Historical exploratory evaluation of speciality horticultural crops and development of both food and medicinal use.
About this project
- Japan Grant Number
- JP17KT0079
- Funding Program
- Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- Funding organization
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Project/Area Number
- 17KT0079
- Research Category
- Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
- Allocation Type
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- Multi-year Fund
- Review Section / Research Field
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- Agricultural Resources for the Next Generation
- Research Institution
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- National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
- Project Period (FY)
- 2017-07-18 〜 2024-03-31
- Project Status
- Completed
- Budget Amount*help
- 18,590,000 Yen (Direct Cost: 14,300,000 Yen Indirect Cost: 4,290,000 Yen)
Research Abstract
This study aimed to find horticultural crops that could be used as medicine. It was based on their history and regional traits. The study then evaluated them as medicine and made a farming manual. The goal was to create high value-added agriculture. As a result, saffron, peach, persimmon, and peony were analyzed, and potential horticultural and medicinal uses were found. The organization of info is needed to grow horticultural and medicinal crops. It also covers basic business ideas. It clarified the effects of adding new crops to local agriculture.
