A5002028968- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Plant and animal studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Smart Agriculture and AI
- Heavy metals in environment
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
2021
Agricultural Research Organization
2021
Plant Protection Institute
2017-2020
University of Thessaly
2009-2020
National Public Health Organization
2019
National Agricultural Research Foundation
2015-2016
Potential evapotranspiration (PET) is a particularly important parameter for understanding water interactions and balance in ecosystems, while it also crucial assessing vegetation requirements. The accurate estimation of PET typically data demanding, specific climatic, geographical local factors may further complicate this task. Especially city environments, where built-up structures highly influence the micrometeorological conditions urban green sites occupy limited spaces, selection proper...
The thermal and optical behavior of different elements in the urban environment is critical for climate regulation planning. This study investigates micrometeorological conditions prevailing an green space (UGS) Greece, during heatwave July 2023, addressing effects various surface materials on dynamics heat island (UHI) phenomenon. research based ground temperature albedo measurements UGS, morning at noon, showing great differences between types materials. findings highlight complex...
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are at the cutting edge of recent research, due to their ability provide critical ecosystem services, and improve citizens’ quality life public health [...]
Olive cultivation (Olea europaea L.) is one of the most significant sources income for agricultural areas in Mediterranean basin, and olive oil industry as well environmental protection are an important part Greek sector. Generalized Linear Models were applied order to investigate predictive strength several biodiversity components agro-environmental factors yield herbaceous plant diversity (species richness) organic conventional groves Greece. Our study highlights increase yields by...
Abstract The present study was conducted in Magnesia Prefecture, central Greece, during the period May–June 2007. It aimed at comparison between conventional and certified organic olive groves with regard to oil production, diversity of plants (herbaceous woody) abundance avifauna. Correlations variables within herbaceous (linear regression) woody (Principal Component Analysis), role integration time system were investigated. Also, finding easily measurable parameters indicating high bird...
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...
Considering the emerging challenges posed by spread of COVID-19, this study was designed to evaluate citizens’ perceptions role urban green areas in era COVID-19 Greece. The evaluation based on implementation an electronic questionnaire survey through Google Forms platform, which conducted nationwide. 2020 and 735 responses were collected total 14 structured questions. Among key findings study, notable importance is that citizens considered as important means improving public health, while...
Nowadays, there is an increasing negative environmental effect of using chemical fertilizer. For this reason, the use biofertilizers promoted in agriculture sector. The purpose investigation was to carry out evaluation effects biological fertilizer (biofertilizers are organic materials that can be used improve soil properties) on growth and agronomic characteristics Aloysia citrodora. To achieve aim, a two-year randomized complete blocks field experiment carried central Greece. included four...
In recent years, there has been a growing tendency towards using organic fertilizers instead of chemical ones. This study aimed to evaluate the influence fertilizer, Prima Humica, on agronomic characteristics and herbaceous plant diversity Origanum dictamnus (Dittany) cultivation. A field experiment was carried out in Kalo Xorio (Lasithi, Crete) included three different nitrogen fertilization schemes: 0 g/plant (T0—unfertilized), 300 g/plot (T1), 600 (T2). Plant height, fresh dry weight,...
Plant phenotyping refers to a quantitative description of the plant's properties, however in image-based analysis, our focus is primarily on anatomical, ontogenetical and physiological properties. This technique reinforced by success Deep Learning field image based analysis applicable wide range research areas making high-throughput screens plants possible, reducing time effort needed for phenotypic characterization. In this study, we use methods (supervised unsupervised learning approaches)...
Earthworms can be used as bioindicators of soil management they are easy to classify and very sensitive changes both physical chemical parameters. The aim this work was study relations between earthworm species (richness density) the physicochemical properties such pH, organic matter, moisture, texture (percentages sand, silt, clay) under different farming practices (organic conventional) in olive groves central Greece. data revealed significantly greater values richness, density, moisture...
AbstractThe role of breeding birds as indicators sustainable management in olive groves was investigated. The data revealed significantly higher alpha diversity organic and abandoned maquis than conventional ones. highest beta found between the following pairs: groves–maquis, groves–maquis. Breeding bird diversity, Heteroptera, Hymenoptera, Hemiptera Coleoptera densities positively influenced species richness maquis, additionally, manure application Bird negatively by pesticide inorganic...
This is a review paper based on national and international literature, inventories empirical approach. A general overview of the forests, forest management biodiversity Greece are briefly summarized. The distribution main species their ecosystems in Geographic regions presented tabular form. Their multiple functions uses, type/regime, risks threats, protection conservation measures also synoptically described. Furthermore, adaptive silviculture as well genetic diversity order to face climate...
A significant challenge in community ecology is the establishment of ecological baselines, which permit evaluation variations dynamics at different temporal and spatial scales. To our best knowledge, few studies have been conducted forest openings Mt. Parnon to establish a baseline for future monitoring. Hence, floristic study herbaceous plant species composition, diversity, cover, biomass was Parnon-Natura 2000 Site Greece develop an that could be utilized decision making conservation...
Terrestrial isopods (Crustacea: Isopoda: Oniscidea) are an important component of biodiversity as they constitute useful bioindicators for monitoring environmental quality in a variety natural and agricultural ecosystems. In the present study, predictive strength several components (e.g. herbaceous woody plants, etc.) agro-environmental factors isopod species richness each management system olive groves ecosystem central Greece was investigated. Our study highlights increase with increasing...