Faculty of Life Science, Department of Bioscience
- Professor
- Ken-ichiro HAYASHI
- Research Field
Agrochemistry, Plant Science, Chemical Biology
- Keyword(s)
Plant hormone, auxin, Plant growth regulator
- Research theme
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- Metabolic pathway of plant hormone auxin.
- Design and synthesis of auxin derivatives
- Development of plant growth regulator
Outline of research activities



We have been working on the mechanism of inactivation of the plant hormone auxin. In one of our research projects, we have discovered potent plant growth regulator, designated as KAKEIMIDE, which is a potent inhibitor of the GH3 enzyme that inactivate auxin. Auxin degradation inhibitor in plants can regulate auxin levels in various plant species, including crops, and thus promote rooting of cuttings and fruit set and enlargement of fruits.

- Desired cooperation
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- Synthesis and evaluation of plant growth regulator