Chemistry | 3 | |
| 1 | Comparison of The Effects of Locally Produced Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizers and Split Application of Urea on Rice |
| 2 | A Correlation Study for Selecting Soil Test Methods of Estimating Available Nutrients in Maize Growing Soils in Pyinmana Township |
| 3 | Studies on the Response of Groundnut and Sesame to Different Soil Moisture Regimes |
| 4 | Transformations in Soil Under Submerged Condition with Special Reference to Phosphate Availability |
| 5 | Studies on The Effects of Some Local Leguminous Plants on Rice Production |
| 6 | A Study on The Response of Wheat to Different Soil Moisture Regimes |
| 7 | The Effects of Lime and Gypsum on The Groundnut Production in Yezin |
| 8 | Effects of Irrigation and Drainage Methods on Summer Rice Production |
| 9 | The Effects of Different Rates of Sulphur Fertilization on Growth and Yield Components of Rice Under Submerged Condition |
| 10 | Transformations in Soil Under Subemerged Condition with Special Reference to Nitrogen Availability |
| 11 | Effects of Phosphorus on Zinc Uptake and Yield of Rice Under Submerged Condition |
| 12 | Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Balances in Groundnut and Sesame Based Cropping Systems on Alfisols |
| 13 | Effects of Chemical Fertilizers, Organic Amendments and Effective Microorganisms (EM) on Soil Fertility and Seed Cotton Production |
| 14 | Evaluation of Different Soil Moisture Regimes on Growth and Yield of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum, L.) |
| 15 | Study of N Balance and N Dynamics Affected by Herbicides in Agricultural Soils. |
| 16 | Effects of Supplemental Irrigation and Different Rates of Potassium Fertilizer on The Yield and Quality of Cotton (Gossypium Hisutum, L.) |
| 17 | The Effects of Different Rates of Potassium Fertilizer on Yield and Yield Components of Two Hybrid Maize Varieties |
| 18 | Effects of Different Rates of Lime on Yield and Yield Components of Two Mungbean Varieties (Vigna Radiata (L) Wilczek) |
| 19 | Effect of the Methods of Urea Fertilizer on Grain Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Greengram (Vigna Radiata.L.Wilczek) |
| 20 | Effect of Different Nitrogen Levels With and Without Phosphorus and Potassium |
| 21 | Effect of Different nitrogen and Potassium Fertilizer Rates and Times of Application on Sweet Corn Yield |
| 22 | Effect of Different Sources and Levels of Magnesium Fertilizer on Growth of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Seedlings |
| 23 | Influence of Different Nitrogen Rates on Yield,, Miller Rice Protein Content and Physicochemical Properties of Starch in Six High Yielding Rice Varieties (Oryza Sativa) |
| 24 | Effect of Different Rates of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer on Sugarcane ( Saccharum spp.) in Three Growing Regions |
| 25 | Possible Alternatives Sources of Nutrient media for Micropropagation of Banana (Musa spp) |
| 26 | Evaluation of Irrigation Management on Different Growth Stages of Soybean (Glycie Max L. Merr) |
| 27 | Sulphur on Nutritional Quailty of Sesame Seed |
| 28 | Irrigation Management and Phosphorus Fertilizer Application on Green Gram (Vigna Radiate L. Wilczek) |
| 29 | Evaluation of Irrigation Management on Different Growth Stages of Saybean (Glycine Max L Merr.) |
| 30 | Effect of Liming and Other Cakium Sources Application on Green Gram (Vigna Radia L. Wwilczek)in Yezin Soil. |
| 31 | Seed Yield, Oil and Protein Content in Soybean (Glycine Max L.) as Affected by Sulfur Application |
| 32 | Effect of Potash Applications on Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max. L.) |
| 33 | Performance of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Cultivativars as Influenced by Different Water Regimes |
| 34 | Effect of different Irrigation Regimes and Potassium Rates on Growth and Yield of Soybeen |
| 35 | Effect of different Rates of Potassium Fertilizer on Yield Components of two Greengram Varieties |
| 36 | Effect of Organic and Chemical Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) and Some Physico-chemical Properties of Yezin Soil |
| 37 | Screening Different Varieties of Mungbean on Phosphorus Use Efficiency |
| 38 | Rice Yield and Nitrogen Utilization Efficiency Under Different Straw Management Practicies |
| 39 | Effect of Irrigation Practices and Boron Fertilization on Yield and Water Use of Oilseed Sunflower (Heliunthus annuus L.) |
| 40 | Influence of Nitrogen and Sulphur Fertilization on Yield, Nutrient Uptake, Oil and Protein Contents of Sunflower |
| 41 | Effect of Different Rates and Application Methods of Potassium Fertilizer on Yield of Groundnut (Arcachis hypogaea. L.) |
| 42 | Application of Oil Palm Bunch Ash(OBA) to Enhance the Growth and Yield of Cassava (Manihot esculenta), and Soil Physiochemical Properties |
| 43 | Seed Zinc Content, Yield and Yield components of Soybean (Glycine max.L.) as Affected by Zinc Application |
| 44 | Soil Fertility and Performance of Tomato (Lvcopersicon esculuntum) as Affected by Vermicompost Amendment |
| 45 | Quantity and Some Quality Components of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) as Aggected by Boron Fertilization |
| 46 | Use of Some Phyaico-chemical Propertion to Evaluate the Sustainability of Land Use and Soil Management Practions on Shwe-Taung Soils |
| 47 | Evaluation of Irrigation Management Practices and Nitrogen Levels on Water Use Efficiency and Yield and Yield Components of Hybrid Rice |
| 48 | Response of Hybrid Rice to Rates of Nitrogen and Potassium Application |
| 49 | Effect of Urea Fertilization Composted and Uncomposted Manures Amendmet on Coorn Production |
| 50 | Effect of Different Organic Nitrogen Sources on Nitrogen Efficiency and Yield of Rice |
| 51 | Flowering Response of Parental lies of Hybrid Rice to Potassium Application |
| 52 | Effects of Residue Management on Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) |
| 53 | Predicting Soil Water Retention Characteristics Using Pedotransfer Functions for Some Myanmar Agricultural Soils |
| 54 | Nitrogen Management Through the Use of Leaf Color Chart (LCC) and Chlorophyll Meter (SPAD) in Hybrid Rice |
| 55 | Water Use Efficiency of Hybrid and Open Pollinated Varieties of Maize as Affected by Irrigation Schedules |
| 56 | Effect of Water Regimes and Nitrogen Rates on Yield and Yield Components of Maize |
| 57 | Response of Hybrid Maize Cultivars to Different Levels of Potassium |
| 58 | Potassium Fertilizer Management on Rice Cultivation (Shwe Thwe Yin) |
| 59 | Effect of Different Application Methods with Straight and Compound Fertilizers on Rice (Shwe Thwe Yin) |
| 60 | Evaluation of the Sustainability in Land Use and Soil Management Practices on Hlegu Soils (Yangon Region) and Aung Bun Soils (Southern Shan State) by Using Some Physico-Chemical Properties |
| 61 | Effect of Manure and Chemical Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Thee Htet Yin Rice Variety in Maubin Township |
| 62 | Effects of Different Rates of Potassium Fertilizer on Productivity of Rice With or Without Rice Husk Ash in Minbya Soil |
| 63 | Effect of Raised Bed Method and Fertilization on Soil Water Storage and Groundnut Yield |
| 64 | Response to yield, Water and Nitrogen Use of Hybrid Rice under Alternate Wetting and Drying Irrigation and Controlled Release Nitrogen Fertilizers |
| 65 | Effect of Different Organic Nitrogen Sources and Urea Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) |
| 66 | Phosphorus Nutrition with or without Rhizobium Inoculation on Nitrogen Accumulation and Yield of Green gram (Vigna radiate L.) |
| 67 | Assessment of Nitrogen and Potassium Balanced Fertilization on Yield of Rice in Maubin Township |
| 68 | Effect of Nitrogen and Potassium Application on Plant Growth, Yield and Fiber Quality of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) |
| 69 | Factors Affecting the Adoption of Soil Conservation practices in Central Dry Zone in Myanmar |
| 70 | Effect of cowdung manure and urea on growth and yield of cabbage in Southern Shan State of Myanmar |
| 71 | Different Fertilizer Management Practices on Yield and Yield Components of Three Rice Varieties in Daik-U and Maubin Towships |
| 72 | Balanced fertilizers and rice straw residue management on Blackgram grown after rice in Maubin and Daik-U Townships |
| 73 | Chemical and Organic Fertilizers on Yield, Nutrient Uptakes and Use Efficiency of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica pekinensis) |
| 74 | Response of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) to Two Sources of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers in Hmawbi |
| 75 | Assessment of Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield Based on Nitrogen Rate and Fertilization Practices in Low Land Rice (Oryza Sativa. L.) |
| 76 | Evaluation of Some Introduced Rice Varieties Under Different Levels of Soil Salinity Stress |
| 77 | Effect of Different Water Regimes on Morpho-Physiological Traits, Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Different Groundnut Varieties |
