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Koichiro Ueda, Professor
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The Livestock Production Systems Lab studies production systems that raise large herbivorous livestock such as cattle and horses by making the most of the land. Producing pasture grass for feed, livestock eating that feed to produce milk and meat, and returning manure to the land form a single system connected by the flow of materials. The lab clarifies the factors and mechanisms behind changes in each part and the relationships among the parts, aiming for efficient and sustainable livestock production. Its research spans the physiology, nutrition, ecology, and behavior of animals and plants.
Shinji Fukuda, Professor
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The Agricultural Engineering Lab studies the use and management of farmland and water resources, and the protection of rural environments. The lab works on irrigation and drainage, water resource management, the use and conservation of peatlands, and the conservation and purification of water environments in rural areas. It also studies changes in land use, the evaluation of the multifunctionality of rural areas, and the analysis of farmland and regional ecosystems using geospatial information.
Yoko Saito, Associate Professor
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The Agricultural Resource Economics Lab studies agricultural research and development and the spread of new technologies from the perspective of economics. As the world's population continues to grow, there is an urgent need to increase food production through plant breeding and to respond to climate change. At the same time, countries and multinational corporations assert sovereignty and intellectual property rights over varieties and genetic resources, which creates the problem of obstructing their free exchange. Aiming at sustainable agricultural production, the lab considers the agricultural technologies that will be needed and the research and development systems and policies that can bring them about.
Yutaka Suzuki, Associate Professor
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The Suzuki Lab studies how the digestive tract of calves develops, and how intestinal immunity and gut bacteria interact. Cattle can convert plant fiber that humans cannot use, such as pasture grass, into energy and protein, but newborn calves have almost no such ability. The lab combines fieldwork at a farm located within the Sapporo Campus, cell and molecular experiments in the laboratory, and analysis using next-generation sequencers. The lab is part of the Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, and students join through the Graduate School of Environmental Science.
Junichi Kashiwagi, Associate Professor
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The Crop Science Lab studies how well food crops such as wheat, rice, and maize grow and yield in fields and paddies. By developing crops that withstand environmental stresses such as drought and cold damage, the lab aims to contribute to world food production and local agriculture. Members grow the crops themselves, from sowing or planting to harvest, and build up growth surveys and sample analyses over the course of each year. The lab does not stop at "research for research's sake"; it places importance on returning its results to farming sites.
Hanako Shimura, Professor
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The Crop Physiology Lab studies the various traits of crops using molecular biology methods. Its research ranges from basic studies to work aimed at practical application, and has used many plants as materials, including onion, watermelon, potato, and rare orchids. It deals not only with plants but also with microorganisms and viruses. Laboratory experiments (lab work) are at the center of the research.
Seishi Akino, Associate Professor
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The Plant Pathology Lab studies crop diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. It focuses in particular on soil-borne diseases, which are caused by pathogens living in the soil. Using methods that include molecular biology, the lab clarifies the characteristics of pathogens and how they live in nature. It also searches for microorganisms that coexist with crop roots and bring out resistance to disease, and studies biological control. The lab welcomes lab visits from second-year students, and those who are interested are asked to contact a faculty member.
Yutaka Jitsuyama, Professor
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The Horticultural Science Lab studies how fruit trees and vegetables respond to environmental conditions such as cold, and how their quality is formed. The lab views horticultural science not only as crop production technology, but also as a field that supports human health and quality of life. It focuses on adaptation to temperature and excess-moisture stress, how sugars and functional components are produced, and indicators of the state inside the plant. The lab aims to connect the results of basic research to cultivation techniques and the selection of cultivars, and to put them to use in production settings.
Tetsuya Aiko, Professor
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The Floriculture and Green Space Planning Lab studies how to make spaces for human activity more comfortable through the power of nature and plants. Its research falls broadly into two areas: floriculture and greening plant science, which deals with flowering plants and plants used for greening, and green space planning (landscape architecture), which deals with landscapes and parks. The two faculty members hold the lab seminar jointly and supervise students together. Those who are considering graduate school are asked to first consult the faculty member they hope to be supervised by.
Hitoshi Araki, Professor
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The Animal Ecology Lab studies the ecology and evolutionary mechanisms of wild animals through genetic analysis. It explores how wild organisms live and pass on life in nature, and how they relate to human activities, from the perspectives of ecology, evolution, genetics, and conservation. The professor is very fond of salmonid fishes, but the topics students choose range widely, covering not only fish but also mammals, birds, and invertebrates. A major goal is also to give the knowledge gained back to society in the field of wildlife conservation.
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