Upcoming thesis defences

PhD Thesis Defense:

ROSE Juliette

Laboratory:  Research Unit on Livestock Farming Systems - USC URSE
Institution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Floristic diversity of grasslands: an emerging issue in the integrated management of animal health in grassland-based farming systems? Farmers’ perceptions, practices and knowledge networks in relation to scientific knowledge and technical standards
Date : 03/11/2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location : Bouillerie and Guilloux 2290 Amphitheatre, Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA), 55 rue Rabelais, 49000 Angers, France

TROMPETTE Eloise

Laboratory : IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Effects of agroclimatic factors on anthocyanin accumulation in red-fleshed apples
Date : 19/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L001 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

GOUAILLE Léo

Laboratory : IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Identification and study of the role of microRNAs involved in sugar signaling, in interaction with hormones, during bud break in rose bushes
Date : 27/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L006 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

SUTEAU Logan

Laboratory : IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Management of the plant microbiota at multiple phenological stages: Dynamics of flower-to-seedling assembly and control of seed-borne phytopathogenic agents
Date : 27/11/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L004 Amphitheatre, University of Angers, Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

BREMAND Etienne

Laboratory : IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Molecular mechanisms involved in the antagonistic activity of Trichoderma against agents responsible for damping-off
Date : 02/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L005 Amphitheatre, Building L, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

ZAAG Ismail

Laboratory : IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Metabolic approach to potassium nutrition in oil palm using different K sources to optimize the decision-making system and identify biomarkers guiding fertilization.
Date : 02/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : Faculty of Science, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

COLAERT Louna

Laboratory :  IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Influence of the seed microbiota on germination, seedling emergence, and tolerance to a phytopathogen
Date : 08/12/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location : L003 Amphitheatre, Faculty of Science, University of Angers, 2 Bd de Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France

DUCKENA Lilija

Laboratory :  IRHS
ÉInstitution : University of Angers
Thesis title : Characterization of Alternaria spp. and Stemphylium spp. isolated from tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Baltic region
Date : 18/12/2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Location : Room No. 123, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTIJ), 2, Liela Street, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia