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A01 : Elucidation of molecular mechanism(s) by which the cell wall space is constructed;

Comprehensive omics analysis of plant cell wall formation
Core PI : Taku Demura
 Nara Institute of Science and Technology
CI : Masatoshi Yamaguchi
 Saitama University
CI : Arata Yoneda
 Nara Institute of Science and Technology
CI : Satoshi Naramoto
 Tohoku University
Mechanisms and functions of membrane trafficking in cell wall biogenesis
Core PI : Takashi Ueda
 NIBB, Okazaki
CI : Tomohiro Uemura
 The University of Tokyo
Remodeling of cytoskeleton in response to extracellular stimuli
Core PI : Takashi Hashimoto
 Nara institute of science and technology
CI : Takehide Kato
 Nara institute of science and technology
Molecular mechanism of schizogenous intercellular space formation associated with cell wall reorganization
PI : Kimitsune Ishizaki (2013-2016)
 Kobe University
Analysis of signaling pathways governing secondary cell wall patterns
PI : Yoshihisa Oda (2013-2016)
  Center for Frontier Research, National Institute of Genetics
Molecular mechanisms of cell plate formation regulated by the MAP kinase cascade
PI : Michiko Sasabe (2013-2016)
 Hirosaki University
Mutual relationship between calcium and cell wall function
PI : Toru Fujiwara (2013-2016)
 The University of Tokyo
Analyses of cell wall dynamics by phosphorylation regulators
PI : Sachihiro Matsunaga (2013-2015)
 Tokyo University of Science
The mechanical response of cortical microtubules in a pseudo-plant cell
PI : Akira Kakugo (2013-2014)
 Hokkaido University
Studies on Golgi-localized protein complexes associated with biosynthesis of plant cell wall polysaccharides
PI : Takeshi Ishimizu (2015-2016)
 Ritsumeikan University
Mechanism for cell plate positioning
PI : Gohta Goshima (2015-2016)
 Nagoya University
Identification of novel genes involved in rhamnogalacturonan II biosynthesis
PI : Masaru Kobayashi (2015-2016)
 Kyoto University
Chloroplast retrograde signaling in the regulation of cell wall function
PI : Takashi Shiina (2015-2016)
 Kyoto Prefectural University

A02 : Molecular dissection of cell wall function in terms of information-processing

The dynamics and regulation of the plant cell-wall architecture as an information processing system
Core PI :(PL) Kazuhiko Nishitani
 Tohoku University
CI : Takeshi Obayashi
 Tohoku University
CI : Mitsuko Kudo
 Rikkyo University
CI : Ryusuke Yokoyama
 Tohoku University
CI : Takeshi Kuroha
 Tohoku University
CI : Tetsuya Kurata
 Tohoku University
CI : Naoki Shinohara
 Tohoku University
CI : Masaaki Watahiki
 Hokkaido University
CI : Kohki Yoshida
 Taisei Corporation
Elucidation of the role for cell wall polysaccharides and glycoproteins in plant cell function and development
Core PI : Shinobu Satoh
 University of Tsukuba
CI : Hiroaki Iwai
 University of Tsukuba
CI : Yoichi Tsumuraya
 Saitama University
CI : Toshihisa Kotake
 Saitama University
Bioimaging analysis of information-processing systems in the plant cell wall mediated by the cytoskeleton
Core PI : Seiichiro Hasezawa
 The University of Tokyo
CI : Natsumaro Kutsuna
 The University of Tokyo
CI : Takumi Higaki
 The University of Tokyo
CI : Takashi Miura
 Kyusyu University
CI : Hisako Imamura
 Kyusyu University
Dynamic visualization of an extracellular information-processing space using synthesizing and degrading enzymes of plant cell wall
Core PI : Kiyohiko Igarashi
 The University of Tokyo
Roles of cell wall reconstruction in plasticity of plant cell for differentiation and proliferation
PI : Misato Ohtani (2013-2016)
 Nara institute of science and technology
Functional regulation of the cell wall mediated by ROS-Ca²⁺ signaling network in plants
PI : Kazuyuki Kuchitsu (2013-2016)
 Tokyo University of Science
Visualization of transportation and storage mechanisms of lignin precursors by the Cryo-TOF-SIMS/SEM system
PI : Kazuhiko Fukushima (2013-2016)
 Nagoya University
Formation of borate crosslinked pectin for cell elongation
PI : Kyoko Miwa (2015-2016)
 Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University
Plasticity of extracellular space associated with plant-plant interaction
PI : Koh Aoki (2015-2016)
 Osaka Prefecture University
Study on biosynthesis and molecular function of microspore-surface polysaccharides affecting pollen exine structure.
PI : Sumie Ishiguro (2015-2016)
 Nagoya University
Roles of the cell walls in floral stem cell regulation
PI : Toshiro Ito (2015-2016)
 Nara Institute of Science and Technology

A03 : Determination of how the cell wall functions as an interfacial zone in cell-to-cell and cell-to-environment interactions.

