Ioannis E. Papadakis

Ioannis E. Papadakis is an Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Pomology at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), within the Faculty of Crop Science. His research focuses on plant nutrition, abiotic stress tolerance, fruit tree propagation, and cultivar evaluation across various species including citrus, olive, avocado, and pomegranate. He actively contributes to sustainable agricultural practices through studies on organic vs. inorganic fertilization, rootstock selection, and stress mitigation strategies.

His work spans over two decades with significant contributions to understanding mineral nutrient interactions, boron toxicity mechanisms, and drought/salinity tolerance in horticultural crops. Recent studies emphasize olive and avocado cultivation optimization under environmental constraints. Papadakis collaborates internationally and publishes in high-impact journals like Applied Sciences, Plant Physiology, and Agronomy.

Research themes include:

• Mineral nutrition dynamics and fertilization strategies
• Abiotic stress physiology (drought, salinity, boron/manganese toxicity)
• Cultivar and rootstock performance evaluation
• Agroecological solutions using organic amendments and mycorrhizal symbiosis

His lab investigates physiological responses at cellular, tissue, and whole-plant levels, integrating biochemical, morphological, and molecular approaches. Current projects address climate-smart agriculture challenges in Mediterranean and subtropical cropping systems.