Research topics

The aims of the "Objectif Végétal" programme are to :

- Consolidate the 3 research priority areas in Horticulture and Seed :

	Topics	Contribute to
	Sustainable management of plant health genetic diversity and breeding resistance mechanisms evolutionary ecology of pathogens nitrogen use efficiency mode of action of insecticides optimization of insecticide efficacy environmental evaluation of cropping systems by Life cycle analysis	Low-input cropping systems
	Seed biology, quality and health Conservation and germination Seed borne diseases Seed tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses	Improved seed quality
	Qualities and valorisation of horticultural products architecture and flowering soil-plant-climate interactions fruit texture and conservation genetic and physiological basis of plant quality phytochemistry sensorial analysis sensory preferences of the consumers	Valorisation of specialized crops

- Accelerate the increase in innovative approaches and research topics such as :