Koubouris Georgios Dr.
Researcher B, Chania
Olive tree
Research Interests
- Collection and preservation of olive genetic material for biodiversity protection and utilization for breeding
- Identification, characterization and utilization of varieties depending on the suitability for a specific area and soil-climatic conditions, resistance to pests and diseases, suitability for dense planting, improvement of productivity and quality of fruit and olive oil
- Modernization of cultivation techniques and utilization of new technologies in the production system
- Biology of flowering and compatibility of pollination in the olive
- Impact of olive growing systems on the environment
- Adaptation of olive growing to climate change and mitigation practices
- Precision farming and remote sensing applications in olive growing
Contact information
Abdel Rahman, M.A.E., Zakarya, Y.M., Metwaly, M.M., Koubouris, G. 2021 Deciphering soil spatial variability through geostatistics and interpolation techniques Sustainability, 13, 1-13.
Boshkovski, B., Tzerakis, C., Doupis, G., Zapolska, A., Kalaitzidis, C., Koubouris, G. 2021 Relationship between physiological and biochemical measurements with spectral reflectance for two Phaseolus vulgaris L. genotypes under multiple stress International Journal of Remote Sensing, 42, 1230-1249.
Mathioudakis, M.M., Saponari, M., Hasiow-Jaroszewska B., Elbeaino, T., Koubouris, G. 2020 Detection of viruses in olive cultivars in Greece, using a rapid and effective RNA extraction method, for certification of virus-tested propagation material. Phytopathologia Mediterranea , 59, 137-146.
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.
Avramidou, E.V., Koubouris, G.C., Petrakis, P.V., Lambrou, K.K., Metzidakis, I.T., Doulis, A.G 2020 Classification binary trees with SSR allelic sizes: Combining regression trees with genetic molecular data in order to characterize genetic diversity between cultivars of olea europaea L. Agronomy, 10
Chalkia, C., Vavoulidou, E., Koubouris, G., Chatzipavlidis, I., Kalaitzaki, A., Perdikis, D. 2020 Spreading raw olive mill wastewater is compatible with the growth and the beneficial functions of the earthworm Octodrilus complanatus Applied Soil Ecology, 153
Moula, I., Boussadia, O., Koubouris, G., Hassine, M.B., Boussetta, W., Van Labeke, M.C., Braham, M. 2020 Ecophysiological and biochemical aspects of olive tree (Olea europaea L.) in response to salt stress and gibberellic acid-induced alleviation Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 132, 38-44.
Fanourakis, D., Aliniaeifard, S., Sellin, A., Giday, H., Körner, O., Rezaei Nejad, A., Delis, C., Bouranis, D., Koubouris, G., Kambourakis, E., Nikoloudakis, N., Tsaniklidis, G. 2020 Stomatal behavior following mid- or long-term exposure to high relative air humidity: A review Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 153, 92-105.
Zapolska, A., Kalaitzidis, C., Markakis, E., Ligoxigakis, E., Koubouris, G. 2020 Linear Discriminant Analysis of spectral measurements for discrimination between healthy and diseased trees of Olea europaea L. artificially infected by Fomitiporia mediterranea International Journal of Remote Sensing, 41, 5388-5398.
Michalopoulos, G., Kasapi, K.A., Koubouris, G., Psarras, G., Arampatzis, G., Hatzigiannakis, E., Kavvadias, V., Xiloyannis, C., Montanaro, G., Malliaraki, S., Angelaki, A., Manolaraki, C., Giakoumaki, G., Reppas, S., Kourgialas, N., Kokkinos, G. 2020 Adaptation of Mediterranean olive groves to climate change through sustainable cultivation practices Climate, 8
Boshkovski, B., Tzerakis, C., Doupis, G., Zapolska, A., Kalaitzidis, C., Koubouris, G. 2020 Relationships of Spectral Reflectance with Plant Tissue Mineral Elements of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Under Drought and Salinity Stresses Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 51, 675-686.
Georgiadou, E.C., Koubouris, G., Goulas, V., Sergentani, C., Nikoloudakis, N., Manganaris, G.A., Kalaitzis, P., Fotopoulos, V. 2019 Genotype-dependent regulation of vitamin E biosynthesis in olive fruits as revealed through metabolic and transcriptional profiles Plant Biology, 21, 604-614.
