Yoann Besset-Manzoni

Yoann Besset-Manzoni serves as an Associate Professor in microbial ecology within the Agroecology and Environment Research Unit, focusing on soil-plant-microbe systems and sustainable agricultural solutions. His work bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical applications in crop protection and ecosystem management.

Academic credentials include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Ecology of Organisms and Populations (2010-2012) from Lyon 1 University
• Master’s degree in Microbial Ecology (2012-2014) from Université Lyon 1, researching systemic resistance induced by Pseudomonas fluorescens in wheat
• PhD in Microbial Ecology (2015-2018) from Université de Lyon, developed at UMR 5557 d’Ecologie Microbienne (INRAé–CNRS–Université Lyon 1) and Biovitis, investigating bacterial biocontrol agents for Fusarium head blight

His research integrates soil ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and ecophysiology to address agricultural challenges. Key themes include host-pathogen dynamics in cereal crops, microbial cooperation mechanisms in rhizospheres, and innovative applications of serious games for agroecological education. Current work emphasizes translating laboratory findings into field-applicable biocontrol strategies for sustainable farming systems.

Recent publications (2018-2019) demonstrate consistent focus on microbial biocontrol efficacy testing and rhizosphere engineering. Studies analyze in vitro-to-in planta translation challenges for wheat protection against Fusarium, while exploring microbial network exploitation for sustainable agriculture. This body of work reveals strong alignment between laboratory validation and practical agricultural implementation across temperate cropping systems.

Scientific Awards:

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Professional activities encompass teaching across five engineering program years and research unit leadership. Teaching portfolio spans foundational plant biology to advanced agroforestry, with notable development of the SEGAE serious game for agronomic education. Current research direction emphasizes microbial ecology applications in perennial crop systems and soil purification technologies.

Active within the Agroecology and Environment Research Unit, his work maintains collaborative ties with Biovitis (Greentech) and leverages joint research infrastructure from his doctoral period at UMR 5557 d’Ecologie Microbienne. Current projects focus on scaling microbial cooperation principles from controlled environments to field conditions.