Croton nagaoi, a new species of Euphorbiaceae from southern Laos
Croton nagaoi (Euphorbiaceae) is described based on a specimen collected from the basin of the Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos. It is most similar to Croton thorelii Gagnep. of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam in size and shape of lamina, short petioles less than 1 cm long, and basal glands lateral on the abaxial midrib base, […]
Systematics of the Lao torrent frog, Amolops cremnobatus Inger & Kottelat, 1998 (Anura: Ranidae), with descriptions of four new species
The Lao torrent frog Amolops cremnobatus Inger & Kottelat, 1998 was recently hypothesized, based on mitochondrial DNA, to consist of more than a single species across its range in Laos and flanking regions of Vietnam and Thailand. We tested this hypothesis using mitochondrial DNA, nuclear DNA, and quantitative and qualitative morphological data from adults and […]
Professor Vichit Lamxay
In 2016 and 2020, Professor Vichit Lamxay was rewarded for his outstanding research by the Faculty of Natural Science of the National University of Laos. He has become a model for many in the field of botany and biodiversity. Professor Vichit Lamxay is a renowned researcher in biodiversity, recognized for his contributions to agroforestry, ecosystem […]
Honeybee Haven: A Practical Solution for People and Planet
Located in the heart of Xieng Khuang Province, the Honey Exhibition and Distribution Centre in Paek District is more than a place to purchase honey. It serves as a hub for promoting agricultural biodiversity while providing essential guidelines and knowledge on beekeeping. Established in 2019 through a partnership between the Department of Agriculture and Forestry […]
Assistant for Database Management
Announcement for recruitment of database management assistant 2 position
promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Why is Rai important in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic? Successful experiences and stories from government officials
Empowering youth to revitalize agrifood system in the Lao peoples Democratic Republic
Stories from young agri-entrepreneurs
Country Gender Assessment of Agriculture and The rural sector in Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
This Country Gender Assessment (CGA) was commissioned by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in October 2017 as a way to gauge Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s progress in achieving gender equality in the agricultural and rural sectors, and as a mechanism to guide FAO’s strategic mission in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. […]
Most Significant Change Stories
Most Significant Change is a qualitative research methodology that involves project stakeholders in deciding what changes are worth recording as “stories”. MSC stories are meant to illustrate, not quantify outcomes and impacts. These stories help “bring to life” the quantitative data and help TABI project managers and donors understand how changes resulting from the P-FALUPAM […]
Melientha Cultivation – Farmer Guide
Melientha is an evergreen forest tree, up to 10 m high, with young leaves much favored in various Lao dishes. Unfortunately, the Melientha trees are unsustainably harvested, where parts or whole trees are cut down, seriously threatening the species.
