Thursday, April 17, 2014

Maia Akhalkatsi



Position
Dr.

Affiliation
Institute of Botany, Tbilisi, Georgia

Phone

Email
maia_akhalkatsi@iliauni.edu.ge

Specialities


                Plant genetic resources
               
                Crop domestication
               
                Agrobiodiversity
               
                Plant diversity
               
                Plant reproductive ecology
               
                Vegetation mapping
               
                Plant conservation

Refereed Papers

               
[01]   Pauli, H., Gottfried, M., Dullinger, S., Abdaladze, O., Akhalkatsi, M., Alonso, J.L.B., Coldea, G., Dick, J., Erschbamer, B., Fernández Calzado, R., Ghosn, D., Holten, J.I., Kanka, R., Kazakis, G., Kollár, J., Larsson, P., Moiseev, P., Moiseev, D., Molau, U., Molero Mesa, J., Nagy, L., Pelino, G., Pu?ca?, M., Rossi, G., Stanisci, A., Syverhuset, A. O., Theurillat, J.-P., Tomaselli, M., Unterluggauer, P., Villar, L., Vittoz, P., Grabherr G. 2012. Recent plant diversity trends on Europe¡¯s mountain summits. Science 336, 353-355. DOI: 10.1126/science.1219033.
               
[02]        Gottfried, M., Pauli, H., Futschik, A., Akhalkatsi, M., Baran?ok P., Alonso, J.L.B., Coldea, G., Dick, J., Erschbamer, B., Rosa, M., Calzado, F., Kazakis G., Kraj?i, J., Larsson, P., Mallaun, M., Michelsen, O., Moiseev, D.15, Moiseev, P., Molau, U., Merzouki, A., Nagy, L., Nakhutsrishvili, G., Pedersen, B., Pelino, G., Puscas, M., Rossi, G., Stanisci, A., Theurillat, J.-P., Tomaselli, M., Villar, L., Vittoz, P., Vogiatzakis, I., Grabherr G. 2012. An early warning signal for a continental-scale response to ongoing climate change. Nature Climate Change 2, 111¨C115. DOI: 10.1038/NCLIMATE1329.
               
[03]     Asanidze Z., Akhalkatsi M., Gvritishvili M. 2011. Comparative morphometric study and relationships between the Caucasian species of wild pear (Pyrus spp.) and local cultivars in Georgia. Flora 206, 11:974-986. doi:10.1016/j.flora.2011.04.010.
               
[04]        Akhalkatsi M., Ekhvaia J., Mosulishvili M., Nakhutsrishvili G., Abdaladze O., Batsatsashvili K. 2010. Reasons and processes leading to the erosion of crop genetic diversity in mountainous regions of Georgia. Mountain Research and Development 30, 3:304-310.
               
[05]        Ekhvaia J., Akhalkatsi M. 2010. Morphological variation and relationships of Georgian populations of Vitis vinifera L. subsp. sylvestris (C.C. Gmel.) Hegi. Flora 205, 9:608-617. doi:10.1016/j.flora.2009.08.002.
               
[06]        Hughes N.M., Johnson D.M., Akhalkatsi M., Abdaladze O. 2009. Characterizing Betula litwinowii seedling microsites at the alpine-treeline ecotone, Central Greater Caucasus Mountains, Georgia. Arct. Antarct. Alp. Res. 41,1:112-118
               
[07]        Pistrick, K., Akhalkatsi M., Girgvliani T. Shanshiashvili T. 2009. Collecting plant genetic resources in Upper Svaneti (Georgia, Caucasus Mountains). J. Agric. Rural Dev. Trop. Subtrop. Supplement 92:127-135.
               
[08]        Erschbammer B., Mallaun M., Unterluggauer P., Abdaladze O., Akhalkatsi M., Nakhutsrishvili G. 2010. Species richness and distribution above the treeline in the Central Alps (Italy) and in the Central Caucasus (Georgia). Tuexenia 30:11-29.
               
