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Proper use of irrigation water is an important priority for the Institute of Olive, Subtropical Plants & Viticulture, due to the fact that the development of the agricultural sector is interrelated with the effective management of water resources, as well as because agriculture is the most important water consumer in Greece with trends of increasing irrigation needs and pollution load in the oncoming years.

Using new geoinformatics / precision agriculture technologies, the main mission of this research field is the implementation of applied research projects and studies to solve problems related to the effective management of irrigation water in tree crops, to manage/ predict environmental hazards in agriculture as well as the effective adaptation of tree crops to the climate-water effects.

The research sector of Irrigation and Water Resources Management, based in Chania, includes the following researchers: N. Kourgialas (Head), G. Psarras, K. Tzerakis, G. Koubouris, V. Ziogas, T.T. Τzatzani.

  • Actions for the successful establishment of subtropical species in the Peloponnese region
    Project Category:
    Direct Assignment
    Project duration:
    5 YEARS
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Thiresia-Teresa Tzatzani
    Funding Agency:
    Peloponnese Region, Peloponnese Regional Development Fund
    Project website:
  • Weekly Irrigation Bulletins for the Water District of Crete / Εβδομαδιαία δελτία άρδευσης για όλες τις Π.Ε. Κρήτης
    Project Category:
    Direct Assignment
    Project duration:
    2018- 2021
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Kourgialas Nektarios
    Funding Agency:
    Regional of Crete
    Project website:
  • Optimization of irrigation systems – TOEB Prefecture of Chania
    Project Category:
    Direct Assignment
    Project duration:
    2019- 2020
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Kourgialas Nektarios
    Funding Agency:
    Regional of Crete
    Project website:
  • Water resources management for Amari River Dam in Crete and irrigation network optimization for tee crops
    Project Category:
    Direct Assignment
    Project duration:
    2018- 2019
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Kourgialas Nektarios
    Funding Agency:
    Regional of Crete
    Project website:
  • Horizon 2020 – Developing Earth Observation (EO)-powered services to promote soil carbon sequestration through regenerative agriculture ‘AgriCapture’ / Earth Observation & Water efficiency in semi-arid agriculture
    Project Category:
    International
    Project duration:
    2021-2024
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Κουργιαλάς Νεκτάριος (Συντονιστής πιλοτικών περιοχών)
    Funding Agency:
    Horizon 2020 - European Commission
    Project website:
  • Integrated decision-making system for crop irrigation in Crete using innovative technologies - DE.F.I.C.I.T. with OPS code (MIS: 5028242) / Decision system For Irrigation in Crete based on Innovative Technologies
    Project Category:
    National
    Project duration:
    2019-2022
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Kourgialas Nektarios (Project Coordinator)
    Funding Agency:
    ESPA
    Project website:
  • LIFE AgroClimaWater (LIFE14CCA/GR.00389). Promoting efficient water use and supporting the transition to climate-resilient agriculture in Mediterranean countries
    Project Category:
    International
    Project duration:
    2015-2020
    Scientfic Responsible:
    Kourgialas Nektarios
    Funding Agency:
    EU
    Project website:
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