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Carob: A mediterranean resource for the future

2024-04-25Journal article Open Access
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dc.contributor.authorMartins-Loução, Maria Amélia
dc.contributor.authorCorreia, Pedro José
dc.contributor.authorRomano, Anabela
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-13T11:45:39Z
dc.date.available2024-05-13T11:45:39Z
dc.date.issued2024-04-25
dc.date.updated2024-05-10T13:17:58Z
dc.description.abstractFor centuries, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) has contributed to the economy of the Mediterranean basin, mainly as food for livestock. Nowadays, the value of the carob tree extends far beyond its traditional uses, encompassing a wide range of industries and applications that take advantage of its unique properties and nutritional benefits. Despite its high industrial demand and European indications, there has been a 65% reduction in the area cultivated throughout the Mediterranean area in the 21st century. Given the threats posed by climate change, including reduced water availability and nutrient-depleted soils, there is a growing need to focus on this crop, which is well placed to cope with unpredictable weather. In this review, we use a bibliographic search approach to emphasise the prioritisation of research needs for effective carob tree exploitation. We found enormous gaps in the scientific knowledge of this under-utilised crop species with fruit pulp and seeds of high industrial value. Insufficient understanding of the biology of the species, as well as inadequate agronomic practices, compromise the quantity and the quality of fruits available to the industry. In addition to industrial applications, carob can also be used in reforestation or restoration programmes, providing a valuable crop while promoting biodiversity conservation and soil restoration. The carbon sequestration potential of the trees should be taken into account as a promising alternative in fighting climate change. This bibliographic search has highlighted clusters with different knowledge gaps that require further research and investment. The carob tree has untapped potential for innovation, economic development, and environmental sustainability.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationPlants 13 (9): 1188 (2024)pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/plants13091188pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn2223-7747
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/20718
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherMDPIpt_PT
dc.relationCentre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes
dc.relationMediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development
dc.relationCHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectCarobpt_PT
dc.subjectCeratonia siliquapt_PT
dc.subjectMediterraneanpt_PT
dc.subjectClimate changept_PT
dc.subjectIndustrial applicationspt_PT
dc.subjectAfforestationpt_PT
dc.subjectEnvironmental benefitspt_PT
dc.subjectProduction and cultivationpt_PT
dc.titleCarob: A mediterranean resource for the futurept_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardTitleCentre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes
oaire.awardTitleMediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development
oaire.awardTitleCHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute
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oaire.citation.issue9pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage1188pt_PT
oaire.citation.titlePlantspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume13pt_PT
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person.familyNameCorreia
person.familyNameRomano
person.givenNamePedro José
person.givenNameAnabela
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project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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