2000 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
Molecular Mechanism of Insect Metamorphosis and Diapause
| Project/Area Number |
08276103
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Priority Areas
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Institution | NAGOYA UNIVERSITY |
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Principal Investigator |
YAMASHITA Okitsugu Nagoya University, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Professor, 大学院・生命農学研究科, 教授 (50023411)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
SUZUKI Akinori Akita Prefectural University, President, 学長 (90011907)
KUBO Takeo University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor, 大学院・薬学系研究科, 助教授 (10201469)
KATAOKA Hiroshi University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Professor, 大学院・新領域創成科学研究科, 教授 (60202008)
NATORI Syunji RIKEN, Natori Industry-Sponsored Laboratory, Invited Chief Scientist, 特別研究員 (50012662)
NAGASAWA Hiromichi University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Professor, 大学院・薬学生命科学研究科, 教授 (60134508)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2000
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| Keywords | insect / metamorphosis / diapause / hormone / neurosecretion / non-self recognition / gene expression / environmental response |
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| Research Abstract |
The research project "Molecular Mechanism of Insect Metamorphosis and Diapause" (abbreviated as metamorphosis and diapause mechanism) was conducted for 4 years from 1996 to 1999 by 62 scientists in various fields. This project took aim at the molecular analysis of metamorphosis and diapause of insects that are the essential events supporting the prosperity of insects in this planet. Toward this goal research proposals employing molecular genetics, biochemical analysis, cellular biology and environmental physiology were encouraged, and large members of new genes and components responsible for synthesis of neuropeptide hormone, for its action, for non-self recognition of larval tissues, for social differentiation of honey bees and for environmental response. Part of research achievements was made public in an open symposium ; "University and Sciences" organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture. Core members of this project have examined and summarized the results obtained by research members. Thc outline of the results has been presented to the authority for the final evaluation of research activity. Finally, the research activity of this project was collectively compiled to the booklet to distribute to a large number of scientists, specialists and offices in the related field.
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