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Agronomy, 2021 The effect of diets containing 0% of wheat bran levels (control buffel grass and cactus pear) contrasted with diets with cactus pear as the only forage source and wheat bran levels (30; 37 and 44%) on nutrient digestibility, feed intake, animal ...
Kleitiane Balduíno da Silva +12 more
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Agronomy, 2021 Study of appropriate planting time and response to agronomic management practices is imperative for the newly introduced cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) into a semi-arid region of India.
Sunil Kumar +13 more
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On-Farm Supplemental Irrigation of ‘Roja Lisa’ Cactus Pear: Pre- and Postharvest Effects
Horticulturae, 2022 Opuntia species grow in arid and semiarid lands, where water for irrigation is scarce. However, supplemental irrigation can be a feasible strategy for commercial cactus pear orchards.
Valentín Melero-Meraz +7 more
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Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, 2021 The objective of this study was to evaluate water loss and chemical composition of cactus pear genotypes submitted to post-harvest storage periods. The experimental design adopted was a the completely randomized, in a 3 × 5 factorial arrangement, with ...
Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento +6 more
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Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2017 The cactus is a succulent plant resistant to droughts. According to the recently reviewed classification, cacti belong to the family of Opuntiaceae Desv. (synon. Cactaceae Juss.) with Opuntia Mill. as the typical genus.
Mohamed Arba +3 more
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‘Gigante’ cactus pear cultivated at different population densities in a mechanizable arrangement [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2020 Cactus pear is a crop adapted to the climatic conditions of the Brazilian semiarid region, so it has contributed to the socioeconomic development of this region. The objective of this study was to evaluate the response of ‘Gigante’ cactus pear cultivated
Varley A. Fonseca +5 more
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Yield of ‘Gigante’ cactus pear cultivated under biofertilizer doses and application intervals
Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2021 Due to the water restriction, associated with the high cost of fertilizers, and the need to produce forage in the semi-arid regions, studies using biofertilizers in cactus pear production tend to become impactful.
Varley A. Fonseca +5 more
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Cactus-Based Biopolymers: A Review on Sustainable Innovations in Edible Packaging, UV Protection, Antioxidant Films, and Industrial Applications. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrCactus mucilage, particularly from Opuntia ficus‐indica, exhibits remarkable film‐forming, UV‐blocking, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, making it a sustainable alternative to petroleum‐based plastics. Its applications span food preservation, edible coatings, and smart packaging systems, as well as industrial uses in construction, corrosion ...
Teferi DA, Kassa MG.
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Cactus Pear: a Weed of Dry-Lands for Supplementing Food Security Under Changing Climate [PDF]
Planta Daninha, 2020 : Climate change characterized by global warming and frequent occurrence of prolonged drought spells has necessitated the cultivation of multi-purpose crops which are temperature and drought hardy.
M.A. IQBAL +6 more
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2020 During processing, the peels and seeds from cactus pear fruits are usually discarded. These “waste” products contain valuable bioactive compounds. This study investigated the antioxidant content and antioxidant potential of fresh and processed (juiced ...
Maryna De Wit +3 more
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