Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tolgahan Evcil, Kubilay Tekin, Suat Ucar, Selhan Karagoz
Summary: Hydrothermal liquefaction of olive oil residues was studied under various conditions, with the use of metal chlorides found to decrease bio-oil yields. When using methanol for liquefaction, the addition of AlCl3 significantly increased bio-oil yields.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junlang Qiu, Sarah S. Wheeler, Marcia Reed, Gary W. Goodman, Yaxin Xiong, Nathan D. Sy, Gangfeng Ouyang, Jay Gan
Summary: This study evaluated aerial ULV applications of mosquito adulticides in rice fields, showing that this method effectively controlled mosquitoes with negligible pesticide residues in rice grains at harvest. The results suggest that ULV aerial application leads to low levels of pesticide residues on rice plants during the growing season.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vassilis Athanasiadis, Theodoros Chatzimitakos, Eleni Bozinou, Dimitris P. Makris, Vassilis G. Dourtoglou, Stavros I. Lalas
Summary: In this study, a new debittering technique for olives, invented and patented by Prof. Vassilis Dourtoglou, was used. The olives were stored under CO2 atmosphere for 15 days and then evaluated for sensory characteristics. The oil obtained from CO2-treated olives showed different volatile compounds, enhanced antioxidant activity, and better physiological properties compared to traditional olive oil.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Papapostolou, Fani T. Mantzouridou, Maria Z. Tsimidou
Summary: This study explored the use of olive oil flavored with essential oils as a means of preserving reduced salt table olives, showing that each essential oil played a role in maintaining microbiological quality and appearance attributes. The results are promising for enhancing local industry innovation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Egemen Sakin, Cevriye Mert, Yucel Tasdemir
Summary: Determining levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in olive oils is crucial due to their potential carcinogenic effects. However, there is limited research on the levels of these pollutants in olive oils and no studies have reported on PAHs, PCBs and OCPs simultaneously during the ripening period of olives. This study successfully applied a modified clean-up technique to remove lipidic components and not only reported the concentrations of these pollutants but also investigated their sources at the actual sampling site. Additionally, this study revealed for the first time in the literature the carcinogenic risks of PCBs and OCPs in olive oil.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isra Toptanci
Summary: The presence of Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE), and their derivatives in seventy-nine samples of food products available in Turkish stores was determined using UPLC-MS/MS. BPA was the most detected migrant with 56.97%, followed by BADGE derivatives. Fish products had the highest level of BPA with 0.102 mg/kg, although only three fish samples exceeded the SML for BPA. BADGE derivatives, BADGE·2H(2)O and CdB, were present in 57 and 52 samples, with concentrations ranging between 0-0.354 and 0-1.056 mg/kg, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ermelinda Silva, Alexandre Goncalves, Sandra Martins, Catia Brito, Helena Ferreira, Luis M. M. Ferreira, Jose Moutinho-Pereira, Manuel Angelo Rodrigues, Carlos M. Correia
Summary: The effects of mineral fertilizers on the physicochemical properties of olives and oil under rainfed conditions were investigated in a three-year study. The results showed that the application of NPKB increased olive yield and improved fruit quality, but had an impact on the phenolics concentrations in fruits and oil. Further research is needed to determine the specific effects of fertilizer treatments on measured variables.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
G. Verge-Merida, D. Sola-Oriol, A. Tres, M. Verdu, G. Farre, C. Garces-Narro, A. C. Barroeta
Summary: The present study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of olive pomace oil and olive pomace acid oil on growth performance, digestibility, and fatty acid profile in broiler chickens. The results showed that feeding olive pomace oil and acid oil improved performance and fatty acid digestibility compared to palm oil, leading to increased levels of monounsaturated fatty acids in abdominal fat and breast meat.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose A. de la Casa, Juan S. Bueno, Eulogio Castro
Summary: The study reviews the potential benefits of using olive-derived residues for manufacturing ceramic materials, highlighting the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and improvement in environmental conditions. Various experimental strategies are compared to show the technical and environmental performance of the finished products, with a critical discussion on incomplete or wrong experimental practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Carmen Carmona-Torres, Carlos Parra-Lopez, Samir Sayadi, Liliana Reina-Usuga
Summary: The abandonment of agricultural activity has negative impacts in rural areas, especially in sloping olive groves. This paper analyzes the reasons for abandonment and the alternatives, such as organic farming, and aims to provide insights for public policies to mitigate the negative effects and promote the best alternative. The results suggest that organic farming is a better option than conventional farming, and increasing the surface area of olive grove fields can reduce the risk of abandonment.
