DGIMI - Diversity, Genomes and Insects-Microorganisms Interactions

DGIMI is a joint research unit supervised by INRAE and the University of Montpellier. It is located on the Triolet campus of the University of Montpellier, and houses staff from both INRAE and UM.

The research carried out by UMR DGIMI is devoted to the study of interaction mechanisms between insect crop pests, their pathogens and parasites, and their host plants. This research takes into account the diversity of the partners and is based on knowledge of their genomes.

Our research is part of three thematic networks that are managed by members of the lab: the local network on interactions between microorganisms and their hosts (IMH), and two national networks, one on the adaptation to biotic environment in Lepidoptera (ADALEP), the other centered on studies aiming at promoting the use of biological control against crop pests (EMBA).

The faculty members and researchers of the lab are also involved in the education provided at the University of Montpellier in several disciplines such as microbiology (bacteriology and virology), immunology, genetics and ecology at the undergraduate and graduate (Licence, Master) levels.
The lab is committed to the doctoral school GAIA.

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