[09]        Akhalkatsi, M., Lorenz, R., M. Mosulishvili. 2007. Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Gattung Dactylorhiza in Georgien (Kaukasus). Ein Beitrag zum OPTIMA-Projekt »Kartierung der mediterranen Orchideen«.- Jber. naturwiss. Ver. Wuppertal 60, 13-100.
               
[10]        Akhalkatsi M., Abdaladze O., Nakhutsrishvili G., Smith W.K. 2006. Rhododendron caucasicum and microtopography extend the Betula litwinowii alpine treeline (Caucasus Mountains, Georgia). Arct. Antarct. Alp. Res. 38, 4:481-488.
               
[11]        Akhalkatsi, M. 2006. International cooperative projects in botany with participation of Georgian scientists. Georgien - Postsowjetische Umbrüche und Hoffnungen auf Europa. Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung - Arbeits- und Diskussiospapier 6: 37-39.
               
[12]        Akhalkatsi M., Lorenz R., Mosulishvili M. 2006. Orchids and their habitats in Georgia. J Eur. Orch. 38 (2): 286 ¨C 287.
               
[13]        Kimeridze M., Akhalkatsi M., Herbst P. 2006. Gefährdung und Schutzmaßnahmen für Georgiens Wälder. Forstzeitung 117, 4:32-33.
               
[14]        Akhalkatsi M., Baumann H., Lorenz R., Mosulishvili M., Peter R. 2005. Beiträge zur Kenntnis kaukasischer Orchideen. J Eur. Orch. 37 (4): 889 ¨C 914.
               
[15]        Akhalkatsi M., Lösch R. 2005. Water limitation effect on seed development and germination in Trigonella coerulea (Fabaceae). Flora 200, 6: 493-501.
               
[16]        Akhalkatsi M., Lorenz R., Matchutadze I., Mosulishvili M. 2004. Spiranthes amoena ¨C a new species for flora of Georgia. J Eur. Orch. 36, 3 : 745-754.
               
[17]        K. Pistrick, M. Akhalkatsi, and G. Nakhutsrishvili. 2003. Collecting Allium in Georgia (Caucasus mountains) 2002. Allium Improvement Newsletter, 13:1-7
               
[18]        Akhalkatsi M., Kimeridze M., Künkele S., Lorenz R., Mosulishvili M. 2001. Orchids of Georgia. J Eur. Orch. 33, 1 : 457-458.
               
[19]        Akhalkatsi M., Lösch R. 2001. Changes in Water Relations, Solute Leakage and Growth Characters During Seed Germination and Seedling Development in Trigonella coerulea (Fabaceae). J. Appl. Bot. 75, 3-4 : 144-151.
               
[20]        Akhalkatsi M., Pfauth M., Calvin C. 1999. Structural aspects of seed and ovule development and non-random abortion in Melilotus officinalis (Fabaceae). Protoplasma 208, 1-4 : 211- 223.
               
[21]        Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 1998. Double fertilization in Peperomia pellucida. Phytomorphology 48, 4 : 405-409.
               
[22]        Akhalkatsi M., Wagner J. 1997. Comperative embryology of three mountain Gentianaceae in the Central Caucasus and the European Alps. Plant Syst. Evol. 204, 3-4: 39-48.
               
[23]        Akhalkatsi M., Wagner J. 1996. Reproductive phenology and seed development of Gentianella caucasea in different habitats in the Central Caucasus. Flora 191, 1-2 : 161-168.
               
[24]        Wagner J., Achalkazi M., Mayr S. 1995. Anwendung quantitativ-embryologischer Methoden in Entwicklungsbiologie und Reproduktionsoekologie der Pflanzen. Anzeiger Oester. Akad. Wiss. math.-nat. Kl., 131 : 7-18.
               
