A5041806742- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Garlic and Onion Studies
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Natural Compound Pharmacology Studies
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Biological and pharmacological studies of plants
- Aluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals
Agricultural University of Athens
2016-2025
Plant Protection Institute
2020
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2012
National Agricultural Research Foundation
2006-2010
Forest Research Institute
2006
General Directorate of Forestry
2006
University of Patras
1998-2003
Abstract Aim Higher‐elevation areas on islands and continental mountains tend to be separated by longer distances, predicting higher endemism at elevations; our study is the first test generality of predicted pattern. We also compare it empirically with contrasting expectations from hypotheses invoking speciation area, temperature species richness. Location Thirty‐two insular 18 elevational gradients around world. Methods compiled entire floras elevation‐specific occurrence information,...
Understanding diversity patterns along environmental gradients and their underlying mechanisms is a major topic in current biodiversity research. In this study, we investigate for the first time elevational of vascular plant species richness endemism on long-isolated continental island (Crete) that has experienced extensive post-isolation mountain uplift. We used all available data distribution ranges Cretan plants to interpolate presence between minimum maximum elevations 100-m intervals,...
Abstract Aim We tested whether species–area relationships of small islands differ among plant growth forms and this influences the prevalence small‐island effect (SIE). The SIE states that species richness on is independent island area or relates to in a different way compared with larger islands. investigated isolation affects limits which environmental factors drive Location Seven hundred (< 100 km 2 ) worldwide belonging 17 archipelagos. Major taxa studied Angiosperms. Methods applied...
Abstract Aim The Aegean Archipelago has been the focal research area for identifying and testing several ecological evolutionary patterns, yet its biogeographical subdivision somewhat overlooked, with processes driving assembly of island plant communities still remaining largely unclear. To bridge this gap, we identify modules (highly linked subgroups islands taxa) within Archipelago. Location Archipelago, Greece. Methods We used a network approach to detect roles modules, based on large...
Climate change poses a great challenge for biodiversity conservation. Several studies exist regarding climate change’s impacts on European plants, yet none has investigated how will affect the extinction risk of entire endemic flora an island hotspot, with intense human disturbance. Our aim is to assess patterns plants Crete (S Aegean) and provide case-study upon which climate-smart conservation planning strategy might be set. We employed variety macroecological analyses estimated current...
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) play a critical role in providing ecosystem services through their provision of herbal remedies, food natural skin care products, integration into local economies, maintaining pollinators’ diversity populations functioning. Mountainous regions, such as Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park (CVNP), represent unique reservoirs endemic MAP that require conservation prioritisation. This study aims to provide insights the sustainable management MAPs, contributing...
Abstract Aim The small‐island effect (SIE) describes a different relationship between island area and species richness on smaller compared to larger islands. pattern has recently gained widespread support. However, few studies have attempted identify the actual mechanisms driving SIE. Here, we use phylogenetic community framework study SIE, based assumption that if dominant assembly processes differ small large islands, patterns of structure should shift across habitat diversity gradient....
Hypericum L. comprises about 500 species distributed almost worldwide. Research has mainly focused on H. perforatum with confirmed biological activity the alleviation of depression symptoms, among others. The compounds responsible for such are considered naphthodianthrones and acylphloroglucinols. Other less studied or not studied, further research is needed to complete characterization genus. In this study we evaluated qualitative quantitative phytochemical profile nine native Greece,...
Human-induced biodiversity loss has been accelerating since the industrial revolution. The climate change impacts will severely alter and biogeographical patterns at all scales, leading to biotic homogenization. Due underfunding, a smart, conservation-prioritization scheme is needed optimize species protection. Spatial phylogenetics enable identification of endemism centers provide valuable insights regarding eco-evolutionary conservation value, as well origin given area. Many studies exist...
Abstract Global environmental goals mandate the expansion of protected area network to halt biodiversity loss. The European Union’s Natura 2000 covers 27.3% terrestrial Greece, one highest percentages in Europe. However, extent which this protects Europe’s biodiversity, especially a biodiverse country like is unknown. Here, we overlap country’s with ranges 424 species assessed as threatened on IUCN Red List and present Greece. overlaps average 47.6% mapped range species; far exceeds that...
