LABORATORIES
Lboratories introduction
Metabolomics Research Group
Group Director
Kazuki Saito
Deputy Group DirectorMasanori Arita
The research group is responsible for building a research platform aimed at improving plant production capabilities in both quantitative and qualitative terms, based on integrated genome sciences founded on metabolome research.
| Metabolome Analysis Research Team | Team leader | Kazuki Saito |
|---|---|---|
| Metabolic Systems Research Team | Team leader | Masami Yokota Hirai |
| Advanced NMR Metabomics Research Unit | Unit leader | Jun Kikuchi |
| Integrated Genomics Research Team | Team leader | Yukihisa Shimada |
| Integrated Genome Informatics Research Unit | Unit leader | Tetsuya Sakurai |
| Metabolome Informatics Research Unit | Unit leader | Masanori Arita |
Gene Discovery Research Group
Group DirectorKazuo Shinozaki
The research group looks for new genes in Arabidopsis and crops having vital functions related to improving plant production.
| Gene Discovery Research Team | Team leader | Kazuo Shinozaki |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Function Research Unit | Unit leader | Keiko Sugimoto |
| Genetic Regulatory Systems Research Team | Team leader | Tatsuya Sakai |
| Regulatory Network Research Unit | Unit leader | Ryoung Shin |
| Signaling Pathway Research Unit | Unit leader | Lam-Son Phan Tran |
| R&D Programs for PSC | Group Director | Kazuo Shinozaki |
Growth Regulation Research Group
Group DirectorYuji Kamiya
In order to improve qualitative and quantitative production of plants, the research group analyzed endogenous low-molecular-weight signaling compounds (plant hormones) to regulate plant growth and development.
| Growth Regulation Research Team | Team leader | Yuji Kamiya |
|---|---|---|
| Dormancy and Adaptation Research Unit | Unit leader | Mitsunori Seo |
| Celluar Growth and Development Research Team | Team leader | Shinjiro Yamaguchi |
Metabolic Function Research Group
Group DirectorKazuki Saito
The research group use metabolomics and other genomics-related sciences to identify gene functions and networks for useful metabolite production, with the objective of elucidating regulatory mechanisms for the production and storage of key metabolites.
| Metabolic Function Research Team | Team leader | Kazuki Saito |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Nutrition and Basal Metabolism Research Team | Team leader | Hideki Takahashi |
Plant Productivity Systems Research Group
Group DirectorHitoshi Sakakibara
The research group has conducted research and development on production control aimed at effectively utilizing plant resources that aid in the production of biomaterials and energy.
| Biodynamics Research Team | Team leader | Hitoshi Sakakibara |
|---|---|---|
| Morphoregulation Research Team | Team leader | Taku Demura |
Plant Immunity Research Group
Group DirectorKen Shirasu
The main goal of this research group is to understand the molecular mechanism of immunity in plants, by systematically identifying genes, proteins and small molecular compounds that are important for the defense with genomics, proteomics and metabolomics tools.
| Plant Immunity Research Team | Team leader | Ken Shirasu |
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Plant Functional Genomics Research Group
Group DirectorMinami Matsui
We will perform the plant functional genomic research fundamental to all plant research through the analysis of useful traits. We also develop and the apply new genome technologies.
| Plant Functional Genomics Research Team | Team leader | Minami Matsui |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Genomic Network Research Team | Team leader | Motoaki Seki |