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USE OF CROPGRO MODEL FOR SOYBEAN VARIETAL SELECTION IN HOA BINH PROVINCE, VIETNAM
NGUYEN THI CHUC
MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)
IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
GRADUATE SCHOOL CHIANGMAI UNIVERSITY
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USE OF CROPGRO MODEL FOR SOYBEAN VARIETAL SELECTION IN HOA BINH PROVINCE, VIETNAM
NGUYEN THI CHUC
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)
IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
GRADUATE SCHOOL CHIANGMAI UNIVERSITY
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Acknowledgements
I am greatly pleased to extend profound gratitude to people and institutions that have helped in the completion of my study at MCC, Chiang Mai University.
First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and respect to Assist. Prof. Dr. Sakda Jongkaewwattana, my academic advisor as well as chairperson of my thesis research committee for her continuous and immeasurable guidance, constructive comments, and genuine help not only in academic field but also to solve other problems that came up during the course of the study.
I am also equally grateful to other members of advisory committee, Assist.
Prof. Dr. Attachai Jintrawet, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Sangchyoswat, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Sawit Meechoui for their invaluable suggestions and constructive comments. Especially, I am indebted much Dr. Attachai who give me basis knowledge in Decision Support System in graduate course.
I am grateful to Ford Foundation who granted the scholarship for my graduate works in Chiang Mai University in 2001 – 2003.
The lecturers and staff of Multiple Cropping Center (MCC), Dr Methi Ekasingh, Dr. Aree Wiboonpongse, Lecturer Phrek Gypmantasiri, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University whose co-operation, sharing knowledge, experience and services during the study period help to complete my study successfully. I am sincere pleased to express thanks and gratitude to all of them.
Special thanks go to the Ford Foundation for providing financial support for my graduate work.
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It is greatly pleased to thank leaders Dr. Acad. Tran Dinh Long, Hoang Minh Tam, for encouraging me to study graduate in Thailand, special thanks to Nguyen Thi Chinh who help and provide relevant information and research data for my study in Vietnam.
Sincere thanks go to all AGS students for their kindness and friendly cooperation. Finally, very special thanks should be reserved for my beloved husband and my daughter Anh, H.C.Q for their sacrifices, patience and love they have dedicated to me while I was far away from home.
Nguyen Thi Chuc
