Objective:
This work aims the valorization of myrtle fruits through the determination of its mineral composition. Such a study is important to highlight the nutritional value of this NWFP.
Context:
Myrtus communis is an aromatic plant native plant of Mediterranean region and Southern Europe. In Tunisia, most of the myrtle are concentrated in the North of the country (35,000 ha) (ODESYPANO 2007). The myrtle is considered by the local authorities as a "strategic plant" because of its economic importance. It is among the most important plants in terms of production of essential oils at the national level. Fruits of myrtle are poorly exploited and needs valorization and development of its uses.
Contacts:
Faten Mezni, faten-mez@hotmail.com, http://www.inrgref.agrinet.tn/
Boutheina Stiti, stitibou@gmail.com, http://www.inrgref.agrinet.tn/
Sondes Fkiri, sondesfkiri@gmail.com, http://www.inrgref.agrinet.tn/
Abdelhamid Khaldi, khalditn@yahoo.fr, http://www.inrgref.agrinet.tn/
Further information:
ODESYPANO : Mhamed NAIJA et Hamed DALY (2007) Etude sur l’association des populations des zones montagneuses et forestières du Nord-ouest à la promotion de la filière des Huiles Essentielles. Rapport final,