Plant Genetics & Genomics
We focus on applying molecular methods and tools for plant breeding of crops of significant economic value for Greece. Our work expands from exploration of plant genomes (genomics) to the analysis of the effect of epigenetic mechanisms and small RNAs on gene expression.
- Crop phenotyping (Phenomics).
- Plant genotyping (Genomics).
- Molecular markers and epigenetic markers for the characterization of genetic diversity inside populations.
- Molecular characterization of plant genetic resources.
- Development of molecular markers using diverse -omics technologies
- Mapping of quantitative traits and gene identification.
- Marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
- Comparative transcriptomic analyses of plant cultivars (Transcriptomics).
- Genetic engineering and genome editing.
- Scion-rootstock molecular interactions in grafted vegetables.
- Metagenomics and plant breeding.
- Plant epigenetics.
- Portable photosynthesis system.
- pH meters.
- Brix-meters.
- Three PCR thermocyclers (Real-time PCR with High Resolution Melting analysis).
- Quantstudio 5 (ThermoFisher Scientific USA).
- Laminar flow cabinet Aura Mini.
- Spectrophotometers.
- Centrifuges.
- Gel electrophoresis systems.
- Genetic analyzer Seqstudio (ThermoFisher Scientific USA).
| Dr Ioannis Ganopoulos | iganopoulos@elgo.gr |
| Dr Ifigeneia Mellidou | imellidou@elgo.gr |
| Dr Christos Bazakos | cbazakos@elgo.gr |
| Dr Aliki Xanthopoulou | axanthopoulou@elgo.gr |
| Dr Efstathios Roumeliotis | stathisroumel@elgo.gr |
| Dr Afroditi Tsampalla | atsampalla@elgo.gr |
