Dr. Kotaro Maeno, a researcher of the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, received the “16th Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences, Achievement Award for Young Scientists” on November 24, 2017. The award is administered by The Foundation of Agricultural Sciences of Japan. He also delivered an award lecture titled “Physiological and ecological studies of the desert locust” during the event, highlighting the contributions of his research in providing guidance on locust control techniques for future research.
Awarding ceremony
Award ceremony
Commemorative lecture
Award lecture of Dr. Maeno