Thailand
International Conference
Vetiver: A Miracle Grass
February 4 - 8 1996


The following titles of papers were presented at the above conference. Transcripts of the papers are available from:

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CATEGORY 1 - Basic Research and General Studies

AUSTRALIA

Dalton, P.; Smith, R.J.; and Troung, P.N.V.
Hydraulic Characteristics of Vetiver Hedges: An Engineering Design Approach to Flood Mitigation on a Cropped Flood Plain.

Dalton, P. and Troung, P.N.V.
Soil Moisture and Sorghum Yield as Affected by Vetiver Hedges Under Irrigated and Dry Land Conditions.

Troung, P.N.V. and Baker, D.E.
Effects of Some Adverse Soil Conditions on the Growth of Vetiveria zizanioldes L.


BANGLADESH

Rahman, M.M.
Reconnaissance Survey in Bangladesh: Distribution and Potential of Vetiver Grass.

BHUTAN

Dhungel, D.; Legha, P.K. and Dukpa, Niten
Effect of Environment on Adaptability Growth and Development of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides L.) in Eastern Bhutan.

ETHIOPIA

Wubshet, Habtamu
Interaction of Vetiver with Different Environments.

NEPAL

Pande, R.S.
Scope of Vetiver Grass for Income Generation in Rural Areas of Nepal Terai.

THAILAND

Charoenying, S.; Worarithanon, I.; Phongsawang, I.; Samoenet, B. and Sangjinda, P.
A Trial on Consumptive Use of Vetiver Grass.

Chinapan, W.; Sukhasem, A. and Moncharoen, L.
A Study on the Ecotype Comparison of Vetiver Grass in Thailand.

Chulak, P.; Chompunukulrat, S.; Luekaewina, V.; Wimolsutcharit, B.
A Study on Growth of Vetiver Grass in Planting Materials L Plastic Bag Condition.

Chulak, P.; Chompunukulrat, S.; Luekaewina, V.; Wimolsutcharit, B.
A Study on Root Depth and Density of Vetiver Grass.

Chulak, P.; Chompunukulrat, S.; Luekaewina, V.; Wimolsutcharit B
Vetiver Grass Collection and Evaluation.

Kaevichian, D.; Chinapan, W.; Sophagorn, S.; Suwanagerd, V.; Tepatipy, D.
Study on Producing and Viability of Vetiver Seed.

Klinsrisuk, I. and Wattanakorn, V.
A Comparative Study on Growth, Rooting System and Yield of Different Ecotypes of Vetiver Grass.

Konsilp, C. and Kongponprom, N.
A Comparative Study on Growth, Rooting System and Yield of Different Ecotypes of Vetiver Grass.

Mahisarakul, J.; Snitwongse, P. and Payamanonta, H.
Root Characteristics and Root Distribution Studies of Some Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash and Vetiveria nemoralis A. Camus) in Thailand by Using the P-32 Tracer Technique.

Na Nakorn, M.; Surawaflananon, S.; Namwongprom, K.; Sangnil, K. and Suwannachitr, S.
In Vitro Selection of NaCI Tolerance in Vetiveria species.

Na Nakorn, M.; Surawaffananon, S.; Wongwattana, C.; Namwongprom, Suwannachitr, S.
In Vitro Induction of Salt Tolerance in Vetiver Grass.

Na Nakorn, M.; Surawaflananon, S.; Namwongprom, K.; Sangnil, K.; Suwannachitr, S.
Screening for NaCI Tolerance in Vetiveria Species.

Panchaban, S. and Ta-oun, M.
Effect of Soil Water Levels and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth of Vetiver Grown on Three Major Soil Series of Northeast Thailand.

Panichpol, V.; Yoothavorawit, C.; Waipanya, S.
Nutritive Value of Vetiver Grass Silage Supplement with some Silage Additive.

Pinthong, J.; Imphitaks, S.; Udomchoke, M.; Ramlee, A.
The Capability of Vetiver Hedgerows on Decontamination of Agrochemical Residues: A Case Study on the Production of Cabbage at Nong Hoi Development Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Pinthong, J.; Imphitaks, S.; Udomchoke, M.; Ramlee, A.
Vetiver Hedgerows and Agrochemical Residues: A Case Study in the Cabbage Fields at Nong Hoi Development Center Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.

