Drought is the most important crop production limiting factor in the changing climate
scenario and its intensity is predicted to increase in future. Sunflower is an important oilseed …

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia, Risso) grows exclusively in the province of Reggio Calabria
(Southern Italy). Most part of this territory lies on by the Ionian or the Tyrrhenian sea, with …

This paper presents a systematic approach for the optimal production planning and facility
placement of a biorefinery. A structural representation is first developed to include sources of …

Water deficit stress can negatively affect oil quality, crop yields and soil infertility. Thus, we
investigated the effects of rice-straw biochar, foliar silicon and their combination on quality …

Safflower seeds provide an oil rich in mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Its adaptation to
drought and high temperatures makes it an alternative for the development of oleaginous …

Bergamot is a characteristic citrus fruit of the province of Reggio Calabria (South Italy) and
until today it was mainly known for the production of its peel essential oil. Since some year …

Milk thistle is a recognized medicinal plant cultivating for production of silymarin and oil.
Responses of milk thistle to deficit irrigation and organic soil amendments were studied in a …

Water availability is the most important key factor affecting sunflower productivity and its oil
quality. This study investigated the effect of drought stress on sunflower fatty acids and its …

Two important problems for the food industry are oil oxidation and oil waste after frying.
Sunflower seed oil is one of the vegetable oils most commonly used in the food industry …

Water is among the factors affecting plant growth and development. Despite the fact the
negative influence of water stress on crop production is well documented, its effect on crop …