New Photosynthesis : Re-optimization of the solar energy conversion system

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project Area: New Photosynthesis : Reoptimization of the solar energy conversion system
• Project/Area Number: 16K21737
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas (Research in a proposed research area)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Biological Sciences
• Research Institution: National Institute for Basic Biology
• Principal Investigator: Minagawa Jun 基礎生物学研究所, 環境光生物学研究部門, 教授 (80280725)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 高橋 裕一郎 岡山大学, 異分野基礎科学研究所, 特任教授 (50183447) ; 鹿内 利治 京都大学, 理学研究科, 教授 (70273852)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-06-30 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 光合成 / プロトン駆動力 / 生体膜 / 葉緑体

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We successfully organized three international symposia focusing on photosynthesis research, allowing participants to engage with high-quality global discussions. These events were crucial opportunities for new scholars to experience firsthand the level of scientific debate found at international conferences. The third symposium was particularly important, as it helped in the recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the other hand, international workshops offered a more focused and thorough exchange of information. Respected researchers from other countries were invited for specific periods to encourage interactions with young local scientists, including students. Furthermore, we provided financial support for international travel to promote collaboration and enable the sharing of research results.

Free Research Field

植物生化学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

光合成分野は、特に国際的な連携がうまく行われている分野であり、国際活動支援班の活動により、その協力体制の文化を次世代へと継承することができた。この事実は、科学的に重要な重要性だけでなく、異文化への理解や多様な問題への国際的な協力を通じて解決を目指す人材育成にも寄与している。