AGAOUA Aimeric

Fonctions - Thématique de Recherche

Identification of new resistance to viruses in Cucurbitaceae.

Cucurbitaceae are plants of agronomic interest in Europe and in the world. The species of this family are however very sensitive to viral diseases, transmitted by different insect vectors. Dominant genetic resistance has been introduced in cultivated varieties. However, the circumvention of resistance forces us to rethink the strategy in place, particularly through the use of recessive and quantitative resistance genes. Such a strategy makes it possible, according to the models, to significantly prolong the durability of the resistant genes. In this context, using a collection of melon varieties, I study the genes of a highly conserved family in plants and their role in the viral cycle of RNA + viruses. For this, I screen the entire collection using molecular markers to identify alleles in the target genes, and then characterize the resistance. This study will identify new genes for quantitative resistance to viruses in melon and transfer this new knowledge to all Cucurbitaceae and more broadly to other plants of agronomic interest.

Domaine de compétences : Génétique, Biologie moléculaire, Biologie cellulaire, Pathologie.

Formation et Carrière

2011-2014 : Licence Biologie Cellulaire, Université d’Aix-Marseille

2014-2016 : Master Microbiologie, biologie végétale et biotechnologies (MBVB), Université d’Aix-Marseille

2017-2020 : Thèse au sein de l’unité GAFL, Bourse CIFRE. Directeur INRA : Dogimont Catherine