Misaki Ishibashi

Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University*Profile is at the time of the award.

2025Inamori Research GrantsBiology & Life sciences

Research topics
Effect of organ specific metabolic rhythms on the maintenance of the circadian clock in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
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Summary
Plants have the circadian clock consisting of multiple clock-associated genes, which regulate physiological processes such as cell elongation and flowering. It has been suggested that metabolites are involved in maintaining circadian rhythms in several organs. In this study, we use a seed propagation type cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), which allows the use of organs at various developmental stages, from seedling to fruit. And we compare organ specific metabolic rhythms and clock gene rhythms. We aim to elucidate the effects of the change in metabolic rhythms on the maintenance of the circadian clock and the physiological processes in each organ.

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When we could control the circadian clock of cultivated strawberries, we will be able to produce more attractive strawberries. With this goal in mind, I will continue to work hard and have fun every day.

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