[25]        Vassilyev A.E., Akhalkatsi M. 1993. Structural and functional characterization of capitate trichoms in some Urticaceae. Bot. Zhurn. 78, 12 : 1-8. (Russ.).
               
[26]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G. 1992. Seasonal changes of ultrastructure of embryo sac of Galanthus nivalis L. (Amaryllidaceae). Bot. Zhurn. 77, 1 : 66-73. (Russ.).
               
[27]        Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 1992. On depression of chalazal part of an embryo sac in Angiosperms. Bot. Zhurn. 77, 7 : 71-75. (Russ.).
               
[28]        Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 1990. Is the Polygonum type embryo sac primitive? Phytomorphology 40, 3-4 : 331-337.
               
[29]        Ciamporova M., Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G. 1988. Ultrastructure of the sterile tissues of the ovule of Galanthus nivalis L. (Amaryllidaceae). Bot. Zhurn. 73, 12 : 1722-1730. (Russ.).
               
[30]        Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 1988. Ultrastructure of autumn and spring embryo sac of Galanthus nivalis L. Ann. Univ. L¡¯ARERS, 23 : 152-154.
               
[31]        Togonidze, N., Akhalkatsi M. 2010. Sky exposition effect on phenological rhythm of Primula species. Proc. Tbilisi Bot. Gard. 98:55-71 (Georg.).
               
[32]        M. Akhalkatsi, M. Bokeria, I. Maisaia. 2007. Wild and Cultivated Species of Savory (Satureja L.) in Georgia and their Use. Proc. Tbilisi Bot. Gard. 97:126-131.
               
[33]        Nadirashvili N., Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 2006. Structure and function of the hypertrophic synergid in some species of genus Allium L. Proc. Georg. Acad. Sci. Biol. Ser. B, 4,2:53-60.
               
[34]        Nadirashvili N., Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 2005. Atypical embryo sacs in Allium cepa L. Bull. Georg. Acad. Sci. 171, 2:312-314.
               
[35]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G., Gachechiladze M. 2004. Relationships between structure of the reproductive organs and the life cycle in the family Gentianaceae. Bull. Georg. Acad. Sci. 170, 1 : 125-129.
               
[36]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G., Gachechiladze M., Taralashvili N.. 2004. Embryology of Gentiana angulosa and G. pontica (Gentianaceae). Proc. Geor. Acad. Sci., Biol. Ser. B, 2, 1-2 : 29-34.
               
[37]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G. 1999. The ultrastructure of ovule sterile tissues of Peperomia caperata (Piperaceae). Bull. Georg. Acad. Sci. 159, 1: 130-132.
               
[38]        Akhalkatsi M. 1998. Age and spatial structure in populations of three Astragalus species (Tragacantha, Fabaceae) In: Plant Life in High-Mountains. Eds. G. Nakhutsrishvili, O.Abdaladze, Tbilisi, pp.20-26.
               
[39]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G., Taralashvili N. 1998. Embryology of Primula algida and Primula amoena (Primulaceae). Bull. Georg. Acad. Sci. 157, 1 : 98-100.
               
[40]        Gvaladze G., Akhalkatsi M. 1996. Comparative embryology of some Astragalus species. Bull. Georg. Acad. Sci. 153, 3 : 432-434.
               
[41]        Gvaladze G., Chochia K., Akhalkatsi M. 1994. Fertilization in Indian lotus - Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Nelumbonaceae). Bull. Geor. Acad. Sci. 150, 3 : 515-518. (Russ.).
               
[42]        Akhalkatsi M., Beridze M., Gvaladze G. 1989. Female and male gametophytes of Astragalus caucasicus Pall. Proc. Georg. Acad. Sci. Ser. Biol., 15, 4 : 164-168. (Russ.).
               
[43]        Akhalkatsi M., Beridze M., Gvaladze G. 1988. Embryo and endosperm development in Astragalus caucasicus Pall. Bull. Geor. Acad. Sci. 132, 3 : 601-604. (Georg).
               
