Sufficient and stable food production from bioresources should be in harmony with the biosphere. It requires advanced technologies for food production and resource management leading to the creation of environmentally sustainable systems that link food production with humans.

For this reason, the Bioresource Science Program provides courses and conducts research relating to the following topics: the various biological functions of land and aquatic animals and their behavior and ecology under both natural and farmed conditions; the evaluation of genetic information and biological diversity; and systems for production, distribution and consumption of food products.

The program is also dedicated to producing professionals who can contribute to the development of the relevant fields, by providing training in advanced research skills and specialized technologies.

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Within the biosphere, animals possess a variety of refined strategies for survival. By elucidating the various biofunctions employed by organisms and utilizing them in an environmentally responsible way, it is possible to build healthy, productive lifestyles for mankind.
For this purpose, this program offers courses and conducts research to analyze and evaluate the various biofunctions of microorganisms, plants, and animals at the cellular and molecular (genes and proteins) levels, searching for new physiologically active substances and seeking to take advantage of biofunctions in an advanced and effective way.

Our researchers are also involved in both the development of useful bioresources and molecular breeding. The Food Science and Biofunctions Program focuses on evaluating the quality, functionality, and safety of food resources, and on developing new technologies for processing such resources as high-quality foods. Finally, the program is committed to training professionals in advanced research skills and specialized technologies to enable them to contribute to the creation of healthy and abundant foods while understanding and taking advantage of a variety of biofunctions for the benefit of humans.

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The Environmental Dynamics and Management program pursues educational and research initiatives into strategic topics related to understanding cyclic material usage in the biosphere, including assessment tools and technologies for the prediction of environmental change, control, and recovery. It also seeks to train professionals who will be able to contribute to the promotion of a recycling-based society.
To this end, the program adopts a global vision that incorporates regional issues.

Using the Setouchi region as a model study area, it implements educational and research agenda that link the field and the laboratory, working in collaboration with outside organizations to design effective environmental and resource management systems and to develop the technologies.

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