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REPEATABILITY OF FRUIT QUALITY TRAITS OF CACTUS PEAR [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 2017 Repeatability analysis has been used to study traits in several crops, assisting in the definition of the minimum number needed to evaluate genotypes more efficiently and with less time and resource consumption.
VALTÂNIA XAVIER NUNES +4 more
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Characterization of Multitrait Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria From Opuntia ficus-indica in Different Moroccan Climates. [PDF]
MicrobiologyopenThe 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.
Zouitane I +11 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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Agriculture, 2021 Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) fruit from ‘Orito’ cultivar were stored at 2 °C and 90% RH for 28 days plus three days at 20 °C (shelf life, SL).
Lucía Andreu-Coll +6 more
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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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Beverages, 2022 The cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruit is widely cultivated and grown naturally in arid regions because it is adaptive to a wide range of soil and environments.
Louis Ramoba +2 more
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Ensiling characteristics of prickly pear (opuntia-ficus indica) rejects with and without molasses for animal feed [PDF]
International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2022 Purpose The aim of this work was to study the effect of adding sugar beet molasses on the biochemical properties, microbial flora, fermentation quality, and aerobic stability of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) waste silage.Method Molasses (0%,
L El Hajji +4 more
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NFS Journal, 2023 Opuntia ficus-indica fruits are outstanding for their sensory attributes and multiple health benefits. However, this fruit is highly perishable, and substantial efforts have been carried out to extend its shelf-life.
Hernán E. Verón +3 more
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Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 2021 Most plantations of cactus pear are not irrigated in Morocco and fruits are tiny. The impacts of irrigation during flowering (FLO) and fruit growth (FRG) on fruit yield and quality were monitored along two years on three varieties of cactus pear. In 2011,
Mohamed ARBA +3 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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