[44]        Akhalkatsi M., Gvaladze G. 1988. Ultrastructure of the egg cell and zygote of Galanthus nivalis L. (Amaryllidaceae). Bull. Geor. Bot. Soc. 8 : 187-199. (Russ.).
               
[45]        Akhalkatsi, M., Mosulishvili M., Kimeridze M., Maisaia, I. 2009. Traditional use of medicinal plants in historical Tao-Klarjeti. Elkana, 1(2):4-6.
               
[46]        Akhalkatsi, M., Mosulishvili M., Kimeridze M., Maisaia, I. 2006. Saffron- a valuable medicinal plant. Biomeurne, 1(12):33-35 (Georg.).
               
[47]        Akhalkatsi M., Kimeridze M., Maisaia I., Mosulishvili M. 2005. Flowless profits. Cauc. Envir., 4(13):34-37.
               
[48]        Akhalkatsi M., Mosulishvili M., Kimeridze M. 2004. Iris family in Georgia. Cauc. Envir., 2, 7 : 13-16.
               
[49]        Akhalkatsi M., Mosulishvili M. 2004. Wetland orchid Spiranthes amoena in Georgia. Cauc. Envir., 1, 6 : 30-31.
               

Patents

               
                Akhalkatsi, M., Tarkhnishvili, D. 2012. Habitats of Georgia, GTZ, Tbilisi.
               
                Akhalkatsi M. 2009. Conservation and sustainable use of crop wild relatives in Samtskhe-Javakheti. Tbilisi. Elkana.
               
                Akhalkatsi Maia; Kimeridze Mariam; Mosulishvili Marine; Maisaia Inesa 2008. Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Rare Medicinal Plants in Samtskhe-Javakheti. Final Report. Tbilisi pp. 167.
               
                Akhalkatsi, M.. Kimeridze, M., Mosulishvili, M., Maisaia, I. 2005. Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of the Endangered Medicinal Plants in Samtskhe-Javakheti. Environmental Baseline. Tbilisi. pp. 80.
               

Books

               
        Akhalkatsi M., Kimeridze M., Künkele S., Lorenz R., Mosulishvili M. 2003. Diversity and conservation of Georgian orchids. Tbilisi, CGS Ltd. pp. 40.
               
                Akhalkatsi, M., Ekhvaia, J., Asanidze, Z. 2012. Diversity and Genetic Erosion of Ancient Crops and Wild Relatives of Agricultural Cultivars for Food: Implications for Nature Conservation in Georgia (Caucasus), Perspectives on Nature Conservation - Patterns, Pressures and Prospects, Prof. John Tiefenbacher (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-0033-1, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/perspectives-on-nature-conservation-patterns-pressures-and-prospects/diversity-and-genetic-erosion-of-ancient-crops-and-wild-relatives-of-agricultural-cultivars-for-food
               
                Nakhutsrishvili G., Abdaladze O., Akhalkatsi M. 2006. Biotope types of the treeline of the Central Greater Caucasus. In: D. Gafta, J. Akeroyd (eds), Nature Conservation: Concepts and Practice. Springer, Berlin, NY, pp. 211-225.
               

 Academic Activities

               

Paper Reviewer

               
          Reviewer of Flora - Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants
               
                Reviewer of Tree Physiology
               
                Reviewer of African Journal of Agricultural Research
               

 Courses

               
               1992-1994           Biology course, College of Natural Sciences at the Institute of Physics of Georgian Academy of Sciences, Tbilisi.
               
                 1999-2001           Biology course, Faculty of Physics, I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
               
                2006-2009           Plant morphology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ilia Chavchavadze State University.
               
                  2010 -2011          Plant morphology and genetic resources, Institute of Ecology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi.
               
                Since 2012           Plant morphology, Plant genetic resources and forest ecology. Faculty of Sciences and Art, Ilia State University.