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Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
Recent research
- BiologyOpen access
The Volatile Profile and Seasonal Shifts of Greek-Grown Yuzu (Citrus junos) Peels and Leaves
This study presents the first characterization of peel and leaf essential oils (EOs) from Citrus junos Sieb. ex Tanaka (yuzu) cultivated in Greece, evaluating seasonal maturation effects on their chemical profiles. EOs were extracted through hydrodistillation from samples harvest...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Background Olive ( Olea europaea L.) breeding initiatives rely heavily on the extensive and correct characterisation of genetic resources to successfully achieve their goals, such as addressing climate change and emerging diseases challenges. However, the historical lack of stand...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Use of Sustainable Energies in European Hotels: The DETOCS Project
Abstract : Hotel buildings consume large amounts of energy compared to other commercial buildings. However, in the coming years they should try to minimize the use of conventional fuels increasing the use of sustainable energies in order to zero their net-carbon emissions. During...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Widespread thermophilization but weak link to climate warming in Europe’s summit plant communities
Abstract Recent changes in alpine vegetation are often attributed to climate warming, particularly community composition shifts towards more warmth-associated species, or thermophilization. Here we assess the link between thermophilization and warming across 53 European mountain...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Abstract Mediterranean olive systems face compound climatic, ecological, and socio-economic pressures. Drawing on the consensus of the International Conference on Sustainability in Olive Cultivation (ICSOC) 2025, we propose an integrated framework structured along three axes: fiv...