| 78 | Effect of Zinc and Boron on Yield and Yield Contributing Characteristics of Green gram |
| 79 | Spatial Variability of Soil Fertility Distribution in Kyee Inn Village Tract, Pyinmana Township, Naypyitaw |
| 80 | Evluation of Groundnut Varieties for Phosphorus Use Efficiency and Their Variability of Uptake and Utilization Efficiency (Arachis hypogaea L.) |
| 81 | Evaluation of Soil Nutrient Supply Capacity for Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Production by Site-Specific Nutrient Managemen |
| 82 | Study of soil moisture conservation in farm level and dryland cropping patterns of Magway township |
| 83 | Effect of Compost Growing Media on the Growth of Different Varieties of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Seedlings in Nursery |
| 84 | Effectiveness of Biochar and Inorganic Conditioners Use in Salt-Affected Soil under Rice Cultivation |
| 85 | Nitrogen Management of Cotton (Gopyssium hirsutum L) in relation to Plant Available Water Capacity in Pyawbwe Township, Central Dry Zone Area |
| 86 | Effect of Potassium fertilizer management on growth, yield, yield components and quality of three cotton varieties (Gossypium hirsutum L.) |
| 87 | Effect of Sulfur, Zinc and Boron on Yield and Yield Contributing Characters of Rice |
| 88 | Effects of The Saline Water to The Advanced Rice Breeding Lines |
| 89 | Effects of Drought Stress on Yield and Oil Content, Fatty Acids, Protein Content of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaeas L.) During the Reproductive Stage |
| 90 | Growth and Yield of Hybrid Rice as Affected by Macronutrients Omission |
| 91 | Soil Fertility Maps Preparation Using GPS and ArcGIS in Paddy Field |
| 92 | Effect of Nitrogen and Potassium on Yield and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) |
| 93 | Comparison of Different Types of Nitrogen Fertilizers on Yield, Yield Components and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Rice |
| 94 | Effect of different Nitrogen application rates and Nitrogen use efficiency on yield and yield components of rice |
| 95 | Effect of drought stress on growth, yield and quality of upland rice (Yar-8) |
| 96 | Effect of Different Water Regimes on Total Water Use, Water Use Efficiency and Yield of Short and Medium Duration Rice Varieties |
| 97 | Response of Rice Yield to Zinc Effect of Different Water Regims on Growth, Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Fertilization in Ngazun Towship |
| 98 | Growth and Yield of Rice as Affected by Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers under Saline Water Irrigation |
| 99 | Effect of Different Water Regims on Growth, Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) |
| 100 | Effect of Zinc Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) In Different Soils of Zayarthari and Oattarathari Township |
| 101 | Timing of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application and Boron on Yield and Yield Components of rice (Oryza sativa L) |
| 102 | Comparison of Different Fertilizers Application on Yield and Benefits of Rice |
Collaboration
- ACIAR Project SMCN/2014/044 is "Management of Nutrients for Improved Profitability and Sustainability of Crop Production in Central Myanmar".
- ACIAR Project LWR/2014/075 is Land Resource evaluation for productive and resilient landscapes in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar.
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| First year practical by students | Practical exam of first year students |
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| Excursion with fourth year students at PyawBwe Cotton Farm | Excursion with fourth year students in front of PyawBwe office of Department of Agriculture |
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| Fourth year Practical with students | Meteorological data equipment installation |
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| Measuring plant height by students | Drip irrigation for cabbage cultivation with students |
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| Training of Italy PhD students with master students | Soil sampling |
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| Training time at JICAELB 1 common lab | N determination at Soil and Water science department |
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| Demonstration at Laboratory |
N determination by teachers |
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| Data collection with students for cabbage cultivation |
Master student is explaining her experiment to supervisor |
