Numbering Code	G-AGR01 7BD11 LB80	Year/Term	2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese and English	Day/Period	Tue.2
Instructor name	SAKAMOTO MASAHIRO (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this lecture, the production of plant biomass is discussed from the view points of plant physiology, plant molecular biology and plant biochemistry. Especially, it focuses nitrogen fixation, carbon fixation, photosynthesis, source-sink interaction. Furthermore, the latest topic on the method for enhancing biomass production including genetically modification is also introduced.
Course Goals	Comprehending the production process of phytobiomass. Considering how plants produce phytobaiomass, and what improves the productivity. Also further understanding of phytobiomass.
Schedule and Contents	1-3 lectures will be spent on each of the following topics: 　　　　　　　　　 1. The environment and plants (the role of plants in the environment, the relationship between the environment and plants) 2. Nitrogen fixation by plants (nitrogen fixation by plants and the nitrogen cycle) 3. Photosynthesis of plants and carbon fixation (photosynthesis patterns in plants and nitrogen fixation from the perspective of biomass productivity) 4. Source-sink dynamics in plants (functions of source-sink dynamics pertaining to biomass productivity) 5. Translocation of photosynthetic products (translocation of photosynthetic products from the perspective of biomass production) 6. Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and biomass (in particular the biosynthesis of constituents of the cell wall: cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 7. Use of plant biomass (energy production using plant components, etc.) 8. Creation of novel plant biomass (novel plant biomass aimed at achieving a sustainable relationship with the environment)
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Grading will be based on an overall assessment of attendance and reports. Refer to '2018 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation
Course Requirements	No background knowledge is required.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	The preparation of lectures is not required. After lecture, it is desirable to review by distributed print during lectures and reference book, etc. and to consider connections and applications of contents of lectures to own research study.
References, etc.	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Plants., Buchanan et al., (American Society of Plant Physiologists.), ISBN:10-0943088399