Laboratory of NON PARASITIC DISEASES, SOIL RESOURCES AND GEOINFORMATICS
The objective of the Laboratory of Non-Parasitic Diseases is the study of crop diseases caused by abiotic factors, concentrating on their timely diagnosis and the development of effective and environmentally-sound strategies for their management. The Laboratory carries out applied research towards solving the crop irrigation and nutritional problems encountered by farmers in the field. Analytical services are also provided to farmers, such as chemical analyses of water, soil and plant material, as well as determining levels of heavy metals and nitrates. The Laboratory also offers an on-site service helping farmers to maximize the efficiency of fertilization, by assessing nitrate levels, evaluating soil quality and methods of irrigation.
Current research fields:
- Research on nutrient absorption in different olive varieties, aiming at the exploitation of their genetic differences in the effective uptake of inorganic nutrient elements and integrated management of fertilization.
- Research into the seasonal absorption and use of nutrients in grapevines, by performing soil and leaf analyses to improve the fertilization program used by growers.
- Research on the factors affecting the nitrate content of agricultural products (e.g. cheese, leafy vegetables and fruits).
Scientific laboratory staff
Maria Doula, PhD,
Chemist, Research Director, Head of the Laboratory
Yerasimos Troyanos, PhD, Plant Pathologist, Scientist
Chronis Th. Kolovos, MSc, Agronomist, Research Scientist
Georgios A. Zagklis, MSc, Agronomist
Stamatios E. Kavasilis, MSc, Agronomist
Georgia-Christina Mouselinou, MSc, Chemist
Gerasimos G. Tsitselis, Agronomist
Stefanos A. Kostaras, Agronomist
Stavros Kosmidis, MSc, Agronomist Technologist
Dimitrios Ε. Dimou, Agronomist Technologist
Technical assistants
Elisavet Roukounaki
Marianna Zarnogeorgou