(Land Cover, Species identification, Phenology: BIOLOGY)
Assistant Professor
Biologist
Ph.D in Terrestrial Ecology: Biological activity after fire in a phryganic ecosystem .University of Thessaloniki 1979.
Postdoctoral studies: UCLA (USA), Univ. of Queensland, Univ. of Perth and C.S.I.R.O. Australia 1986 - 1987
Head of the Terrestrial Ecology group of the Div. of Ecology & Systematics , Department of Biology
Ecology of terrestrial ecosystems :
Phenology, reproductive ecology, primary productivity, population dynamics, community structure, diversity and succession of Mediterranean ecosystems (phrygana, maquis, pine forests). Soil biological activity, nutrient cycling. Plant - animal interactions (pollination, herbivory). Adaptations towards fire, extreme soil conditions, anticipated global change. Management implications. GIS and modelling. Environmental education:
Application of research results to the needs of environmental education at the secondary level.
tel. +30.10.7274352, fax + 30.10.7243325,
e-mail marianou@cc.uoa.gr or marianou@biology.db.uoa.gr