Subprogram in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science
Outline
Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science Field, which constitutes “Subprogram in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science cooperated with NARO”, is managed by scientists of NARO who are also instructors of the Cooperate Graduate School. It covers research fields of advanced agricultural technology and science such as innovative crop production and quality control system, innovative animal production system, and innovative crop breeding and cultivation system. The subprogram is intended for students who have studied a Master program (or first two years of doctoral program) in related field. By providing guidance on research, this subprogram also aims to develop professionals who will learn and ensure stable food supply, food safety, and reduction in negative environmental impacts while strengthening agricultural platforms and increasing its productivity in Japan and worldwide.
Characteristics
- The campus is the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO).
- Professors are the researchers in the pioneering areas of agricultural science and technology.
- Students may have the opportunity to participate in project research.
- Institutes and laboratories provide strong support and instructions.
- Adult graduate students can earn a PhD degree without having to terminate their current job or study.
Fields of research & Faculty
Innovative Crop Production and Quality Control System
①Comparative genomics for breeding and molecular evolution study
②Study on construction of pest-occurrence-prediction system using statistical modeling
③Sensor network and support system based on ICT and RT for smart agricultural production
④Research on remote sensing technology and image processing technique for agricultural applications
⑤Study on application for agricultural research by using LC-MS/MS analysis
⑥Studies on cryopreservation of genetic resources as a long-term conservation technique
Innovative Animal Production System
①Studies on measurement and improvement of quality, sensory traits, and consumer satisfaction of animal products
③Exploring the individual roles of plants, microbes, and animals and their interactions in animal production systems
Innovative Crop Breeding and Cultivation System
①Developments of new crop breeding methods using genome information
②Study on efficient trait improvement of resource crops and underutilized plants
③Research on the response to environmental stimuli of fruit trees
④Study on fruit maturing, senescence and postharvest technology of fruit tree
⑤Breeding for disease resistance and improvement of flower vase life in ornamental crops
⑥Study on regulatory mechanism of flower senescence and postharvest technology in ornamental plants
⑦Breeding and genetics of high performance varieties by heterosis in root and tuber crops
⑧Research on the application of mass data for genomes in apple breeding
⑨Developments of stable production system for open-field vegetables