Special Feature
JIRCAS International Symposium 2024

• JIRCAS International Symposium 2024 Report  p.4 
• Keynote Speech 1: Historical Perspectives on the Role of Crop Diversity in Achieving Food and Nutrition Security  p.6 
• Keynote Speech 2: Adapting Food Systems to a Changing Climate  p.7 
• Session 1: Potentials of Genetic Resource Diversity for Resilient and Nutritious Food Systems p.8 
• Session 2: Opportunities of Utilizing Genetic Resources to Build Resilient Food Systems  p.10 
• Panel Discussion: Proposals for the Conservation and Utilization of Genetic Resources in the Era of Global Boiling  p.12 

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• 【Research Highlights】
  • Tropical Forage Grass “Isan” Registered as a Variety in Thailand
    －The first Asian Urochloa variety developed for use in both Japan and Thailand－   p.14
• 【2024 (The 18^th) Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) and Awarding Ceremony】
  • About the Japan Award  p.14
  • The 2024 (The 18^th) Japan Award Winners  p.14