Research Overview
Life is an integrated system consisting of multi-layered functions driven by the coodination of an infinite number of biomolecules. Our research group is trying to clarify the roles of biomolecules such as proteins and metabolites with their corresponding genes in an organism or in interactions among organisms. We focus on the acquisition and utilization of genetic information on organisms along with the functional analysis of biomolecules unique to each species, and the comprehensive analysis of dynamic changes in metabolism. Our ultimate goal is to provide key bio-based technologies to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable society. We elucidate the survival strategies inherited by organisms at the molecular leve, thereby implementing innovative technologies to agriculture independent of synthetic chemicals. Also, we commit to evaluate the safety of crops produced by new breeding techniques by multi-omics analysis, contributing to their wide use as food.
Keywords
Lipid metabolism Carbohydrate metabolism Secondary (specialized) metabolism Metabolomics Biofuel Bioproductoin Symbiosis Parasitism Plant protection Food security New breeding techniques Food safety Bioeconomy International collaborative research Global issues