Development, Signalling and Modelling

Modeling and Digital Imaging MiN 7 members 44 publications Our research aims at designing original approaches in image analysis, spatial statistics, and computational modeling to better understand plant development and functions.

Design, Engineering, Compartmentalization of Lipid Metabolism DIPOL 8 members 70 publications Lipids are essential molecules involved in cell structure, signaling and obviously in the formation of reserves but also in the response to stress. These different functions interact and contribute to the proper functioning of plants, but also are the source of new applications.

Primary Cell Wall PAR 10 members 129 publications The team is studying the architecture and metabolism of cell walls in relation to cell expansion, immunity and as a source of natural defense stimulators in plants. It also contributes to the improvement of lignocellulosic biomass crops such as miscanthus.

Cell Biology and Plant Regeneration BCR 6 members 22 publications A whole fertile plant can be regenerated starting from a small fragment of tissue, even a single cell. Our studies aim at understanding this process to identify factors that promote or, to the contrary, that impede plant regeneration.

Spatial Control of Cell Division SPACE 10 members 20 publications The SPACE team focuses on the spatial control of cell division, elongation and differentiation in plant cells, in relation to the organization and dynamics of the microtubular cytoskeleton.

Transcription Factors and Architecture FTA 12 members 60 publications Our team studies the way plants develop and acquire their remarkable forms. To do this, we are studying the role of a few transcription factors using molecular genetics and imaging approaches combined with quantitative approaches and modeling.

Glycans and Signaling GAS 6 members 11 publications The production of oligosaccharides that comes from the cleavage of cell wall polysaccharides, contributes to the regulation of plant development and growth in physiological and stressed conditions.

Seed Development and Quality SEEDEV 21 members 130 publications Seeds play fundamental roles in plant life and evolution, and for crop improvement. They also provide a large share of animal and human food and renewable raw materials for different industries.

Cell to Cell Adhesion and Communication ACCI 3 members 35 publications The plant cell wall consists mainly of a complex network of polysaccharides. It plays a fundamental role in the growth, development and interaction with the abiotic and biotic environment of the plant.

Chromatin Dynamics and Signalling CHRODYNO 6 members 28 publications The CHRODYNO group aims to better understand the inter-process coordination between chromatin dynamics and developmental/environmental signaling by exploiting several biological models and multidisciplinary approaches.