The Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry (JSBBA) is a scientific society dedicated to
bioscience
''BioScience'' is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal that is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. It was established in 1964 and was preceded by the ''AIBS Bulletin'' (1951–19 ...
,
biotechnology
Biotechnology is the integration of natural sciences and engineering sciences in order to achieve the application of organisms, cells, parts thereof and molecular analogues for products and services. The term ''biotechnology'' was first used b ...
and
agrochemistry
Agricultural chemistry is the study of chemistry, especially organic chemistry and biochemistry, as they relate to agriculture—agricultural production, the processing of raw products into foods and beverages, and environmental monitoring and re ...
, founded in 1924 as the Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan. The society took its current name in 1989.
In 1957, it was officially recognized as a society by the
Ministry of Education, Science, Sports, and Culture of Japan. The current membership consists of researchers, technologists, students and private organizations in various fields of bioscience and biotechnology.
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References
External links
Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry website
Scientific organizations based in Japan
Scientific organizations established in 1924
1924 establishments in Japan
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