Chompadit C., Molle François, Durongdet S. (2000). Flood management and flood prone rice systems in the Chao Phraya delta. In :
The Chao Phraya delta : historical development, dynamics and challenges of Thailand's rice bowl. Bangkok : Kasetsart University, p. 335-360. The Chao Phraya Delta : Historical Development, Dynamics and Challenges of Thailand's Rice Bowl : International Conference, Bangkok (THA), 2000/12/12-15.
Titre du document
Flood management and flood prone rice systems in the Chao Phraya delta
Année de publication
2000
Type de document
Colloque
Auteurs
Chompadit C., Molle François, Durongdet S.
In
The Chao Phraya delta : historical development, dynamics and challenges of Thailand's rice bowl
Source
Bangkok : Kasetsart University, 2000,
p. 335-360
Colloque
The Chao Phraya Delta : Historical Development, Dynamics and Challenges of Thailand's Rice Bowl : International Conference, Bangkok (THA), 2000/12/12-15
A total of 300,000 ha in the Chao Phraya delta are still cropped with deepwater and floating rice varieties. The paper describes the specific patterns of water management required by such systems and provides information on current varieties and cropping techniques used. A water balance of the delta in the wet season is achieved, in order to discuss the role of the flood prone area in flood mitigation. It is shown how collected data can be used to monitor how much data is stored and where there is still buffering capacity. Last, the paper shows different possible paths of evolution of these areas in order to intensify production and farmers' incomes. (Résumé d'auteur)
