Assoc.Prof. Goh

Assoc.Prof. GOH Tatsuaki

Plant Developmental Signaling

Please tell us about your own research and what you find interesting about it.

Plants are generally immobile organisms, yet they have evolved the remarkable ability to adapt to their environment by altering their morphology. These adaptations are driven by the collective activities of individual cells that compose the plant. Utilizing advanced microscopy and image analysis techniques, I aim to elucidate the mechanisms behind the adaptive growth strategies that plants have uniquely developed over the course of evolution.

Please tell us about the difficulties and joys of the research field.

A microscope reveals the remarkably dynamic behavior of each individual plant cell. However, analyzing this movement and uncovering its significance is no easy task. At the same time, understanding how these cellular activities contribute to the overall growth of the plant and its responses to the environment is like solving a grand puzzle.

Please tell us about the expected results and social significance of the project.

Plants and animals share the same planet, but their ways of life and strategies for adapting to the environment differ significantly. Gaining a deeper understanding of plants, our reliable and familiar neighbors, offers new perspectives for environmental conservation and building a sustainable society.

A message of support for students who are about to take the exam

Exploring your hypotheses and uncovering new discoveries enables you to view the world from perspectives and scales far beyond your undergraduate experience. Make the most of NAIST's outstanding environment and take a step into a world one step beyond.

What websites, books, review articles, and so on, do you recommend for studying in order to apply for the lab ?
What do you do to keep yourself fresh?

Sports and outdoor activities with my sons

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