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Educational Course 1: Agricultural Bioresource Sciences

1.Plant Breeding

Atsushi YOSHIMURA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Hideshi YASUI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor

1) Gene mapping and cloning in rice
2) Genetic analysis of important traits of rice (Insect and disease resistance, Hybrid sterility, Domestication related traits)
3) Collection, evaluation, development and preservation of genetic resources in rice (Marker gene stocks, Chromosomal variants, Recombinant inbred lines, Wild rice introgression lines)

2.Crop Science

Mari IWAYA-INOUE, Ph.D., Professor
Takashi YUASA, Ph. D., Associate Professor

1) Crop response to environmental stresses (Temperature stress, Drought stress, Moisture stress, 1H-NMR, Water status)
2) Crop production (Vivipary, Germination, Maturation, Photosynthesis)
3) Crop materials (Wheat, Barley, Rice, Soybean, Cowpea, Sweet potato, Tomato)
4) Molecular mechanisms of plant stress tolerance (Abiotic stress, UV irradiation)
5) Phytohormonal signaling and intracellular signal transduction (Transcription factors, Hormone receptors, G proteins)
6) Calcium signaling and protein phosphorylartion in plant cells (Protein kinases, Protein phosphatases)

3.Plant Production Physiology

Osamu UENO, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Kazuyuki SAITOU, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Takuya ARAKI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Photosynthesis, dry matter production, and yield of crops and resource plants (Photosynthesis, Productivity, Environmental conservation)
2) Leaf structure and photosynthetic metabolism in plants (C3, C4, and CAM, Photorespiration, Functional anatomy)
3) Regulatory mechanism of gene expression of enzymes involved in photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism in crops (Transcription factor, Nitrogen, Sugar)
4) Stress physiology in crops (Nitrogen, Water deficiency, Photoinhibition)

4.Silkworm Science

Takahiro KUSAKABE, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Jae Man LEE, Ph. D., M. Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Genetics of silkworm (Gene, Chromosome, Linkage, Mutant)
2) Gene expression in relation to development and differentiation of silkworm (Embryogenesis, Phenocopy, Diapause)
3) Baculovirus-insect protein expression system
4) Developmental genetics in insects
5) Homologous recombination in meiosis

5.Zoology

Hiroshi IIDA, Ph.D., Professor
Takane KANEKO, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Phylogenetic and systematic zoology of small mammals (Taxonomy, Reproduction, Evolution)
2) Reproductive and developmental biology of mammals
3) Molecular structure of mammalian germ cells

6.Entomology

Osamu TADAUCHI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Satoshi KAMITANI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor

1) Systematics of insects (Hymenoptera, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, etc)
2) Evolution, phylogeny, distribution and ecology of insects (East Asia, South East Asia, Pacific area, Central Asia)
3) Biodiversity conservation (Monitoring, Measurement)
4) Computer taxonomy (Numerical taxonomy, Identification system, Database construction, Catalogue production, Multivariate analysis)
5) Biological control (Parasitoids and Predators, Ecology, Morphology)

7.Plant Pathology

Kenichi TSUCHIYA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Naruto FURUYA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Minoru TAKESHITA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Physiology and ecology of plant pathogenic bacteria and related bacteria (Pathogenic races, Genetic diversity, Rhizobacteria, Epiphyte, Endophyte, Serology, Detection method)
2) Biocontrol of plant diseases and weeds (Productivity of antibiotics, Biocontrol agents, Invasive weeds, Risk assessment)
3) Diagnosis, identification and molecular biology of plant pathogenic fungi, bacteria, and viruses

8.Insect Pathology & Microbial Control

Susumu SHIMIZU, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Chisa YASUNAGA-AOKI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Kazuhiro IIYAMA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Microbial control of insect pests and microbial insecticides (Fungi, Protozoa, Bacteria)
2) Classification, pathogenicity and ecology of insect pathogenic fungi (Beauveria, Metarhizium, Paecilomyces)
3) Infection and development of insect pathogenic protozoa (Nosema, Microsporidia, Insect cell cultures)
4) Pathogenicity of opportunistic bacterial pathogen of insects (Pseudomonas spp., Enterobacter spp.)

