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MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.The rhizosphere of Opuntia ficus‐indica from different Moroccan climates harbors diverse plant growth‐promoting bacteria with multiple beneficial traits. Selected isolates enhanced seed germination and seedling growth, highlighting their potential for sustainable agriculture in arid and semiarid environments.
Ilham Zouitane +11 more
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Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract Windthrow is a significant disturbance in many forests globally during which strong winds damage trees or other large flora, yet its role in arid ecosystems remains largely understudied. The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), a keystone species of the Sonoran Desert, is a long‐lived, massive succulent whose demography is primarily thought to
Don E. Swann +3 more
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Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2012 The objective of this study was to assess the tissue component yields and the physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of meat from Santa Inês sheep fed diets in which cactus pear partially or completely replaced corn.
Roberto Germano Costa +5 more
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Population dynamics, survival, and movements of Texas tortoises in a national park in southern Texas
The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 4, May 2026.Texas tortoise abundance in a small national park in South Texas, USA, declined by >25%, from an estimated 273 tortoises in 2014 to 204 tortoises in 2024. The severity of the decline varied across survey units, but abundance remained highest in areas having greater canopy cover and experiencing less invasion by Guinea grass.
Tracey D. Tuberville +4 more
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Acta Scientiarum. Agronomy, 2019 Forage cactus pear is considered a xerophilic plant, so it is adapted to harsh semiarid conditions and is a forage resource of significant importance for animal production in regions that are subject to food shortage and long dry periods.
Varley Andrade Fonseca +5 more
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Biological and environmental drivers of early life fawn survival in a declining pronghorn population
Wildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 3, May 2026.Pronghorn Antilocapra americana occupy only a portion of their historical range and in Oklahoma occur at the eastern edge of the species' contemporary distribution. Monitoring has suggested pronghorn populations in Oklahoma have declined in recent years.
Derek P. Hahn +10 more
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Physiological and Metabolic Effects of Opuntia ficus indica spp. Peel Formulations
LifeThe objective of this study is to determine the physiological and metabolic effects of administration of dietary fiber formulations to male Wistar rats. The study population was divided into five groups to which food and water were orally administered ad
José Arias-Rico +7 more
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Journal of Food Process Engineering, Volume 49, Issue 5, May 2026.This article presents a concise overview of thermosonic vacuum concentration for carrot juice processing. It outlines the principle of the method, highlights its advantages in preserving quality attributes and bioactive compounds, and discusses its concentration mechanism by mathematical models.
Elif Aykın‐Dinçer +2 more
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The 2024 European Union report on pesticide residues in food
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract Under European Union legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), the European Food Safety Authority publishes an annual report assessing pesticide residue levels in food. In 2024, 9842 samples were analysed as part of the EU‐coordinated multiannual control programme subset, of which 1.2% were found to be non‐compliant.
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 2, April 2026.This study evaluated the effects of increasing levels of cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) included in haylage of Senna obtusifolia on intake, ingestive behavior, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, ruminal and blood parameters, and performance of fattening sheep.
Bernadin Fonrose +9 more
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