Marie Benoit

Marie Benoit is a Teacher-Researcher at ISARA Lyon (since 2019), specializing in agroecology and environmental science. She leads research on nitrogen dynamics in cropping systems and contributes to education in agronomic diagnostics, organic agriculture, and sustainable farming practices.

• Key Projects: INNOV'AZOTE (2023-2027) studies nitrogen dynamics in the Bourbre watershed, while Sustainable Agr'EAU (2021-2024) explores plant cover management under climate change.
• Education: Ph.D. in Agronomy-Environment (UPMC, Paris, 2014) and a diploma in agricultural engineering (ENSAIA, Nancy, 2011).

Her research focuses on carbon and nitrogen cycles in agroecosystems, organic agriculture, and soil microbial ecology. She integrates field studies with environmental modeling to assess sustainable practices.

Recent publications analyze microbial community shifts in crop residue decomposition, nitrogen balance impacts of winter pea vs. rapeseed, and organic farming externalities. Her work bridges agronomic practices with environmental outcomes.

• Research Unit: Agroecology and Environment Research Unit