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Biochemical Studies on Biosynthesis and Function of Secondary Metabolites in Forest Plants and Fungi

Research Project

Project/Area Number 08306021
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 生物資源科学
Research InstitutionKYOTO UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

SHIMADA Mikio  Kyoto University, Wood Research Institute, Professor, 木質科学研究所, 教授 (50027166)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KATAYAMA Takeshi  Kagwa University Faculty of Agri.Professor, 農学部, 教授 (00152687)
TERAZAWA Minoru  Hokkaidou University Faculty of Agri.Professor, 農学部, 教授 (50003124)
OHASHI Hideo  Gifu University Faculty of Agri.Professor, 農学部, 教授 (80021723)
IIYAMA Kenji  University of Tokyo, Asian BioResource Environment Research Center Professor, アジア生物資源環境センター, 教授 (60012077)
NABETA Kensuke  Obihiro Vet University Faculty of Agri.Professor, 畜産学部, 教授 (70093911)
近藤 隆一郎  九州大学, 農学部, 助教授 (80091370)
Project Period (FY) 1996 – 1997
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1997)
Budget Amount *help
¥8,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥8,800,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥4,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,400,000)
Fiscal Year 1996: ¥4,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,400,000)
KeywordsLignin / Lignan / Secondary metabolites / Heatwood / Taxol / Wood Extractives / Terpenes / Wood-rotting fungi
Research Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to analyze a variety of functions of secondary metabolites produced by forest plants and fungi and to explain our forest ecosystem from viewpoints of "ecology" and "economy" on the basis of own research. The present research members working chemistry and biochemistry of plants and fungi were divided into the 7 gtoups (A to G). After discussions and exchange of each view of the on-going research areas concerned, comprehensive review articles were reported in 20 Chapters as follows.
A : Biosynthesis of lignin and the biochemistry and genetic manipulation (Chapters 1-4)
B : Biochemistry of lignan and the related secondary metabolites (Chapters 5-9)
C : Biosynthesis and biochemistry of Terpenes and the related compounds in plants (Chapters 10-12)
D.Biosynthesis and biochemistry of quinones and stilbenes in plants (Chapters 13-14)
E : Defense mechanisms of trees and biochemistry of phytoalexins (Chapters 15-16)
F : Biodegradation system of lignin and celluosics (Chapters 17-18)
G : Biochemistry of fungal secondary metabolites from biological view points (Chapter 19-20)
To establish management of sustainable forests for the benefits of permanent production, utilization, and consumption of wood resources for our life is now a "must" subject for reduction of carbon dioxide release and for repression of temperature increase on global scale. To this end, this investigation has brought the integral concept that ecological and biochemical studies on functions of a wide variety of natural secondary metaboites produced by plants, fungi, and insects are extremely important from viewpoints of "ecology" as well as "economy".

Report

(3 results)
  • 1997 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1996 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (27 results)

All Other

All Publications (27 results)

