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Yuchen Qu

The University of TokyoORCID 0000-0002-0649-3147Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Assay:proteomics· 4 Assay:metagenomics· 3 Organism:Arabidopsis· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 2 Organism:plant (other)· 2 Research Focus:plant physiology & development· 2

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Wataru YamoriiD· 4 shared Ichiro TerashimaiD· 2 shared Yu WakabayashiiD· 2 shared Christopher P. LevineiD· 1 shared Dan Ishizuka· 1 shared Hanaka Furuta· 1 shared Hiroshi FukayamaiD· 1 shared Hiroyoshi MatsumuraiD· 1 shared

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2025-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Chloroplast genome editing of Rubisco boosts photosynthesis and plant growth

Wataru Yamori, Issei Nakazato, Yuchen Qu, Yukina Sanga, Tomoko Miyata, Ryo Uehara, Yuma Noto, Keiichi Namba, Hiroshi Fukayama, Hiroyoshi Matsumura, Shin‐ichi Arimura

This study edits the chloroplast genome of Arabidopsis thaliana to enhance Rubisco catalytic efficiency, improving photosynthesis and plant growth without reducing Rubisco content.

Nature Communications · Jun 19, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Far-Red Light in Early Growth Stages Boosts Lettuce Biomass and Preserves Anthocyanins

Christopher P. Levine, Keiichiro Tanigawa, Yu Wakabayashi, Wei Guo, Yuchen Qu, Ichiro Terashima, Wataru Yamori

This study shows that adding far-red light during early lettuce growth increases biomass and preserves anthocyanins through improved canopy expansion and photosynthesis.

Annals of Botany · Feb 6, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology

A Novel Multilayer Cultivation Strategy Improves Light Utilization and Fruit Quality in Plant Factories for Tomato Production

Hanaka Furuta, Yuchen Qu, Dan Ishizuka, Saneyuki Kawabata, Toshio Sano, Wataru Yamori

This study introduces an S-shaped cultivation method for tomatoes in plant factories, improving light use efficiency and fruit quality compared to conventional I-shaped methods.

Frontiers in Horticulture · Jul 30, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Identification and Characterization of Compounds that Improve Plant Photosynthesis and Growth under Light Stress Conditions.

Yuchen Qu, Kazuma Sakoda, Yu Wakabayashi, Masatoshi Nakajima, Tadao Asami, Ichiro Terashima, Wataru Yamori

This study identifies anthraquinone derivatives that improve plant photosynthesis and growth under light stress by enhancing photoprotection without affecting non-stress conditions.

Communications Biology · Feb 27, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology