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- YAB5: a master switch for pollinator attraction in melon flowers
  The YABBY transcription factor YAB5 integrates nectary development, nectar secretion and petal signals to attract pollinators in melon
  Animal pollnators underpin biodiversity and global agriculture, yet...
- A NLR gene from bean allowing a large and strong resistance to potyviruses
  The I gene defines a dynamic NLR cluster conferring broad potyvirus resistance in common bean
  In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists from the GEDY teamat the Institute of...
- Welcome, Pierre Gautrat!
  Pierre Gautrat, a new CNRS researcher at IPS2, is studying how legume development is regulated in response to different sources of nitrogen
  Pierre Gautrat has been recruited as a CNRS researcher at the...
- Transposons at the heart of cellular networks
  A functional atlas reveals the diversity of transposon products and their interactions with cellular networks in Arabidopsis thaliana
  In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists from the
- DNA methylation: beyond replication
  DNA methylation is maintained beyond replication in Arabidopsis thaliana
  In a study published in Cell Reports, the QLAB team at the Institute of Plant Sciences - Paris-Saclay (IPS2) sheds new light on...
- “Rooted in RNA” – October 12, 2026
  A scientific day at IPS2 for the retirement of Martin Crespi, former Director of IPS2
  On October 12, 2026, IPS2 will host the “Rooted in RNA” scientific day, organized to celebrate Martin Crespi’s retirement...
- The IPS2 barbecue 2026 edition
  A summer barbecue marked by a spirit of fellowship
  The traditional IPS2 barbecue took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, as well as this year with a quite hot temperature, bringing together the...
- Auxin and the WIP proteins controls the development of the moss Physcomitrium patens
  The ancient WIP transcription factors and auxin controls key stages of the moss Physcomitrium patens development
  In a study published in PNAS, scientists from the FLOCAD team, in collaboration with the...
- Theses 2025–2026
  Theses defended in late 2025 or early 2026
  Michel HEIDECKER
  Long non-coding RNAs in the regulation of alternative splicing
  Keywords: Long non-coding RNAs, alternative splicing regulation, protein-RNA interaction...
- 3D genome reorganization and symbiotic nodulation
  Three-dimensional genome reorganization enables cytokinin activation of symbiotic nodulation
  Legumes establish symbiotic interactions with soil-dwelling rhizobial bacteria, leading to the formation of...
- Evolution of the sclareol biosynthesis pathway in clary sage
  Clary sage genome reveals the evolutionary origin of a valuable natural compound
  
  An international team led by researchers from theFLOCAD team of the Institute of Plant Sciences of Paris-Saclay (IPS2...
- Beware of misinterpretations in -omics analyses!
  A very large proportion of false specific DEG when using few replicates and Venn Diagramms.
  Omics analyses represent a crucial step in the search for condition-specific events and often rely on Venn diagrams...
- New insights into the regulation of the SNC1 resistance gene
  Combined genetic analysis of loss- and gain-of-function mutants identifies a new MPK3/MPK6-CHR5-SNC1 immune signaling module in Arabidopsis thaliana
  To defend against pathogens (bacteria, fungi, etc.)...
- Welcome to Pol Vendrell Mir at IPS2!
  A new CNRS researcher in plant biology and genomics at IPS2
  
  Pol Vendrell Mir is a CNRS researcher at the Paris-Saclay Institute of Plant Sciences – IPS2 (CNRS/INRAE/UEVE/UPSaclay, Gif-sur-Yvette).
  After...
- Signaling peptides and endosymbioses
  Signaling peptides at the crossroad of plant root endosymbioses
  In the heterogeneous and fluctuating environments in which plants grow, they must efficiently acquire essential nutrients to sustain growth...
- A bacteria beneficial in low nitrogen
  A beneficial bacteria improves plant growth under low fertilization conditions
  Developing alternatives to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers is a key challenge for reconciling agricultural productivity with...
- Happy New Year 2026
  Happy New Year 2026
  The entire IPS2 team wishes you all the best for 2026. May this new year bring you health, happiness, and success in all your personal and professional endeavors.
  We also hope that,...
- Christmas at IPS2
  IPS2 Christmas lunch
  
  As every year, IPS2 celebrated the holiday season with its traditional Christmas lunch, held on Thursday, December 18. This convivial event allowed all staff members to come together...
- Global transcription repression in plants
  Identification of a global mechanism of transcription repression in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
  In an article published in PNAS and coordinated by Cécile Raynaud, the Chromosome Dynamics team...
- William BOUARD has joined the CCARS team
  William BOUARD joined the CCARS team at IPS2 on September 1st as an Associate Professor of the University Paris-Saclay.
  Being a molecular biologist and biochemist by training, William began his academic...

News

YAB5: a master switch for pollinator attraction in melon flowers

A NLR gene from bean allowing a large and strong resistance to potyviruses

Welcome, Pierre Gautrat!

Transposons at the heart of cellular networks

DNA methylation: beyond replication

“Rooted in RNA” – October 12, 2026

The IPS2 barbecue 2026 edition

Auxin and the WIP proteins controls the development of the moss Physcomitrium patens

Theses 2025–2026

3D genome reorganization and symbiotic nodulation

Evolution of the sclareol biosynthesis pathway in clary sage

Beware of misinterpretations in -omics analyses!

New insights into the regulation of the SNC1 resistance gene

Welcome to Pol Vendrell Mir at IPS2!

Signaling peptides and endosymbioses

A bacteria beneficial in low nitrogen

Happy New Year 2026

Christmas at IPS2

Global transcription repression in plants

William BOUARD has joined the CCARS team