Schedule
Updated as of 8 September, 2023
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All symposium events will take place at AGR Room, The Alumni Center, UC Davis, 530 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA , USA |
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5:00-7:00 PM |
Registration and Opening Reception You may pick up registration materials throughout the event. |
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8:30 AM |
Registration and coffee and refreshments |
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Welcome and Keynote |
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9:00 |
Welcome by the Symposium Co-Chairs Giulia Marino, Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis Selina Wang, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis Reza Ehsani, School of Engineering, University of California, Merced |
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9:10 |
Welcome by International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Ted DeJong, ISHS Executive Committee Chair and Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis (Emeriti) |
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9:20 |
Keynote: History of the California Olive Oil Industry |
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9:35 |
Welcome by the UC Davis Olive Center: A model of academia and industry collaboration in the olive industry Javier Fernander Salvador, Executive Director, UC Davis Olive Center |
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9:45 |
Keynote: History and Current State of the California Table Olive Industry Louise Ferguson, Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis |
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Breeding & Genetics Moderated by: Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia |
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Abstract # |
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Presenter |
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10:00 |
74 YM |
Session Keynote: Genetic engineering and genome editing in olive: Past achievements, advances, and prospects |
Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia |
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10:20 |
70 YM |
System biology analysis discovers key cold-induced gene transcription regulators in olive tree |
Athanassios Molassiotis, Aristotle University of the Thessaloniki |
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10:35 |
69 |
Whole genome re-sequencing of a Mediterranean Olea europaea collection provide new insights into olive biodiversity and domestication |
Christos Bazakos, Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization (ELGO) DIMITRA |
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Time |
Abstract # |
Title |
Presenter |
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10:50 |
98 |
RNA-Seq analyses reveal the possible molecular bases of resistance against leaf spot infection in olive and candidate genes underlying the resistance |
Annalisa Marchese, University of Palermo |
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11:05 |
Break |
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Breeding & Genetics: Biodiversity and Propagation Moderated by: Tiziano Caruso, University of Palermo |
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11:35 |
96 |
Session Keynote: Exploring the genetic diversity of monumental olive trees from South-Western Sicily |
Tiziano Caruso, University of Palermo |
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11:55 |
80 YM |
Development of an efficient protoplast isolation and transfection protocol for olive |
Giuseppe Vaia, University of Tuscia |
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12:10 PM |
48 YM |
Development of a deep proteomic pipeline for recalcitrant olive leaf tissue |
Ramona Abbattista, University of California, Davis |
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12:25 |
115 |
New insights into olive micropropagation |
Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia |
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12:40 |
52 |
Deep insight into cultivated olive tree diversity, structure, and parentage relationships in Spain |
Francisco Jesús Gómez Gálvez, IFAPA Centro Alameda del Obispo |
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12:55 |
Lunch |
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Breeding & Genetics: Cultivars Evaluation Moderated by: Pilar Rallo Morillo, University of Seville |
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2:30 |
85 |
Session Keynote: New promising table olive cultivars from the University of Sevilla breeding program |
Pilar Rallo Morillo, University of Seville |
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2:50 |
11 |
Three new cultivars of IFAPA olive breeding program resistant to Verticillium wilt |
Lorenzo León Moreno, IFAPA Centro Alameda del Obispo |
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3:05 |
113 YM |
The New Olive Cultivar Oliana® |
Franceso Maldera. University of Bari |
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3:20 |
24 YM |
Response of different olive cultivars to late frosts in the Marche region (Italy) |
Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche |
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3:35 |
201 |
Varietal Improvement: Todolivo's Breeding Program |
Angela Sanchez Jimenez, Todolivo, S.L. |
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3:50 |
Break |
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Poster Session 1 & 2 Moderated by: Curt Pierce, University of California Cooperative Extension |
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4:10 |
50 |
Perspectives in olive propagation by Azospirillum baldaniorum SP245 |
Livia Pappalettere, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa |
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4:14 |
79 |
Micropropagation of Italian varieties with the aim to preserve genetic diversity in olive |
Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia |
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Time |
Abstract # |
Title |
Presenter |
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4:18 |
55 |
SSR markers in traceability of Croatian virgin olive oils |
Gabriela Vuletin Selak, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation |
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4:22 |
108 |
A Meta-analysis approach to identify putative candidate genes involved in susceptibility and resilience to Xylella fastidiosa in olive |
Annalisa Marchese, Department SAAF - University of Palermo |
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4:26 |
58 |
