Our plant microbiology laboratory studies plant-beneficial bacteria 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.

2025 - Mohannad Mahmoud - Identifier des molécules impliquées dans l'inhibition de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum par des bactéries antagonistes

2025-2027 - M.Sc. - Leila Mesnaoui, en co-supervision avec Mohamed Hijri - Évaluer l'impact de l’argile du Manicouagan sur la productivité des cultures et sur les communautés microbiennes associées aux plantes

2025 - Billie Byrns - Caractériser des bactéries endophytes pour le biocontrôle et la biofertilisation en cultures fruitières au Québec