Schedule

All symposium events will take place at AGR Room, The Alumni Center, UC Davis, 530 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA , USA

Sunday, 10 September

5:00-7:00 PM

Registration and Opening Reception

You may pick up registration materials throughout the event.

Monday, 11 September

8:30 AM

Registration and coffee and refreshments

Welcome and Keynote

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

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)

9:20

Keynote: History of the California Olive Oil Industry
Dan Flynn, Founder, UC Davis Olive Center at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science

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

9:45

Keynote: History and Current State of the California Table Olive Industry

Louise Ferguson, Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis

Breeding & Genetics

Moderated by: Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

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

10:20

70

YM

System biology analysis discovers key cold-induced gene transcription regulators in olive tree

Athanassios Molassiotis, Aristotle University of the Thessaloniki

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

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

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

11:05

Break

Breeding & Genetics: Biodiversity and Propagation

Moderated by: Tiziano Caruso, University of Palermo

11:35

96

Session Keynote: Exploring the genetic diversity of monumental olive trees from South-Western Sicily

Tiziano Caruso, University of Palermo

11:55

80

YM

Development of an efficient protoplast isolation and transfection protocol for olive

Giuseppe Vaia, University of Tuscia

12:10 PM

48

YM

Development of a deep proteomic pipeline for recalcitrant olive leaf tissue

Ramona Abbattista, University of California, Davis

12:25

115

New insights into olive micropropagation

Cristian Silvestri, Department of Agriculture and Forest Science, University of Tuscia

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

12:55

Lunch

Breeding & Genetics: Cultivars Evaluation

Moderated by: Pilar Rallo Morillo, University of Seville

2:30

85

Session Keynote: New promising table olive cultivars from the University of Sevilla breeding program

Pilar Rallo Morillo, University of Seville

2:50

11
YM

Three new cultivars of IFAPA olive breeding program resistant to Verticillium wilt

Lorenzo León Moreno, IFAPA Centro Alameda del Obispo

3:05

113

YM

The New Olive Cultivar Oliana®

Franceso Maldera. University of Bari

3:20

24

YM

Response of different olive cultivars to late frosts in the Marche region (Italy)

Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche

3:35

201

Varietal Improvement: Todolivo's Breeding Program

Angela Sanchez Jimenez, Todolivo, S.L.

3:50

Break

Poster Session 1 & 2

Moderated by: Curt Pierce, University of California Cooperative Extension

4:10

50

Perspectives in olive propagation by Azospirillum baldaniorum SP245

Livia Pappalettere, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa

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

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

4:18

55

SSR markers in traceability of Croatian virgin olive oils

Gabriela Vuletin Selak, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation

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

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

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)

4:34

68

Genetic diversity and structure of Olive tree genetic resources from Catalonia (Northeastern Iberian Peninsula)

Antònia Ninot, IRTA

4:38

84

Ex situ Croatian olive germplasm collection – CroP_BioDiv

Mira Radunic, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation Split

4:42

200

The Olive Grove in wide frame hedge

Angela Sanchez Jimenez, Todolivo, S.L.

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

4:50

2

Scarification and germination of wild olive stones from Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Thuraiya Al Jabri, University of Reading

4:54

100

In vitro preliminary evaluation of the low vigour olive F2 ‘Koroneiki’ progenies

Annalisa Marchese, University of Palermo

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

Tuesday, 12 September

8:30 AM

Registration and coffee and refreshments

Physiology

Moderated by: Daniela Farinelli, University of Perugia

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 

9:20

20

YM

Could silicon ameliorate salt tolerance in Olea europaea L.?

Carmen Fidalgo Illesca, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa

9:35

39

Alternate bearing in olive - Mitigation with properly timed foliar-applied naphthaleneacetic acid or pruning

Carol J. Lovatt, University of California, Riverside

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

9:50

110

Olive tree physiology and productivity in cold and dry coast area of Patagonia

Nadia Arias, INBIOP (CONICET-UNPSJB)

10:05

25

Anomaly detection in real-time continuous fruit-based monitoring of olive via extensimeter

Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University

10:20

Break

Climate Change

Moderated by: Georgios Koubouris, Elgo-Dimitra, Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture

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

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

11:25

45

High temperature environment reduces olive oil yield and quality

Giora Ben-Ari, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel

11:40

104

Exploring the response of olive genotypes to salinity and drought stresses

Josip Tadic, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation

11:55

109

Experimental warming during autumn and winter decreased freezing resistance in Olea europaea plants

Nadia Arias, INBIOP (CONICET-UNPSJB)

12:10

Lunch

Irrigation, Fertilization and Soil Management

Moderated by: Arnon Dag, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel

2:30

35

Session Keynote: Significance of proper nitrogen fertilization for olive productivity and oil quality

Arnon Dag, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel

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

3:05

202

Evapotranspiration and water potential in two super-high density olive orchards in California

Paula Guzman Delgado, University of California Davis

3:20

106

Continuous deficit irrigation scheduling based on trunk growth rate frequencies approach

