Abstract: There are provided a fluid-path tester and a fluid-path testing-method capable of performing classification of abnormal-modes into a problem in a system, a leakage in a dedicated tube, a problem of a failure in a suppression pressure, and the like, an analysis of the abnormal-modes, and the like in a simplified manner. PAPS valves are included, and an abnormality emulator inspecting an abnormal condition in a fluid path of a DUT by emulating characteristics of the fluid-circuit represented by each of a plurality of abnormal-modes having possibilities of occurring in the fluid path of the DUT through pressurization of a fluid pressure using a compressor-under-test and adjustment of the fluid pressure using the PAPS valves.

Abstract: There are provided a fluid-path tester and a fluid-path testing-method capable of performing classification of abnormal-modes into a problem in a system, a leakage in a dedicated tube, a problem of a failure in a suppression pressure, and the like, an analysis of the abnormal-modes, and the like in a simplified manner. PAPS valves are included, and an abnormality emulator inspecting an abnormal condition in a fluid path of a DUT by emulating characteristics of the fluid-circuit represented by each of a plurality of abnormal-modes having possibilities of occurring in the fluid path of the DUT through pressurization of a fluid pressure using a compressor-under-test and adjustment of the fluid pressure using the PAPS valves.

Abstract: A rice photosensitivity gene Hd1 is successfully isolated by linkage analysis. It is found out that the photosensitivity of a plant can be modified by transferring this gene or controlling the expression thereof. It is further found out that the photosensitivity of a plant can be evaluated by examining the presence/absence of this functional gene.

Abstract: The present inventors successfully isolated a photoperiod sensitivity gene Hd6 from rice by a linkage analysis. It was revealed that the photoperiod sensitivity of plants can be modified by introducing the gene or controlling the expression of the gene. Further, it was demonstrated that the photoperiod sensitivity of plants can be assessed by detecting the presence or absence of the functional gene.

Abstract: Providing a technique regulating branching in ornamental plants or agricultural plants for elevating the branching and the like, to raise the value or elevate the yield. A gene regulating plant branching, the gene containing the rice MADS box gene or a gene homologous with the gene; a vector carrying the gene; and a microorganism transformed with the vector and a method for regulating plant branching, utilizing the microorganism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plurality of peroxidases. The present invention provides clarification of the expression specificities of various peroxidases, which was conventionally difficult. The present invention further provides a means for modifying plants using the peroxidase expression specificities. The present invention also relates to peroxidases having various expression specificities and promoters derived these peroxidases. The present invention further relates to gene expression analysis using the peroxidase genes of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of dwarfing plants comprises controlling the expression of the genes involved in the dwarfism of the plants is provided. A molecule to be utilized for dwarfing plants is also provided. A single gene that causes the d1 mutation, which results in the dwarf abnormality of rice, was identified and isolated from a vast chromosomal region by the map-based cloning technique. This method enables, for example, creating ornamental plants and agricultural products with new commercial values, and therefore is useful especially in the areas of agriculture and horticulture.

Abstract: A blast disease-resistance gene (Pi-b), a functionally equivalent gene thereof and proteins encoded by the genes are provided. The gene is useful for creating a plant resistant to the blast disease and can confer a resistance to a broad range of the rice blast fungi on plants. Therefore, it is useful for controlling the disease and increasing crop yields.

Abstract: A plate catalyst body for denitration wherein a catalytic substance is supported on a porous metallic plate body having three dimensional network, which has an excellent retention of catalyst and an easy producibility, the porous metallic plate body being able to be uneven or have protrusions.