Olive cultivation has spread to many countries outside the Mediterranean Basin, where it has been traditionally present for over 6,000 years. These new olive-growing countries are experiencing further expansion of the industry, due to increased awareness of the nutritional and health properties of extra virgin olive oil.
This book is a much-needed update on olive biology and cultivation, with contributions from leading international experts, and includes:- Biology
- Genetics and breeding
- Olive propagation and nursery
- Planting new olive orchards
- Horticultural management of olive orchards
- Plant protection
- Olive by-products (wood, leaves)
- Multifunctionality of olive groves and ecosystem services