Article
Plant Sciences
Massimiliano D'Imperio, Francesco Fabiano Montesano, Nicola Montemurro, Angelo Parente
Summary: The aim of this study was to improve the nutritional quality of brassica microgreens by adding Posidonia oceanica seagrass residues to the growing media. Results showed that the use of Posidonia in the substrate increased the iodine and boron content in the microgreens, while also ensuring the safety of the products.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Karolina Brkic Bubola, Simun Kolega, Sime Marcelic, Zoran Sikic, Ana Gasparovic Pinto, Marko Zorica, Dora Klisovic, Anja Novoselic, Maja Jukic Spika, Tomislav Kos
Summary: This paper investigates the effects of different watering regimes on quantity and quality of Croatian island olive oil. The results show that irrigation can increase oil yield and maintain its quality. However, the nutritional composition of the oil is slightly affected by irrigation, indicating the importance of appropriate irrigation management.
Article
Horticulture
M. Angelo Rodrigues, Luisa Borsa Piroli, Douglas Forcelini, Soraia Raimundo, Lucas da Silva Domingues, Luis Cesar Cassol, Carlos Manuel Correia, Margarida Arrobas
Summary: The experiment highlighted the important role of mycorrhizal fungi in increasing phosphorus bioavailability and soil organic carbon content, but had limited effects on other nutrient uptake and metal excess alleviation in olive plants. Olive plants showed their own exclusion mechanisms for metals, with higher iron levels in roots compared to shoots. The increase in plant dry matter in the mycorrhizal treatment was attributed to the initial content of N, P, and K in the commercial product. The commercial mycorrhizal fungi may not benefit farmers in this specific context, suggesting the need for targeted use in agriculture.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Oussama Badad, Naoufal Lakhssassi, Nabil Zaid, Abdelhalim El Baze, Younes Zaid, Jonas Meksem, David A. Lightfoot, Huseyin Tombuloglu, El Houcine Zaid, Turgay Unver, Khalid Meksem
Summary: Secondary metabolites play a crucial role in human pharmaceuticals and climate change adaptation in long-living trees. The domestication of Olea subspecies does not show significant selection signatures in coding variants, but is more related to changes in gene expression. Phenotypic plasticity in Olea subspecies is linked to the activation of transposable elements in neighboring genes.
Article
Environmental Studies
Melania Salazar-Ordonez, Macario Rodriguez-Entrena, Anastasio J. Villanueva
Summary: There is a growing need for innovative new instruments to improve farmland biodiversity, with market-based instruments showing potential. A study in Southern Spain found that higher levels of biodiversity provision in olive groves lead to higher compensation demands from farmers. There is potential for commodification of biodiversity through olive oil markets, but further research on hybrid governance solutions is needed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sinisa Berjan, Zeljko Vasko, Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad S. Allahyari, Vedran Tomic, Adriana Radosavac
Summary: The study found that in Serbia, household food waste is low, and there is a positive attitude towards preventing it. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, food waste increased as consumers reduced shopping trips but bought more food than usual. This research contributes to a better understanding of consumer habits and attitudes towards food waste in order to prevent and reduce it.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Zvezda Bogevska, Sinisa Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Adriana Radosavac, Margarita Davitkovska
Summary: A survey in North Macedonia during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed changing perceptions and attitudes towards household food waste, with a high percentage of respondents expressing awareness and concern about the issue. However, a significant number of respondents also reported an increase in food wastage during the pandemic.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad S. Allahyari, Laurence Charbel
Summary: This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought various impacts on food consumption and behaviors in Lebanon, including a shift towards healthier diets, an increase in consumption of domestic products, changes in grocery shopping behaviors (including a rise in online shopping), a surge in food stockpiling, and a decrease in household food wastage. Surprisingly, these changes seem to lead to more sustainable and healthier consumption patterns in Lebanon.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Rabeh Morrar
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide-ranging impact on food selection, consumption behavior, and attitudes in the Palestinian territories, including shifts towards healthier diets, changes in shopping habits, and decreased food affordability due to price increases.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad S. Allahyari, Hazem Al Samman, Soroush Marzban
Summary: This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diet and food shopping behaviors of adults in Oman. The study findings indicate a significant shift towards healthier diets, increased consumption of local products, changes in grocery shopping behaviors (particularly increased online shopping), absence of panic buying, and reduction in food waste.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hamid El Bilali, Lawali Dambo, Jacques Nanema, Imael Henri Nestor Bassole, Generosa Calabrese
Summary: Biodiversity loss is a pressing challenge, particularly in regions with high ecosystem pressure such as the Sahel region. This systematic review examines the relationship between pastoralism and biodiversity in West Africa. The review finds that pastoralism has a negative impact on plant diversity, animal diversity, and ecosystem diversity in West Africa. However, the effects of pastoralism are complex and context-specific, depending on factors such as grazing intensity and livestock species. The review highlights the need for further multi-country, comparative studies to better understand the interactions and potential conflicts between different pastoralism-related land uses and biodiversity conservation in West Africa.
