With consideration given to the Earth's overall environment, research is carried out on biological resources ranging from microorganisms, animals and plants to foods and soil. The Graduate School consists of five research areas and independent interdisciplinary study projects in wide range of topics. Numerous unique studies are also being run, in collaboration with academic research facilities. Biological Resources Major (Master's/ Doctoral Course) Applied Botanical Research; Physiology/Biochemical Research; Applied Zoology and Entomological Science Research; Microbiology Research; and Food Sciences