  • [Publications] M.Shimada 他4名: "Possible biochemical roles of oxalic acid as a low moleular weight compound involved in brown-rot and white-rot wood decays" J.Biotechnology. 53. 103-113 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] I.Shen 他2名: "Extractives from the leaves of shirakamba,Betula platyphylla Sukatchev Var. japonica Hara,Four qlucosides of p-hydrovyphenyl derivatives from birch leaves" J.Wood Science. (in press). (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Kensuke Nabeta 他4名: "In vitro Biosynthesis of cadinanes by cell-free extracts of cultured cells of Heteroecyphus planus" J.Chem.Soc.Perkin Trans I. 2065-2070 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Fukushima 他3名: "Distribution and seasonal of monolignol glucosides in Pinus thunbergii" Mokuzai Gakkaishi. 43. 254-259 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 飯山 賢治: "炭素循環とバイオマス" Cellul.Commun.3. 70-77 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Hayakawa 他4名: "Molecular cloning and tissue-specific expression of two genes that encode caffeic acid and O-methyltransferases from Populus kitakamiensis" Plant Science. 113. 157-165 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Umezawa 他2名: ""ACS Symp.Ser.",eds.by N.G.Lewis and S.Sarkanen Stereochemical Difference in Lignan Biosynthesis in Arctium lappa,Wikstroemia sikokiana,and Forsythia spp." American Chemical Society,Washington,D.C.(in press), (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Shimada et al.: "Possible biochemical roles of oxalic acid, as a low molecular weight compound involved in brown-rot and white-rot wood decays." J.Biotechnology. 53. 103-113 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] I.Shen, et al.: "Extractives from the leaves of shirakamba, Betula platyphylla Sukatchev var.japonica Hara, Four glucosides of p-hydroxyphenyl derivatives from birch leaves" J.Wood Science(in press). (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Nabeta, et al.: "In vitro Biosynthesis of cadinanes by cell-free extracts of cultured cells of Heteroecyphusplanus" J.Chem. Soc.Pekin Trans. 2065-2070 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Fukushima, et al.: "Distribution and seasonal changes of monolignol glucosides in Pinusthunbergii." Mokuzai Gakkaishi. 43(3). 254-259 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Iiyama: "Carbon recycling and biomass" Cellulose Communication. 3. 70-77 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Hayakawa et al.: "Molecular cloning and tissue-specific expression of two genes that encode caffeic acid and O-methyltransferases from Populuskitakamiensis." Plant Science. 113. 157-165 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Umezawa, T.Okunishi, M.Shimada: "Stereochemical Difference in Lignan Biosynthesis in Arctiumlappa, Wikstroemiasikokiana, and Forsythiaspp." "ACS Symp.Ser.", eds.by N.G.Lewis and S.Sarkanen, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.(in press). (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1997 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Shimada 他4名: "Possible biochemical roles of oxalic acid as a low moleular weight compound involved in brown-rot and white-rot wood decays" J.Biotechnology. 53. 103-113 (1997)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] I.Shen 他2名: "Extractives from the leaves of shirakamba,Betula platyphylla Sukatchev var.japonica Hara,Four glucosides of p-hydrovyphenyl derivatives from birch leaves" J.Wood Science. (1998)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Kensuke Nabeta 他4名: "In vitro Biosynthesis of cadinanes by cell-free extracts of cultured cells of Heteroecyphus planus" J.Chem.Soc.Perkin Trans I. 2065-2070 (1997)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] K.Fukushima 他3名: "Distribution and seasonal changes of monolignol glucosides in Pinus thunbergii" Mokuzai Gakkaishi. 43. 254-259 (1997)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 飯山賢治: "炭素循環とバイオマス" Cellul.Commun.3. 70-77 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] T.Hayakawa 他4名: "Molecular cloning and tissue-specific expression of two genes that encode caffeic acid and O-methyltransferases from Populus kitakamiensis" Plant Science. 113. 157-165 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] T.Umezawa 他2名: ""ACS Symp.Ser.",eds.by N.G.Lewis and S.Sarkanen Stereochemical Difference in Lignan Biosynthesis in Arctium lappa,Wikstroemia sikokiana,and Forsythia spp." American Chemical Society,Washington,D.C.(in press),

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 梅澤敏明: "リグナンの生理活性と生合成" 木材学会誌. 42. 911-920 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Lam,T.B.T.他1名: "Role of ferulic acid bridges between lignin and polysaccharides in the growth of wheat internodes" Mokuzai Gakkaishi. 42. 157-162 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Takada,S.他4名: "Degradation of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans by the White-rot Fungus Phanerochaete sordida YK-624" Appl.Environ.Microbiol.62. 4323-4328 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Katayama,T.他2名: "Biosynthesis and stereochemistry of lignans in Zanthoxylum ailanthoides" Mokuzai Gakkaishi. 43(in press). (1997)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Nabeta,K.他5名: "New alloaromanderane,bicyclogermacrane and 2,3-secoalloaromanderndrane in cultured dell of liverwort" Phytochemistry. 43. 83-93 (1996)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Shimada,M.他4名: "Possible biochemical roles of oxalic acid as a low molecular weight compound involved in brown-rot and white-rot wood decays" Journal of Biotechnology. 54(in press). (1997)

    • Related Report
      1996 Annual Research Report

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