9.Insect Natural Enemies

Masami TAKAGI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Takatoshi UENO, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Midori TUDA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Introduction, augmentation and conservation of insect natural enemies for biological control (Exotic natural enemy, Native natural enemy, Evaluation)
2) Biological control of the arrowhead scale (Unaspis yanonensis, Aphytis yanonensis, Coccobius fulvus )
3) Biological control of thrips pests (Ceranisus, Orius, Wollastoniella)
4) Ecology, behavior and evolution of insect natural enemies of agricultural pests (Egg parasitism, Prey-predator interaction, Host-parasitoid interaction)

Educational Course 2: Animal & Marine Bioresource Sciences

1.Advanced Animal & Marine Bioresources

Hironori ANDO, Ph.D., M. Sc., Associate Professor
Shozo TOMONAGA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

1) Studies on the mechanisms of stress and feeding behavior (Nutrition, Neuropeptides, Fish)
2) Studies on neuroendocrine regulation of reproductive behavior (Neurohormones, Receptors, Adaptation, Fish)
3) Molecular mechanisms of neuroendocrine regulation of growth and reproduction (Pituitary hormones, Gene expression, Transcription regulatory factors, Fish)
4) Studies on carnosine and anserine

2.Functional Anatomy

Shoji TABATA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Shotaro NISHIMURA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant professor

1) The taste transduction systems in the domestic animals demonstrated with the immunohistochemical methods (Mammals and birds, Taste buds, Immunohistochemistry)
2) The mechanism of the cytoplasmic Ca2?increase investigated with the imaging techniques and the relating receptors(Ca2?imaging, In vitro, Immunocytochemistry)
3) The architecture of collagen fibrils in several tissues revealed with the scanning electron microscopy (Mammals and birds, Maceration method, Collagen fibrils)
4) Differentiation and development of adenohypophysis (Mammals and Birds, Immunocytochemistry)

3.Reproductive Physiology

Masa-aki HATTORI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Nobuhiko YAMAUCHI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Tomoki SOH, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Studies on the development of mammalian oocyte and embryo (Nitric oxide,
Cell-to-cell communication, Hormones, Receptors)
2) Molecular studies on the development of self-defense in oocyte and embryo (MDR1 gene,
Membrane P-glycoprotein, MRP1 gene, Steroid hormones, Xenotoxics)
3) Development of the multicellular spheroid for the analysis of endometrial functions
(Three-dimensional culture, Spheroid, Endometrium, Implantation)
4) Molecular studies on the development of avian germ cell and embryo (PGC, GDF-8,
Smad signaling, Dead end gene, WISH, Promoter activity, RNAi)
5) Production of interspecific germline chimera (Chicken, Quail, PGC)
6) Studies on the molecular regulation of circadian rhythm in reproductive organs
(Clock genes, Transgenic rat, Promoter activity, Granulosa cell, Luteal cell, Leydig cell,
Antagonists)

4.Chemistry & Technology of Animal Production

Yoshihide IKEUCHI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Ryuichi TATSUMI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Wataru MIZUNOYA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Understanding of molecular dynamics for skeletal muscle growth and regeneration (Myogenic stem cells, Mechano-biology)
2) Identification and characterization of intrinsic muscle-hypertrophic and atrophic factors (Muscle growth factors, Sarcopenia)
3) Understanding of molecular communication between myogenesis and intramuscular neuritogenesis and adipogenesis (Motoneuron, Adipocyte)
4) Elucidation of molecular mechanisms for dietary-induced muscle growth,
regeneration and remodeling (Functional food ingredients, Nutrition)
5) Application of high pressure technology to meat processing (HP, Meat processing)

5.Regulation in Metabolism and Behavior

Mitsuhiro FURUSE, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Masataka SHIMOJO, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor

