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Claire Neema

Pathologie végétale

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Biography

I am a professor in Plant Pathology at the Institut AGRO / Montpellier supagro in the Biology-Ecology department. I carry out my research activities in the UMR PHIM (Plant Health Institute) in Montpellier. I am interested in the adaptive potential of pathogen populations that leads to the emergence of epidemics in agrosystems and the recurrent loss of efficiency of control methods.

Education

1981: DEA in phytopathology. Mention B. University of Paris 11
1983: PhD in phytopathology. Honorable mention. University of Paris 6
2001: Habilitation to direct research. University of Paris 11

Professional experience

1985: Fixed-term research contract for the RHÔNE-POULENC company, agrochemistry department.
1985-2003: Lecturer at INA P-G.
2004-2012: Professor in plant pathology at INA P-G now AgroParisTech.
2001-2007: Deputy Director of the UMR Plant Pathogen Interactions (Paris).
2007-2011: Deputy Director of the UR BIOGER-CPP (Biology and risk management in agriculture – plant pathogenic fungi).
2007-2011: Vice President of the department SVS (Life Sciences and Health), AgroParisTec.
Since 2012: Professor at the Agro Montpellier Institute.
2013-2020: Director of the UMR BGPI (INRA, CIRAD, Supagro) (biology and genetics of plant-parasite interactions).

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Articles by Claire

C Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia • 1 chapter • 2026

Cryptogamic diseases

For the history and the description of the various diseases and pests attacking grapevine, specialized works can be consulted. However, we will quickly review the diseases and pests that are currently most feared by wine growers. … Read More

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