A5048785798- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Research on scale insects
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Light effects on plants
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
- Plant and Biological Electrophysiology Studies
- Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
- Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
Agricultural University of Athens
2002-2021
National Agricultural Research Foundation
2004-2017
Abstract Marchalina hellenica (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Margarodidae) is a scale insect, endemic in pine (Pinus halepensis) forests of Greece and other Mediterranean countries, which plays major role the production honeydew honey. We investigated morphological biological characteristics M. Mt. Parnis comparison with those high-altitude fir (Abies cephalonica) forest Helmos where it has been recently established, after anthropogenic intervention. Morphologically, final body size 1st instar...
SUMMARY In order to investigate the effect of light on tissue culture lavender (Lavandula vera L.) and wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys L.), leaf explants from greenhouse-grown plants were inoculated a Murashige Skoog (MS) medium (1) supplemented with 1 mg L−1 2,4-D 2 kinetin incubated either (i) continuously in darkness for 6 weeks or (ii) first 0–5 then under illumination (150 μmol mr−2 s−1, 16 hour light/8 dark photoperiod). Lavender callus growth was improved increased incubation...
The genus Physokermes Targioni Tozzetti includes species that are distributed in the Holarctic region and feed on conifers. recently described scale hellenicus (Kozár Gounari) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) is an endemic of Greece whose host plants fir trees Abies (Pinales: Pinaceae). It considered as beneficial insect since its honeydew secretions exploited by honeybees leading to production a special honey with important physicochemical characteristics. Since there no previous data natural enemies...
The acaricidical formulation based on thymol crystals (main active ingredient) in combination with eucalyptus oil, menthol and camphor was evaluated for its efficacy two consecutive years (2002 2003) the period from 25th May to June. experimental apiaries are located Locrida (Central Greece) where temperatures during summer usually high. Naturally infected by mite Varroa destructorbee colonies similar population were used. placed upper part of frames at a rate one dose every 15 days times....
The genus Physokermes (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae) includes species that parasitize coniferous trees. They are considered both as pests of forests and highly beneficial in Apiculture when bees produce honey with specific physicochemical characteristics, using the honeydew excreted by these scale insects. identification important is based only on morphological characteristics. Genetic taxonomy lacking, thus aim present study molecular examination possible phylogenetic relationships Greece...
The scale Physokermes hellenicus (Kozár & Gounari) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) has been recently included in the Greek entomofauna as a beneficial honeydew species. However, there are no adequate data about its geographical distribution and degree of infestation. Therefore, study was conducted to examine these parameters fifteen mountains Greece. Furthermore, monitoring P. infestation carried out over six-year period with regard natural enemies presence at three (i.e., Menalon, Parnis...