The Ancient Olive Trees (<i>Olea europaea</i> L.) of the Maltese Islands: A Rich and Unexplored Patrimony to Enhance Oliviculture

The Ancient Olive Trees (<i>Olea europaea</i> L.) of the Maltese Islands: A Rich and Unexplored Patrimony to Enhance Oliviculture

A prospecting campaign in the Maltese Islands has ensured the survival of several ancient olive trees (<i>Olea europaea</i> L.), genetically distant from known cultivars. Most of these plants were abandoned or partially cultivated. A two-year evaluation of fruit characteristics and compo...

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Main Authors: Valentina Passeri, Clayton Sammut, David Mifsud, Andrea Domesi, Vitale Stanzione, Luciana Baldoni, Soraya Mousavi, Roberto Mariotti, Saverio Pandolfi, Nicola Cinosi, Franco Famiani, Marina Bufacchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
ancient olives
health compounds
FAMEs
oil content
phenols
table olives
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/10/1988

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https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/10/1988

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