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Grapevine flavescence dorée

In the 1950s, INRA led the way in the identification of the agent and insect vector of flavescence dorée. Now, it has made significant advances in understanding the biology of these organisms. New findings have enabled the development of a specific detection test for the disease and have opened the way for new, non-insecticide methods to control it. At present, flavescence dorée cannot be cured: it can only be treated by uprooting infected vines, management of grapevine nurseries and insecticide control of the vector.

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INRA is recruiting doctoral candidates on Young Scientist Contracts

Each year, INRA recruits doctoral candidates on Young Scientist Contracts offering attractive conditions both in terms of duration and remuneration. Seven Young Scientist Contracts associating INRA with Doctoral Schools are currently available.

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The seductive dance of the palm moth Paysandisia archon

Researchers from INRA, CIRAD and the CNRS made an unprecedented discovery about a palm-eating moth: the presence of a sexual pheromone secreted by the male from its leg. The findings recast scientists’ understanding of Paysandisia archon and offer promising prospects for the integrated management of this pest. The results were published in the 25 March 2013 edition of the journal Chemoecology.

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Disability policy: INRA is recruiting research scientists and engineers

From young PhD graduates to experienced researchers, INRA is recruiting research scientists in a situation of disability. The Institute is also recruiting junior and experienced engineers.

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An international vision for wheat improvement

By 2050, a 60% increase in wheat production will be needed to meet the demand of a growing population. The Wheat Initiative, an international consortium(1) gathering public institutions and private companies, was created as part of the 2011 action plan of the G20 Agricultural Ministries(2) to coordinate global wheat research and participate to global food security. On May 15, 2013, the Wheat Initiative issues its vision document paving the way for its actions.

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INRA inaugurates its Sunflower Agrigenomics research centre in Toulouse

On 21 February 2013, François Houllier, President of INRA, inaugurated the new Sunflower Agrigenomics centre at INRA’s Auzeville site. Also in attendance were Henri Michel Comet, Prefect of the Midi-Pyrénées region; Martin Malvy, former minister and current President of the Midi-Pyrénées region; and François-Régis Valette, President of the Communauté d’agglomération du SICOVAL.

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Press release

06 May 2013

Tige de Convolvulus Arvensis avec une tige vrillée (B) et une phyllotaxie altérée (A). Les résultats obtenus chez Arabidopsis pourraient aussi expliquer pourquoi certaines tiges vrillent dans la nature.. © @INRA, Benoît Landrein

Let’s twist again: the role of cellulose in stem twisting

How are molecular interactions in plant cell walls and the overall plant structure related? Scientists have just discovered the role of a protein that controls cellulose synthesis.

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Career opportunities

14 May 2013