maize genetics and breeding

The group studies the genetic mechanisms that control maize resistance to stresses, kernel quality and production in order to optimize the improvement of maize for food (animal and human) and industrial uses. Maize biodiversity will be used to make agriculture more sustainable. The team is made up of three officials (1 Research Professor and 2 Scientific Researchers), an Ad Honorem Research Professor and a staff member (Research Assistant), one Research Assistant hired indefinitely by court ruling, three Technicians and one Graduated hired with research funds and an FPI. Therefore, it is a large group, but the operation of which is highly dependent on project procurement. In addition, the average age of the active researchers is 57 years, so young scientists will need to be recruited