The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is an ancient traditional crop in the Mediterranean Basin.
In the Mediterranean region, traditional olive orchards are distinguishable by their prevailing …

Chlorophyll a fluorescence (ChF) signal analysis has become a widely used and rapid, non-
invasive technique to study the photosynthetic process under stress conditions. It monitors …

Salinity stress is one of the most important challenges in agriculture systems. The present
work was aimed to evaluated the effects of saline irrigation, using different NaCl …

Increasing consciousness regarding the nutritional value of olive oil has enhanced the
demand for this product and, consequently, the expansion of olive tree cultivation. Although …

Drought stress is one of the most important factors limiting the survival and growth of plants
in the harsh karst habitats of southwestern China. Detailed knowledge about the …

Ornamental plants use unique adaptive mechanisms to overcome the negative effects of
drought stress. A large number of species grown in the Mediterranean area offer the …

In this work we give an overview of both morphological characteristics and physiological
mechanisms responsible for the high adaptability of olive to harsh environments, and how …

The effect of drought stress on energy dissipation and antioxidant enzyme system in two
sweet sorghum inbred lines (M-81E and Roma) was investigated. Results showed that the …

The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is often exposed to severe water stress during the summer
season. In this study, we determined the changes in total phenol content, oleuropein and …

Drought stress is one of the most important abiotic stress limiting the plant survival and
growth in the Mediterranean environment. In this work, two species typically grown in …