pIn Calabria, Italy, where bergamot has been successfully cultivated since the eighteenth century, it is commonly defined as the prince of the Citrus genus. Written by an international panel of experts from multiple disciplines, bCitrus bergamia Bergamot and its Derivatives brepresents the most complete treatise on bergamot and its derivatives currently available.ppppAlthough production of bergamot and its derivatives is comparatively small, its chemical composition and biological properties have been of great scientific interest and the oil is considered essential in many high-quality perfumes. There is also an increased demand for bergamot oil for food flavorings and gastronomy. A tribute to bergamot, b Citrus bergamia Bergamot and its Derivativesb covers all aspects of bergamot, from its historical and botanical origins, cultural practices, and transformation technologies to the use of its derivatives, possible contaminations, and biological activity. pThe book examines the chemical