Diversity, genomes, and microorganism-insect interactions (DGIMI)
The research carried out by the DGIMI unit aims to use integrative approaches to decipher the multitrophic interactions between insect pests and their environment, and the mechanisms of adaptation to the host, with the ultimate goal of helping to improve plant protection against insect pests.
The interactions between the insect (lepidopteran model), its array of parasites and pathogens, and its host plant are addressed in the unit through several cross-cutting themes, including:
- the molecular mechanisms governing these interactions;
- their diversity;
- and the role of associated microbiota.
The DGIMI unit's expertise covers various disciplines (microbiology, virology, immunity, functional genomics, population genomics, and comparative genomics) applied to insect models and the study of multitrophic interactions.
Label:Joint Research Unit Research UMR)
Main supervisory bodies: UM, INRAE
Research cluster:Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity –AEB
Doctoral school:Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth,Water
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