Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Department of Biological Sciences
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo

Labs Hiruma Lab

JP

Affiliated Division, Joint faculties / Faculties in other departments of University of Tokyo Hiruma Lab Plant-Microbe Interactions

Laboratory Website

Associate Professor Kei Hiruma

Subject of research

  1. 1. Roles of Plant-Associated Endophytic Microbes in Plant Adaptation to Stressful Environments
  2. 2. Plant Growth-Promoting Activity Mediated by Plant–Fungus–Bacterium Communities

Understanding Plant Adaptation Strategies to Stressful Environments Mediated by Microbial Interactions

In nature, plants adapt to diverse environmental stresses through intimate associations with mutualistic microbes, such as rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi. While the roles of these well-characterized mutualists have been extensively studied, plants also harbor a rich diversity of other microbial taxa whose functions remain largely unknown. Our laboratory seeks to uncover the potential contributions of these uncharacterized microbes to plant growth and health under fluctuating environmental conditions. Moreover, we aim to elucidate the plant adaptation mechanisms that are activated in response to complex plant–fungus–bacterium community interactions.
  • Plant Growth Promotion by Endophytic Fungal and Bacterial Members under Nutrient-Limited Conditions