Plant Ecophysiology and Remote Sensing

Welcome to the Plant Ecophysiology and Remote Sensing website!

At this site, you may find information on the research activities taking place in the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment of the University of Thessaly, concerning the fascinating world of plants and their interaction with the environment through the lens of ecophysiology and remote sensing.

Plant Ecophysiology is the study of how plants respond and adapt to their surrounding environment. Various physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, transpiration and nutrient uptake, are studied to better understand plant growth, function and stress responses.

Remote Sensing concerns monitoring and analyzing Earth's surface using non-invasive techniques. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies, including satellite imagery, drones, and spectral sensors, valuable information about vegetation health, distribution, and dynamics may be obtained. By harnessing the power of remote sensing, plant responses to environmental factors on both local and global scales can be assessed, providing valuable insights for ecosystems function, land management, biodiversity conservation and climate change studies.

Research Areas

Plant-Environment Interactions: plant responses to environmental factors, including the effects of light, temperature, water and nutrient availability on plant physiology and growth are studied. This research helps understanding the fundamental processes driving plant responses and enabling the development of  innovative strategies for optimizing agricultural practices.

Remote Sensing Applications: remote sensing techniques are developed and applied to monitor and assess various aspects of plant health, productivity and stress. By analyzing spectral data and imagery, environmental factors affecting plant growth, like water stress, nutrient deficiencies and plant diseases, can be accurately detected and quantified.

Climate Change Impacts: by analyzing long-term data and utilizing remote sensing tools and plants' ecophysiological traits, we can assess the vulnerability of plant species and ecosystems to climate change, predict future trends, and support conservation efforts.