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The QualiSud unit conducts scientific research aimed at analyzing, understanding, and optimizing the process of building food quality throughout the processing chain. Particular attention is given to sensory quality, health effects, and health risks. The research activities of the QualiSud Joint Research Unit (UMR) are structured around five scientific areas: process bioguidance based on sensory qualities and food safety; control of post-harvest quality in fresh fruits and vegetables; strategies for the prevention and control of mycotoxins throughout the food supply chain; study of mass transfer and reaction kinetics during the fermentation of solid foods; multicriteria analysis and design to support decision-making in the agri-food sector. Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Main sponsoring organizations:UM, CIRAD, IRD, Institut Agro, U RÉUNION, UAPVResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Land, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

Numerous interactions occur between the various micro- and macro-organisms in agroecosystems and plants. These interactions, which determine plant health, growth, and productivity, are often poorly understood. The PHIM Joint Research Unit (UMR) generates knowledge and solutions to improve plant health and increase plant productivity and quality. PHIM uses approaches from molecular biology and genetics, population genetics and genomics, epidemiology, and population dynamics and modeling to study these interactions at scales ranging from the cellular level to the crop plot. Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring institutions: CIRAD, INRAE, IRD, Institut AgroSecondary sponsoring institution: UMResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

OREME focuses its scientific activities on natural hazards and the impact of global and anthropogenic changes on the Mediterranean region, drawing on the scientific and technical expertise of its partners in geosciences, hydrosciences, biodiversity sciences, and ecology. Its mission is: to support the implementation or development of systematic observation in space and environmental sciences; to support the creation of open, shared, and internationally referenced environmental databases; to encourage the pooling of analytical resources (observation, experimentation, modeling) and expertise; to serve as the local hub for national observation networks and to position itself as a key player in Mediterranean-focused environmental initiatives. OREME therefore focuses on three fundamental questions: the origin and assessment of natural and anthropogenic hazards and disturbances; the documentation of recent and ongoing global changes, their links to anthropogenic factors, and in particular changes in the use of Mediterranean environments; the response of the systems and mechanisms involved. Drawing on the educational resources of the University of Montpellier for its educational mission, OREME focuses on its ability to mobilize extensive and sustainable observation resources, as well as recognized scientific and technical expertise, on a wide range of aspects of the Mediterranean’s physical, chemical, and biological environment: geodesy, gravimetry, and deformation of the Earth and its surface; hydrogeological, hydrological, and geophysical monitoring of aquifers, particularly karst aquifers; monitoring of the Languedoc coastline, the interface between watersheds and marine environments, and the shoreline; pollution and biological adaptability downstream of former mining sites; measurements of fluxes (CO₂, water, gases) and ecosystem functioning; phenology of terrestrial flora and fauna; dynamics of animal and plant communities; population dynamics of model organisms. It also houses three major regional technical platforms: GLADYS for integrated coastal studies, AETE for water pollution analysis, and the Sète Marine Station (SMEL). OREME’s continuous monitoring enables the collection and dissemination of data on environmental change at the national and international levels, as well as the conduct of basic and applied research. Designation: Support and Research Unit Research UAR)Primary sponsoring agencies: CNRS, UM, INRAE, IRDResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

MIVEGEC conducts integrative research on the molecular and ecological mechanisms that sustain and/or amplify the persistence and transmission of pathogens. The research topics cover a broad spectrum, combining fundamental aspects of biology, genetics, ecology, and the evolution of parasitic and symbiotic systems with more applied objectives aimed at developing tools and strategies capable of reducing the spread of diseases in humans and animals, particularly through integrated ecosystem management and the control of insect vectors. This places MIVEGEC at the intersection of Public Health and the Environment, Biology and Medicine, Ecology and Evolution. This research applies to various infectious models (parasites, viruses, bacteria, etc.) as well as to non-strictly infectious models such as cancer. Label: Joint Research Unit Research (UMR)Primary sponsoring agencies: CNRS, UM, IRDSecondary sponsoring agency: INRAEResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral schools: Chemical and Biological Sciences for Health; Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

https://youtu.be/RvoapzUL1wc L’objectif général de l’UMR concerne l’étude de la biodiversité marine des écosystèmes lagunaires, côtiers et hauturiers à différents niveaux d’intégration (moléculaire, individu, population et communauté), et des usages de cette biodiversité par l’Homme. S’appuyant sur des outils variés d’observation, d’expérimentation, d’analyse et de modélisation, l’unité répond plus spécifiquement aux objectifs suivants : décrire la biodiversité marine, comprendre sa dynamique et le fonctionnement des écosystèmes marins ; analyser l’impact des pressions anthropiques sur ces écosystèmes et développer des scenarii de réponses au changement global ; concilier exploitation (en particulier pêche et aquaculture) et conservation et répondre aux attentes sociétales (expertise, innovation, remédiation). Label : Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR)Tutelles principales : UM, IRD, CNRS, IFREMERPôle de recherche : Agriculture, Environnement, Biodiversité – AEBÉcole doctorale : Biodiversité, Agriculture, Alimentation, Environnement, Terre, EauPortail HAL : publications de la structure SITE WEB

