Department of Plant Ecology

The Department of Plant Ecology specializes in research on the physiological and ecological characteristics of woody plants (photosynthesis, water utilization, and so on), growth of individual trees, and processes for dry matter production in forest ecosystems. Through these studies, we elucidate the impact of environmental changes and forestry operations, such as thinning, on trees and forests, and develop techniques to make full use of the carbon fixation and wood production capabilities of forests.