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Junichi Kashiwagi, Associate Professor
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The Crop Science Lab studies how well food crops such as wheat, rice, and maize grow and yield in fields and paddies. By developing crops that withstand environmental stresses such as drought and cold damage, the lab aims to contribute to world food production and local agriculture. Members grow the crops themselves, from sowing or planting to harvest, and build up growth surveys and sample analyses over the course of each year. The lab does not stop at "research for research's sake"; it places importance on returning its results to farming sites.
Hanako Shimura, Professor
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The Crop Physiology Lab studies the various traits of crops using molecular biology methods. Its research ranges from basic studies to work aimed at practical application, and has used many plants as materials, including onion, watermelon, potato, and rare orchids. It deals not only with plants but also with microorganisms and viruses. Laboratory experiments (lab work) are at the center of the research.
Seishi Akino, Associate Professor
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The Plant Pathology Lab studies crop diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. It focuses in particular on soil-borne diseases, which are caused by pathogens living in the soil. Using methods that include molecular biology, the lab clarifies the characteristics of pathogens and how they live in nature. It also searches for microorganisms that coexist with crop roots and bring out resistance to disease, and studies biological control. The lab welcomes lab visits from second-year students, and those who are interested are asked to contact a faculty member.
Yutaka Jitsuyama, Professor
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The Horticultural Science Lab studies how fruit trees and vegetables respond to environmental conditions such as cold, and how their quality is formed. The lab views horticultural science not only as crop production technology, but also as a field that supports human health and quality of life. It focuses on adaptation to temperature and excess-moisture stress, how sugars and functional components are produced, and indicators of the state inside the plant. The lab aims to connect the results of basic research to cultivation techniques and the selection of cultivars, and to put them to use in production settings.
Tetsuya Aiko, Professor
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The Floriculture and Green Space Planning Lab studies how to make spaces for human activity more comfortable through the power of nature and plants. Its research falls broadly into two areas: floriculture and greening plant science, which deals with flowering plants and plants used for greening, and green space planning (landscape architecture), which deals with landscapes and parks. The two faculty members hold the lab seminar jointly and supervise students together. Those who are considering graduate school are asked to first consult the faculty member they hope to be supervised by.
Hitoshi Araki, Professor
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The Animal Ecology Lab studies the ecology and evolutionary mechanisms of wild animals through genetic analysis. It explores how wild organisms live and pass on life in nature, and how they relate to human activities, from the perspectives of ecology, evolution, genetics, and conservation. The professor is very fond of salmonid fishes, but the topics students choose range widely, covering not only fish but also mammals, birds, and invertebrates. A major goal is also to give the knowledge gained back to society in the field of wildlife conservation.
Kazunori Yoshizawa, Professor
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The Systematic Entomology Lab studies how the diverse forms, lifestyles, and behaviors of insects have evolved. Covering all insects (including some terrestrial arthropods), the lab conducts research and education in taxonomy, phylogenetics, morphology, and evolutionary biology. Founded in 1896, it is a lab with a tradition of over 100 years, and is characterized by research that makes use of its large preserved specimen collection. Working also with the Hokkaido University Museum, the lab takes a multifaceted approach, from field surveys to preparing specimens of tiny insects, rearing experiments, and DNA work.
Akira Kanazawa, Professor
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The Plant Genetic Resources Lab conducts research aimed at understanding the diversity of traits that plants have and expanding the possibilities for their use. Targeting a variety of plants, including major crops, flowers, and model plants for experiments, the lab investigates the mechanisms that generate genetic diversity. The lab has carried out research using its large collection of wild and cultivated soybean lines. It also works on developing technologies to alter specific traits through genome editing and genetic modification.
Masumi Yamagishi, Associate Professor
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The Cell Engineering Lab studies how the various characteristics (traits) of plants emerge, using food crops and horticultural crops as research materials. From a molecular biology perspective, the lab deepens understanding of life phenomena in plants and plant pathogens, and develops applied technologies based on that knowledge. Focusing on flower patterns and resistance to viruses and filamentous fungi, the lab conducts education and research that contribute to cultivation management and cultivar development.
Kenji Nakahara, Lecturer
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The Plant Pathology Lab studies the ability of plant viruses to cause disease and the defense mechanisms plants use against them. Crop health and growth are strongly influenced by complex, invisible interactions among viruses, microorganisms, insects, and plants. The lab also works on developing virus-resistant crops and diagnostic methods for detecting viral diseases early. A wide range of crops, including tomato, potato, soybean, garlic, and strawberry, are used as research materials.
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