The Kachatthai Project in Surin Province has been developed as a space to promote and generate income for farmers, incorporating a design concept that reflects the unique identity of Surin Province as its main guideline.
จังหวัดสุรินทร์เป็นพื้นที่ที่มีศักยภาพด้านการเกษตรและเป็นที่รู้จักในฐานะแหล่งเลี้ยงช้างที่สำคัญของประเทศไทย อีกทั้งยังมีอัตลักษณ์ทางวัฒนธรรมที่โดดเด่น โดยเฉพาะวิถีชีวิตของชาวพื้นเมืองและการเกษตรแบบดั้งเดิม อย่างไรก็ตาม เกษตรกรในพื้นที่ยังคงเผชิญกับปัญหาด้านรายได้และการตลาดของสินค้าเกษตร โครงการคชาทัยจึงถูกพัฒนาขึ้นเพื่อเป็นกลไกในการส่งเสริมและสนับสนุนเกษตรกร รวมถึงช่วยเพิ่มมูลค่าทางเศรษฐกิจและยกระดับคุณภาพชีวิตของประชาชนในท้องถิ่น
คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร
The use of chemical herbicides in agriculture has raised concerns due to its adverse effects on farmers' health, environmental sustainability, and consumer safety. Paraquat, a widely used herbicide, has been banned in Thailand. In response to this issue, this research focused on the development of natural herbicide products as an alternative to conventional chemical herbicides. The study involved the extraction of bioactive compounds from selected plants with potential herbicidal properties and evaluating their effectiveness in controlling target weeds. The results indicated that the developed natural herbicide demonstrates significant weed control efficiency. Additionally, this product can be applied to organic farming systems, reducing reliance on hazardous chemicals and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The development of this natural herbicide served as an essential step toward environmentally friendly and safe agricultural solutions.
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
The Project Urban House is an initiative focused on developing and designing urban housing solutions that address the growing demand for city living. The project emphasizes efficient space utilization, sustainability, and designs that cater to modern urban lifestyles. Key considerations include the use of eco-friendly materials, the integration of green spaces, and the implementation of smart home technologies to enhance residents' quality of life.
คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร
Capsicum chinense is a high-potential economic crop in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to its role as a primary source of capsaicin, a bioactive compound with significant physiological effects. However, capsaicin levels and fruit quality will be influenced by genetic factors, environmental conditions, and genetic-by-environment (G×E) interactions, leading to variability in capsaicin biosynthesis. This study will aim to analyze the impact of different environmental conditions on the growth, fruit quality, and capsaicin content of C. chinense ‘Scotch Bonnet’. The field experiments will be conducted at the demonstration plots of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, during two growing seasons: July–October (rainy season) and December–April (dry season). Four condition environments will be evaluated, and environmental parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and light quality will be monitored to assess their effects on plant physiology and capsaicin biosynthesis. Additionally, an F1 hybrid breeding program will be established using six parental lines through a Half-diallel mating design, generating 15 hybrid combinations. The general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) will be assessed to identify promising hybrid combinations with high and stable capsaicin content and yield. The findings from this study will be expected to provide valuable insights into optimizing cultivation conditions for high-pungency chili production and supporting the development of F1 hybrid seeds with commercial viability and consistent capsaicin levels.