A review of dipterocarps - Center for International Forestry Research
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Root Symbiosis and Nutrition<br />
5. Limited access to regional research results.<br />
Results <strong>of</strong> many studies are reported only in local<br />
publications to which other researchers in the region<br />
have no access. Presently the most important<br />
channels <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation are regional and international<br />
symposia or conferences where researchers have an<br />
opportunity to discuss their findings. <strong>Research</strong>ers<br />
should be encouraged to publish their findings in<br />
refereed journals or in publications with a wider<br />
circulation so that their results may be shared with<br />
others.<br />
Joint collaborative projects involving active<br />
dipterocarp mycorrhizal researchers, plant<br />
physiologists, and soil scientists from the various<br />
countries in the region and experienced scientists<br />
from the developed countries would be one approach<br />
to advancing research in this field. Training relevant<br />
personnel who would be likely to put their training<br />
into practice would also help overcome some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
problems encountered. It is envisaged that agencies<br />
such as the <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Forestry</strong><br />
<strong>Research</strong> and the European Union can play pivotal<br />
roles in this respect.<br />
Funding Requirements<br />
Funding is required <strong>for</strong> a multi-lateral collaborative<br />
project involving scientists from related disciplines in<br />
the various Southeast Asian countries and experienced<br />
mycorrhizal researchers from the developed countries<br />
to conduct research into some, if not all, <strong>of</strong> the priority<br />
areas identified. Funding should at least be <strong>for</strong> an initial<br />
period <strong>of</strong> three years and should include components <strong>of</strong><br />
training <strong>for</strong> local scientists and field personnel. Local<br />
scientists who will be directly involved in the research<br />
should receive relevant training in the first year <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
I would like to thank Willie Smits (The <strong>International</strong> MOF<br />
TROPENBOS – Kalimantan Project) <strong>for</strong> comments and<br />
suggestions <strong>for</strong> the improvement <strong>of</strong> this chapter.<br />
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