Institute of Crops Research and Development

The Institute of Crops Research and Development (ICRD) was established in 2005 with its former name Rice Research Institute. ICRD has 5 departments:  Hybrid Rice Technology, Inbred Rice Research, Dry Crop Breeding, Agricultural Techniques, and an Office of Administration & Finance.

Staff

Total: 37 persons of which

1. Prof: 1 person

2. PhD: 1 person

3. MSc: 11 persons;

4. BA: 20 persons.

5. Other: 4 person

Management Board

 R & D Focus

·   Breeding of super hybrid rice varieties;

·   High quality pure-line rice varieties;

·   Transfer of agricultural technology and F­₁ seed production technology.

Training Programs

·   Providing research facilities for undergraduate and graduate research projects;

·   Offering short-term trainings for local staff and agricultural extension workers.

Main Achievements

·   Breeding of promising TGMS lines: T1S-96, 103S, T7S, E15S;

·   Release of hybrid rice varieties: TH3-3, TH3-4, TH3-5, Viet Lai 20, Viet Lai 50, TH7-2 (two line hybrid rice), CT16, TH17 (three line hybrid rice);

·   Development of high quality inbred rice varieties: Huong com 1, Huong Viet 3, Huong com 3, Huong com 4, ĐH6, Bac Thom No 7 KBL. 

Contacts

Tel: +84-024-36761279                         

Fax: +84-024-36761280

Email: rrihua@vietlai.com.vn                             

Website: http://vienptct.vnua.edu.vn/index.php/en/