A5014287405- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Forest ecology and management
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Noise Effects and Management
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Forest Management and Policy
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Plant Protection Institute
2019-2020
University of Edinburgh
2005-2007
Vegetative propagation techniques such as grafting can be used, in conjunction with field studies, to decouple the relative effects of age and size on tree metabolism growth. Despite interest this approach, little attention has been paid best metrics for assessing growth performance grafted plants over time. Based an analysis literature our own data, we show that choice assess entirely change conclusions reached about importance versus size. We recommend absolute well rates are calculated...
Background/Objectives: The stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) is an evergreen coniferous species valued for its edible seeds, which provide significant economic benefits to local populations. Remarkable phenotypic plasticity but low genetic variation characterizes the species. In Greece, natural populations of P. are part Natura 2000 network and protected under Annex I Priority Habitat type 2270. These populations, located across six sites (including two islands), face increasing threats from...
Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) is widespread in most countries of the Mediterranean area. In Greece, forms natural stands high economic and ecological importance. Understanding species’ ecophysiological traits important our efforts to predict its responses ongoing climate variability change. Therefore, aim this study was assess seasonal dynamic gas exchange water balance on leaf canopy levels response intra-annual abiotic environment. Specifically, we assessed needle exchange,...
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...
Summary Variations in water tension a transpiring tree cause elastic changes stem diameter. To better understand the dynamics of these variations, diameter and sap flow rates were monitored simultaneously trees from two Scots pine chronosequences Scotland. Tree below‐ground hydraulic conductance ( k bg ) was estimated relationship between leaf‐specific difference soil potentials variations stem. In given tree, varied both within among days, with increasing as function evaporative demand....
Juniperus drupacea Labill is a unique representative tree which, nowadays, has limited geographical range. In Greece, it exists only in the southeastern part of Peloponnese, and labeled as endangered according to IUCN Europe. light climatic changes, conservation plan which will secure its adaptation resilience important. Knowledge genetic epigenetic diversity J. Greece can establish pledge for sustainability. this study, with amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers assessed...
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...
Research Highlights: The radial gradient of sap flux density (Js) and the effects climatic factors on flow Aleppo pine were assessed at different time scales in an eastern Mediterranean ecosystem to improve our understanding species water balance. Background Objectives: pine’s profile responses environmental parameters were, best knowledge, originating date from more arid planted forests. Information natural forests this region was lacking. Our objectives (a) determine species’ variability...
This paper presents the development of a fuel model that can describe situations in areas dominated by Cistus spp. (rockrose) Greece. In order to obtain necessary data, thirty (30) 1 m2 plots were destructively sampled phryganic creticus, parviflorus, and salvifolius western To develop for spp., field measurements supplemented with published parameter values salvifolius. The resulting (with height 9.44 cm) is suitable describing spp.-dominated relatively low vegetation southeastern Europe....
A first assessment of genetic diversity and expansion the invasive species Amorpha fruticosa L. was estimated in 91E0* (Annex I Dir. 92/43/EEC) priority habitat Nestos. A. is a perennial deciduous shrub belonging to family Fabaceae native south-western part North America, which recently introduced Europe as an ornamental plant. Its through cross-border river Nestos has significant negative effects on (a with Alnus glutinosa, Populus alba, Ulmus minor). Herein, we studied amplified fragment...
In the face of ongoing climatic changes, understanding species’ sap flow responses is crucial importance for adaptation and resilience ecosystems. This study investigated diurnal variability radial flux density (Js) in a natural Juniperus drupacea forest on Mt Parnon determined factors affecting its total (Qs). Between July 2021 March 2022, Granier-type sensors automatic weather stations monitored Js J. trees environmental factors. Utilizing multi-point sensor profile variability, correction...
Coastal zone ecosystems’ global importance is the primary driver of wide scientific efforts for their restoration and protection. Over past three decades, there has been a growing momentum in pursuit initiatives aimed at conserving nature. Regardless interest, despite notable exposure these ecosystems to degradation deterioration, numerous habitats, species, Europe, have 'vulnerable', or 'near threatened' conservation status. Even most favourable circumstances, factors including...