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The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my privilege to welcome all of the participants in the International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium 2019 (I- KUSTARS 2019), from 29th – 31st May 2019 at the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University. The symposium aims to provide a platform for the exchange of interdisciplinary scientific information, as well as offering an open forum for the discussion among senior students in the Asian country who participate inI- KUSTRAS 2019. The scientific program comprises session that illustrate the relevance and value of modern science and technology. I am looking forward to giving a warm welcome to you, and your colleagues at I-KUSTARS 2019. We hope that you will find the symposium both interesting and enjoyable. I also look forward to have a constructive discussion about all aspects of Science and Technology from all participants. I thank you for participating and contributing to the symposium. With best wishes, ApisitSongsasen Dean of Faculty of Science 2 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Preface 2 Conference Committee 4 Program Schedule 6 Program oral presentation 8 Plenary Lecture Alteration of enzyme localization improves the biotransformation efficiency 15 in Gluconobacter, a member of acetic acid bacteria by Prof. Toshiharu Yakushi Invited Lecture 1 Proteins of unknown function from prophage loci of ‘Candidatus 17 Liberibacter asiaticus’ an underlying cause of Huanglongbing disease in citrus plants by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pitak Chuawong Invited Lecture 2 Molecular dynamics simulation of biological membrane 18 by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jirasak Wong-ekkabut Invited Lecture 3 19 Microbiome a wonderful word with many opportunities by Prof. Hemant K. Gautam Invited Lecture 4 20 Surface plasmon resonance: driving better and faster detection of metal ions by Prof. Yap Wing Fen Invited Lecture 5 21 Synthesis and applications of biogenic silver nanoparticles by Prof. Shailendra Singh Gaurav Table of content: Oral session - Biological Science Poster 22 - Physical Science Poster 27 Table of content: Poster session - Biological Science Poster 29 - Physical Science Poster 49 3 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium ONFERENCE COMMETTEE Advisory Chair Apisit Songsasen Dean of the Faculty of Science Thiraporn Anuntasethakul Department of Zoology Suriya Na Nhongkai Department of Mathematics Sutharat Chotikaprakhan Department of Physics Jarin Kanchanawarin Department of Physics Krit Won-in Department of Earth Sciences Churapa Teerapatsakul Department of Micrology Program Chair Arinthip Thamchaipenet Department of Genetics Committee Saijai Charnsethikul Department of Chemistry Nantana Srisuk Department of Micrology Boontana Wannalerse Department of Chemistry Angkana Sripayap Department of Mathematics Thitinun Karpkird Department of Chemistry Savitr Trakulnaleamsai Department of Micrology Chotika Yokthongwattana Department of Biochemistry Ekaphan Kraichak Department of Botany Wunrada Surat Department of Genetics Apichart Pattanaporkratana Department of Physics Kiadtisak Saenboonruang Department of Applied Radiation and Isotope Sirikorn Channual Department of Computer Science Kannaree Chuangcham Department of Earth Science Saree Phongphanphanee Department of Meterials Science Wandee Wanishsakpong Department of Statistics Chantha Wongoutong Department of Statistics Pramote Chumnanpuen Department of Zoology Wanwipa Vongsangnak Department of Zoology Witcha Imaram Department of Chemistry Puntip Toghaw Department of Mathematics Paiboon Ngernmeesri Department of Chemistry 4 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium Ingorn Kimkong Department of Micrology Pichamon Kiatwuthinon Department of Biochemistry Sutsawat Duangsrisai Department of Botany Kornsorn Srikulnath Department of Genetics Sirikanjana Thongmee Department of Physics Ridthee Meesat Department of Applied Radiation and Isotope Soontharee Koompairojn Department of Computer Science Prayath Nantasin Department of Earth Science Sudarat Nidsunkid Department of Statistics Vasakorn Bullangpoti Department of Zoology Pongthep Prajongtat Department of Meterials Science Bongkot Watmaung Office of Secretaty Nawarat Samart Office of Secretaty Pornpattra Songrak Office of Secretaty Rattapan Trongwiwat Office of Secretaty Pornthip Boonmahamongkol Office of Secretaty Satit Prasertmanakit Office of Secretaty Praewpilin Kangvansura Office of Secretaty Suchira Rotejanakusol Office of Secretaty Jiraprapa Khansuk Office of Secretaty 5 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE May 29, 2019 Room 341 Floor 3 Building 45th Anniversary Time Program 8.30 - 8.45 Registration 8.45 - 9.00 Opening Ceremony (Room 341) 9.00 - 9.30 Plenary Lecture 1 Alteration of enzyme localization improves the biotransformation efficiency in Gluconobacter, a member of acetic acid bacteria by Prof. Toshiharu Yakushi 9.30 - 10.00 Invited Lecture 1 Proteins of unknown function from prophage loci of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ an underlying cause of Huanglongbing disease in citrus plants by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pitak Chuawong 10.00 - 10.30 Invited Lecture 2 Molecular dynamics simulation of biological membrane by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jirasak Wong-ekkabut 10.30 - 10.45 Coffee Break 10.45 -11.15 Invited Lecture 3 Microbiome a wonderful word with