Practical Development of Innovative Pig Breeding Technologies Utilizing Genome Editing
Using a non-Cas9 genome editing factor—our proprietary genome editing factor ST7—and the GEEP method, which enables the easy generation of large numbers of genome-edited embryos, we have established the ST7×SNP GEEP method, allowing the rapid creation of new pig breeds. This technology enables the development of novel pig breeds with traits such as resistance to […]
Development of a Next-Generation Agricultural Production Technology: the “Plant Drug Delivery System”
Development of a Nanoparticle Agent Database We will identify and develop optimal nanoparticle agents that function effectively by crop species and by plant tissue, and compile them into a comprehensive database. Development of Novel Agricultural Inputs Based on the Database (Nano-Designed Materials) Based on this database, we will develop new agricultural inputs incorporating nanoparticle agents […]
Development of Drone-Based Forest Resource Assessment Technology for Carbon Credit Generation
Accurate assessment and continuous monitoring of forest conditions are essential for carbon credit generation, yet these processes are typically costly and labor-intensive. To make forest monitoring simple and affordable for anyone, we have successfully developed a new technology that automatically analyzes forests using laser-equipped drones. In addition, we have established a method capable of analyzing […]
Development of an Abnormal Weather–Resilient, Reduced-Fertilizer Cultivation Method through Epigenetic Regulation
Climate change has led to increasingly frequent droughts and heatwaves, making it difficult for conventional breeding approaches to keep pace with the rapid speed of environmental change affecting crop production. This project aimed to develop a new cultivation technology that enables crops to be grown under high-temperature and drought-stressed conditions with reduced fertilizer input and […]
Research on Methods for the Discovery and Evaluation of Biostimulant Candidate Compounds
Biostimulants (BS) are defined as a broad range of substances, microorganisms, or their mixtures that, when applied to the plant growing environment, promote favorable physiological conditions in plants. In recent years, they have attracted increasing attention as sustainable agricultural inputs. However, the discovery and evaluation of biostimulant candidate compounds have been constrained by the lack […]
Development of a Pharmaceutical Protein Production Technology Using Transgenic Rice
In this proposal, we aim to develop production technologies for antibody therapeutics and vaccine proteins using transgenic rice. Specifically, we will generate transgenic rice lines that express antibody drugs and a malaria vaccine protein in the rice endosperm, and evaluate whether these proteins are suitable for pharmaceutical use in terms of functionality and quality. In […]
Development of Innovative Aquaculture Technologies Utilizing Functional Gut Microbiota in Fish
Aquaculture is attracting increasing attention as an effective means of ensuring a sustainable food supply in modern society. At the same time, the industry faces pressing challenges, including increased ecological pressure due to the overharvesting of forage fish, rising operational costs driven by escalating prices of aquaculture feed, and the spread of infectious diseases associated […]
Development of a Sensor for Macro-Scale, Real-Time Quantification of Crop Transpiration
Crop transpiration is a key physiological indicator of plant status. In Phase 0, we developed a sensor technology capable of quantifying crop transpiration in real time at the greenhouse scale. To advance this achievement toward advanced environmental control, this project will conduct research and development on the relationships among evapotranspiration, environmental factors, and crop growth […]
Development of a Novel Biostimulant Product Utilizing Methanol-Utilizing Bacteria
Global warming is causing declines in crop yield and quality, threatening the stability of agricultural production and supply systems. At the same time, the global push toward decarbonization is driving the reduction of production inputs such as chemical fertilizers. Against this backdrop, biostimulant (BS) products are attracting attention as a promising solution to address both […]
Commercialization of a Pig Reproductive Performance Optimization Service Utilizing IoT and Cognitive Technologies
For the purpose of improving reproductive performance in domestic pig production, we have completed the initial model development of the following core technologies and algorithms: (1) detection of abnormal conditions in breeding sows, (2) visualization of growth and developmental status in breeding sows, and (3) detection of estrus signs in breeding sows. By increasing the […]