Research at ISEM focuses on the origin and dynamics of biodiversity, as well as the processes and mechanisms underlying its evolution. Researchers in this unit study both current and past biodiversity, examine a wide range of organisms and environments, and combine field, experimental, and theoretical approaches. This research incorporates: fundamental questions in evolutionary biology (adaptation, constraints, speciation, etc.) to understand the mechanisms underlying biodiversity, its structure, and its functioning; the rapid advancement in data-generation methods and the ability to grasp the various structural and functional dimensions of life (from the gene to the ecosystem), leading to a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying biodiversity; scientific and societal inquiries into how biodiversity (organisms and/or communities) responds to global and anthropogenic changes. Affiliation: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring agencies: CNRS, UM, IRD; Secondary sponsoring agencies: CIRAD, EPHE; Research cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEB; Doctoral schools: Information, Structures, Systems; Chemical and Biological Sciences for Health; Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, Water; HAL portal: the unit’s publications; WEBSITE

The IPSIM Joint Research Unit seeks to elucidate the physiological mechanisms that govern water and mineral nutrition in plants and their responses to abiotic stresses and climate change (water stress, salinity stress, mineral deficiencies, metal toxicity, CO₂, and high temperatures). Research programs focus on water and mineral ion transport in plants, mineral accumulation in seeds, the mechanisms of perception and signaling of environmental stresses, and developmental responses to these stresses (particularly in the root system). The approach is that of integrative biology, which combines methods from molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and biophysics, functional genomics, and genetics, using model plants (Arabidopsis thaliana) or crops of agronomic interest (maize, rice, wheat, grapevine, lupin). Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring agencies: CNRS, UM, INRASecondary sponsoring agency: Institut AgroResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

The “Host-Pathogen-Environment Interactions” (IHPE) laboratory is a Joint Research Unit Research UMR 5244) under the joint supervision of the University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD), the National Center for Research (CNRS / INEE Institute), the French Research Institute Research Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer), and the University of Montpellier (UM). The laboratory’s staff are based on the campuses of the University of Perpignan Via Domitia and the University of Montpellier (Faculty of Sciences). The laboratory is a member of the Labex networks “Mediterranean Center for Environment and Biodiversity” (CeMEB) and “Toward a Unified Theory of Biotic Interactions: The Role of Environmental Perturbations” (TULIP), and serves as a WHO collaborating center for its expertise on host-schistosome interactions (FRA-69). Our UMR develops integrative approaches to interacting biological systems involving various species of invertebrates: those of medical or veterinary interest (gastropod mollusks), those relevant to aquaculture (bivalve mollusks), and those of ecological interest (corals). Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring organizations: CNRS, IFREMER, UPVDSecondary sponsoring organization: UMResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

UMR IATE is developing a multidisciplinary scientific approach to the characterization, processing, and valorization of renewable agro-resources from the agricultural, forestry, and agri-food sectors. The UMR focuses in particular on the structure and functionality of biopolymers and biomolecules. Its multidisciplinary expertise lies at the intersection of: biochemistry; physical chemistry; process engineering; biotechnology; chemistry; physics; and numerical and computational modeling. The research addresses the complexity of agricultural resources using advanced analytical methods and the design of innovative technological pathways for processing in the fields of agri-food, bio-based materials, biocatalysis, and bioenergy. Designation: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring organizations:UM, INRAE, Institut AgroResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBEDoctoral schools: Information, Structures, Systems; Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

https://youtu.be/OqvXIyj1KbE HydroSciences Montpellier est un laboratoire UM-CNRS-IRD qui rassemble des compétences disciplinaires afin étudier, quantifier, prévoir les impacts du climat et des activités humaines sur les ressources en eau des régions méditerranéennes et tropicales. Les principales thématiques étudiées sont : le cycle de l’eau et les interactions aux différentes échelles dans le complexe atmosphère – végétation – sol – aquifère – rivière ; la caractérisation et la modélisation des transferts dans les milieux hétérogènes ; l’évolution des ressources en eau face aux changements globaux avec scénarios prospectifs complexes ; la dynamique des contaminants métalliques et émergents et les risques sanitaires et mécanismes d’adaptation des bactéries pathogènes hydriques. Label : Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR)Tutelles principales : CNRS, UM, IRDPôle de recherche : Agriculture, Environnement, Biodiversité – AEBÉcoles doctorales : Sciences Chimiques et Biologiques pour la Santé ; Biodiversité, Agriculture, Alimentation, Environnement, Terre, EauPortail HAL : publications de la structure SITE WEB

