Foreword

• Looking Back at JIRCAS International Symposium 2023  p.3

Special Feature
JIRCAS International Symposium 2023

• JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 Report  p.4 
• Keynote Speech 1  p.6 
• Keynote Speech 2  p.7 
• Session 1  p.8 
• Session 2  p.10 
• Panel Discussion  p.12 

JIRCAS TODAY

• 【Research Highlights】
  • Discovery of New Drought Stress Response Mechanism in Plants
    ―Overcoming “invisible drought” and paving the way for improvement in crop yields―  p.13
  • Thailand Approves Cultivation of Sugarcane Variety Developed by JIRCAS
    ―Expectations on increased bioenergy production from bagasse―  p.13
• 【2023 (The 17^th) Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) and Commendation Ceremony】
  • About the Japan Award  p.14
  • The 2023 (The 17^th) Japan Award Winners  p.14