CURRENT WORK :

1. Secondary metabolites in forest ecosystems : weekly biochemical analysis of throughfalls and soil solutions in seven forest types (Abies alba, Fagus sylvatica, Picea abies, Pinus pinaster, Pinus sylvestris, Quercus petraea and Quercus robur).
   
   
2. Soil factors determining effectiveness of phenolic allelopathic compounds in spruce forests.
   
   
3. Allelochemicals and sustainable development in agriculture and forestry.
   
   
4. Allelopathy and mycorrhiza in spruce forests : interference on natural regeneration.
   

Ministery of Environment (1),
Ministery of Research (2),
E.E.C. (3),
National Office for Forestry (4),
General Council of Savoie (2,4).