Activities

Research Topics

Tropical Bioresources

• From Sago to Rice: Shaping the Future of Food and Environment : Prof. Hiroshi Ehara
• Evaluation of root adaption to soil environments with water and nutrient stress in rice : Asst. Prof. Mana Kano-Nakata

Genetic Information for Bioresources

• Genetic improvement of rice to secure stable rice production in unfavorable environments : Prof. Yoshiaki Inukai

Practical Studies in Africa

• Development of rice breeding materials and cultivation technologies to overcome biotic and abiotic stresses in Kenya: Assoc. Prof. Daigo Makihara
• Development of rice blast disease control technology through characterization of rice blast fungus and rice cultivars in Kenya: Assoc. Prof. Daigo Makihara

Practical Studies in Asia

• Strengthening the research and education of Royal University of Agriculture Cambodia: Assoc. Prof. Kasumi Ito
• Impacts of introducing a biogas generator by using animal manure to forest resources protection in Nepal: Assoc. Prof. Kasumi Ito

International Coordination Office

• Promoting and strengthening international cooperation in agricultural education through JISNAS (Japan Intellectual Support Network in Agricultural Sciences): Prof. Hiroshi Ehara
• JICA group training course on the development of core agricultural researchers for rice promotion in sub-Saharan Africa: Prof. Hiroshi Ehara