BIORESOURCE AND
BIOENVIRONMENTWHY CHOOSE US ?

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AGRONOMYWEBSITE

This area is primarily concerned with scientific analysisof the life phenomena of bioresource organisms
from the viewpoint of heredity, environment, andinterrelations among organisms, so as to contributeto the resolution of global environmental issues.
In our laboratories, students conduct research on
edible crops such as rice and beans, garden crops
such as vegetables and flowers, and bioproductionrelated microorganisms, including phytopathogens,and various insects. Each laboratory seeks to improve
productivity and product quality, the biologicalcontrol of pests, the development of biologicalpesticides and methods of using natural enemies,
and the discovery and utilization of new functions
h i d d e n i n l i v i n g c re a t u re s. R e s p o n d i n g to t h eremarkable progress of the life sciences, we areengaged in education and research that makes gooduse of gene expression control and tissue culturemethods.

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AGRO-PRODUCTIONENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Establishing the foundations for bioproduction is thebasic target of this special area. We conduct researchand education aimed at improving bioresource
output and creating affluent rural areas through theutilization, control and preservation of the naturalenvironment, and creation of new technologies.
This area covers an extensive array of subjects,
including those that involve soil, water, livingcreatures, weather, and our society. Our research goal
is to explore the best ways to optimize these vastsystems. To this end, we have established a uniquely
broad academic system that covers both basic andapplied fields. This comprehensive approach toacademics and engineering allows us to play animportant role in fulfilling the increasingly diversified
needs of society.

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BIOPRODUCTIONSYSTEM ENGINEERINGIn this area, research is conducted in pursuit of
improving productivity and product quality, centeringon the mechanization and systematization of eachproduct cycle process, from bioresource production
to distribution.
This means that we work toward the development ofmachines related to crop cultivation as the primarystep of bioproduction, technologies that boost
productivity, improvements in processing, storage,and distribution technologies, as well as improved
safety and systemization for the handling of thecrops produced. Beyond this, we are making solid
inroads in the pursuit of human safety and comfort,
as well as in robotization and automation. On theutilization and management sides, improvements inefficiency using the system engineering approach arebeing achieved.

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICSWEBSITE

Bioresource and Bioenvironmental economics covers thesocioeconomic issues involved in the international foodsystem, mainly in Asia, to contribute to the stable supplyof safe food and to the environmentally sustainable
development of domestic and foreign food industries andregional economies. Attaining these objectives requires not
only basic knowledge of bioresource and bioenvironmental
economics, but also knowledge of natural science andtechnological knowledge of food, the environment, and rural
economies as well as an international sensibility. Therefore,
students are required to complete basic subjects in naturalsciences and technological sciences and to nurture aninternational awareness through close exchanges withstudents and researchers from Asia, Europe, and America.
In this way, they can obtain sufficient knowledge in bothnatural sciences and technological sciences in addition tosocial sciences.

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This research area is geared to nurture students
understanding of the structure-function relationships ofbiomolecules involved in various biochemical reactions.
Students can opt to engage in research in a wide rangeof molecular biosciences, including organic chemistry,
biochemistry, cell biology, gene technology, bio-energy,genetic engineering and many others. We conduct researchand studies that seek to clarify the various life phenomena
engaged-in by living creatures, chemically breaking down
the structures and functions of the diverse substances they
produce and analyzing the interaction between the creatures
and their environment from a physical standpoint. We use
this knowledge to enhance our own primary and secondary
production processes and ultimately aim to contribute to thewelfare and prosperity of humankind.

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Therefore, the kind of study we shall engage inis not just a parallel of biology, chemistry, andengineering, but rather a truly interdisciplinary
domain that unifies these four subjec ts. Our
research and education involve: (1) the advanced
utilization of the functions of food materials
and their by-products, the conversion of unused
resources into food, and the development of newbioresources; (2) confirming the safety, quality andnutritional status of secondary and tertiary productsof food; (3) clarifying the physical, chemical, andbiochemical changes that occur in the production
processes and their controls; and (4) the principles
of food processing, related machinery, and thebiological treatment of organic waste products.

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FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL
AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCESWEBSITE

Seek ing to achieve the preser vation of the global
environment and the sustainable production of forest
resources, this study area covers a wide range of research
topics, including preservation of the natural environment
and land; elucidation of forest functions to prevent naturaldisasters; the development of new technologies related tomeasurements of forest resources; and optimization of thepolicies related to forest management that harmonize wood
productivity, public interest, and the natural environment.

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FOREST BIOSCIENCESWEBSITE

Extensive research and education are conductedo n s u b j e c t s r a n gi n g f ro m t h e m o l e c u l a r a n dmaterial to the ecological level, all aimed at actively
developing the various functions of forest creatures
and their complex environment for new applications,preserving and restoring the global environment,
and mak ing optimal use of forest resources inharmony with nature.

Interdisciplinary Science of the Formation of Tree Cell Walls

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products. The research topics include advanced
physical and chemical utilization of forest
bioresources and highly organized engineeringo f fo re s t- re l a te d e nv i ro n m e n t a l i s s u e s. A l l o f
this research is done with the goal of realizing
the coexistence of an affluent society with thepreser vation of the global environment, thus
requiring the wide-ranging education we offer.

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6FISHERIES SCIENCEWEBSITEWith growing populations and increased fooddemands in the world, fishery resources havea vital role to play in the supply of bioresources.
Aquatic organisms living in marine and freshwater
environments are impor tant bioresources
providing not only food but also uniquecompounds that can be used as medical andind ust r i a l m ate r ials for h u m an wel fa re a n denvironmental conservation. Studies in aquaticbiosciences include advanced lec tures andvarious field and laboratory activities in marine
biosciences and biotechnology to produce experts
on fisheries and related biosciences.

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Animal science provides methods for productionof high-quality protein sources, including milk,
meat, and eggs, originating from domestic animals.
Although the remarkable increase in the world̀ s
population requires the effective productionof animal products, sustainable production inharmony with the environment is also essential.
This research area comprises anatomy, physiology,biochemistry, and biotechnology of domestic
and wild animals, aimed at optimized utilizationof animal resources, development of animal foodprocessing, evaluation of feed resources, andanimal protection.
Applying Biological Clocks and Seasonal Rhythms to Animal
Production and Health Science

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