RESEARCH

A research group led by Prof Maruyama (Laboratory of Physiological and Molecular Plant Nutrition) revealed that the impaired sulfate transport speeds up plant growth without compromising biomass.

Professor Kakuta and his research group have elucidated the activation molecular mechanism of the blood coagulation inhibitory protein possessed by ticks.

A world first! Prof. Anai and his research group have discovered the genes involved in furan acid synthesis in soybean oil and fat.

Professor Tatsumi and his research group have discovered the fundamental mechanism of age-related muscle atrophy and loss of flexibility.

Associate Professor Ota and his research group found that the participation of local residents can reduce the decline and degradation of tropical forests.

Assistant Professor Katayama and her research group have revealed changes in soil microbiota due to soil erosion occurring in the Kyushu Mountains.

Assistant Professor Katayama and her research group found that beech trees are declining due to soil erosion caused by an increase in the number of deer in Shiiba's back woods.

Prof. Hirowatari is the first in the world to elucidate the biology of wood-boring moths.

Prof. Kume and his research group revealed that El Niño determined the absorption of carbon dioxide by tropical rainforests.

Prof. Shuin and his research group found that landslides vary with forest maturity.