Session V. Agriculture Biotechnology

29 October 2025

Session V. Agriculture Biotechnology

Meeting room: Kannika

Chairperson: Dr. Ruengwit Sawangkeaw, Chulalongkorn University
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Tatpong Boontawon, Chulalongkorn University

14:30-14:50 Biosynthetic regulation and biological activities of UV-absorbing compounds in cyanobacteria Prof. Dr. Hakuto Kageyama, Meijo University, Japan Invited Speaker #1
14:50-15:10 The application of RNA technologies to drive innovations in animal health Prof. Dr. Timothy Mahony, The University of Queensland, Australia Invited Speaker #2
15:10-15:25 Microbial-based bioinsecticides, bioherbicides and biofungicides: a sustainable approach to pest, weed and disease control  Dr. Alongkorn Amnuaykanjanasin, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand AB-O-005
15:25-15:40 Biomass production of in vitro Microchirita involucrata roots and evaluation of biological activity of root culture extracts elicited with elicitors Mr. Adsadayu Thonnondang, Naresuan University, Thailand AB-O-008
15:40-15:55 Extremophilic cyanobacteria and their photoprotective compounds Dr. Sasiprapa Samsri, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand AB-O-009
15:55-16:10 Antifungal activity of Priestia aryabhattai ptku-123 crude extract against Fusarium spp. associated with durian die-back disease Mr. James Konkov, Kasetsart University, Thailand AB-O-021
16:10-16:25 Functional study of Litopenaeus vannamei alpha-2-macroglobulin and white spot syndrome viral protein targets in response to white spot syndrome Mr. Kittisak Chawichan Chulalongkorn University, Thailand AB-O-031

 

 

30 October 2025

Session V. Agriculture Biotechnology

Meeting room: Mandarin B

 

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Wanchai Assavalapsakul, Chulalongkorn University
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Piroonporn Srimongkol, Chulalongkorn University

14:00-14:20 Recent progress and prospects in molecular genetics and application of mushroom-forming fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus Prof. Dr. Yoichi Honda, Kyoto University, Japan Invited Speaker #1
14:20-14:40 Potential applications of Z-isomer-enriched carotenoids in the food, cosmetic, and feed industries Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masaki Honda, Meijo University, Japan Invited Speaker #2
14:40-14:55 Variation of growth and yield plasticity to drought in high-yielding thai cassava varieties Ms. Monica Adu-Gyamfi, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand AB-O-006
14:55-15:10 Gelling agent-free temporary immersion micropropagation of Labisia pumila: a cost-effective approach Dr. Nurnadiah Roslan, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia AB-O-016
15:10-15:25 Biological properties of alkali lignin extract from longan peel for cosmetic application Ms. Kittiya Phiguntong, Chiangmai University, Thailand AB-O-024