Keyword: Tunisia

Intraspecific variability and genetic selection of Aleppo pine

Aleppo pine is one of the dominant forest species in Tunisia, favoured by its great regeneration capacity, plasticity, climatic stress tolerance, and multiple products: wood,

Study of antimicrobial activity of pine resin in Tunisia

The wide potential of resin acids as bioactive agents could be considered as very promoting products for new applications of the natural forms and their

Study of antioxidant activity of pine resin in Tunisia

The exploitation of pine forests in Tunisia which covered up to 50% of the total forest area could contribute and generate additional income sources for

Assessment of tapping performance on some pine species in Tunisia

The main objective of the present investigation is to explore the knowledge and the best practices of resin extraction technics in rural areas and marginal

Pine resin tapping in Tunisia

Resin is a natural product that has multiple applications and is highly demanded in the chemical industry. As a non-timber forest product, exploitation of the

Seed germination techniques of Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum L.)

The Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum L.) is a Mediterranean and West Asian species considered in Tunisia as rare with only three locations. The ecological importance

Leptocybe invasa and Ophelimus maskelli, two gall wasps introduced in Tunisia

The main objective of this factsheet is to help technicians and forsters to recognize, in the field, insect gall wasps of Eucalyptus species.

Essential oils of Eucalyptus: Comparative performance and promotion of their use

The current exploitation of rosemary and myrtle (native species with relatively high yield of EO) occupies an important place in the forestry sector and a

Closterocerus chamaeleon a biological control agent of the eucalyptus gall wasp Ophelimus maskelli

Among essential oils, Eucalyptus oil, is one of the most useful as it is easily extractable commercially (industrial value) and possesses a wide range of

Antioxidant potential of Pinus nigra Arn needles

Pine species are considered as a natural source of antioxidant compounds. Pinus nigra Arnold is one of the most known medicinal plants in the Mediterranean

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