Main conclusion The combination of genotypic selection, targeted and improved cultivation,
and processing techniques for specific applications gives C. ladanifer the potential to be …

This paper explores both the necessities and the options for an agricultural system in which
no animals are killed by reviewing existing literature. It first identifies a causal chain which …

Soil salinization poses an important threat to terrestrial ecosystems and is expected to
increase as a consequence of climate change and anthropogenic pressures. Conventional …

Labdanum resin or “gum” can be obtained from Cistus ladanifer L. by two different extraction
methods: the Zamorean and the Andalusian processes. Although its main use is in the …

Grasslands differ in many types depending on the diversity of climatic conditions and
substrates. Due to the great wealth of species found in semi-natural grasslands, they …

Modern investigation through botanic, vegetation and soil analyses allowed us to establish,
for the first time, the maximum herd size of grazing Italian river buffalo that would allow the …

In the Mediterranean basin, the structure and species composition of traditional landscapes
have historically been shaped and maintained by human-driven disturbances, such as …

Climate change's huge impact on Mediterranean species' habitat suitability and spatial and
temporal distribution in the coming decades is expected. The present work aimed to …

In Mediterranean climate regions, climate change is increasing aridity and contributing to the
mortality rate of Quercus suber, reducing the success of reforestation efforts. Using and …

Featured Application Montado is an agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystem characteristic of the south
of Portugal, which is called Dehesa in Spain. Due to the interactions between its …