ICAS 2026 – Program
Day 1 – March 27, 2026
📍 Venue: Conference Hall at the High-tech building (ATL), Can Tho University – Campus 2, 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🕘 08:30 – 17:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Registration |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Remark – Vice Rector – Can Tho University Presentation of Appreciation to the Keynote Speakers and Sponsors Plenary Session Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hieu Trung, Prof. Do-Soon Kim |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Keynote 1: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hieu Trung Vice Rector, Can Tho University Title: “Potential digital transformation solutions in nature-based agricultural production for climate change adaptation” |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote 2: Prof. Do-Soon Kim Chair, the Seoul National University Senate Title: "Digital Agriculture Based on Plant Image Science with Emphasis on Weed Management" |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote 3: Prof. Yukio Ozaki Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Japan Title: “Breeding of Innovative Asparagus by Using Relative Species Endemic to Japan” |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Keynote 4: Prof. Asep Gunawan Head of Department of Animal Production Science and Technology IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia. Title: “Transcriptome Analysis for the Improvement of Local Livestock: Genomic Technology and Precision Animal Breeding” |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Keynote 5: Assoc. Prof. Chau Minh Khoi Vice Dean, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Vietnam Title: “Low emission rice production in the Mekong Delta: a strategy to mitigate climate change" |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Session 1 – Digital and Smart Technologies for Agriculture Chairs: Dr. Truong Minh Thai and Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuong Venue: Room 207 – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:40 – 14:00 | S1.OP01 - AgriSignalMiner: A Hybrid Lexicon–Semantic Approach for Mining Innovation Signals in Agriculture Dr. Ma Truong Thanh, Faculty of Computer Science, College of Information and Communication Technology, Can Tho University, Vietnam |
| 14:00 – 14:20 | S1.OP02 - A User-Friendly AI System for Land Use Classification from Satellite Images BSc. Phan Vo Dinh Hien, College of Communication and Information Technology, Can Tho University, Vietnam |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | S1.OP03 - A Web-Based Expert-Driven Framework for Optimizing Crop and Aquaculture Production BSc. Huynh Quy Khang, College of Communication and Information Technology, Can Tho University, Vietnam |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | S1.OP04 - A Measurement System for Digitizing Soil Field Data and Personalizing Fertilization Processes via AI Chatbot Ms. Doan Ngoc Kha Vy, Faculty of Marketing, School of Economics, Can Tho University, Vietnam |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:50 | S1.OP05 - The current status and factors affecting digital technology adoption in agricultural production among smallholder farmers in An Giang Province, Vietnam MSc. Tran Van Hieu, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, 90000, Vietnam |
| 15:50 – 16:10 | S1.OP06 - Experimental Determination of Cutting Energy of Cassava Stems for Precision Stem Cutting Device Development Dr. Siramet Veerasakulwat, School of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand. |
| 16:10 – 17:00 | Overall conclusion |
| 13:30 | Session 2 – Biotechnology applications for crop adaptation and improvement Chairs: Prof. Yukio Ozaki and Assoc. Prof. Pham Phuoc Nhan Venue: B007 Hall – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | S2.OP01 - Regeneration of larch tree (Larix sibirica Ledeb) and functional fungal isolations from larch forest of Mongolia Enkhchimeg Vanjildorj, Goomaral Altansukh, Tserendejid Lkhagvasuren, Oyumaa Otgonsod, Urantulkhuur Battumur, Erdene Zundui |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | S2.OP02 - Investigating the potential of Transcription Factors in multiple stress tolerance: a way forward for environment-resilient crop plants under climate change conditions Ali Raza, Hafiz Muhammad Ahmad, Urwa Iftikhar, Mahmood-ur-Rahman |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | S2.OP03 - Effect of Chitosan Combined with Carboxymethylcellulose Coatings on the Postharvest Quality of ‘Namdokmai Sithong’ Mango Nalinthon Kladpaer, Somsak Kramchote, Pankaj B. Pathare and Siramet Veerasakulwat1 |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | S2.OP04 - Evaluation and Utilization of Upland Rice Germplasm for Sustainable Agriculture in The Mekong Delta Tong Thi Thuy Trang, Phạm An Tinh, Chau Thanh Nha, Pham Thi Be Tu, Huynh Ky |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | S2.OP05 - Genetic diversity of Brassica integrifolia population Pham Vu Khuong Duy and Quan Thi Ai Lien |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | S2.OP06 - Platycodin D Reprograms Auxin Accumulation to Control Arabidopsis Root Growth Hoang Em Tran and Tae Kyung Hyun |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | S2.OP07 - The Stability and Adaptability of Promising Rice Line Varieties Evaluated in Different Environments of Can Tho City Nguyen Le Duc Huy, Bui Phuoc Tam, Chau Thanh Nha, Tong Thi Thuy Trang, Huynh Ky, Pham Tri Dinh, Pham Van Ut, Pham Thi Be Tu |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | S2.OP08 - Effects of Sodium Azide on the Induction of Variation in Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) Pham Thi Thu Thuy, Do Khanh Duy, Nguyen Thi Hong Chuc, Tran Ly Trien and Nguyen Thi Pha |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | S2.OP09 - Characterization of Chemical Constituents and Antioxidant Capacity of Durian (Durio Zibethinus) Floral Nectar Tran Trung Hieu, Nguyen Thi My Duyen 2, Tran Ngoc Quy, Ngo Nguyen Thu Ngan and Do Tan Khang |
| 16:30 – 16:45 | S2.OP10 - Promoting Climate Change Adaptive Sustainable Rice Cultivation Through the Analysis of Varietal Improvement Demands Across Different Agro-Ecological Zones in An Giang Province, Vietnam Dang Thi Thanh Quynh, Tran Van Hieu, Le Thanh Phong, Nguyen Thanh Sang, Thai Thi Mong Huyen |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | S2.OP11 - Genetic Diversity and Specific ISSR Molecular Markers for Phu Quoc Pepper Cultivar To Thien Kim Ngan, Nguyen Thi My Ngan, Nham Thi Thu Thuy, Huynh Duy Phuc and Do Tan Khang |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Overall conclusion |
| 13:30 | Session 3 – Innovative Management For Improving Soil and Plant Health Chairs: Dr. Pierre Lefeuvre and Associate Prof. Nguyen Khoi Nghia Venue: Meeting Room – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | S3.OP01 - Effect of land uses on microbial carbon use efficiency in tropical soils Ms. Saya Suzawa, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | S3.OP02 - Efficient carbon accumulation in deep soil via mineral association in Andisols, Japan Dr. Hideaki Yasuno, Institute of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | S3.OP03 - Meta-analysis of the impacts of agricultural practices on the soil bacterial diversity PhD student, Van Quoc Giang, Faculty of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | S3.OP04 - Agro ecological Trade-offs in Mekong Delta rice: Effects of sustainable practices on fertilizer and pesticide use in rice farming in the Mekong Delta PhD student, Nguyen Thi Le, Faculty of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | S3.OP05 - Exploring rainfed rice morphological responses diversity to artificial agroforestry shade Dr. Marcos Mc Cormick, UMR AGAP, CIRAD, Montpellier, France |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | S3.OP06 - Copper resistance in Xanthomonas citri pv. citri: an evolutionary and genomic perspective Dr. Pierre Lefeuvre, CIRAD, UMR PVBMT, Réunion, France and Faculty of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | S3.OP07 - Isolation and screening of indigenous bacteriophages for biological control of citrus canker caused by Xanthomonas citri PhD student, Nguyen Huy Thao, Faculty of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | S3.OP08 - Chrysovirus infection reduces QoI fungicide sensitivity in the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae Dr. Kanji Goto, United Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | S3.OP09 - A novel hypovirulence-inducing chrysovirus infecting Neoscytalidium dimidiatum co-occurring with multiple RNA viruses in brown spot disease of dragon fruit in Vietnam PhD student, Do Thi Hong, Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | S3.OP10 - Environmental modulation of mating and reproductive traits in Lepidopteran pests: Implications for mass rearing and biological control Dr. Tran Thanh Thy, Vinh Long University of Technology Education, Vinh Long Province, Vietnam |
| 16:30 – 16:45 | S3.OP11 - Agroecological management of the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus: Insights from spatial and behavioural ecology Dr. Philippe Tixier, CIRAD, UPR GECO, F-34398 Montpellier, France |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | S3.OP12 - Species identification of fungal pathogens causing diseases on mango in Dong Thap province of Vietnam Dr. Le Phuoc Thanh, Faculty of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Overall conclusion |
Day 2 – March 28, 2026
📍 Venue: Conference Hall at the High-tech building (ATL), Can Tho University – Campus 2, 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🕘 09:00 – 17:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Registration |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | MC Introduction Plenary Session Chairs: Prof. Kuo-Feng Hua, Prof. Norazah Abd Rahman |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Keynote 1: Prof. Kuo-Feng Hua Director, Office of Global Research & Industry Alliance National Ilan University, Taiwan Title: “NLRP3 Inflammasome: Regulatory Mechanism, Role in Health and Disease, and Therapeutic Potential” |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote 2: Dr. Didier Lesueur Senior Soil Microbiologist at CIRAD, UMR Eco&Sols, Montpellier, France Title: “Transforming Agricultural Practices With Innovations in Bioinoculants to Enhance Soil Health and Pave the Way for Sustainable Agri-food Systems” |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote 3: Dr. Van Schepler-Luu Group leader, Rice Breeding Innovation Department International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Title: “Trait Development Pipeline for Disease Resistance in Rice” |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Keynote 4: Prof. Duong Nguyen Khang Director, Research and Technology Transfer Center, Nong Lam University, Vietnam Title: “From Waste to Wealth: Integrating Digital and Biotechnology for Circular and Climate-Smart Agri-Food Systems” |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Keynote 5: Prof Ts Dr Norazah Abd Rahman Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Title: “Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture: From Seed Nanopriming to Drying and Extraction Processes” |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Keynote 6: Assoc. Prof. Ngo Quang Hieu Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department College of Engineering, Can Tho University, Vietnam Title: “Drone Application in Precision Agriculture” |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Session 4 – Low-Emission Approaches for Agri-food Production Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Chau Minh Khoi and Prof. Le Vinh Thuc Venue: Room 207 – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | S4.OP01 - Study on Financial Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy Demand from Durian and Banana Farming Models in Hoa An Commune, Can Tho City, Vietnam Huynh Ngoc Giao, Truong Hoang Dan and Le Tran Thanh Liem |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | S4.OP02 - Effects of Fertilizer Types and Electrical Conductivity Management on Growth Performance Biomass Yield and Quality of Wolffia globosa Kongkidakorn Kitjarid, Patcharapon Kaiwong, Somsak Kramchote, and Siramet Veerasakulwat |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | S4.OP03 - Selection of Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria for Mitigating Methane Emissions from Paddy Field Cultivated on Acid Sulfate in Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam Phan Thi Ngoc Nhanh, Tran Chi Nhan, Mai Chi Bao, Le Thanh Quang, Le Thi My Thu, Nguyen Duc Trong, Tran Trong Khoi Nguyen, Ly Ngoc Thanh Xuan, Do Thi Xuan, Nguyen Trong Hong Phuc, and Nguyen Quoc Khuong |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | S4.OP04 - Effects of nutrient solution formulations on growth, yield, and quality of hydroponic kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) under greenhouse conditions Di Huynh Ba, Tham Nguyen Thi Hong, Nam Nguyen Thanh, Nhi Phan Ngoc and Thuy Vo Thi Bich |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | S4.OP05 - Purple nonsulfur bacteria: Application for sustainable crops in the Mekong delta Nguyen Quoc Khuong, Nguyen Duc Trong, Le Thi My Thu, Tran Trong Khoi Nguyen, Le Thanh Quang and Nguyen Thanh Toan |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Discussion |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | S4.OP06 - Enhancing Rice Productivity and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through a Methane-Derived Microbial Biostimulant under different Nitrogen Fertilization in the Mekong Delta Nguyen The Cuong, Rajeev Kumar, Le Ngoc Phuong, Mai Nguyet Lan, Nguyen Thanh Linh, Gangigere Jagadish Pavithra, Ezhilkani Subbian and Tran Ngoc Thach |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | S4.OP07 - NGS Applications in Crop Adaptation Msc. Huynh Ngan Ha, United Scientific Co., Ltd |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | S4.OP08 - Investigation of seeding densiy and nitrogen fertilizer rate on rice blast disease in acid sulfate soils of the Mekong Delta Tran Van Trua, Le Vinh Thuc, Le Phuoc Thanh and Nguyen Xuan Linh |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | S4.OP09 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring Methods in Agriculture: Closed Chamber and Eddy Covariance Approaches Nguyen Phuc Hung |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Overall conclusion |
| 13:30 | Session 5 – Technological Innovations for Sustainable and Eco-efficient Livestock Production Chairs: Prof. Nguyen Trong Ngu and Assoc. Prof. Lam Phuoc Thanh Venue: B007 Hall – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | S5.OP01 - Electrophoretic profile analysis of individual plasma proteins and their correlation with semen quality in Pesisir bulls Pajri Anwar, Cece Sumantri, Iis Arifiantini, and Asep Gunawan |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | S5.OP02 - Association of NPY/DraI and NPY/KnpI polymorphisms with egg production and egg quality traits in Vietnamese Tre Chickens Trang Thanh Gia, Tran Thi Minh Tu, Nguyen Thiet and Nguyen Trong Ngu |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | S5.OP03 - Effects of oocyte collection methods and culture medium supplementation on in vitro maturation of goat oocytes Lam Khanh Duy Nguyen and Thi Thanh Khuong Tran |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | S5.OP04 - Comparison of the effects of storage temperatures at 4°C, 17°C, and 25°C on boar sperm quality under in vitro conditions Vo Cong Thi, Cu Dinh Tri, Ngo Anh Thu, Nguyen Thi Anh Hau, Chau Minh Man, and Ho Thieu Khoi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | S5.OP05 - Characterization of growth traits of Indonesian sheep and their crossbreeds Rojib, Fajriani Mutmainnah Makmur, Efani Gustia, Cece Sumantri, and Asep Gunawan |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Discussion |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | S5.OP06 - Evaluating in vitro digestibility, methane emissions and ammonia concentration of different protein sources in beef cattle diet in Vietnam Nguyen Thanh Van, Ho Thanh Tham, and Nguyen Van Thu |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | S5.OP07 - Effects of dietary energy and Asparagopsis taxiformis on ruminal fermentation and methane production using rumen fluid from beef cattle Vo Thi Phuong Tien, Pham Thuy Trang, Nguyen Ngoc Lan Phuong, Le Ngoc Phuc Yen, Nguyen Kim Truc Linh, Cao Thanh Danh, and Lam Phuoc Thanh |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | S5.OP08 - Survey on the current status of Sika deer (Cervus nippon) farming in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam Nguyen Tien Si, Mai Truong Hong Hanh, Nguyen Minh Thu, and Ho Thanh Tham |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | S5.OP09 - Effects of citrus by-product supplementation on intestinal fermentation, gut microbiota, gas emissions, and nutrient digestibility of pigs under in vitro conditions Nguyen Thi Anh Hau, Tran Le Bao Anh, Huynh Thi Tu Huyen, Vo Cong Thi, Chau Minh Man, Ho Quang Do, and Ho Thieu Khoi |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Overall conclusion |
| 13:30 | Session 6 – Advanced Technologies for Improving Animal Health Within a One Health Approach Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phuc Khanh and Dr. Nguyen Ho Bao Tran Venue: Meeting room – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
| 13:30 – 13:50 | S6.OP01 - Genetic Association Between DQA Gene and Phenotypic Indicators of Gastrointestinal Nematode Resistance in Indonesian Sheep Raziah Sri Wahyuni, Jakaria, Efani Gustia, Hafizha Nabila Rizqa and Asep Gunawan |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | S6.OP02 - Investigation of the Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from the Respiratory Tract of Goats in Dong Thap Province Thu Thanh Kha, Thuan Khanh Nguyen, Quy Dang Duong, Ngan Thanh Thi Ngo and Cham Bao Nguyen |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | S6.OP03 - Genetic characterization of avian nephritis virus detected in chickens base on capsid protein in Viet Nam Thanh Quynh Yen Pham, Hang Thi Thuy Nguyen, Bich Ngoc Tran, Khang Duy Tran, and Nguyen Phuc Khanh |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Discussion |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea break |
| 15:30 – 15:50 | S6.OP04 - In silico Design of a Multi-Epitope Vaccine Targeting the VP2 Protein of Canine Parvovirus Type 2 Circulating in Vietnam Nguyen Ngoc Yen, Nguyen Thuy Y Vi, Nguyen Cao Trung Dung, Lam Tran Phuc Thinh, and Lam Thanh Nguyen |
| 15:50 – 16:10 | S6.OP05 - Effect of supplementing herbs on the growth performance and meat yield of Japanese quail Tran Thi Thanh Nha, Nguyen Duy Kha, Dang Hoang Thuong, Tia Minh The, Pham Thuy Trang and Nguyen Thi Kim Khang |
| 16:10 – 16:30 | S6.OP06 - Evaluation of Immune Response Following Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccination in Cattle of Tien Giang Province and Proposals for Effective Control Measures Vo Tuan Khai Huyen, Thai Quoc Hieu and Tran Ngoc Bich |
| 16:30 – 16:50 | S6.OP07 - Survey on the circulation of Avian Nephritis Virus causing nephritis in chickens in the Mekong Delta Region Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Truong Quynh Nhu and Nguyen Phuc Khanh |
| 16:50 – 17:20 | Overall conclusion |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Gala dinner – College of Agriculture, Can Tho University |
Day 3 – March 29, 2026 (Excursion Tour)
📍 Venue: Floating market and Con Son Islet
🕘 07:30 – 15:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 07:00 – 07:30 | Gathering at College of Agriculture and transfer to Ninh Kieu Wharf |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Depart by boat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most vibrant floating markets in the Mekong Delta. • Enjoy the sunrise over the Hau River. • Observe local traders selling fruits, vegetables, and breakfast items directly from their boats. • Try local coffee, pineapple, or noodle soup served on floating boats. |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Transfer to Con Son Islet, known for its community-based eco-tourism. |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Explore the island with a local guide: • Walk or bike through fruit orchards. • Visit homestays and interact with local families. • Participate in making traditional cakes or learn about “flying snakehead fish” feeding show. |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Have lunch at a local homestay restaurant, featuring Mekong Delta specialties such as fried elephant ear fish, sour soup, and fresh fruits. |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | Continue exploring Con Son: visit a fruit garden (rambutan, longan, pomelo) or enjoy a short boat trip around the canals. |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Take the boat back to the mainland |