Kavroulakis Nektarios Dr.
Researcher B, Chania
Crop diseases
Research Interests
Focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of plant-microbe interactions with emphasis on beneficial microorganisms his main subjects of interest are:
- Plant microbe interactions with emphasis in symbiotic organisms (rhizobia, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and endophytes as plant growth regulators) and their utilization in the alleviation of the biotic and abiotic stresses of the plants.
- Identification and management of plant pathogens.
- Bioremediation and valorization of agro industrial wastes (e.g., composting).
- The effect of known and new-emerging pollutants (e.g., nanoparticles) on the agricultural ecosystems and in particular on its microbiome.
- Microflora diversity in agricultural and natural ecosystems. In particular, the study of phyllosphere and rhizospere microbiomes and their potential to be used in plant protection and generally in agricultural production.
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Malandrakis, A, Kavroulakis, N., Avramidou, M., Papadopoulou, K.K., Tsaniklidis, G., Chrysikopoulos, C. 2021 Metal nanoparticles: Phytotoxicity on tomato and effect on symbiosis with the Fusarium solani FsK strain Science of the Total Environment
Malandrakis, A., Kavroulakis, N., Chrysikopoulos K., 2021 Copper nanoparticles against benzimidazole-resistant Monilinia fructicola field isolates Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 173
Mathioudakis, M.M., Tziros, G., Kavroulakis, N. 2020 First report of Diaporthe foeniculina associated with avocado branch canker disease in Greece. Plant Disease , 104, 3057.
Mougiou, N., Baalbaki, B., Doupis, G., Kavroulakis, N., Poulios, S., Vlachonasios, K.E., Koubouris, G.C 2020 The effect of low temperature on physiological, biochemical and flowering functions of olive tree in relation to genotype Sustainability, 12, 1-14.
Kavroulakis, N., Tsiknia, M., Ipsilantis, I., Kavadia, A., Stedel, C., Psarras, G., Tzerakis, C., Doupis, G., Karpouzas, D. G., Papadopoulou K. K., Ehaliotis, C. 2020 Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus inocula from coastal sand dunes arrest olive cutting growth under salinity stress. Mycorrhiza, 30
Malandrakis, A., Kavroulakis, N., Chrysikopoulos K., 2020 Synergy between Cu-NPs and fungicides against Botrytis cinerea Science of the Total Environment, 703
Markakis, E.A., Ligoxigakis, E.K., Roussos, P.A., Sergentani, C.K., Kavroulakis, N., Roditakis, E.N., Koubouris, G.C. 2019 Differential susceptibility responses of Greek olive cultivars to Fomitiporia mediterranea European Journal of Plant Pathology, 153, 1055-1066.
Tzatzani T.T., Kavroulakis N., Doupis G., Psarras G., Papadakis E. I. 2019 Nutritional status of ‘Hass’ and ‘Fuerte’ avocado (Persea mericana Mill.) plants subjected to high soil moisture Journal of Plant Nutrition, 43, 327-333.
Vakalounakis, D.J., Ntougias, S., Kavroulakis, N. Protopapadakis, E. 2019 Neofusicoccum parvum and Diaporthe foeniculina associated with twig and shoot blight and branch canker of citrus in Greece Journal of Phytopathology , 167
Malandrakis, A., Kavroulakis, N., Chrysikopoulos K., 2019 Use of copper, silver and zinc nanoparticles against foliar and soil-borne plant pathogens Science of the Total Environment Science of the Total Environment, 670
Garantonakis, Ν., Pappas, Μ.L., Varikou Κ., Skiada, V., Broufas, G., Kavroulakis, N., Papadopoulou, K.K. 2019 Tomato inoculation with the endophytic strain Fusarium solani K results in reduced feeding damage by the zoophytophagous predator Nesidiocoris tenuis. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution , 6, 126.
