Ascenzo Salvati

INTRODUCTION Plants have evolved, likely before animals, a sophisticated innate immune system to protect themselves against pathogens.

Abstract Plant immunity is triggered by endogenous elicitors known as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Oligogalacturonides (OGs) are DAMPs released from the cell wall (CW) demethylated homogalacturonan during microbial colonization, mechanical or pest-provoked tissue damage, and physiological CW remodeling.

Abstract Olive oil is a core component of the Mediterranean diet known for its nutritional properties and health benefits. Olive industry is moving to novel extraction systems for higher oil yield and quality and for waste reduction, which is a relevant problem in the process due to its toxicity and high disposal costs. Multi-Phase Decanter (DMF) is a modern two-phase system performed without adding water during the process.