Olive: Botany, Production and Biotechnology - by Thelma Bosso (Hardcover)

About the Book

Olives are small, oval fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea), native to the Mediterranean region. They come in two main varieties: green, which are harvested before they ripen, and black, which are harvested when fully ripe. Olives are known for their distinctive taste and are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Olive production involves cultivating olive trees primarily for their fruit. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, contributing to heart health and reduced inflammation. Olive biotechnology explores genetic enhancement, cultivation, and processing techniques to optimize olive production for various purposes, from culinary to medicinal. Innovations include disease-resistant strains, improved oil extraction methods, and sustainable farming practices. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of olive production, botany and biotechnology and the recent research in this field. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail in this book. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this subject will benefit alike from it.

Book Synopsis

Olives are small, oval fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea), native to the Mediterranean region. They come in two main varieties: green, which are harvested before they ripen, and black, which are harvested when fully ripe. Olives are known for their distinctive taste and are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Olive production involves cultivating olive trees primarily for their fruit. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, contributing to heart health and reduced inflammation. Olive biotechnology explores genetic enhancement, cultivation, and processing techniques to optimize olive production for various purposes, from culinary to medicinal. Innovations include disease-resistant strains, improved oil extraction methods, and sustainable farming practices. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of olive production, botany and biotechnology and the recent research in this field. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail in this book. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this subject will benefit alike from it.