Jérôme Lacoux

Jérôme Lacoux serves as a Lecturer at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, actively engaged in the Plant Production and Agri-Food Industries (PVIA) program and the Master's in Ecosystem, Agrosystem and Sustainable Development (EADD). His academic role encompasses teaching and research in plant physiology, soil science, and sustainable agronomy.

He earned his Doctorate in Cell Biology with a specialization in Plant Biotechnologies, establishing a foundation for his research in agricultural biotechnology.

Dr. Lacoux's research program investigates the ecological and physiological impacts of modern cultivation techniques. His work particularly addresses:

• Effects of tillage systems (conventional vs. no-till) on soil structure and microbial communities
• Optimization of nitrogen fertilization through cover cropping and crop rotation
• Physiological responses of crops (maize, wheat, miscanthus, sunflower) to sustainable practices
• Development of agronomic strategies for enhanced ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes

His 2016 publications collectively demonstrate that reduced soil disturbance and strategic cover cropping significantly improve soil carbon retention, microbial diversity, and nutrient use efficiency. These findings provide empirical support for transitioning toward conservation agriculture systems that maintain productivity while minimizing environmental impacts.

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Dr. Lacoux has secured participation in multiple research initiatives funded by diverse sources. Key projects include:

• VEGESOL (2010-2018): Private-sector investigation of alternative cultivation systems
• Misc Picardie (2013-2015): Regional study of miscanthus ecophysiology for varietal innovation
• NEWSUN (2016-2019): National Investment for the Future project on sunflower breeding through the Genesys PIVERT Institute
• WOODNET (2016-2019): ANR-funded international collaboration on landscape connectivity and biodiversity