Biography
Aurélie Deveau, a researcher at INRAE (French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment) since 2011, specializes in microbial ecology, with a focus on the interactions between trees, fungi, and bacteria—particularly in forest ecosystems. Her work explores how microbial communities, such as those associated with truffles and tree roots, influence tree health, soil processes, and ecosystem functioning. Her research bridges fundamental science and applied ecology, aiming to improve forest management.