The SATREPS* Bioresources project’s outcomes on plant genetic resources have been published by Springer under the title "Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for Sustainable Crop Production - SATREPS Projects Tackling Global Warming and Environmental Extremes in Developing Countries". It summarizes the outcomes of the project which utilized new plant genetic resources and their genetic information to achieve sustainable crop production.

*The Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) is a program that promotes international joint research between Japan and developing countries to solve global issues as part of “science and technology diplomacy,” where science and technology are connected with diplomacy for the mutual advancement of both. Since 2008, 193 projects have been conducted in 60 countries around the world, generating a great deal of scientific knowledge and contributing to the development of human resources and research capacity.

The Application of Plant Genetic Resources for Improvement of Crops Adapted to Climate Change

The application of plant genetic resources, the target of projects in the field of bioresource, is also considered one of the most important research topics targeted by SATREPS. The outcomes achieved in this field, as summarized in this publication, demonstrate the essential role of plant genetic resources in addressing global challenges such as climate global warning, desertification, and salinization of agricultural lands. The book contains an account of the groundbreaking research and practical applications to improve sustainable crop production in developing countries carried out under the projects of Bioresource, edited primarily by Dr. Tsukasa Nagamine, the SATREPS Research Supervisor of Bioresource.

The Practice of Sustainable Agricultural Contributes to Global Food Security

This publication demonstrates how plant genetic resources can be used to overcome environmental problems and improve agricultural productivity. Specifically, the book presents diverse perspectives on safe, nutrient-rich foods and sustainable agricultural practices, including research findings related to rice, wheat, tomatoes, quinoa, forage crops, and the genetic improvement of crops such as cassava, banana, and rubber tree. The content presented here can function as reference material not only for researchers taking on the challenge of developing sustainable agricultural practices that contribute to global food security, but also for professional staff at agricultural research stations and researchers in the private sector.

Book information:

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-7117-5