Ancient Kaštela olive tree – proof of the long tradition of Croatian olive growing |
Mira Radunic, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation Split |
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4:30 |
93 |
First results of genome wide association study for the composition of fatty acid in olive oil |
Samanta Zelasco, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) |
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4:34 |
68 |
Genetic diversity and structure of Olive tree genetic resources from Catalonia (Northeastern Iberian Peninsula) |
Antònia Ninot, IRTA |
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4:38 |
84 |
Ex situ Croatian olive germplasm collection – CroP_BioDiv |
Mira Radunic, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation Split |
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4:42 |
200 |
The Olive Grove in wide frame hedge |
Angela Sanchez Jimenez, Todolivo, S.L. |
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4:46 |
114 YM |
Evaluation of vegetative-productive characteristics of different olive cultivars grown, in rainfed conditions, in a high-density intensive orchard in central Italy |
Nicola Cinosi, University of Perugia, DSA3 |
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4:50 |
2 |
Scarification and germination of wild olive stones from Jabal Akhdar, Oman |
Thuraiya Al Jabri, University of Reading |
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4:54 |
100 |
In vitro preliminary evaluation of the low vigour olive F2 ‘Koroneiki’ progenies |
Annalisa Marchese, University of Palermo |
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5:00 6:00-8:00 |
California Olive Oils showcase and non-guided tasting coordinated by the Olive Oil Commission of California and hosted by the UC Davis Olive Center Strolling Dinner Reception |
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8:30 AM |
Registration and coffee and refreshments |
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Physiology Moderated by: Daniela Farinelli, University of Perugia |
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9:00 |
22 |
Session Keynote: Tree-ring isotopic study reveals a different degree of tolerance to summer stress conditions in olive tree cultivars |
Daniela Farinelli, University of Perugia and Silvia Portarena, CNR - IRET |
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9:20 |
20 YM |
Could silicon ameliorate salt tolerance in Olea europaea L.? |
Carmen Fidalgo Illesca, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa |
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9:35 |
39 |
Alternate bearing in olive - Mitigation with properly timed foliar-applied naphthaleneacetic acid or pruning |
Carol J. Lovatt, University of California, Riverside |
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Time |
Abstract # |
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Presenter |
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9:50 |
110 |
Olive tree physiology and productivity in cold and dry coast area of Patagonia |
Nadia Arias, INBIOP (CONICET-UNPSJB) |
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10:05 |
25 |
Anomaly detection in real-time continuous fruit-based monitoring of olive via extensimeter |
Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University |
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10:20 |
Break |
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Climate Change Moderated by: Georgios Koubouris, Elgo-Dimitra, Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture |
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10:50 |
6 |
Session Keynote: Increasing olive tree resilience to climatic changes through the selection of tolerant genotypes and application of sustainable practices |
Georgios Koubouris, Elgo-Dimitra, Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture |
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11:10 |
41 |
Agroecological approaches in olive farming, for combating land desertification and mitigating climate change in Messinia, Greece |
Vasileios Gkisakis, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation (ELGO) - DIMITRA |
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11:25 |
45 |
High temperature environment reduces olive oil yield and quality |
Giora Ben-Ari, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel |
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11:40 |
104 |
Exploring the response of olive genotypes to salinity and drought stresses |
Josip Tadic, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation |
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11:55 |
109 |
Experimental warming during autumn and winter decreased freezing resistance in Olea europaea plants |
Nadia Arias, INBIOP (CONICET-UNPSJB) |
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12:10 |
Lunch |
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Irrigation, Fertilization and Soil Management Moderated by: Arnon Dag, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel |
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2:30 |
35 |
Session Keynote: Significance of proper nitrogen fertilization for olive productivity and oil quality |
Arnon Dag, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel |
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2:50 |
21 YM |
Caffeine uptake and degradation in olive tree (Olea europaea L.): a model for studying organic contaminants in irrigation water |
Elena Vichi, Scuola Superiore Sant'anna |
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3:05 |
202 |
Evapotranspiration and water potential in two super-high density olive orchards in California |
Paula Guzman Delgado, University of California Davis |
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3:20 |
106 |
Continuous deficit irrigation scheduling based on trunk growth rate frequencies approach |
Alfonso Moriana, University of Seville |
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Crop Protection Moderated by: Cindy Kron, University of California, Ag & Natural Resources |
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3:35 |
76 |
Session Keynote: Evaluation of new materials for control of Bactrocera oleae |
Cindy Kron, University of California, Ag & Natural Resources |
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3:50 |
7 |
The etiology of Peacock's eye disease of olive in Israel |
David Ezra, ARO, The Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, Israel |
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Time |
Abstract # |
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Presenter |
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4:05 |
34 |
