Olives (IMAGE)

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

Olives

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Olives are widely used in cooking and have several health benefits owing to oleuropein, a fatty acid found in olives. Molecular breeding methods can help enhance the quality of olives and increasing their health benefits.

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