Theme 1 “Soils, biological activities and networks” sets out to understand the biological processes and interactions involved in C, N and P cycles.
Challenges
- Understand the interactions between functional groups of soil organisms and their importance in the interrelated C, N and P flows
- Determine the functioning and determinants of the soil trophic micro-network, in particular the microbial loop
- Develop genetic tools linked to the P cycle based on proteomics and metagenomics
- Take account of biological processes in models of C, N and P dynamics
- Assess the stability and resilience of microbial functions subject to environmental stress
- Develop biological soil functioning indicators
- Propose innovative agronomical practices for ecological intensification
Projects
Team leaders
Claude Plassard & Eric Blanchart