Closing the loop: tandem between monitoring and modelling to predict Bactrocera oleae infestations |
Luca Rossini, Università degli Studi della Tuscia |
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4:20 |
Break |
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Poster Session 3, 4, & 5 Moderated by: Paul Guzman Delgado, University of California, Davis |
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4:35 |
44 |
Root topography in high-density olive orchards |
Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche |
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4:39 |
56 |
Evaluating olive for cold hardiness in western Oregon |
Neil Bell, Oregon State University Extension Service |
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4:43 |
71 |
Wood anatomical analyses in olive trees under different water stress |
Francesco Marra, University of Palermo |
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4:47 |
87 |
Composition and biomechanical behavior of olive fruit cuticles |
Ana Morales-Sillero, University of Seville |
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4:51 |
94 |
Assessment of minimum leaf conductance and photosynthetic gas exchange as a mean to determine drought tolerance in olive |
Samanta Zelasco, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) |
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4:55 |
29 YM |
Vegetative and productive response of olive trees under anti-insect nets |
Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche |
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4:59 |
112 |
Pollen performance under heat temperatures in a promising olive clone (cv leccino) |
Susanna Bartolini, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa |
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5:03 |
16 |
Proper agricultural practices related to water and soil for ensuring the sustainability of Mediterranean olive orchards |
Georgios Koubouris, Elgo-Dimitra, Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture |
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5:07 |
19 |
Leaf content of N, P and K in twelve olive cultivars, as affected by the sampling period (summer vs. winter) |
Georgios Koubouris, Elgo-Dimitra, Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture |
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5:11 |
49 |
Field trapping of the olive moth (Prays oleae Bern.) using olive fruit volatiles as attractants |
Mirella Zanetic, Institut za jadranske kulture |
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5:15 |
53 |
Colletotrichum acutatum infection in Arbequina olive fruits under severe drought. |
Paula Conde-Innamorato, INIA |
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5:19 |
4 |
Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties |
Lindsey Burbank, USDA-ARS |
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5:23
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103 |
Vegetative growth is reduced by fruit load but is not affected by moderate water stress in summer |
Mercedes Arias Sibillotte, UDELAR |
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Dinner is on your own. Enjoy downtown Davis restaurants. See the registration desk for a list of restaurants. |
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6:30-7:30 PM Taste of California - $30 fee to participate To register and pay, visit https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/1047 Contact: Adele Amico Roxas (adamicoroxas@ucdavis.edu) Location: Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, Sensory Building, Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater, 392 Old Davis Road, Davis CA 95616 This private tasting showcases a carefully selected variety of the best extra virgin olive oils produced in the state of California. This is an added opportunity for attendees of the Olive symposium to enjoy and learn about olive oil produced in the state. These oils are usually not available outside the United States, so this one-hour event at the Robert Mondavi Institute, Silverado Sensory Theater will be a unique opportunity for the attendees to enjoy the best of California! |
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8:30 AM |
Coffee and snacks |
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Planting Systems & Pruning Moderated by: Richard Rosecrance, California State University, Chico |
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Abstract # |
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Presenter |
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9:00 |
46 |
Session Keynote: Optimizing Yield and Reducing Pruning Costs in "Manzanillo" Olive Orchards through Timing and Intensity of Mechanical Pruning |
Richard Rosecrance, California State University, Chico |
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9:20 |
81 |
Pedestrian olive growing systems: A sustainable alternative to super-intensive olive growing systems using native Sicilian varieties |
Roberto Massenti, University of Palmero |
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9:35 |
28 |
Long-term evaluation of the use of mechanical pruning in a super high density or hedge olive orchard |
António Bento Dias, Med/Universidade de Évora |
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9:50 |
15 |
Continuous plant-based monitoring of olive orchards: A review |
Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University |
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10:05 |
107 |
Response of "Manzanilla de Sevilla" in high density hedgerow olive orchards with "Chiquitita" as rootstock |
Alfonso Moriana, University of Seville |
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10:20 |
Break |
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Harvest Moderated by: Ayelet Fishman, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology |
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10:50 |
83 |
Session Keynote: Developing Mechanical Harvesting and Postharvest Treatments for California and Israel’s Table Olives (Olea europaea L.) |
Ayelet Fishman, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology |
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11:10 |
27 |
Continuous olive harvesting in a high-density olive grove of portuguese ‘Galega vulgar’ variety |
António Bento Dias, Med/Universidade de Évora |
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11:25 |
40 |
Challenges and Opportunities in Mechanical Harvesting of Table Olives |
Reza Ehsani, UC Merced |
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11:40 |
60 |
Effect of canopy management and shaking frequency on harvesting effectiveness in a Arbequina super-high-density orchard |
Sergio Tombesi, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
