ORYZA
Training and Workshop
Advanced Applications of ORYZA 3 in Rice Research
(6-10 November 2017)
IRRI, Philippines
This training aims to improve and extend the skills of ORYZA users for more advanced application studies, which may require thousands or even millions of simulations.
Program highlights
Managing large-scale simulations with ORYZA: data handling, input file organization, simulation management, and output analysis for regional grid-cell simulations;
Using ORYZA for climate change study: impact assessment and optimizing adaptation strategies for rice production under climate change;
Using ORYZA for rice breeding: evaluating the performance of breeding lines in a large number of environments, identifying the hot spots for dissemination of varieties, and differentiating the contribution of specific breeding traits; and
Using ORYZA for crop management optimization: optimizing cropping calendar, planting density, and water and nitrogen application for a specific site.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of crop modeling and· basic knowledge in using ORYZA Rice Model for rice production simulation; OR
Has already taken the ORYZA training program for beginners.
About the Workshop
The training program will be conducted based on lecture-exercise cycle for one week.
Laptop requirements for the participant:
The participant must bring his/her own laptop:
1. The participant must be an administrator of his/her computer for problem-free software installation;
2. The Operating System requirement:
· Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8;
· Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 professional edition; and
· VBA package is required
3. Laptop specifications:
· RAM ≥ 2GB;
· free hard drive space ≥ 50GB; and
· must be WiFi-enabled
Venue
The Advanced Applications of ORYZA V3 in Rice Research will be conducted at the research campus of IRRI, Los Baños, Philippines. International participants are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the start of the program to adjust and recover from travel fatigue.
Los Baños is small city located 60 km south of Manila and may take 1.5 hours travel time, depending on traffic conditions from Manila International Airport. We will forward travel instructions after your registration.
Accommodation
The IRRI Swaminathan Hall dormitory and IRRI Guesthouse are available. There are wi-fi access points in all buildings at the IRRI campus to provide 'almost seamless' WI-FI connectivity. Wi-fi networking on campus is meant for business use, the terms and conditions that apply to our 'cabled' research network also apply to our wi-fi services.
Registration Information
Registration Fee
The registration fee is:
$1100 for international/non-IRRI HQ participants
-The fee covers for the training materials, registration services, local transportation (within IRRI campus and arrival/departure transportation between IRRI and Manila International Airport), and boarding and lodging for 6 days and 5 nights.
-It also includes lunch and snacks in the morning and in the afternoon. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
-Each participant will be responsible for his own insurance coverage and domestic and/or international transportation to/from Manila International Airport.
$450 for in-country/non-IRRI HQ participants
-The fee covers for the training materials and registration services.
-It also includes lunch and snacks in the morning and in the afternoon. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
$150 for IRRI HQ participants.
-The fee covers for the training materials and registration services.
-It also includes morning and afternoon snacks. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
How to Register
1. Register Online for the 2017 Advanced Applications of ORYZA 3 in Rice Research training program:
Go to our website at: https://goo.gl/forms/ePSBTA4AQkSSi4Va2, OR
2. Send an Email:
Send your intent to participate in the training workshop to t.li@irri.org ; e.manalo@irri.org; or l.adriano@irri.org.
Cancellation, Substitution, and Rescheduling Policy
Registration may be cancelled a month before the training program. You may also substitute another person for your slot and notify us. IRRI will not be responsible for any cancellation changes or charges assessed by airlines, travel agencies, or third party entities related to your travel plan.
If the course is cancelled for any reason, we will work with you to switch your confirmed registration date to a future course. If you are unable to identify a future course, we will give you a refund.