Alfonso Moriana, University of Seville

Crop Protection

Moderated by: Cindy Kron, University of California, Ag & Natural Resources

3:35

76

Session Keynote: Evaluation of new materials for control of Bactrocera oleae

Cindy Kron, University of California, Ag & Natural Resources

3:50

7

The etiology of Peacock's eye disease of olive in Israel

David Ezra, ARO, The Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, Israel

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

4:05

34

Closing the loop: tandem between monitoring and modelling to predict Bactrocera oleae infestations

Luca Rossini, Università degli Studi della Tuscia

4:20

Break

Poster Session 3, 4, & 5

Moderated by: Paul Guzman Delgado, University of California, Davis

4:35

44

Root topography in high-density olive orchards

Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche

4:39

56

Evaluating olive for cold hardiness in western Oregon

Neil Bell, Oregon State University Extension Service

4:43

71

Wood anatomical analyses in olive trees under different water stress

Francesco Marra, University of Palermo

4:47

87

Composition and biomechanical behavior of olive fruit cuticles

Ana Morales-Sillero, University of Seville

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)

4:55

29

YM

Vegetative and productive response of olive trees under anti-insect nets

Matteo Zucchini, Università Politecnica delle Marche

4:59

112

Pollen performance under heat temperatures in a promising olive clone (cv leccino)

Susanna Bartolini, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa

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

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

5:11

49

Field trapping of the olive moth (Prays oleae Bern.) using olive fruit volatiles as attractants

Mirella Zanetic, Institut za jadranske kulture

5:15

53

Colletotrichum acutatum infection in Arbequina olive fruits under severe drought.

Paula Conde-Innamorato, INIA

5:19

4

Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties

Lindsey Burbank, USDA-ARS

5:23

103

Vegetative growth is reduced by fruit load but is not affected by moderate water stress in summer

Mercedes Arias Sibillotte, UDELAR

Dinner is on your own. Enjoy downtown Davis restaurants. See the registration desk for a list of restaurants.

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!

 Wednesday, 13 September

8:30 AM

Coffee and snacks

Planting Systems & Pruning

Moderated by: Richard Rosecrance, California State University, Chico

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

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

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

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

9:50

15

Continuous plant-based monitoring of olive orchards: A review

Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University

10:05

107

Response of "Manzanilla de Sevilla" in high density hedgerow olive orchards with "Chiquitita" as rootstock

Alfonso Moriana, University of Seville

10:20

Break

Harvest

Moderated by: Ayelet Fishman, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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

11:10

27

Continuous olive harvesting in a high-density olive grove of portuguese ‘Galega vulgar’ variety

António Bento Dias, Med/Universidade de Évora

11:25

40

Challenges and Opportunities in Mechanical Harvesting of Table Olives

Reza Ehsani, UC Merced

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

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

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

12:10 PM

Lunch

Olive Products and Marketing

Moderated by: Selina Wang, Dept. of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis

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

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

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

2:30

75

Accelerating the Technology Pathway to the New Palestinian Olive Oil Circular Bioeconomy

Donald Humpal, DAI

2:45

Break

Poster Session 6 & 7

Moderated by: Elizabeth Fichtner, University of California Cooperative Extension

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

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

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

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)

3:46

66

Exploring sensorial variability and polyphenol content of an olive core collection

Antònia Ninot, IRTA

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

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

3:58

99

Impact of olive genotype on olive oil oxidation during storage

Mario Vendrell Calatayud, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Time

Abstract #

Title

Presenter

4:02

51

Wild olive trees (Olea oleaster) in Croatia – Chemical and sensory characterization of their olive oils

Mirella Zanetic, Institut za jadranske kulture

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

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

4:14

101

Use of vegetation indexes to characterize within-canopy light conditions of pedestrian olive orchards

Roberto Massenti, University of Palmero

4:18

26

Olive Pruning Management with Mobile Laser Scanner

Arash Khosravi, Marche Polytechnic University

4:22

Business Meeting and Young Minds (YM) Awards

5:22

Break

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

 Thursday, 14 September

Field Tour

6:30 AM

Coffee and load buses at the Alumni Center, 530 Alumni Lane, UC Davis

7:00

Depart – don’t be late!

8:15

Stop #1: Agromillora Nursery

10:00

Depart Stop #1

11:00

Stop #2: Burreson’s Mechanically Harvested Table Olive Orchard

12:00 PM

Depart Stop #2

12:15

Stop #3: California Olive Ranch, Artois

Lunch followed by walking tours

3:00

Depart

5:00

Arrive at the Alumni Center, Cavis

Friday, 15 September

IX Olive Symposium Post-Tour

Departs at 8:30 AM from the UC Davis Alumni Center
Returns at 2:00 PM to 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:

• Wolfskill Research Facility (https://wolfskill.ucdavis.edu/). Wolfskill is 30 minutes from Davis in the town of Winters.
• UC Davis Olive Center (https://olivecenter.ucdavis.edu/) research trials with Director Javier Fernandez, and the olive germplasm collection in the USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository: (https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/davis-ca/natl-clonal-germplasm-rep-tree-fruit-nut-crops-grapes/) with Director Claire Heinitz and collection supervisor Jenny Smith.
• Lunch: Free time to get lunch in the multiple restaurants in the historical city of Winters.