Olive Resources: Characterization and Conservation

Olive, Olea europaea L., is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, cultivated worldwide for its edible oils used for human nutrition and industrial purposes. This book highlights the applications of molecular genetic approaches for evaluating the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of olive germplasm in order to provide developed technologies for crop improvement. This book is of interest to plant geneticists, plant breeders, researchers, and scientists.