研究室紹介

Forest Chemistry and Biochemistry

Mechanism of tree cell wall construction (especially lignin biosynthesis), Llignification mechanism of plant cell walls and creation of biomass resource plants, Control mechanism of plant growth differentiation by peroxidase, Advanced utilization of woody biomass for recycling-oriented society, Tree terpenoid biosynthetic pathway, Cloning and characterization of terpene biosynthesis-related enzymes, Interplant communication ability using terpene, Tissue culture technology of tree cells.

Research Interests

For effective or novel utilization of trees, which are the main biomass of forests, it is necessary not only to clarify the characteristics and properties of chemical components of trees, but also the formation mechanism of cell wall components that determine distinctiveness of trees, and the defense substances and defense mechanisms of growing trees. Therefore, the Forest Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory focuses on analyzing and elucidating the biosynthetic processes of components in trees (lignin polymers and various small molecule natural products) and biological defense mechanisms from chemical and biochemical viewpoints at the cellular, enzymatic, and genetic levels. We also focus on the analysis and utilization of lignin degradation by basidiomycetes (mushrooms), and plant communication by volatile products.

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