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.
Koubouris, G.C., Avramidou, E.V., Metzidakis, I.T., Petrakis, P.V., Sergentani, C.K., Doulis, A.G. 2019 Phylogenetic and evolutionary applications of analyzing endocarp morphological characters by classification binary tree and leaves by SSR markers for the characterization of olive germplasm Tree Genetics and Genomes, 15
Kavvadias, V., Koubouris, G. 2019 Sustainable soil management practices in olive groves Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Development, 167-188.
Kourgialas, N.N., Koubouris, G.C., Dokou, Z. 2019 Optimal irrigation planning for addressing current or future water scarcity in Mediterranean tree crops Science of the Total Environment, 654, 616-632.
Koubouris, G., Limperaki, I., Darioti, M., Sergentani, C. 2019 Effects of various winter chilling regimes on flowering quality indicatorsof Greek olive cultivars Biologia Plantarum, 63, 504-510.
Fakher, O.A., Doupis, G., Psarras, G., Papafilippaki, A., Koubouris, G. 2019 Evaluation of legume-cereal seed mixtures for enhancement of soil fertility, carbon storage and biodiversity in a low-intensity olive orchard Acta Horticulturae, 1242, 309-313.
Koubouris, G. 2018 Advances in prediction, monitoring and mitigation of climate change effects on water resources and good agricultural practices for crop adaptation to environmental stresses Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 631-632.
Morianou, G.G., Kourgialas, N.N., Psarras, G., Koubouris, G.C. 2018 Mapping sensitivity to desertification in Crete (Greece), the risk for agricultural areas Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 691-702.
Bechara, E., Papafilippaki, A., Doupis, G., Sofo, A., Koubouris, G 2018 Nutrient dynamics, soil properties and microbiological aspects in an irrigated olive orchard managed with five different management systems involving soil tillage, cover crops and compost Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 736-747.
Arampatzis, G., Hatzigiannakis, E., Pisinaras, V., Kourgialas, N., Psarras, G., Kinigopoulou, V., Panagopoulos, A., Koubouris, G. 2018 Soil water content and olive tree yield responses to soil management, irrigation, and precipitation in a hilly mediterranean area Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 672-678.
Kavvadias, V., Papadopoulou, M., Vavoulidou, E., Theocharopoulos, S., Koubouris, G., Psarras, G., Manolaraki, C., Giakoumaki, G., Vasiliadis, A. 2018 Effect of sustainable management of olive tree residues on soil fertility in irrigated and rain-fed olive orchards Journal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 764-774.
Koubouris, G., Bouranis, D., Vogiatzis, E., Nejad, A.R., Giday, H., Tsaniklidis, G., Ligoxigakis, E.K., Blazakis, K., Kalaitzis, P., Fanourakis, D. 2018 Leaf area estimation by considering leaf dimensions in olive tree Scientia Horticulturae, 240, 440-445.
Farinelli, D., Breton, C., Koubouris, G., Famiani, F., Villemur, P., Bervillé, A. 2018 Reply to Saumitou-Laprade et al. (2017) “Controlling for genetic identity of varieties, pollen contamination and stigma receptivity is essential to characterize the self-incompatibility system of Olea europaea L.”. Eva:https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12498 Evolutionary Applications, 11, 1465-1470.
Koubouris, G., Psarras, G., Doupis, G. 2018 Potential for enrichment of soil with mineral nutrients by recycling olive pruning residues Acta Horticulturae, 1199, 297-301.
Sentouka, A., Sergentani, C., Markakis, E., Koubouris, G. 2018 Impact of fruit thinning on fruit properties of Olea europaea ‘Kalamata’ and ‘Manzanilla’ Acta Horticulturae, 1199, 375-378.
Arampatzis, G., Hatzigiannakis, E., Kourgialas, N., Psarras, G., Kinigopoulou, V., Panagopoulos, A., Koubouris, G. 2018 Seasonal variation and implications of soil water content in the cultivation of olive trees Acta Horticulturae, 1199, 339-343.
Sorkheh, K., Azimkhani, R., Mehri, N., Chaleshtori, M.H., Halász, J., Ercisli, S., Koubouris, G.C. 2018 Interactive effects of temperature and genotype on almond (Prunus dulcis L.) pollen germination and tube length Scientia Horticulturae, 227, 162-168.
Kavvadias, V., Papadopoulou, M., Vavoulidou, E., Theocharopoulos, S., Repas, S., Koubouris, G., Psarras, G., Kokkinos, G. 2018 Effect of addition of organic materials and irrigation practices on soil quality in olive groves ournal of Water and Climate Change, 9, 775-785.
Kavvadias, V., Papadopoulou, M., Vavoulidou, E., Theocharopoulos, S., Malliaraki, S., Agelaki, K., Koubouris, G., Psarras, G. 2018 Effects of Carbon Inputs on Chemical and Microbial Properties of Soil in Irrigated and Rainfed Olive Groves Soil Management and Climate Change: Effects on Organic Carbon, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 137-150.
Koubouris, G.C., Kourgialas, N.N., Kavvadias, V., Digalaki, N., Psarras, G. 2017 Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Improving Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Content in Relation to Water Availability–An Adapted Approach to Mediterranean Olive Groves Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 48, 2687-2700.
Kourgialas, N.N., Doupis, G., Psarras, G., Sergentani, C., Digalaki, N., Koubouris, G.C. 2017 Soil management and compost effects on salinity and seasonal water storage in a mediterranean drought-affected olive tree area Desalination and Water Treatment, 99, 42-48.
Aksehirli-Pakyurek, M., Koubouris, G.C., Petrakis, P.V., Hepaksoy, S., Metzidakis, I.T., Yalcinkaya, E., Doulis, A.G. 2017 Cultivated and Wild Olives in Crete, Greece—Genetic Diversity and Relationships with Major Turkish Cultivars Revealed by SSR Markers Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 35, 575-585.
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.
Breton, C., Koubouris, G., Villemur, P., Bervillé, A.J. 2017 ‘Comment on Saumitou et al. (2017): Elucidation of the genetic architecture of self-incompatibility in olive: evolutionary consequences and perspectives for orchard management’ Evolutionary Applications, 10, 855-859.
Markakis, E.A., Koubouris, G.C., Sergentani, C.K., Ligoxigakis, E.K. 2017 Evaluation of Greek grapevine cultivars for resistance to Phaeomoniella chlamydospora European Journal of Plant Pathology, 149, 277-283.
Kourgialas, N.N., Karatzas, G.P., Koubouris, G.C. 2017 A GIS policy approach for assessing the effect of fertilizers on the quality of drinking and irrigation water and wellhead protection zones (Crete, Greece) Journal of Environmental Management, 189, 150-159.
Kourgialas, N.N., Koubouris, G.C., Karatzas, G.P., Metzidakis, I. 2016 Assessing water erosion in Mediterranean tree crops using GIS techniques and field measurements: the effect of climate change Natural Hazards, 83, 65-81.
Breton, C.M., Farinelli, D., Koubouris, G., Bervillé, A. 2016 A model based on S-allele dominance relationships to explain pseudo self-fertility of varieties in the olive tree Euphytica, 210, 105-117.
Garantonakis, N., Varikou, K., Markakis, E., Birouraki, A., Sergentani, C., Psarras, G., Koubouris, G.C. 2016 Interaction between Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestation and fruit mineral element content in Olea europaea (Lamiales: Oleaceae) cultivars of global interest Applied Entomology and Zoology, 51, 257-265.
Kourgialas, N., Doupis, G., Papafilippaki, A., Psarras, G., Koubouris, G. 2016 Seasonal Variation of Soil Moisture in Irrigated Olive Trees Procedia Engineering, 162, 471-475.
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.
Koubouris, G.C., Tzortzakis, N., Kourgialas, N.N., Darioti, M., Metzidakis, I. 2015 Growth, photosynthesis and pollen performance in saline water treated olive plants under high temperature International Journal of Plant Biology, 6
Koubouris, G.C., Breton, C.M., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2014 Self-incompatibility and pollination relationships for four Greek olive cultivars Scientia Horticulturae, 176, 91-96.
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.
Xanthopoulou, A., Ganopoulos, I., Koubouris, G., Tsaftaris, A., Sergendani, C., Kalivas, A., Madesis, P. 2014 Microsatellite high-resolution melting (SSR-HRM) analysis for genotyping and molecular characterization of an Olea europaea germplasm collection Plant Genetic Resources: Characterisation and Utilisation, 12, 273-277.
