Laboratory chemical biology
Aim;
In our laboratory, we study the interaction between living things, mainly plant and insect pest, at the molecular level including DNA expression, secondary metabolites, and enzymes. In particular, we have been conducting screening, isolation, identification of bioactive substances from natural resources, resultingly medical and agrochemical use. Furthermore, we are conducting molecular biology studies on the mechanism of expression of induced resistance in plants using rice and aphids as models.
For international students;
Our laboratory accepts both of MEXT scholarship and privately funded international students. The research theme for MS/DC will be decided upon consultation. Usually, students would choice the natural-product chemical research on useful plants or the molecular biological research on the mechanism of resistance development in model plants, but you can do both if wish.
Please refer to the website of Kochi University (MS) or Ehime University (DC) for the entrance examination, and refer to the embassy website for scholarship information. For other questions please contact me: Dr. Shinichi Tebayashi, tebayasi(@)kochi-u.ac.jp
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Introduction Research;
- Feeding stimulants from the camphor tree leaves (Cinnamomum camphora Sieb) to the green-banded swallowtail (Graphium sarpedon L.) larva. [Details: 2008 ISCE]
- Browning on the roots of rice plant infested by rice root aphid, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis. [Details: 2013 ISCE]
- Browning mechanism on the roots of rice plant infested by rice root aphid, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis, and effects of salicylic acid. [Details: 2014 PGRSA]
- Regulation of flavonoid production in the leaves of bell pepper by light condition.. [Details: 2015 PACIFICHEM]
- Induced resistance on the root of rice plant by plant hormones against root aphid. [Details: 2018 ISCE]
- Induction of resistance against the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura, by jasmonic acid in sweet pea. [Details: 2019 IPGSA]