Genome Biology

Epigenetics, Reproduction and Transposable Elements

EPIREP 7 members The team EPIREP studies the regulation and impact of transposable elements in plants. We are particularly interested in understanding their importance and epigenetic regulation during reproduction and seed development, in interploidy and interspecific hybridizations, and upon environmental stress.

Epigenetics and small RNAs

epiARN 7 members We study genetic and epigenetic mechanisms put in place by plant cells to identify and silence invading sequences of endogenous (transposons) or exogenous (pathogens) origins.

Meiosis Mechanisms

MeioMe 18 members Eukaryotic sexual reproduction relies on two complementary events: the production of haploid cells (eventually differentiating into gametes) and fertilization, which restores the original number of chromosomes of the species by the fusion of two gametes.

DNA Repair and Genome Engineering

DRAGON 6 members The DRAGON team wants to better understand the mechanisms of DNA repair in plants and decipher the processes that govern the choices between the different repair pathways in the cell.

Genomic Analysis of Plant-Parasite Interactions

AGIPP 4 members The AGIPP team uses and develops bioinformatic approaches to study the co-evolution of plants with their parasites. By exploiting genomic and protein resources, we aim to characterise the evolution of genomes and gene repertoires in relation to plant-parasite interactions.

Organelles and Reproduction

OrgaRepro 3 members The focus of our team is to understand the cellular processes controlling the functioning and the regulation of mitochondria and chloroplasts in plants. These cellular organelles play essential roles in cellular energy production.

Variation and Abiotic Stress Tolerance

VAST 4 members The VAST team (= Variation and Abiotic Stress Tolerance) aims at understanding the genetic bases of adaptation and response to abiotic stress in model plants such as Arabidopsis thaliana.