Iwate Biotechnology Research Center

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Rice strain group with various characteristics

The main mission of our group is to contribute to the improvement of rice production in Iwate Prefecture of Japan through basic researches.



Fundamental researches for breeding and cultivation of horticultural plants, especially focusing on Japanese ornamental gentians.

Detecting virus from a diseased plant


Research for horticultural crops protection especially from emerging virus diseases.

Pacific krill in which anti-obese compound was found by our research


Research for development of health promoting methods using agricultural and marine products in Iwate Prefecture.

Siitake mushroom having various health function properties


Research for promoting production and consumption of mushrooms in Iwate Prefecture.

Contact us


Iwate Biotechnology Research Center

22-174-4 Narita, Kitakami, Iwate, 024-0003, Japan

TEL: +81-197-68-2911
FAX: +81-197-68-3881
seikouken@ibrc.or.jp