Ecologie fonctionnelle et écotoxicologie des agroécosystèmes (Ecosys)

Laboratory presentation

The laboratory research of functional ecology and agroecosystems ecotoxicology is divided into four poles. They range from the study of plant ecophysiology, to soil science, bioclimatology and ecotoxicology. More generally, this work aims to treat in an integrated manner the functioning of agroecosystems and their relations with the environment. Agroecosystems are in fact shaped by external or internal constraints or forcings. These forcings can directly impact agroecosystems, but more often they induce technical actions carried out by the farmer (nitrogenous inputs, pesticides, organic amendments, waste products, tillage etc.) allowing mitigate or circumvent constraints to maintain production targets. The unit is based on concepts of functional ecology and ecotoxicology, taking into account the flows of matter and energy and the functions of isolated organisms or in interaction with their environment.