The traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with long life and lower prevalence of
cardiovascular disease and cancers. The main components of this diet include high intake of …

Vegetable oils contain endogenous linear hydrocarbons, namely n-alkanes, ranging from n-
C21 to n-C35, with odd chain lengths prevalent. Different vegetable oils, as well as oils of …

The frequency of combined stress events is increasing due to climate change and
represents a new threat to olive (Olea europaea) culture. How olive plants modulate their …

Polyphenols, especially flavonoids, are well-known for their bioactive antioxidant properties.
Therefore, this study aimed to analyze Australian black (ripe) and green olives (unripe) for …

Abstract Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation plays an important role in plant photomorphogenesis.
Whilst the morpho-functional disorders induced by excessive UV irradiation are well-known …

n-Alkanes and n-alkenes are components of the unsaponifiable fraction of an olive oil.
These were analysed by GC on-column analysis and are here proposed as an additional …

Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of mortality and morbidity. The growth and
development of cancer are extremely complex. It is caused by a variety of pathways and …

Hydrocarbons such as alkanes and alkenes are extensively used as organic compounds for
combustion reactions and as building block components for the synthesis of numerous …

It is generally assumed that all plant epidermis cells are covered with cuticles, and the
distinct surface geometries of pavement cells, guard cells, and trichomes imply functional …

There is a great need for having accurate analytical methods able to guarantee the
authenticity and traceability of foods, especially for those of high quality and economic value …