AIMS AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad S. Allahyari, Islam Mohamed Kamel, Hanen Ben Ismail, Hajer Debbabi, Khaled Sassi
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected women's food behaviors in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, leading to increased consumption of food out of fear or boredom, preference for unhealthy food, stockpiling of food, and frequent modifications in shopping habits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Marica Scala, Jalal Melhem Fouani, Livia Zapponi, Valerio Mazzoni, Karen Elizabeth Wells, Antonio Biondi, Nuray Baser, Vincenzo Verrastro, Gianfranco Anfora
Summary: When an alien species invades a new habitat, biological control agents that are co-evolved with the exotic pest may be the best solution. In Italy, Trissolcus japonicus and Trissolcus mitsukurii are considered as biocontrol agents against Halyomorpha halys. The study found that these two parasitoids exhibit different preferences for cues between two stinkbugs.
Review
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: This narrative review explores the psychological and socio-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food-related activities in the GCC region. While the lockdown measures generated negative emotions, the impact on food-related activities has been limited. The high purchasing power of the population has mitigated the economic impacts and adverse effects on food and nutrition security.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Zeljko Vasko, Sinisa Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Aleksandra Despotovic, Dajana Vukojevic, Adriana Radosavac
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the behavior and attitudes of food consumers in Montenegro towards food consumption and household food waste. The findings revealed that consumers in Montenegro are responsible in their food usage, with a small amount of food being wasted in terms of quantity and value. Montenegrin households still follow a traditional way of life, preparing and consuming food at home and utilizing leftovers. Consumers have confusing perceptions regarding the date labels of industrially processed foods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in the frequency of food purchases for some consumers, but it also led to an increase in food waste.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Business
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of COVID-19 on food shopping habits in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Oman, and Qatar. The findings reveal that the pandemic has led to changes in consumers' shopping habits and food sourcing, including decreased shopping frequency, increased food purchase per trip, heightened purchases of local products, and an increase in online food shopping. The study highlights the importance of understanding the specific consequences of the pandemic in each country and emphasizes the need for evidence-based policies and recovery efforts in the post-pandemic phase.
JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC MARKETING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeljko Vasko, Aleksandar Ostojic, Tarek Ben Hassen, Sinisa Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Igor Durdic, Soroush Marzban
Summary: This study investigates the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer knowledge and reported behaviors linked to food waste in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The findings reveal that Bosnia has a low rate of household food waste and a favorable attitude towards food waste prevention. Additionally, consumers are familiar with common expiry labels and adjusted their buying and consumption patterns due to the pandemic. These research findings are essential for evidence-based policy development in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the post-pandemic recovery period, and can contribute to promoting more sustainable consumption habits.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Fazle Rabbi, Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Dele Raheem, Antonio Raposo
Summary: The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has severe socio-economic consequences on the global food system and European food system. While food supply in Europe is not at risk, the conflict may impact food access and production costs, potentially driving up food prices and affecting food affordability and access. To safeguard food security, measures such as increasing food aid, ensuring stable fertilizer supply, imposing an energy price cap, initiating a farmer support package, and switching to renewable energy sources for cultivation should be taken.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dragana Boskovic, Slavica Vukovic, Sanja Lazic, Nuray Baser, Dusan Culum, Dragana Tekic, Antonije Zunic, Aleksandra Susnjar, Dragana Sunjka
Summary: The spotted wing drosophila is an invasive pest that threatens small fruit production in Europe. Control with synthetic insecticides is not recommended due to the risk of pesticide residue. Essential oils, specifically geranium, Scots pine, and dill, show potential as environmentally friendly control options with repellent and insecticidal effects.
Article
Environmental Studies
Moheb Qasemi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Tarek Ben Hassen, Mohammad Iman Askari, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs. This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of agricultural experts in Guilan Province, Iran towards the SDGs, and identifies their educational needs and areas requiring more attention.