Polthance, A.; Bunchan, S.; Meonkanya, S.
Integrated Vetiver Grass in Cassava Based Cropping Systems.

Popan, P.; Wattantum, S.; Hongto, K.
A Comparative Study on Growth, Root Systems and Yields of Different Ecotypes of Vetiver Grass.

Saifa, Y.; Taptimorn, P.; Pitakpaivan, P.
Vetiver Grass (Vetiver nemoralis) as a Substrate for Mushroom Cultivation.

Satanasolvapark, V.; Sittibutr, C.; Jeerachanya, C.
A Comparative Study on Growth, Rooting Systems and Yields of Different Ecotypes of Vetiver Grass.

Srifah, P.; Sangduen, N.; Ruanjaichon, V.
The Use of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA for Classification and Identification of Vetiveria spp. in Thailand.

Sripen, Knun Ying S.; Komkris, T.; Techapinyawat, S.; Chantawat, S.; Masuthon, S.; Rungsuk, M.
Growth Potential of Vetiver Grass in Relation to the Nutrients in Wastewater of Changwat
Petchaburi.

Techapinyawat, S.; Sripen, Knun Ying S.; Komkris, T.
Allelopathic Effects of Vetiver Grass on Weeds.

Thunyadee, P., et al.
Study on Compost Making from Vetiver Grass.


CATEGORY 2 - Propagation and Cultivation Techniques/Technology

GHANA


Folly, Linus Koue K.A.; Kohler, Anita Veihe J.
Contributary Role of Vetiver in Poverty.

ISRAEL

Enoch, Zri H.
A Global Perspective of Vetiver

INDIA

Balasubramanyan, S.; Senthilvel, S.
Studies on the Effect of Contour Vegetative Hedges on Moisture Conservation, Growth and Yield Attributes of Millets, Cotton and Pulses under Rainfed Conditions.

BehI, H.M. and Singh, A.K.
Vetiver for Sodic Land Reclamation.

Borse, Prof. C.D.
Effect of Duration of Growth Period and Spacing of Planting on the Number of Planting Setts and Roots for Further Planting of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) on a Vegetative Barrier.

Krishnamoorthy, A.S. and Balasubramanyan, S.
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) Straw for the Cultivation of Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus spp).

Lal, R.K.; Sharma, J.R. and Misra, H.O.
Genetic Diversity in Germplasm with Respect to Soil and Water Conservation and Yield of Essential Oil in Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides).

Lavania, U.C. and Kumar, S.
Genomic Manipulation for Eco-Friendly Plantation and Enhanced Productivity of Essential Oil in Vetiver.

Manhot, S.C. and Chaplot, P.C.
Suitable Techniques for Establishment of Vetiver Hedgerows in the Semi-arid Region of Rajesthan - India.

Sahoo, S. and Patra, P.
Indian Vetiver.

Sivaraj, T.K.
Impact of Growing Vetiver Grass on the Water Holding Capacity and Moisture Percentage of Soil in Wasteland.

NEPAL

Yadav, S.P.
Growth Pattern of Vetiver and Its Uses in the High Hills of Nepal.

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Chen, X.H. and Hill, R.D.
Effects of Applying Fertilizer to Vetiver Grass.

THAILAND

Sukkasem, A. and Chinnapan, W.
Tissue Culture of Vetiver Grass.

Surawattananon, S.; Wongwattana, C.; Na Nakorn, M. and Cha-um, S.
Retillering of Vetiver Grass.

Suwanagert, W.; Hongto, K.; Theerathorn, A.; Intraphan, P.; Thaypatip, D. and Puewong, P.
A Study on Planting Date of Vetiver Grass on Different Soil Series in Thailand.


