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Jean-Michel Ané is a professor in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He obtained his Ph.D. in plant cellular and molecular biology from the University of Toulouse in France. His research focuses on understanding beneficial associations between microbes and plants, particularly regarding biological nitrogen fixation in non-leguminous crops. Ané leads the Ané Lab, which aims to enhance the benefits of microbial associations for agricultural production. The laboratory seeks to understand the microbial signals and signaling pathways that control the establishment of plant-microbe symbioses, promoting plant growth. His team works on model plants such as Medicago truncatula and Brachypodium distachyon, applying their findings to crops like soybean, alfalfa, rice, and maize. Ané is dedicated to maintaining soil quality and sustainability while protecting the environment and reducing production costs for food, feed, and biofuels. His areas of expertise include plant biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and symbiosis.
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