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The main objective is to identify genotypes that absorb large amounts of nitrogen, helping to remove excess nitrate from the soil and thus contribute to the ecosystem service of water regulation in areas near water catchment zones, preserving the quality of drinking water supplied to local population. Another potential ecosystem service, classified as supporting, involves identifying genotypes that can recycle nitrogen efficiently or exhibit variable nitrogen uptake capacities.

Antoine’s experiment was recently featured on the Belgian TV channel RTBF. The program included a lively 3-mn report dedicated to the Ecotron of Gembloux, where Antoine and Marion tackled one fascinating question: How will plants grow 100 years from now?

Six months later, some news about the young miscanthus plants

On March 1st, 2025, Séverine Monnot joined as a post-doctoral fellowship the Miscanthus INRAE's team led by Maryse BRANCOURT-HULMEL, within the BioEcoAgro joint Cross-Border Research Unit.

The MisEauVert project, initially scheduled to end on December 31, 2027, has now been extended until December 31, 2028.

On December 1st, 2024, Manuel Derrien joined the Miscanthus INRAE's team led by Maryse BRANCOURT-HULMEL, within the BioEcoAgro Joint Cross-Border Research Unit.

The kick-off meeting of the MisEauVert project took place January 30, 2024. Initially planned to be held at the facilities of the partner Novabiom, near Chartres, it was ultimately organized as a webinar due to farmer protests.