Academic partnership

RARe brings together several scientific fields, from genetics to ecology and soil science. The collections managed by RARe's CRBs constitute a valuable scientific heritage, of general interest or specific to a particular pillar. RARe preserves the genetic diversity of animals, plants, forests, micro-organisms and environmental matrices, with collections that were sometimes established several decades ago, covering mainland France and its overseas territories. Raising awareness of this diversity and providing access to it contributes to the influence of environmental and life sciences.

RARe's collections make it possible to monitor changes in ocean water quality by analysing fish scales, or changes in plant phenology under the impact of climate change, to monitor soils, or to characterise the microbial diversity that determines the quality of fermented foods. Targeted collections also make it possible to identify the determinism of genetic anomalies in animals, with a definite impact on animal health and associated ethical issues.

Scientific collaborations are regularly carried out with teams from INSERM, IFREMER and ANSES.