Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

TAP partner
Acrónimo: 
JIRCAS
Tipo de organización: 
Investigación Agrícola Nacional
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) was established in October 1993, through the reorganization of its predecessor, the Tropical Agriculture Research Center (TARC). Main Objectives: 1. To undertake comprehensive experimental research for technological advancement of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in tropical/subtropical zones and developing regions; 2. To collect, analyze, and publish information of domestic and international researches which are relevant to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries; 3. To invest in and provide manpower and technical support to businesses that utilize the results of experimental research; 4. Through the above, to contribute solutions to global food and environmental problems as well as to the stable supply of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and resources. Key projects: l Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) International Consortium https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/program/program_a/bni l Fertility sensing and variety amelioration for rice yield (FY VARY) Project https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/satreps
Áreas de actividad: 
research and development
science
Technology and Innovation
Global Food Systems
agriculture
forestry and fisheries
Enfoque del desarrollo de capacidades: 
Organizacional
Institucional
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