CATEGORY 3 - Soil and Water Conservation Attributes

BURKINA FASO


Thiombiano, L.; Zougmore, R. and Kambou, F.
Comparative Study of Vetiveria zizanioides, Vetiveria nigritana and Andropon gayanus in a Trial of Soil and Water Conservation.

INDIA

Bhardwaj, S.P.
Comparative Study of Hedgerow of Vetiver and Other Grasses with Mechanical Measures on Erosion Losses at 4% Runoff Plots.

Grewal, S.S and Sarnra, J.S.
Studies on a Biological Erosion Control System Integrating Trees and Grass to Manage Degraded Soils of the Himalaya Foothills.

Khandwe, R.; Vyas, M.D. and Saran, R.N.
Performance of Vetiveria zizanioides in Rainfed Areas of the Vindhyan Plateau of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Kool, Y.M.; Saran, R.N. and Dandir, S.L.
Use of Vetiver Grass as a Filter in the Process of Ground Water Recharge Through Open Wells.

Kumar, P. and Malhotra, A.K.
Environmental Considerations in Erosion Control: Use of Vetiver Grass in Soil Mositure Conservation Programme in Sardar Sarovar (Narmada River) Catchment in India.

Lodha, M.C.
Status on the Promotion of Vegetative Soil Moisture Conservation. Technologies and Adaptive Research in India.

Pawar, P.
Constraints of Using Vetiver in Watershed Management in Sub-mountain and Scarcity Zones: A Case Study of Nashik District, India.

Rao, C.N.; Rao, M.S.; Raju, A.P. and Prasadini, R.P.
Effect of Vetiver Hedge on Runoff, Soil Loss, Soil Moisture and Yield of Rainfed Crops in Alfisol Watersheds of Southern India.

Saxena, S.K.; Sharma, K.D.; Vangani, N.S. and Singh, H.P.
Vetiver Vis-a-vis Indigenous Plant Species for Conserving Soil and Water in Arid Lands.

Sur, H.S. and Sandhu, l.S.
Studies on the Establishment of Vegetative Barriers and Their Effect on Erosion Control and Crop Yield.

Tejwani, K.G.
Grasses in Soil Conservation in India (Focus on Vetiver).

Thomas, P.K.
Use of Vetiver in Soil Conservation in the Black and Red Soil Areas of India.

INDONESIA

Donie, S. and Sudradjat, R.
Vetiver Grass as Erosion and Land Productivity Control.

Hermawan, A.
Status of Vetiver Grass in Upland Farming Development in Indonesia.

Sukmana, S.
Prospect and Constrants of Vetiver Development for Soil and Water Conservation on Farmer Lands in Indonesia.

Wargiono, J. and Howeler, R.H.
Cultural Practices and Crop Barriers for Erosion Control.


ITALY

Troglia, M.; Yoon, P.K., Tasias, J.; Rodriguez, J.N. and Frutos, D.T.
The Introduction, Early Results and Potential Uses of VGHR in Mediterranean Regions.


KENYA

Okoba, B.O.
Grass Variety Trials for Soil Conservation in Arid and Semi-arid Lands, Kenya.

MALAYSIA

Hengchaovanich, D. and N.S. Nilaweera
An Assessment of Strength Properties of Vetiver Grass Roots in Relation to Slope Stabilization.

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Liao, B.W.
Studies on the Effects of Soil and Water Conservation of Vetiveria zizanioides in Eucalyptus Plantations.

Xia, H.P., Ao, H.X.; Liu, S.Z. and He, D.Q.
The Function of Vetiver in Agricultural Ecosystems.

PUERTO RICO

Perez-Alegria, L.R., PhD, PE and Luz Cruz Msc(c)
Calibration of RUSLE with Vetiver Grass as Life Sediment Filter in the Hills of Puerto Rico.

SRI LANKA

Navaratnam, R.
Vetiver Grass Hedgerows for Soil and Water Conservation in Tea Lands in Sri Lanka - A Success Story.

THAILAND

Anusontpornperm, S.; Supattanakul, W. and Kawilaves, P.
Effects of Vetiver Grass and Leucaena for Soil Erosion Control In Sugarcane, Maize and Cassava Crop Practices.

Boonab, T.
Study on Optimum Rows and Different Plant Spacings of Vetiver Grass for Soil Erosion Control on Sloping Land.

Charoenrungrat, V.; Thawornwong, N.; Charoewech, P.; Sanghamarn A.; Sae-Lim, S.; Sapanthupong S.
A Study on Efficiency of Vetiver Grass in Comparison with Contour Bank in Alleviating Soil Erosion Rate.

Charoenrungrat, N.; Thawornwong, N.; Sanghamarn A.; Sae-Lim, S. and Klinkhajal, S.
Study on Optimum Rows and Different Plant Spacing of Vetiver Grass for Soil Erosion Control on Sloping Land.

Chomchun, S. and Puecharoen, T.
Study of Growing Vetiver Grass for Soil Moisture Conservation in Orchards.

Chowanakit, P. and Suntanakanit, S.
Study of Optimum Rows and Different Plant Spacings of Vetiver Grass for Soil Erosion Control on Sloping Land.

Intaphan, P.; Boonches, S. and Vathatum, S.
Study of Optimum rows and Different Plant Spacings of Vetiver Grass for Soil Erosion Control on Sloping Land.

Intaphan, P.; Boonches, S. and Vathatum, S.
A Test of Planting Vetiver Grass at Different Vertical Intervals for Soil and Water Conservation on Sloping Land.

Intaphan, P.; lanpiban, V.; Tangtamniyom, N.; Charoenrungrat, V.; Boonab, I.; Chavannakit, P.
Comparison on the Effectiveness of Different Vertical Intervals, Row Numbers and Plant Spacings of Vetiver Grass for Soil and Water Conservation.

Keerati-Kasikorn, P.; Kaewrahun, S. and Trelo-ges, V.
The Effect of Vetiver, Ruzi and Verano Stylo on Water Runoff and Loss of Applied Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium on Sandy Soil.

Konsilp, C. and Srisupan, A.
A Test on the Use of Vetiver Grass with Some Soil Conservation and Improvement Measures for Sustainability in Cassava-based Cropping (Sword Bean).

Konsilp, C. and Srisupan, A.
A Test on the Use of Vetiver Grass with Some Soil Conservation and Improvement Measures for Sustainability in Cassava-based Cropping (Verano).

Popan, P.; Watanatum, S.; Hongto, K.
A Study on the Efficiency of Vetiver Grass in Comparison with Contour Bank in Alleviating the Soil Erosion Rate.

Pulporn, L.
A Test of Planting Vetiver Grass at Different Vertical Intervals for Soil and Water Conservation on Sloping Land.

Sdoodee, S.
Establishing Vetiver Hedges to Alleviate Soil Erosion in the Rubber Replanting Areas of Southern Thailand.

Singhatat, V.; Juydongloy, W. and Mala, P.
Study of Growing Vetiver Grass for Soil Moisture Conservation in Orchards.

Suebsiri, B.
The Application of Vetiver Hedge in Soil and Water Conservation System: The Integrated Conservation.

Suwanagert, W.; Kaewvichien, O and Sopakorn, S.
Management of Vetiver Grass.

Tabtimorn, P.
Utilization of Vetiver Grass for Soil Moisture and Soil Improvement on Cropping System in Agro-Ecological Zone R6S5 Phetchaburi Province.

Tachaboon, V.
The Adoption of Vetiver Extension for Highland Farmers.

Taejajai, U and Rajanee, M.R. S.
The Application of Vetiver Hedge in Soil and Water Conservation Systems: The Integrated
Conservation.

Tangtumniyom, N.; Chalothorn, C. and Prasitnork, P.
A Test of Planting Vetiver Grass at Different Vertical Intervals of Soil and Water Conservation on Sloping Land.

Tangtumniyom, N.; Prasitnog, P.; Udompol, K. and Chalothorn, C.
Study of Growing Vetiver Grass for Soil Moisture Conservation in Orchards.

Tanpiban, W.
A Test of Planting Vetiver Grass at Different Vertical Intervals for Soil and Water Conservation on Sloping Land.

