Plant pathology, biological control and microbial ecology
Our laboratory studies beneficial bacteria for plants that could serve as biopesticides and improve the environmental footprint of agriculture.
We are particularly interested in the mechanisms by which these bacteria inhibit plant pathogens, their interactions with the soil microbiota, and their potential for synergy with each other and with other biological control agents.
Our research lies at the intersection of phytopathology, microbiology, microbial ecology, and plant biology. It draws on microbiology, molecular biology, and sequencing techniques, as well as various fungal, bacterial, and plant species.
Keywords: plant pathology • biological control • biocontrol • microbiology • genomics • microbial ecology • plant production • agriculture
Postdoctoral researchers
Mohannad Mahmoud, in collaboration with Éric Déziel (INRS)
M.Sc. students
Leila Mesnaoui, co-supervision with Mohamed Hijri
See the list of publications on Google Scholar.