Foreword

• Reflections on JIRCAS International Symposium 2022  p.3

Special Feature
JIRCAS International Symposium 2022

• JIRCAS International Symposium 2022 Report  p.4 
• Keynote Address 1  p.6 
• Keynote Address 2  p.7 
• Session 1  p.8 
• Session 2  p.10 
• Panel Discussion  p.12 

JIRCAS TODAY

• 【Research Highlights】
  • Development of New Salt Tolerant Soybean Variety with High Yield and Disease Resistance
    —Contributing to stable soybean production in salt-affected agricultural areas―   p.13
  • World’s First Clarification of Genetic Diversity of ‘Hiyuna,’a Traditional Asian Vegetable
    —Four subpopulations distributed in India, China, and other countries―  p.13
  • Development of Organic Fertilizer Production Technology Using Low-Grade Phosphate Rock
    ―Yield increase effect comparable to chemical fertilizer due to the action of soil microorganisms―  p.14
  • Phosphorus Limitations Reduce Total Tropical Forest Production by 36%
    —Contributes to improved accuracy of terrestrial carbon balance models―   p.14
• 【2022 (The 16^th) Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) and Awarding Ceremony】
  • About the Japan Award  p.15
  • The 2022 (The 16^th) Japan Award Ceremony Report  p.15
  • Introduction of the 2022 (The 16^th) Japan Award Winners  p.16