Submitted by Anonyme (not verified) on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 17:18
Keywords:
ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS
EPIGENETICS
Project Leader:
Université de São Paulo
INSA’s scientific leader:
Rita REBOLLO
Symbiosis is a widespread phenomenon in nature and represents a major force in adaptation and evolution. Epigenetic switches enable different phenotypic states to be present in a genetically identical population, potentially facilitating rapid species adaptation. The impact of symbiosis establishment and maintenance on host epigenetic mechanisms remains elusive.
Submitted by Anonyme (not verified) on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 15:53
Keywords:
MUTUALISM SYMBIOSIS
A FOCuS on symbiosis to develop alternatives to pesticides !
Project Leader:
INSA LYON - BF2I
INSA’s scientific leader:
Anna ZAIMAN
Pesticides are intensively used to protect cereals from pests, but they are known to increase pest resistance and affect the environment and non-target organisms, including humans, which points to the need for sustainable alternatives. Some of the main cereal pests are the weevil Sitophilus spp., which proliferate on a cereal-exclusive diet thanks to a mutualistic association with the intracellular symbiotic bacterium (endosymbiont), which provides the insect the nutrients that are scarce in the grains.
Submitted by lgaillard1 on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 11:23
Microbial impact on insect behavior
Project Leader:
UCBL
INSA’s scientific leader:
A. HEDDI & F. CALEVRO (BF2i)
Comprendre comment les microorganismes interfèrent avec le choix de la niche et du partenaire pour développer de nouvelles méthodes de contrôle des ravageurs et des vecteurs de pathogènes.