Decoding the complete genome of the Mediterranean’s most emblematic tree: The olive
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 11:51
in Earth & Climate
The olive was one of the first trees to be domesticated in the history of mankind, probably some 6,000 years ago. A Mediterranean emblem par excellence, it is of vital importance to the Spanish and other regional economies (Italy, Greece and Portugal). In fact, Spain is the leading producer of olive oil in the world. […]