Francois Luro

(1) the study of citrus diversity and species evolution based on genetic data (SSR and SNP markers), chemical data (aromatic compounds of essential oils and phenolic compounds) and morpho-physiological observations; (2) the study of the heredity of traits of agronomic, cosmetic and food interest (sugar, acidity, skin color, fruit size, aromatic compounds and furocoumarin and bittering compound contents); (3) development of cryopreservation protocols and study of seed dessication tolerance