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Abstract # |
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Presenter |
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11:55 |
102 |
Effect of Mechanical Harvesting on Harvesting Efficiency and Olive Oil Quality of Two Jordanian Olive Cultivars |
Salam Ayoub, National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) / Jordan |
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12:10 PM |
Lunch |
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Olive Products and Marketing Moderated by: Selina Wang, Dept. of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis |
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1:40 |
10 |
Session Keynote: Fruit phenolic composition of olive cultivars under Mediterranean and Subtropical climatic conditions |
Hande Yılmaz-Düzyaman, IFAPA Centro Alameda del Obispo |
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2:00 |
86 |
Effects of pre-processing cooling treatments of harvested olives on oil volatile profile and quality parameters |
Mario Vendrell Calatayud, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna |
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2:15 |
67 |
The importance of standardization in the olive oil supply chain to produce a nutritional, safe, and high-quality product |
Alessia Sortino, ENR - The National Institution of Italy for Standardization Research and Promotion |
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2:30 |
75 |
Accelerating the Technology Pathway to the New Palestinian Olive Oil Circular Bioeconomy |
Donald Humpal, DAI |
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2:45 |
Break |
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Poster Session 6 & 7 Moderated by: Elizabeth Fichtner, University of California Cooperative Extension |
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3:30 |
73 YM |
Urban 'olive-culture': evolution and distribution of the cultivar 'Ascolana tenera' in the city of Ascoli Piceno, Italy |
Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche |
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3:34 |
63 |
Impact on olive pomace oil of the application of pulsed electric fields to the extraction of virgin olive oil on a pilot scale |
M Victoria Ruiz-Méndez, Instituto de la Grasa CSIC |
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3:38 |
65 |
Evolution of phenolic compounds in two italian olive cultivars during drupe growth and ripening |
Claudio di Vaio, University of Naples Federico II |
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3:42 |
3 |
Early exogenous application of methyl jasmonate modifies the phenolic profiles of the olive fruit and virgin olive oil |
Carlos Sanz, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) |
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3:46 |
66 |
Exploring sensorial variability and polyphenol content of an olive core collection |
Antònia Ninot, IRTA |
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3:50 |
90 |
The influence of different thermal treatments on the antioxidant capacity and oxidative stability of virgin olive oil |
Maja Jukić Špika, Institute for Adriatic Crops |
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3:54 |
91 |
Diversity Assessment of Virgin Olive Oils from Croatian Cultivated and Wild Olives by their Chemical Traits |
Maja Jukić Špika, Institute for Adriatic Crops |
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3:58 |
99 |
Impact of olive genotype on olive oil oxidation during storage |
Mario Vendrell Calatayud, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna |
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Presenter |
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4:02 |
51 |
Wild olive trees (Olea oleaster) in Croatia – Chemical and sensory characterization of their olive oils |
Mirella Zanetic, Institut za jadranske kulture |
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4:06 |
111 |
Automated monitoring of table olive storage brines through an innovative sensorized smart system |
Rossella Manganiello, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria - Centro di ricerca Ingegneria e Trasformazioni agroalimentari |
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4:10 |
30 |
Evaluation of the mechanical pruning effect on olive yield, in a high-density olive orchard of ‘Galega cultivar’ |
António Bento Dias, Med/Universidade de Évora |
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4:14 |
101 |
Use of vegetation indexes to characterize within-canopy light conditions of pedestrian olive orchards |
Roberto Massenti, University of Palmero |
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4:18 |
26 |
Olive Pruning Management with Mobile Laser Scanner |
Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University |
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4:22 |
Business Meeting and Young Minds (YM) Awards |
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5:22 |
Break |
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6:00 |
Closing Dinner Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) Sensory Building, 392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616 2 block walk from the Alumni Center; behind the Sensory Building. Look for signage |
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Field Tour |
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6:30 AM |
Coffee and load buses at the Alumni Center, 530 Alumni Lane, UC Davis |
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7:00 |
Depart – don’t be late! |
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8:15 |
Stop #1: Agromillora Nursery |
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10:00 |
Depart Stop #1 |
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11:00 |
Stop #2: Burreson’s Mechanically Harvested Table Olive Orchard |
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12:00 PM |
Depart Stop #2 |
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12:15 |
Stop #3: California Olive Ranch, Artois |
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Lunch followed by walking tours |
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3:00 |
Depart |
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5:00 |
Arrive at the Alumni Center, Cavis |
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IX Olive Symposium Post-Tour Departs at 8:30 AM from the UC Davis Alumni Center There is no fee to participate in this post-tour. Transportation in vans will be provided, but lunch is on your own. Register here: https://na.eventscloud.com/esurvey/olivetour Stops will include:
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