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Michel Labrecque is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He is affiliated with the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (IRBV) and the Centre d'étude de la forêt (CEF). His research focuses on plant physiology, phytoremediation, and environmental biotechnology, particularly using willow plants (Salix species) to address contamination and biomass production challenges. Labrecque leads projects on phytoremediation of contaminated soils, wastewater treatment through willow plantations, and sustainable biomass cultivation.
His work integrates genomic and bioinformatic approaches to study plant-microbe interactions under pollution stress. He has pioneered methods like willow microcuttings for rapid plantation establishment and has collaborated on large-scale field trials in Canada and China. Over 30 supervised theses highlight his mentorship in environmental science and plant biology.
Key research areas include: phytoremediation of organic/inorganic contaminants, willow-based bioremediation systems, and optimizing plant traits for environmental applications. Current projects address landfill leachate treatment, heavy metal phytoextraction, and urban brownfield restoration.
