A5046158359- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Algorithms and Data Compression
- Plant and animal studies
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Gene expression and cancer classification
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
2016-2025
University of Crete
2003-2013
International Institute for Strategic Studies
1979-1982
Background International fish trade reached an import value of 62.8 billion Euro in 2006, which 44.6% are covered by the European Union. Species identification is a key problem throughout life cycle fishes: from eggs and larvae to adults fisheries research control, as well processed products consumer protection. Methodology/Principal Findings This study aims evaluate applicability three mitochondrial genes 16S rRNA (16S), cytochrome b (cyt b), oxidase subunit I (COI) for 50 marine species...
In many cases marine organisms and especially their diverse developmental stages are difficult to identify by morphological characters. DNA-based identification methods offer an analytically powerful addition or even alternative. this study, a DNA microarray has been developed be able investigate its potential as tool for the of fish species from European seas based on mitochondrial 16S rDNA sequences. Eleven commercially important were selected first prototype. Oligonucleotide probes...
Abstract By evaluating genetic variation across the entire genome, one can address existing questions in a novel way while raising new ones. The latter includes how different local environments influence adaptive and neutral genomic within among populations, providing insights into adaptation of natural populations their responses to global change. Here, under seascape approach, ddRAD data 4609 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from 398 sardines ( Sardina pilchardus ) collected 11...
The Eurasian black vulture (Aegypius monachus) has experienced a severe decline during the last two centuries and is globally classified as near-threatened. This led to extinction of many traditional breeding areas in Europe resulted present patchy distribution (Iberian Balkan peninsulas) Western Palearctic. In study, we describe current genetic status European populations using both mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences nuclear microsatellite markers, comparing with those found Asia...
Abstract High-performance computing (HPC) systems have become indispensable for modern marine research, providing support to an increasing number and diversity of users. Pairing with the impetus offered by high-throughput methods key areas such as non-model organism studies, their operation continuously evolves meet corresponding computational challenges. Here, we present a Tier 2 (regional) HPC facility, operating over decade at Institute Marine Biology, Biotechnology, Aquaculture Hellenic...
Atyaephyra de Brito Capello, 1867 was described from the Mediterranean region almost 200 years ago. Since then, genus has been recorded various freshwater habitats in Europe, North Africa and Middle East. Despite its long history, taxonomic status of species remains confusing uncertain. Consequently numerous specimens known range were analysed using morphological characters mitochondrial COI sequences an attempt to clarify taxonomy this genus. The present study recognises seven species, more...
After the domestication of goats around 10,000 years before present (BP), humans transported far beyond range their wild ancestor, bezoar goat. This brought domestic into contact with many goat species such as ibex and markhor, enabling introgression between goats. To investigate this, while shedding light on taxonomic status goats, we analysed genome-wide SNP data 613 specimens from 14 units, including Capra hircus, C. pyrenaica, (from Switzerland, Austria, Germany Slovenia), aegagrus...
The life-history of Schistocerca pallens (Thunberg) has been studied under controlled laboratory conditions.
Elucidating the patterns of Atlantic Bluefin tuna [ABFT, Thunnus thynnus (Linnaeus, 1758)] population structure constitutes a challenging task great importance. Most unique challenges stem from its biology, as well attributes marine realm in which it disperses. Accurate information is urgently needed for stock assessment, and identification critical features to persistence adaptation populations order formulate adopt effective strategies ABFT conservation management. Conclusions number...
Abstract. Results are given of experimental crosses Schistocerca species from the New World and Old Desert Locust. It is concluded that S. cancellata (Serville), gregaria (Forskal) americana (Drury) separate in their own right not subspecies americana. The African Locust should thus be called its W. race flaviventris (Burmeister). name vicaria (Walker) proposed for Central American relationship paranensis to Sxancellata discussed.
Understanding intra-island patterns of evolutionary divergence, including cases cryptic diversity, is a crucial step towards deciphering speciation processes. Cyprus an oceanic island isolated for at least 5.3 Mya from surrounding continental regions, while it remains unclear whether was ever connected to the mainland, even during Messinian Salinity Crisis. The terrestrial isopod species Armadillo officinalis, that widespread across Mediterranean, offers opportunity explore divergence might...
Summary The life history of the African grasshopper Ornithacris turbida (Walker) was studied under controlled laboratory conditions. No phase variation observed between isolated and crowded stock in respect colour, morphometrics, weight hatchlings or fledglings. All females reared isolation Had seven nymphal instars but case males majority had six some instars. This also for both females. In mean 15 78·7 ± 3·2 days, nine having 59·9 days five 74·6 3·8 days. Overall insects crowds slightly...
Summary Patanga succincta reared in the laboratory at room temperature and subjected to natural light took 263 days mature (from fledging laying of first egg-pod) a whole year produce one generation. When it was under controlled conditions, allowed 12 hours' artificial nymphal stage 14 adult, maturation place 75 days. Applying this method makes possible three generations per year. At rather lower with constant photoperiod 13 light, required 135 total development period such that two would be...
Abstract Five polymorphic microsatellite loci (containing di‐ and penta‐nucleotide repeats) were developed for the Erhard's wall lizard, Podarcis erhardii , an endemic species of southern Balkan Peninsula. The number alleles ranged from five to 17. Observed expected heterozygosities 0.28 0.92 0.57 0.91, respectively. These markers will provide a valuable tool population genetics analyses can contribute evaluation conservation programs.