We are a cell biology laboratory that is focused on the problem of root-knot nematode parasites in agriculture. Root-knot nematodes are small parasitic worms that attack the roots of many different crops, severely disrupting root function and plant growth. Root-knot nematodes are also fascinating because they are able to specifically modify the function and shape of plant cells. This enables them to remain hidden deep inside plant roots and spend most of their life feeding at one location.
News:
- Updated photos page, added photos from Japan-Australia Symposium and also the outreach event we did in Furano. [2012-02-17]
- New publication:
Goto D.B. & Nakayama J. (2011) RNA and epigenetic silencing: Insight from fission yeast. Development Growth & Differentiation, 54: 129-141. (link) [2012-02-06]
- Derek, Shana and Latif will participate in an Agriculture workshop for general public and high school students in Furano, Feb 11-12. [2012-02-06]
- The following lab members will give research presentations at the JSPP2012 Kyoto meeting: Derek (poster), Shana (oral), Chiharu (oral), Latif (poster). [2012-02-06]
- This website was completed renewed! [2012-02-06]
- The Japan-Australia Symposium was a great success! Thanks to everyone who participated. Photos will be added to the website soon. [2012-02-06]
- The Faculty of Agriculture updated their website! [2011-12-27]
- We had a lab lunch to celebrate December birthdays.
See the photos here! [2011-12-23]
Our research is funded by:
