Spear yield and quality of wild asparagus (Asparagus acutifolius L.) as an understory crop in two olive systems

Paoletti, Andrea; Benincasa, Paolo; Famiani, Franco; Rosati, A.

doi:10.1007/s10457-023-00860-0

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“…Moreover, they hold value for apiculture ( Apis mellifera L.) and possess diuretic properties [ 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. Furthermore, they are recognized as potential new crops that are suitable for cultivation in semi-arid Mediterranean environments [ 23 , 24 ]. A. acutifolius predominantly blooms in late summer—specifically, from August to September—thus aligning with the arrival of cooler temperatures and the initial late-summer rains.…”

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Floral Aroma and Pollinator Relationships in Two Sympatric Late-Summer-Flowering Mediterranean Asparagus Species

Llorens,

Tomàs,

Ferriol

et al. 2023

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This research delves into plant–pollinator relationships within the Mediterranean region, focusing on two synchronous and sympatric asparagus species: A. acutifolius and A. albus. For the first time, the floral scents of the genus Asparagus are reported. We investigate the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in their floral scents and their impact on pollinator attraction. Captured flower-emitted VOCs underwent solid-phase microextraction of headspace (SPME-HS) and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The investigation confirms distinctive aroma profiles for each species. A. albus predominantly emits benzene derivatives and sesquiterpenes, while A. acutifolius is characterized by carotenoid derivatives, monoterpenes, and sesquiterpenes. The only shared compounds between the two species are the sesquiterpenes (Z,E)-α-farnesene and (E,E)-α-farnesene. A positive correlation links peak floral aroma intensity (benzenoids in A. albus and ionones in A. acutifolius) with a higher pollinator visit frequency, emphasizing the critical role of intense floral scents in pollinator attraction. The study of reproductive aspects reveals almost complete gynodioecy in A. acutifolius, influencing unique dynamics for the two species. These adaptations hold significant importance within the Mediterranean ecosystem, particularly during the late dry summer period, when a limited number of plant species vie for a shared primary pollinator.

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Floral Aroma and Pollinator Relationships in Two Sympatric Late-Summer-Flowering Mediterranean Asparagus Species

Llorens,

Tomàs,

Ferriol

et al. 2023

Plants

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Assessing Mediterranean agroforestry systems: Agro-economic impacts of olive wild asparagus in central Italy

Rezgui,

Rosati,

Lambarraa-Lehnhardt

et al. 2024

European Journal of Agronomy

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From Weeds to Feeds: Exploring the Potential of Wild Plants in Horticulture from a Centuries-Long Journey to an AI-Driven Future

Rivera,

Rivera-Obón,

Palazón

et al. 2024

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Given the increasing food needs of humanity and the challenges cultivated species face in adapting to the climatic uncertainties we experience, it is urgent to cultivate new species. A highly relevant repertoire for this purpose is offered by the array of edible wild plants. We analyzed data from Murcia (Spain), involving 61 species and 59 informants, and the Global Database of Wild Food Plants, which includes 15,000 species, 500 localities, and nearly 700 references. Using local consensus, global distribution, and GBIF occurrence data, we built simple unimodal or bimodal models to explore their limitations. Our study highlights that approximately 15,000 wild or feral plant species are consumed as food, underlining the urgent need to support existing crops with new species due to current food crises and climate irregularities. We examined wild plant diversity from a horticultural perspective, considering their relationships with weeds and invasive species. Partial criteria, such as local consensus or global use, were found insufficient for selecting candidate species. We propose developing a specific artificial intelligence to integrate various factors—ecological, nutritional, toxicological, agronomic, biogeographical, ethnobotanical, economic, and physiological—to accurately model a species’ potential for domestication and cultivation. We propose the necessary tools and a protocol for developing this AI-based model.

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Spear yield and quality of wild asparagus (Asparagus acutifolius L.) as an understory crop in two olive systems

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Floral Aroma and Pollinator Relationships in Two Sympatric Late-Summer-Flowering Mediterranean Asparagus Species

Floral Aroma and Pollinator Relationships in Two Sympatric Late-Summer-Flowering Mediterranean Asparagus Species

Assessing Mediterranean agroforestry systems: Agro-economic impacts of olive wild asparagus in central Italy

From Weeds to Feeds: Exploring the Potential of Wild Plants in Horticulture from a Centuries-Long Journey to an AI-Driven Future

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