https://youtu.be/oGHe6l62Nsc Géosciences Montpellier est une unité de recherche multidisciplinaire, s’appuyant sur une large palette de métiers et d’expertises pour développer des connaissances nouvelles sur la géodynamique, l’environnement et les géoressources. Son activité est déclinée en 6 axes thématiques : Déformation : processus de déformation et effets de la déformation sur la dynamique terrestre, à toutes les échelles temporelles et spatiales ; Transferts et couplages : contrôles des couplages physiques et chimiques entre les différentes enveloppes de la Terre sur sa structure, sa composition et son évolution ; Terre primitive : relations entre l’évolution de la dynamique de la Terre, notamment l’initiation de la tectonique des plaques, et son habitabilité ; Aléas : processus et systèmes générateurs d’aléas géologiques : séismes, volcans, glissements de terrain, instabilités de surface, érosion et inondation du littoral ; Hydrosystèmes : rôle de l’eau dans la dynamique et les processus des hydrosystèmes en surface et en subsurface ; Ressources : Ressources minérales, fluides et énergétiques, pour un usage raisonné dans le contexte de la transition énergétique et de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Label : Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR)Tutelles principales : CNRS, UMTutelle secondaire : U ANTILLESPôle de recherche : Agriculture, Environnement, Biodiversité – AEBÉcole doctorale : Biodiversité, Agriculture, Alimentation, Environnement, Terre, EauPortail HAL : publications de la structure SITE WEB

Tropical plants are at the heart of the DIADE unit’s research. This research aims to understand the nature and role of the mechanisms underlying the structural and functional diversification of the tropical plant genome. The studies also focus on the diversity and population structures of these plants, as well as the mechanisms by which they adapt to natural variations or anthropogenic changes.The research is primarily based on genetics, epigenetics, developmental biology, physiology, systematics, and evolution, but also incorporates other approaches such as modeling, remote sensing, ecology, and more. Studies generally involve comparing model plants (rice, Arabidopsis, tomato, poplar) with species of agronomic or ecological interest (coffee, casuarina, yams, maize, palm trees, millet). The results of this research contribute not only to the generation of fundamental knowledge but also to the development of new strategies aimed at ensuring food security for communities in the Global South. Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Main sponsoring institutions:UM, IRD, CIRADResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

The research conducted in the DGIMI unit aims to unravel—through integrative approaches—the multitrophic interactions between insect pests and their environment, as well as the mechanisms of adaptation to the host, with the ultimate goal of improving plant protection against insect pests. The unit addresses the interactions between the insect (a lepidopteran model), its associated parasites and pathogens, and its host plant through several cross-cutting themes, including: the molecular mechanisms governing these interactions; their diversity; and the role of associated microbiomes. The DGIMI unit’s expertise spans various disciplinary fields (microbiology, virology, immunity, functional genomics, population genomics, and comparative genomics) as applied to the insect model and the study of multitrophic interactions. Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring agencies:UM, INRAEResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral school: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

https://youtu.be/WVwaUyaEVEI?list=PL6WmOx60MnJe_iazdaxlxc1zC3Mx1K3Z0 Environnement, Solutions Ecologiques, Chimie durable innovante. Les ambitions du laboratoire ChimEco sont le développement d’une approche interdisciplinaire de l’écologie globale et de la chimie verte comme vecteur de développement durable. Les activités reposent sur la combinaison inhabituelle de phytotechnologies adaptées à la réhabilitation écologique de sites dégradés et la valorisation de ces procédés par une chimie verte innovante et bio-inspirée, l’écocatalyse. Expertises, compétences et savoir faire : Chimie du Vivant ; synthèse organique ; phytotechnologies : développement durable. Label : Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR)Tutelle principale : CNRSTutelle secondaire : UMPôle de recherche : Agriculture, Environnement, Biodiversité – AEBÉcole doctorale : Sciences Chimiques BALARDPortail HAL : publications de la structure SITE WEB

The CEFE project aims to understand the dynamics, functioning, and evolution of life, “from bacteria to elephants” and “from the genome to the planet.” It is guided by three goals: to understand the living world in order to anticipate the future; to drive innovation and meet society’s expectations; and to practice a “unifying” science that embraces diverse disciplinary approaches. Research questions are framed within a context marked by the significance of global changes, the development of new technologies for manipulating living organisms, and society’s growing demand for research. Designation: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Primary sponsoring organizations: CNRS, UM, IRD, EPHESecondary sponsoring organizations: INRAE, Institut Agro, UPVMResearch Cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral Schools: Information, Structures, Systems; Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, Water; Territories, Time, Societies, and DevelopmentHAL Portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE

The UMR AMAP is an interdisciplinary research unit dedicated to acquiring fundamental knowledge about plants and vegetation in order to predict how ecosystems will respond to environmental drivers, in terms of species distribution and conservation, biodiversity, agricultural crop production, carbon storage in plant biomass, environmental protection, and ecosystem services. Label: Joint Research Unit Research UMR)Main sponsoring organizations:UM, CIRAD, CNRS, INRAE, IRDResearch cluster: Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEBDoctoral schools: Information, Structures, Systems; Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, WaterHAL portal: the unit’s publications WEBSITE