Plant Physiological Responses to the Atmosphere-Discussion

Networks have become increasingly popular as means for multidisciplinary international cooperation. About 70 international agricultural research networks were compiled by Plucknett et al., and many more networks, both formal and informal, are currently in operation. Formal and informal networks, broadly defined, are important means for multidisciplinary international agricultural research cooperation. The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research system has provided strong support for networks, particularly in plant breeding programs. During the discussions held at the Working Group E open hearings, the participants agreed that the concept of networking in agricultural research is a valuable means for strengthening multidisciplinary international cooperation. Networks have the potential to contribute substantially to the training of personnel and to information transfer, both of which facilitate technology delivery. Identify opportunities for new networks, particularly in biotechnology and in broad crop management issues with an integration of disciplines.