Laboratory of Plant Physiology

Laboratory of Plant Physiology

Our research objectives are to elucidate the mechanism of starch biosynthesis system in photosynthetic organisms and to develop the novel starches and polysaccharides through metabolic engineering.

We pursue the research and educational activities by analyzing the strategy of plants for photosynthetic productivity and tolerance to environmental stresses, and by establishing the technology for their regulation and application.

Logo of our Lab
 
 

Top: cyanobacteria
Bottom: green alga & red alga
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Native-PAGE/activity staining of rice developing endosperm
 

Starch granules
Top : Potato/ Maize
Bottom : Rice/ Amaranthus
研究キーワード

[ Starch biosynthesis ] [ Metabolic engineering of starch ] [ Industrial application of starch ]

[ Novel starch ] [ Amylopectin ] [ Rice quality ] [ Cyanobacteria ] [ Microalgae ]

[ 3D structure of enzymes ] [ Evolution of starch metabolism ] [ Genetic engineering ] [ Mutants ]