Trisophon, K. and Rajanee, M.R. S.
Slope Stabilization: Vetiver Application in Bio-Engineering Aspect.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sharif, M.
Erosion/Sediment Control Effectiveness of Vetiver at U.S. Army Lands.

VIETNAM

Toan, B.Q.
Vetiver zinzanioides and Other Grass Varieties on Sloping Farmland in the Northwest Region of Vietnam.


CATEGORY 4 -Environmental and Soco-Economic Values

BANGLADESH


Huq, F.
Environment and Socio-Economic Values of Vetiver: A Miracle Grass.

INDIA

Balasubramanyan, S. and Senthilvel, S.
Vetiver (Veniveria zizanioides) Nursery Management.

Lal, R.K.; Sharma, J.R. and Mishra, H.O.
Varietal Selection for High Root Biomass and Oil Yield in Vetiver.

Sastry, K.N.R.
Socio-Economic Dimensions of Vetiver in Rainfed Areas of Karnataka (India).


NIGERIA

Ibrahim, A.U.
Uses Put of Vetiver Nigritana Grass Specie in Northern Nigeria a Case of Bauchi State.

THAILAND

Sopakorn, S.; Suwanakert, W. and Kaewvichien, D.
Cost Comparision in Producing Vetiver Grass from Different Methods.

Sripen, Khunying S.; Rungsuk, M.; Masuthon, S. and Chantawat, S.
Possible Utilization of Vetiver Grass for Wastewater Treatment.

VIETNAM

Tran, T.T.; Thai, P. and Nguyen, T.S.
Vetiver-A Promising Grass for Soil Conservation in Vietnam.


CATEGORY 5 - Special Topics

CAMEROON


Chia, N.V.
Traditional Uses of Vetiver.

ETHIOPIA

Awoke, T.C.
Farmers' Perception on Soil and Moisture Conservation Measures. A Case Study of Temenja Yazh Woreda.

Mekonnen, Alemee
Extension and Transfer of Vetiver Technology.

INDIA

Nadayoudar, B.S.
Vetiver Based Agroforestry for Soil and Water Conservation.


INDONESIA

Prayogo, K.D.
Farm Household Center: A Basis for Extension and Transfer of Vetiver Technology.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Tantum, A.
Vetiver in a Southern African Context.

SRI LANKA

Makadawara, S.M.B.
Vetiver for Uma Oya Catchment Conservation.

THAILAND

Babpraserth, C.; Chobkua, R and Karintanyakit, P.
Utilization of Stems and Leaves of Vetiver for Green Fuel.

Babpraserth, C. and Karintanyakit, P.
Vegetable Pest Management through Using Essential Oil from Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides Nash).

Howeler, R.
Farmer Participatory Selection of Vetiver Grass and the Most Effective Way to Control Erosion in Cassava-based Cropping Systems in Vietnam and Thailand.

Korpraditkul, R.; Ratanakreetakul, Jiuraijinda, S.; Swasdipanich, S. and Tiraporn, R.
The Extracts of Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for Acaricidal Effect on Cattle Ticks (Boophiuus microplus).

Panichpol, V.; Sompol, W.; Siriwongse, M. and Srichoo, C.
Analysis of Chemical Composition of Vetiveria zizanioides Nash for Use as Feed Stuff.

Singtotong, C.; Suthathorn, P.; Churmsuwan, C.
Study on the Effects of Salinity on Growth of Vetiver Grass.

Suntanakanit, S.; Sawangsub, K.; Sompoepong, R and Sawatdee, P.
Study on the Rates of Chemical Fertilizer for Growth and Biomass of Vetiver Grass.

UGANDA

Stephen Rwangyezi
Alternative Dissemination - Bridging the Gap.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Dafforn, M.
Answering Environmental Concerns About Vetiver.

VENEZUELA

Rodriguez P., O.S.
Hedgerows and Mulch as Soil Conservation Measures on Steep Land.

ZAMBIA

Shula, R.K. and Mulenga, N.C.
Extension and Transfer of Vetiver Technology to Small Scale Farmers in Zambia.