Support-type properties of generalized convex functions

Chebyshev systems induce in a natural way a concept of convexity. The functions convex in this sense behave in many aspects similarly to ordinary convex functions. In this paper support-type properties are investigated. Using osculatory interpolation, the existence of support-like functions is established for functions convex with respect to Chebyshev systems. Unique supports are determined. A characterization of the generalized convexity via support properties is presented.