1) Pharmacological studies on the mechanisms of feeding behavior (Brain, Neuroscience,
Chickens and laboratory animals)
2) Nutritional studies on the animal growth and health (Obesity, Diabetes, Chickens,
Laboratory animals and companion animals)
3) Studies on the mechanisms of gastrointestinal physiology (Brain-gut peptides,
Digestive enzyme, Gut microflora, Chickens and laboratory animals)
4) Studies on the mechanisms of stress and sleep (Nutrition, Neuropeptides,
Endocrine disrupter, Chickens and laboratory animals)
5) Forage production and utilization (Forage, Growth analysis, Canopy structure,
Nutritive value, Anti-quality components, Improving quality)
6) Ruminant behavior (Cattle, Goat, Grazing, Pasture preference)

6.Animal Production & Ecology

Takafumi GOTOH, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Yutaka NAKANO, M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Beef production (grass-fed beef)
2) Effect of metabolic imprinting during early growth stage in beef cattle
(metabolic imprinting, calf, metabolic programming, nutritional manipulation)
3) Reconstruction of beef cattle feeding system by grass resource of abandoned farmland
(feed, grass resource, abandoned agricultural field)
4) Histochemical and molecular biological study of development of muscle
and intramuscular adipocyte in cattle (muscle, liver, myofiber type, adipocyte,
beef quality-related genes)
5) Internet control of cattle grazing in mountain and foothill areas (web camera,
animal behaviror)
6) New beef market construction (marketing, consumer preference)
7) Cultured and feeding value of forage paddy rice (whole crop silage)

7.Marine Biology

Michiya MATSUYAMA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Tatsusuke TAKEDA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Akihiko YAMAGUCHI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Molecular endocrinology and physiology of fish reproduction (Neurohormones,
Pituitary hormones, Steroid hormones, Receptors, Puberty, Egg quality, Spawning behavior)
2) Molecular mechanism of sex determination, gonadal differentiation and sex change in fish
(Vasa, DMRT, GTH, P450CYP11, Puffer, Wrasse)
3) Respiration and nitrogen excretion in fish and cephalopods (Adaptation, Morphology,
Temperature, Live transport)
4) Experimental biology on growth and mortality in early life stages of small pelagic fish
(Fish species alternation, Captive rearing system, Maternal effect, Chub mackerel,
Jack mackerel, Sardine, Anchovy)

8.Fisheries Biology

Shigeo KAWAGUCHI, Sc.D., M.Sc., Professor
Noritaka MOCHIOKA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor

1) Ecology and life history of Seaweeds and Seagrasses
2) Ecology, life history and recruitment of coastal Fishes
3) Taxonomy of useful red Seaweeds and development of Seaweed resources
4) Relationship between Seaweed/Seagrass beds and juvenile Fishes or other marine Animals
5) Life history and migratory mechanism of Eels

9.Aquatic Field Science (Fishery Research Laboratory)

Michiyasu YOSHIKUNI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Professor
Shin OIKAWA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Norio ONIKURA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Endocrinology of marine invertebrates (Echinoidea, Holothuroidea, Crustacea, Mollusca)
2) Ecology and stock enhancement of estuarial and coastal fishes and invertebrates
(Early life history, Age, Growth, Migration, Reproduction, Spawning behavior, Engraulidae,
Gobidae, Cottidae,Tetraodontidae)
3) Conservation of aquatic field (Habitat, Diversity)
4) Breeding techniques for marine fishes (Maturation and spawning, Larva and juvenile,
Initial food, Rearing conditions)
5) Growth and metabolic scaling of fish (Oxygen consumption, Body size, Swimming,
Cannibalism)

10.Marine Environmental Science

Yuji OSHIMA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor
Yohei SHIMASAKI, Ph.D., M.Sc., Assistant Professor

1) Effects of the environmental pollutants to aquatic organisms
(Endocrinal and behavioral effects, Reproduction)
2) Physiological ecology and control of red tide blooms (Harmful phytoplanktons,
Mechanisms of red tide development, Prediction)