Participation of the cell wall interface in intercellular signaling in plants
Core PI : Shin-ichiro Sawa
 Kumamoto University
CI : Mitsuhiro Aida
 Nara institute of science and technology Graduate school of bilogical science
Studies on the movement and the function of plant hormones through the extracellular space
Core PI : Shinjiro Yamaguchi
 Tohoku University
CI : Yoshiya Seto (2012-2015)
 Tohoku University
CI : Kiyoshi Mashiguchi
 Tohoku University
Analysis of pollen tube attractant molecules and their reception mechanism on the pollen tube wall.
PI : Masahiro Kanaoka (2013-2016)
 Nagoya University
Elucidation of a mechanism for activation of MAP kinase cascade in plant immunity
PI : Tsutomu Kawasaki (2013-2016)
 Kinki University
Infection strategies of plant pathogens and extracellular immunity
PI : Satoko Yoshida (2013-2016)
 Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Mechanisms for structually similar ligands to exert each distinct function
PI : Naoyuki Uchida (2013-2014)
 Nagoya University
Regulation of MAMP-mediated immune responses in plant cell wall.
PI : Naoto Shibuya (2013-2014)
 Meiji University
Molecular mechanism of host-bacteria crosstalk during root nodule symbiosis
PI : Takuya Suzaki (2013-2014)
 National Institute for Basic Biology
Study of the dynamism in plant cell walls for the epidermal cell differentiation
PI : Rumi Tominaga-Wada (2013-2014)
 Hiroshima University
Chemical biological approach to membrane-localized auxin receptor.
PI : Ken-ichiro Hayashi (2013-2014)
 Okayama University of Science
Molecular study of receptor sensing and response to environmental factors using the genome editing technology.
PI : Yuriko Osakabe (2015-2016)
 The University of Tokushima
Regulation of MAMP-mediated immune responses in plant cell wall.
PI : Hanae KAKU (2015-2016)
 Meiji University
Analysis of signal integration in the precise regulation of xylem differentiation
PI : Yuki Kondo (2015-2016)
 The University of Tokyo
Mechanisms and significance of pathogen recognition through cell wall
PI : Hirofumi Nakagami (2015-2016)
 RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

X00 : Support Group

Kazuhiko Nishitani (Tohoku University) Leader
Taku Demura (NAIST) Vice-leader
Shin-ichiro Sawa (Kumamoto University) Secretary

1. Task Force for Analytical Support Center

K. Nishitani (Tohoku University) Manager, cell wall analysis
R. Yokoyama (Tohoku University) Cell wall immunocytochemistry
S. Yamaguchi (Tohoku University) GC/MS and LC/MS analysis of phytohormones
S. Satoh and H. Iwai (University of Tsukuba) Analysis of plant cell wall components
Y. Tumuraya and
T. Kotake
(Saitama University) Carbohydrate-related enzymes

2. Task Force for Omics

T. Demura (NAIST) Manager, Omics
T. Kurata (Tohoku University) Parallel sequencing of DNA, RNA, and protein
T. Hashimoto (NAIST) Cell biology of cytoskeleton
M. Aida (NAIST) Developmental signaling
T. Obayashi (Tohoku University) Bioinformatics

3. Task Force for Imaging

S. Hasezawa (The University of Tokyo) Manager, cytoskeletal imaging
T. Higaki (The University of Tokyo) Data mining and simulation
T. Ueda (NIBB, Okazaki) Cell imaging
K. Igarashi (The University of Tokyo) Single molecule imaging of cell wall components
S. Sawa (Kumamoto University) Cell-to-cell interactions

Task Force for Publicity and Databases

T. Obayashi (Tohoku University) Database construction
M. Kudo (Rikkyo University) Public outreach

Advisory Board

Professor Hiroo Fukuda (The University of Tokyo)
The late Professor Ko Shimamoto(2012-2013) (NAIST)
Professor Mitsuyasu Hasebe (NIBB, Okazaki)
Professor Mikio Nishimura (NIBB, Okazaki)
Professor Masahiro Samejima (The University of Tokyo)
Executive Director Kiyotaka Okada (National Institutes of Natural Sciences)