Recent Advancements in the Use of Olive Products for Biotechnological Processes

Efthimiou, Georgios

Abstract

This chapter discusses the most recent applications of olive-derived materials in biotechnology, agriculture and food technology. Although the high-quality olive oil is usually destined for human consumption, lower oil grades or waste materials from the olive mill can be used to produce a plethora of valuable products, such as biofuel, soil fertilisers, medicines, enzymes, food packaging biopolymers and even building materials and textile dyes. Furthermore, compounds from olive mill wastewater have been found to stimulate plant growth by affecting their metabolism and also have potent antimicrobial properties, helping the biocontrol of hazardous plant pathogens. All these applications of olive products and by-products can help establish a sustainable circular economy through recycling of waste and resources.

Citation

Efthimiou, G. (2024). Recent Advancements in the Use of Olive Products for Biotechnological Processes. In V. Lagouri (Ed.), Olives and Olive Related Products - Innovations in Production and Processing (1-8). IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1007424

• Online Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024
• Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 30, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 5, 2024
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 1-8
• Book Title: Olives and Olive Related Products - Innovations in Production and Processing
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1007424
• Keywords: Olive; Olive mill wastewater; Olive oil; Biotechnology; High-value products; Waste valorisation; Circular economy
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4872903
• Publisher URL: https://www.intechopen.com/