Abstract A prominent hypothesis in ecology is that larger species ranges are found more variable climates because develop broader environmental tolerances, predicting a positive range size-temperature variability relationship. However, this overlooks the extreme temperatures impose on species, with upper or lower thermal limits likely to be exceeded. Accordingly, we propose ‘temperature squeeze’ hypothesis, negative We test these contrasting predictions by relating 88,000 elevation sizes of...
The genus Hypericum (Hypericaceae), comprising approximately 500 taxa classified into 22 sections, has remained largely unexplored in terms of its chemical composition, with existing studies on a limited number species revealing significant polymorphism. This study investigates the volatile profiles four (H. rumeliacum subsp. apollinis, H. vesiculosum, delphicum, and olympicum) through GC-MS analysis. collected from Mt. Parnassos, exhibited high abundance sesquiterpenes hydrocarbons (32.5%)...
Unraveling the evolutionary history of Brassica L. crops and their wild relatives remains a key challenge in plant biology. cretica is considered closest living relative cultivated B. oleracea. It mainly distributed Aegean Islands neighboring mainland regions Greece Anatolia, exhibits extensive phenotypic variability, obscuring its infraspecific classification. In this study, we analyzed five Greek populations one oleracea botanical variety using SSR markers to assess genetic diversity...
Abstract Aim We studied bumblebee diversity and pollination networks along the altitudinal gradient of Mt. Olympus, a legendary mountain in Central Greece, also known for its exceptional flora. Location Greece. Taxon Bombus (Latreille, 1802). Methods explored 10 study sites located on north‐eastern slope mountain, from 327 to 2,596 m a. s. l. Bumblebee surveys were carried out monthly basis using pan traps (years 2013 2014) random transect observations assisted by hand netting 2013, 2014,...
Tourism is a phenomenon that dates back to ancient times. Ancient Greek philosophers recognised, adopted, and promoted the concept of rest-based tourism. Ecotourism particular type tourism connects with activities take place in nature, without harming it, along herbal animal wealth. According estimates, global ecotourism industry currently booming due various reasons, it becoming an important factor sustainable regional development. This article presents vision, work, outcomes project...
The Mediterranean hot spot includes numerous endemic and socio-economically important plant species seriously threatened by climate change habitat loss. In this study, the genetic diversity of five populations
To date, the evaluation of performance Mediterranean native plants under urban green roof conditions has been limited to monoculture studies. However, grow naturally in plant communities and therefore it is interest evaluate their growth realistic conditions, including interactions among species. The present study aims growth, flowering, self-reproduction capacity three artificially created consisting plants, as exemplified Greece shallow substrate depths (8 15 cm) two irrigation regimes...
The Ionian archipelago is the second largest Greek after Aegean, but factors driving plant species diversity in islands are still barely known. We used stepwise multiple regressions to investigate affecting 17 islands. Generalized dissimilarity modelling was applied examine variation magnitude and rate of turnover along environmental gradients, as well assess relative importance geographical climatic explaining turnover. values residuals from ISAR log 10 ‐transfomed models native endemic...
Research Highlights: The effects of climate change on habitat loss, range shift and/or genetic impoverishment mid-elevation plants has received less attention compared to alpine species. Moreover, diversity patterns mountain forest herbaceous species have scarcely been explored in the Balkans. In this context, our study is first that aims examine Helleborus odorus subsp. cyclophyllus, a medicinal plant endemic southern part Balkan Peninsula. Background and Objectives: We compare its...
Hypericum perforatum is an herb whose use dates back centuries. Extracts of the plant are available as over-the-counter treatment options for depression. The genus consists approximately 500 species, most which have not yet been studied. Antimicrobial resistance has reached alarming levels, indicating a post-antibiotic era many become less effective. For this reason, nine species were studied their antimicrobial activity and total phenolic flavonoid content. tested against Gram-negative...