Koubouris, G.C., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2012 Flower performance and fruit persistence in organic ‘Kalamata’ olive Acta Horticulturae, 949, 203-208.
Metzidakis, I.T., Koubouris, G.C., Kassidonis, E., Sergendani, C., Giannakaki, A., Kosmas, C., Moustakas, N. 2012 Impact of soil management practices on physical and chemical properties of soils formed in marls, conglomerates or schists in sloping olive groves Acta Horticulturae, 949, 371-378.
Koubouris, G.C., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2010 Phenological, morphological and functional indicators of genetic variability and their implication in the sexual reproductive system of Olea europaea L. (Oleaceae) Scientia Horticulturae, 123, 547-550.
Koubouris, G.C., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2010 Influence of cross-pollination on the development of parthenocarpic olive (Olea Europaea) fruits (shotberries) Experimental Agriculture, 46, 67-76.
Koubouris, G.C., Metzidakis, I.T., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2009 Impact of temperature on olive (Olea europaea L.) pollen performance in relation to relative humidity and genotype Environmental and Experimental Botany, 67, 209-214.
Gomez, J.A., Amato, M., Celano, G., Koubouris, G.C. 2008 Organic olive orchards on sloping land: More than a specialty niche production system? Journal of Environmental Management, 89, 99-109.
Koubouris, G.C., Maliogka, V.I., Efthimiou, K., Katis, N.I., Vasilakakis, M.D. 2007 Elimination of Plum pox virus through in vitro thermotherapy and shoot tip culture compared to conventional heat treatment in apricot cultivar Bebecou Journal of General Plant Pathology, 73, 370-373.
Koubouris, G., Vasilakakis, M. 2006 Improvement of in vitro propagation of apricot cultivar ‘Bebecou’ Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 85, 173-180.
- Horizon 2020 – Developing Earth Observation (EO)-powered services to promote soil carbon sequestration through regenerative agriculture ‘AgriCapture’ / Earth Observation & Water efficiency in semi-arid agricultureProject Category:InternationalProject duration:2021-2024Scientfic Responsible:Κουργιαλάς Νεκτάριος (Συντονιστής πιλοτικών περιοχών)Funding Agency:Horizon 2020 - European CommissionProject 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 TechnologiesProject Category:NationalProject duration:2019-2022Scientfic Responsible:Kourgialas Nektarios (Project Coordinator)Funding Agency:ESPAProject website:
- 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:
- Δημιουργία νέων ποικιλιών ελιάς για προσαρμογή στην κλιματική αλλαγή και βελτίωση ποιότητας προϊόντωνProject Category:NationalProject duration:2021-2025Scientfic Responsible:Koubouris GeorgiosFunding Agency:ΥΠΑΑΤProject website:
- FreeClimb Adaptation of fruit crops in climate change in the Mediterranean Basin” (2019-2022) Program PRIMA S1 2018 FARMING SYSTEMS.Project Category:InternationalProject duration:2019-2023Scientfic Responsible:Koubouris GeorgiosFunding Agency:ΕΕProject website:
https://sites.unimi.it/primafreeclimb/home/ - Επίδραση της ποικιλιακής σύστασης του ελαιώνα στα ποιοτικά, χημικά και οργανοληπτικά, χαρακτηριστικά του ελαιολάδουProject Category:NationalProject duration:2017-2022Scientfic Responsible:Koubouris GeorgiosFunding Agency:Ιδιωτική ΕταιρείαProject website:
- Modelling solutions for improved and Resilient mAnagement strategies for Olive tree against future CLimatE changeProject Category:InternationalProject duration:2016-2019Scientfic Responsible:Koubouris GeorgiosFunding Agency:ΕΕProject website:
http://olivemiracle.eu/ - Προσαρμογή οπωροφόρων δενδρωδών καλλιεργειών της Μεσογειακής λεκάνης στη κλιματική αλλαγή (FREECLIMB)Project Category:NationalProject duration:2019-2022Scientfic Responsible:Dr Georgios KoubourisFunding Agency:Συγχρηματοδότηση Εθνικοί πόροι και ΕΕProject website:
https://sites.unimi.it/primafreeclimb/home/ - "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:
https://dromoielias.gr/