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Development of stay-green plants through genetic modification of chloroplast functions(Division of Science for Bioresources)
| ◆Core Research for Evolutional Science & Technology (Japan Science and Technology Agency) ◆Co-leader: Prof. SAKAMOTO Wataru ◆Period: 2011-2016 Stay green is the genetic trait or phenomenon in which plants can retain greenness during leaf senescence. In this project, we aim in understanding molecular mechanisms or mutations giving rise to the ‘functional’ stay green, which ultimately prolongs photosynthetic capacity in leaves and leads to biomass increase. To establish ‘stay green technology’, we will attempt to utilize stay-green genes, to modify photosynthetic machineries, and to improve quality control of chloroplast functions. We will also attempt to understand the fundamental mechanisms pertaining to the biogenesis, the maintenance and the degradation of the chloroplasts. |
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