Faculty of Agriculture Open Seminar The 68th: 150 Years of Agricultural Sciences Illuminating the Future
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Opening Address: "The Birth of the Faculty of Agriculture and Its 150-Year Journey"［JP］
The University of Tokyo Faculty of Agriculture Celebrated Its 150th Anniversary in 2024. Upholding the ideals of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to tackling critical challenges in food, health, and the environment. With a warm perspective that embraces the power of living organisms, we aim to foster a harmonious coexistence between humanity and the irreplaceable natural world of our pl…
Social Change and Advances in Plant Nutrition
We study the mechanisms by which essential nutrients for plant growth are absorbed by plants and how these absorption processes are regulated. Fertilizers are indispensable for efficient crop production, yet their use can have significant environmental impacts. Through research in plant nutrition, we aim to contribute to agricultural practices that minimize environmental harm. NOTE: - This le…
The Knowledge and Techniques Spun from the Progress of Sericulture Studies［JP］
We are conducting scientifically impactful fundamental research. Based on these findings, we aim to develop silkworms that are more capable, more convenient, and easier to rear than ever before. For example, we seek to precisely control traits such as sex, diapause, and feeding preferences in silkworms. To achieve this, we are also developing technologies that allow for targeted modification of t…
Toward Sustainable Food: Circular Organic Livestock Farming［JP］
My undergraduate thesis focused on "Studies on Early Weaning Methods in Pigs." At that time, antibiotics were used. Since then, I have conducted research on alternatives to antibiotics using various nutritional supplements, which eventually led me to plant-derived tannins. Currently, I am studying the use of tannins to control pathogens, viruses, coccidia, and roundworms. NOTE: - This lecture…
Research on Beneficial Microorganisms: Learning from the Past to Innovate for the Future
We conduct research on the metabolism of amino acid-related compounds in microorganisms. Microorganisms have the ability to biosynthesize non-proteinogenic amino acids and produce secondary metabolites that incorporate derivatives of these amino acids into their structures, exhibiting diverse biological activities. Our work focuses on uncovering the unknown biosynthetic mechanisms behind these pr…
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