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Citrus Origin, Diffusion, and Economic Importance

Citrus are widely cultivated in more than 140 countries in the world, in tropical, subtropical and Mediterranean climates, in the “citrus belt” between approximately 40° N and 40° S latitude, but their natural distribution areas before domestication must be much smaller. The chapter briefly outlines the issues related to the exact identification of the geographical origin and spread of citrus fruits: these simple questions have bothered citrus breeders and taxonomists for centuries. Neverthel...

Earth-Based Plasters with Recycled Additives

In the wake of the 2030 Agenda, many strategies have been imple mented globally, in order to fulfill its goals. Amongst these, reaching sustainabil ity and low environmental impact of construction materials is a greatly important topic, mostly carried out by the adoption of recycled and low embodied energy construction materials. Based on such premises, the ITER project aims at test ing and optimizing the mix design and the production process of sustainable raw earth-based plasters stabili...

Future Dynamics of Drought in Areas at Risk: An Interpretation of RCP Projections on a Regional Scale

The Mediterranean region is currently experiencing the effects of a climate crisis, marked by an increase in the frequency and intensity of drought events. Climate variability has led to prolonged periods of drought, even in areas not traditionally classified as arid. These events have significant impacts on water resources, agricultural productivity, and socioeconomic systems. This study investigates the evolution of meteorological, hydrological, and socioeconomic droughts using the Standard...