Climate change affects agricultural systems worldwide, including Thailand, and may lead to reduced crop yields, impacting food security. Bambara groundnut is a crop with the potential to adapt to changing environments and can thrive in areas with limited resources. This research aims to study the impact of climate change on Bambara groundnut yields in Thailand using the DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) model, an important tool for predicting plant growth under various environmental conditions. This study utilizes climate data, soil composition, and genetic information of Bambara groundnut to simulate and analyze yield trends under future climate scenarios. Four study areas in Thailand were selected: Songkhla, Lampang, Yasothon, and Saraburi. The CSM-CROPGRO-Bambara groundnut model was used to assess the impact of changing temperature and rainfall on the growth and yield of Bambara groundnut. The results of this study are expected to provide farmers and researchers with valuable information for planning cultivation and managing peanut production in response to climate change. Additionally, the findings can help formulate policy guidelines to promote the cultivation of climate-resilient crops and support the country's food security.
การเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศส่งผลกระทบต่อระบบเกษตรกรรมทั่วโลก รวมถึงการเพาะปลูกพืชอาหาร ถั่วหรั่ง (Bambara groundnut) เป็นพืชตระกูลถั่วที่มีความสามารถทนแล้ง เจริญเติบโตได้ดีในดินที่มีความอุดมสมบูรณ์ต่ำ และให้คุณค่าทางโภชนาการสูง จึงมีศักยภาพในการเสริมความมั่นคงทางอาหารของประเทศ อย่างไรก็ตาม การเปลี่ยนแปลงของอุณหภูมิ ปริมาณน้ำฝน และความแปรปรวนของสภาพอากาศ อาจส่งผลต่อการเจริญเติบโตและผลผลิตของถั่วหรั่ง ทำให้เกิดความไม่แน่นอนในระบบการเกษตร งานวิจัยนี้มีเป้าหมายเพื่อประเมินผลกระทบของการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศต่อผลผลิตถั่วหรั่งในประเทศไทย โดยใช้แบบจำลอง DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) ซึ่งเป็นเครื่องมือที่ช่วยจำลองสภาพแวดล้อมและพฤติกรรมการเจริญเติบโตของพืชภายใต้สภาวะต่างๆ การศึกษานี้จะช่วยให้สามารถคาดการณ์แนวโน้มผลผลิตของถั่วหรั่งในอนาคต และนำไปใช้ในการวางแผนการเพาะปลูก รวมถึงพัฒนากลยุทธ์ในการปรับตัวของเกษตรกรให้สามารถรับมือกับสภาพภูมิอากาศที่เปลี่ยนแปลงได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร
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คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร
This project presents a design and management approach for agricultural land in Kanchanaburi Province. The case study area is situated in Wangdong Subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, covering an area of approximately 18 rai (7.2 acres). As the user seeks a simplified lifestyle in the countryside, surrounded by nature, the design aligns with this vision of simplicity and sustainability. The land is systematically allocated to optimize the benefits for both daily living and agricultural industry development. The crop cultivation zones are designed to suit the local climate and plant varieties, ensuring high-quality yields for continuous utilization. Meanwhile, the livestock zones are clearly delineated to maintain balance and organization. This approach not only ensures food security and income generation but also promotes a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature, minimizes environmental impact, and supports the long-term development of an efficient and eco-friendly agricultural industry. Comprehensive attention is given to the positioning of various zones, considering wind direction and sunlight exposure. Additionally, the design undergoes a rigorous drafting and review process to ensure the optimal outcomes for the land's utilization.
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
In the world of blood donation, there are 2 types of people: those who donate blood and those who don't. Most campaigners emphasize how to persuade more people to donate blood and recruit more new blood donors. We believe that even though such focus is important, there're more critical aspects that might have been neglected, which is: for those who have already made up their minds to be blood doners, will they be successful in donating when the time comes? According to our studies, only 63 % of attempted doners are successful. Regrettably, 37 % has to go home disappointed as their bodies are not fit for the conditions required by Red Cross medical staff at blood donation centers (which include some most basic preparations such as low-fat food intake and 8-hours sleep on the night before). Our campaign, ‘Blood in Need, Buddy Indeed’, focuses on 2 aspects. Firstly, to persuade more people to donate blood. Secondly, for those who have made up their minds to donate blood, we will provide necessary support (both body and mind) so that they are fully prepared and successful in donating blood when the time comes via networks of systems, staffs and the newly designed and prototype of the application ‘Blood D’. Our campaign covers the whole ‘before/during/after’ experience of users (as blood doners). Support includes assessment of their current condition whether they are within the requirement of Red Cross Blood Bank. ‘Blood D’ will also provide relevant information on blood donating events, such as locations, and time booking. Once sign-up, the application “Blood D” will sent friendly reminder and clear infographic on how to prepare their bodies as daily notifications during the 7 days countdown. This is to ensure that the users’ blood will be ‘D’ (homophone of the Thai word ‘ดี’ which mean ‘good’ and at the same time playing on the word ‘ Buddy’) or be the ‘good blood’ that can save lives for those in need. After organizing 4 blood donation events both within and outside the KMITL. The numbers of successful blood doners have increased from 63 % to 78 % (this number is the average of 4 events, with the most successful event of 89%). The campaign has won the first runner up in national blood donation campaign competition. It is highly anticipated that once the application “Blood D” is fully launched, it will help increase the amount of blood collected up to 15% with the same numbers of existing doners.