Joël Pothier

Dr. Joël Pothier is a researcher at the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences, part of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management. He holds a position as a Researcher and specializes in microbiology, plant pathology, and genomics. His work focuses on understanding plant-microorganism interactions, developing diagnostic tools, and exploring biotechnological applications.

• Expertise Areas:
  • Microbial genomics
  • Plant disease diagnostics
  • Molecular biology techniques
  • Environmental microbiology
  • Bioinformatics applications
  • Agricultural sustainability

Dr. Pothier leads multiple ongoing research projects including:

• Development of biofungicides using actinobacteria
• Comparative genomics of plant pathogens
• MALDI-TOF MS for microorganism identification
• Chitin soil amendment effects

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Xanthomonas species genomics
• Actinobacteria biotechnology
• Phage characterization
• Molecular diagnostics development
• Microbial community analysis
• Plant pathogen surveillance

Dr. Pothier collaborates extensively with institutions across Europe and contributes to global plant health initiatives through his research on pathogen detection and management strategies.