Markakis Emmanouil

Emmanouil Markakis is an Associate Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, specializing in Phytopathology and Mycology. He holds a PhD in Plant Production Science from the Agricultural University of Athens. His research focuses on emerging plant diseases, biological control strategies, innovative diagnostic technologies, and fungal pathogen genomics.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Department of Plant Production, Agricultural University of Athens (2003)
• Postgraduate Diploma, Department of Plant Production, Agricultural University of Athens (2004)
• PhD, Department of Plant Production Science, Agricultural University of Athens (2009)

Research Interests:

• Emerging fungal diseases and their management
• Biocontrol agents and sustainable agriculture
• Functional genomics of plant pathogens
• Fungal resistance to fungicides
• Plant resistance mechanisms
• Early disease detection technologies

His work has explored Verticillium wilt in olive crops, grapevine trunk diseases, and the molecular pathways governing fungal pathogenicity. He has developed novel diagnostic tools like LAMP-based assays for field detection of pathogens.

Professional Roles:

• Member of the Plant Protection Committee of the Regional Administration of Crete
• Member of the American Phytopathological Society and Hellenic Phytopathological Society (Board member since 2016)
• Editor and reviewer for international phytopathology journals

He leads research teams investigating soilborne pathogens, compost amendments for disease suppression, and host-pathogen interactions. His studies bridge basic mycology with applied agricultural solutions.