Makoto Nagoya-shi Matsuoka - Nanotechnology

Author Information

Makoto Matsuoka is a researcher affiliated with the Bioscience and Biotechnology Center at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan. His research spans several topics within plant biology, particularly focusing on genetic and biochemical pathways that influence plant growth and development. Matsuoka has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate key agronomic traits in crops such as rice and soybeans.

Research Contributions

Makoto Matsuoka has made numerous contributions to the field of plant biology and biotechnology. His research includes the study of gene expression and enzyme activities in rice, particularly focusing on gibberellin and auxin pathways. His work has practical applications in agricultural biotechnology, such as improving crop nitrogen use efficiency and developing crop varieties with improved resistance to environmental stresses. Notably, Matsuoka has employed advanced techniques like CRISPR/Cas9 to create beneficial alleles for rice yield improvement. He has also explored the genetic diversity of soybean accessions and their potential for crop improvement.

Aliases

Makoto Matsuoka is known by several aliases, including Makoto Nagoya-shi Matsuoka, M Matsuoka, and Mako Matsuoka.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Number of Papers 480
Total Citations 33,624
h-index 94

Publications:

DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcaa126

Year: 2020

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