NVSU, Mie University conduct workshops, int’l seminar to strengthen agricultural collaboration

To solidify partnerships in agricultural research and innovation, Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) and Mie University, Japan, conducted workshops and an international seminar at the Crop Science Laboratory, College of Agriculture and at the Function Room, New Administration Building, respectively, on December 12 and 13, 2024.

The workshop on “Isolation and Preliminary Identification of Phytopathogenic Fungi” provided hands-on training to students and faculty members of NVSU.

Facilitated by Prof. Dr. Chiharu Nakashima from Mie University, the activity focused on identifying fungal pathogens affecting citrus and banana crops, addressing critical challenges in the region’s agricultural sector. Participants learned cutting-edge techniques for diagnosing and managing plant diseases, an essential step in promoting resilient citrus production systems.

Meanwhile, the conduct of the 10th International Seminar Series: “Global Collaborations in Citrus Research: Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture” aimed to advance collaborative research on citrus cultivation and agricultural innovation while promoting cultural and academic exchanges between NVSU and Mie University.

Participants included NVSU officials, faculty, and selected students from the Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering and higher education institutions in the country who joined via Zoom meeting.

Renowned speakers from NVSU and Mie University presented below topics during the seminar:

1. Innovative Citrus Cultivation in Japan and the Philippines: A Collaborative Approach in the Kinan Project
2. Assistant Prof. Dr. Tingting Wu, Energy Utilization Engineering Laboratory, Mie University
3. Development and Verification of Soil and Water Management Strategies for Citrus
4. Prof. Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Director, Research and Development, NVSU
5. Estimating Water Stress of Mandarin Orange Based on Canopy Temperature Management
6. Associate Prof. Dr. Masaru Sakal, Soil Physics and Hydrology Laboratory, Mie University
7. Unusual Pollination System in Agriculture
8. Prof. Dr. Morio Tsukada, Head, International Exchange Committee, Graduate School for Bioresources, Mie University
9. The NVSU Citrus Resources Research and Development Center
10. Prof. Dr. Elbert A. Sana, NVSU
11. Collaborative Projects on Mycology and Phytopathology in the Philippines
12. Prof. Dr. Chiharu Nakashima, Plant Pathology Laboratory, Mie University

These discussions showcased innovative research and practical solutions for advancing citrus cultivation and managing environmental stressors and emphasized the critical role of global partnerships in addressing agricultural challenges.

The seminar concluded with an open forum, where participants actively engaged with the speakers by asking insightful questions and sharing perspectives on the topics presented.