Research in our laboratory is characterised by an open and interdisciplinary experimental approach, focusing on molecular plant-pathogen interaction.

VIRULENCE REGULATION

Phenotypic heterogeneity in bacterial pathogens: underlying mechanisms and role in plant adaptation

EFFECTORS

Pseudomonas syringae mechanisms for plant host adaptation: suppression of plant defences

DEFENSE REGULATION

Regulation by silencing of a network of TIR-NBS-LRR in Arabidopsis

We work with the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae in its interaction with model plants such as Arabidopsis or Nicotiana benthamiana, and plants of agronomic interest such as beans and tomatoes. We also investigate the interaction established between the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella and plants.


The lab has numerous national and international collaborations and a dynamic pace of publication of results, and is an excellent environment for postdoctoral researchers and researchers-in-training (PhD students and undergraduates)’.