many opportunities by Prof. Hemant K. Gautam 11.15 -11.45 Invited Lecture 4 Surface plasmon resonance: driving better and faster detection of metal ions by Prof. Yap Wing Fen 11.45 -12.15 Invited Lecture 5 Synthesis and applications of biogenic silver nanoparticles by Prof. Shailendra Singh Gaurav 12.15 -13.15 Lunch 13.15 - 15.00 Poster Presentation Session 1 (Ground Fl., DaviYannasugondha Bldg.) 15.00 – 15.15 Coffee Break 15.15 - 17.00 Poster Presentation Session 1 (Ground Fl., DaviYannasugondha Bldg.) 6 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium PROGRAM SCHEDULE May 30, 2019 Floor 3 Building 45th Anniversary Program Time Room 352 Room 308 Room 307 9.00 -10.15 Biological Science Biological Science Physical Science (75 Mins) Session I-1 Session II-1 Session I-1 OB001, OB002, OB016, OB017, OP001, OP002, OB003, OB004, OB018, OB019, OP003, OP004, OB005 OB020 OP005 10.15 - 10.30 Coffee Break 10.30 - 11.45 Biological Science Biological Science Physical Science (75 Mins) Session I-2 Session II-2 Session I-2 OB006, OB007, OB021, OB022, OP006, OP007, OB008, OB009, OB023, OB024, OP008, OP009, OB010 OB025 OP010 11.45 - 13.00 Lunch 13.00 - 14.15 Biological Science Biological Science Biological Science (75 Mins) Session I-3 Session II-3 Session III-1 OB011, OB012, OB026, OB027, OB030, OB031 OB013, OB014, OB028, OB029 OB032, OB033 OB015 14.15 -14.30 Coffee Break 14.30 - 15.00 Closing Ceremony, Room 341 7 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium PROGRAM SCHEDULE: ORAL PRESENTATION 30 May 2019, Room 352, Floor 3, 45th Anniversary Building Time Biological Science Code Chairman: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath Session I-1 Phylogenetic position of Biswamoyopterus laoensis (Rodentia, Sciuridae, Pteromyini) inferred from molecular and morphological 9.00 - 9.15 characters analyses OB001 Daosavanh Sanamxay National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Laos Time activity comparison of some wild mammal species around constructing wildlife corridor area on highway road no. 304 between 9.15 - 9.30 Khao Yai and Tap Lan National Parks OB002 Tanavi Prasopsuk Kasetsart University, Thailand Population and habitat use of wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand 9.30 - 9.45 OB003 Mananya Pala-ard Kasetsart University, Thailand Molecular phylogeographic study of Asian leptophlebiid mayflies (Insecta, Ephemeroptera) 9.45 - 10.00 OB004 Ryota Tomizawa Shinshu University, Japan Molecular identification, abundance and distribution of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota at small islands in Indonesia 10.00 - 10.15 OB005 Risnita Tri Utami Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia 10.15 - 10.30 Coffee break Session I-2 Chairman: Asst. Prof. Dr. Anchanee Kubera Estimating population size of bulbuls in hill evergreen forest at Mae Sa- Kog Ma biosphere reserve, Chiang Mai province 10.30 - 10.45 OB006 Yuwadee Ponpithuk Kasetsart University, Thailand Community ecological and genetic structure analysis of aquatic insects in alpine and sub-alpine ponds of the Northern Japan Alps 10.45 - 11.00 OB007 Keisuke Inoue Shinshu University, Japan Initial study of single polymorphism genotyping of rpms1 from Vietnamese nasopharyngeal biopsy samples 11.00 - 11.15 OB008 Minh Trong Quang Ho Chi Minh City Open University, HCMC, Vietnam 8 The International Kasetsart University Science and Technology Annual Research Symposium 30 May 2019, Room 352, Floor 3, 45th Anniversary Building Time Biological Science Code Genetic study of Propionibacterium acnes isolates in Thailand using multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) method 11.15 - 11.30 OB009 Khemrutai Sripath Kasetsart University, Thailand Stress regulated gene expression database of mungbean (Vigna radiata) seedlings 11.30 - 11.45 OB010 Suthida boonyuen Kasetsart University, Thailand 11.45 - 13.00 Lunch Session I-3 Chairman: Dr. Pichamon Kiatwuthinon Molecular docking of catechin and its derivatives,
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    Chiang Rai Phayao Phrae Nan Phu Chi Fa Forest Park Contents Chiang Rai 8 Phayao 20 Phrae 26 Nan 32 Doi Tung Palace Located 5 kilometres north of Bangkok, Chiang Rai is the capital of Thailand’s northernmost province. At an average elevation of nearly 00 metres above sea level and covering an area of approximately 11,00 square kilometres, the province borders Myanmar to the north, and Lao PDR to the north and northeast. The area is largely mountainous, with peaks rising to 1,500 metres above sea level, and flowing between the hill ranges are several rivers, the most important being the Kok, near which the city of Chiang Rai is situated. In the far north of the province is the area known as the Golden Triangle, where the Mekong and Ruak Rivers meet to form the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Lao PDR Inhabiting the highlands are hilltribes like the Akha, Lahu, Karen, and Hmong. The region boasts a long history with small kingdoms dat- ing back to the pre-Thai period, while the city of Chiang Rai was founded in 122 by King Mengrai. It was temporarily the capital of Mengrai’s Lanna Kingdom until being superseded by Chiang Mai. Today, Chiang Rai is a small, charming city that provides the perfect base for exploring the scenic and cultural attractions of Thailand’s far north. City Attractions King Mengrai Monument Commemorating the founder of Chiang Rai, the monument should be the first place to visit, since locals believe that respect should be paid to King Mengrai before travelling further.