Meiosis Mechanisms MeioMe 15 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.
Cell Differentiation and Polarity DIPOL 8 members DIPOL group is interested in understanding how development, stress response and lipid metabolism are intertwined for the sake of understanding plant physiology but also for translating knowledge to applications.
Epigenetics and small RNAs epiARN 5 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.
Cell to Cell adhesion and Communication ACCI 4 members 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.
Variation and Abiotic Stress Tolerance VAST 5 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.
Germination Physiology PHYGERM 17 members PHYGERM team research aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the key factors pre- or post- harvest that influence germination capacity and seedling vigour, with a focus on adaptive responses to environmental constraints.
Transcription Factors and Architecture FTA 9 members 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.
Strigolactones and Allelochemicals Signaling SAS 11 members The SAS team is interested in specialized metabolites synthesized by plants that have a hormonal function and/or are involved in interactions between plants in the rhizosphere (allelopathy).
Lignocellulosic Biopolymers: from Cell Wall Assemblies to Synthons for Green Chemistry APSYNTH 11 members The Apsynth team investigates the formation of lignins in plant cell-walls and their reactivity upon lignocellulosic biomass processing.
Spatial Control of Cell Division SPACE 8 members 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.
Primary Cell Wall PAR 8 members 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.
Nitrogen Use, Transport and Signaling NUTS 12 members The NUTS team studies nutrient signaling in plants with a particular emphasis on nitrogen signaling, nitrate transport and whole plant nitrogen management. Our main research interest is to investigate how plants orchestrate their response to changes in availability or demand of nutrients.
Nitrogen-Pathogen interactions NPI 6 members The NPI team studies plant diseases caused by necrotrophic pathogens. Our aim is to understand the mechanisms of pathogens attack plants and of plant defense. We also study the impact of plant nutrition on these mechanisms, in particular plant nitrate nutrition.
Cell Biology and Plant Regeneration BCR 5 members 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.
Modeling and Digital Imaging MiN 5 members Our research aims at designing original approaches in image analysis, spatial statistics, and computational modeling to better understand plant development and functions.
Epigenetic Natural Variation VarEpi 3 members In plants, DNA methylation, that occurs at cytosines in all contexts, is an epigenetic mark critical for transposon silencing. Our group studies the different molecular pathways controlling DNA methylation and its inheritance over generations.
Management of Nitrogen and Crops Productivity GAPV 6 members The team Nitrogen Management and Plant Productivity studies the physiology and molecular genetics of nitrogen nutrition in plants.
Organelles and Reproduction OrgaRepro 6 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.
Homeostasis Lipid-Protein in Seed HLP 1 members The seeds of cultivated plants are essential for food, feed and industry. Oleoproteaginous crops such as rapeseed essentially accumulate oil and protein.
Chromatin Dynamics and Signalling CHRODYNO 7 members 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.
Dynamics and Structure of Lipid Bodies DYSCOL 12 members Most organisms store lipids or oils in intracellular organelles called lipid droplets (LD). Located at the crossroads of the accumulation, storage and mobilization of lipids, LDs have been the subject of few studies compared to the other important factors for lipid synthesis and mobilization.
Seed Development and Quality SEEDEV 16 members 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.
Biomass Quality and Interactions with Drought QUALIBIOSEC 11 members Research activities carried out in the QUALIBIOSEC team are devoted to the identification of biochemical, histological and molecular factors involved in lignocellulosic biomass degradability in maize in the context of climate change, and in particular of water deficit.
Glycans and Signaling GAS 4 members 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.
Senescence, Autophagy, Nutrient Recycling and Nitrogen Use Efficiency SATURNE 8 members The SATURNE team brings together experts in molecular physiology who are interested in the molecular processes of nutritional recycling and the allocation of nitrogen resources in the plant organs.
Epigenetics, Reproduction and Transposable Elements EPIREP 6 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.
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.
Carbon, Allocation, Transport and Signaling CATS 6 members Sugar allocation from photosynthetic to heterotroph organs, is critical for the adjustment of plant growth and development under contrasting environments.