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Productions
Productions of the research unit
Our productions are also accessible via HAL website (open archives) : BF2I sur HAL.
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Productions
Research focus and expertise
Research at BF2I is focused on the comprehension of the functions managing the interaction of specific insect pests (aphids and weevils) with their direct biological partners (host plants and symbiotic microorganisms). Research approaches are multi-disciplinary thanks to the different expertise of the staff members.
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Laboratory
Scientific Discovery Insects recycle their symbiotic bacteria when their earnings lapse.
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Insects have developed a molecular strategy that allows them to adjust the number of beneficial bacteria to their physiological needs, and optimize the cost / benefit ratio of the symbiosis.