Skiada, V., Faccio, A., Kavroulakis, N., Genre, A., Bonfante, P., Papadopoulou, K.K., 2019 Colonization of Legumes by an Endophytic Fusarium solani strain FsK Reveals Common Features to Symbionts or Pathogens Fungal Genetics and Biology , 127, 60-74.
Malandrakis, A., Daskalaki, E.R., Skiada, V., Papadopoulou K.K., Kavroulakis, N 2018 A Fusarium solani endophyte vs Fungicides: Compatibility in a Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radices – lycopersici–tomato pathosystem Fungal Biology , 122, 1215-1221.
Pappas, M.L., Liapoura, M.1, Papantoniou, D., Avramidou, M., Kavroulakis, N., Weinhold, A., Broufas, G.D., Papadopoulou, K.K. 2018 The Beneficial Endophytic Fungus Fusarium solani Strain K Alters Tomato Responses Against Spider Mites to the Benefit of the Plant. Frontiers Plant Sciences, 9, 1603.
Kavroulakis, N., Doupis, G., Papadakis, I.E., Ehaliotis, C., Papadopoulou, K.K. 2018 Tolerance of tomato plants to water stress is improved by the root endophyte Fusarium solani FsK Rhizosphere, 6, 77-85.
Markakis, E.A., Kavroulakis, N., Ntougias, S., Koubouris, G.C., Sergentani, C.K., Ligoxigakis, E.K. 2017 Characterization of fungi associated with wood decay of tree species and grapevine in Greece Plant Disease, 101, 1929-1940.
Koubouris, G.C., Kavroulakis, N., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D., Sofo, A. 2015 Ultraviolet-B radiation or heat cause changes in photosynthesis, antioxidant enzyme activities and pollen performance in olive tree Photosynthetica, 53, 279-287.
Ganopoulos, I., Kalivas, A., Kavroulakis, N., Xanthopoulou, A., Mastrogianni, A., Koubouris, G., Madesis, P. 2015 Genetic diversity of Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) collection in Greece with ISSR molecular markers Plant Gene, 2, 29-33.
Markakis, E.A., Kavroulakis, N., Koubouris, G.C. 2014 First report of Verticillium wilt caused by Verticillium dahliae on avocado trees in Greece Plant Disease, 98, 1584.
Malandrakis, A., Kavroulakis, N., Chrysikopoulos K Use of silver nanoparticles to counter fungicide-resistance in Monilinia fructicola. Science of the Total Environmenthttps, 747
- LIFE AgroClimaWater (LIFE14CCA/GR.00389). Promoting efficient water use and supporting the transition to climate-resilient agriculture in Mediterranean countriesProject Category:InternationalProject duration:2015-2020Scientfic Responsible:Kourgialas NektariosFunding Agency:EUProject website:
- Ανάπτυξη και Εφαρμογή Αναδυομένων Βιοτεχνολογικών Μεθόδων σε Κηπευτικές Καλλιέργειες Βιολογικής ΓεωργίαςProject Category:NationalProject duration:2020-2023Scientfic Responsible:Δρ. Νεκτάριος ΚαβρουλάκηςFunding Agency:Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης - ΕΠΑνΕΚ 2014 – «ΕΡΕΥΝΩ – ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ – ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ»Project website:
- Ερευνητικές και ενημερωτικές δράσεις για ενίσχυση της ετοιμότητας της Περιφέρειας Βορείου Αιγαίου αναφορικά με την άμεση εκρίζωση του παθογόνου Xylella fastidiosa σε περίπτωση εντοπισμού του (XyLeVA)Project Category:NationalProject duration:2019-2022Scientfic Responsible:Dr Nektarios KavroulakisFunding Agency:North Aegean RegionProject website:
- "Creation of a National research network in the olive value chain" (Flagship action 'Olive Roads'). Subproject 1- Genetic analysis and application of -omic technologies in Greek olive varietiesProject Category:NationalProject duration:October 2018 - October 2021Scientfic Responsible:Dr Georgios KoubourisFunding Agency:Γ.Γ.Ε.Τ.Project website: