Characterization and classification of upland rice growing environments;integrated upland rice farming systems;biological stresses with special emphasis on blast;preproduction testing and production programs.

Upland rice distribution; Climate; Landscape and soils; Cropping systems; Varietal improvement; Soil management; Land preparation and crop establishment; Farm equipment; Weed management; Disease management; Insect pest management; Economics of upland rice production.

Upland rice around the world. Climate of upland rice regions. Soils on which upland rice is grown. Growth-limiting factors of aerobic soils. Factors that limit the growth and yields of upland rice. Varietal diversity and morpho-agronomic characteristics of upland rice. Agronomic traits needed in upland rice varieties. Drought tolerance in upland rice. Control of upland rice insects though varietal resistance. Diseases of upland rice and their control though varietal resistance. Varietal resistance to adverse chemical environments of upland rice soils. Breeding methods for upland rice. Cultural practices for upland rice. Studies on insect pests of upland rice. Pesticide residue in upland rice soil. Mineral microbial transformations in upland rice soil.Future emphasis on upland rice.