Holm oak acorn as a new functional Mediterranean food

Acorns of the Holm oak (Quercus ilex) have been part of the landscape of Mediterranean forests and traditional agroforestry system…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2535716/holm-oak-acorn-as-a-new-functional-mediterranean-food/

God save the queen! How and why the dominant evergreen species of the Mediterranean Basin is declining?

https://academic.oup.com/aobpla/advance-article/doi/10.1093/aobpla/plad051/7234921

The holm oak, or Quercus ilex L., stands as the monarch of the Mediterranean forests. However, their decline has us questioning why. This paper explores their resilience traits, the stressors impacting them, and proposes potential solutions via forest management. 🌳

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God save the queen! How and why the dominant evergreen species of the Mediterranean Basin is declining?

Abstract. Quercus ilex L. may be considered the queen tree of the Mediterranean Basin, dominating costal forest areas up to 2000 m above sea level at some sites

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