Diversity, Genomes, and Microorganism-Insect Interactions (DGIMI)
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 helping to improve plant protection against insect pests.
Interactions between the insect (a Lepidoptera model), its array of parasites and pathogens, and its host plant are addressed in this unit through several cross-cutting themes, including:
- the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions;
- their diversity;
- and the role of associated microbiota.
The DGIMI unit’s expertise spans various disciplinary fields (microbiology, virology, immunity, functional genomics, population genomics, and comparative genomics) as applied to insect models and the study of multitrophic interactions.
Affiliation:Joint Research Unit( Research , UMR)
Primary funding agencies:UM, INRAE
Research Cluster:Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity – AEB
Doctoral School:Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Earth, Water
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