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Evaluation of the planting method, and auxin hormone for vegetative multiplication of Opuntia spp. varieties resistant to Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Morocco

African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia, 2022
Cactus Opuntia spp. is a perfectly appropriate crop for land rehabilitation in the arid and semi-arid regions of Morocco. Unfortunately, the sustainability of this extremely resilient crop has become seriously threatened by the appearance of Dactylopius ...
Mohamed El-Aalaoui, Mohamed Sbaghi
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Natural enemies associated with Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Morocco and their population fluctuations

Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2019
Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) is the most important pest of prickly pear cactus Opuntia ficus-indica in Morocco in recent years.
Mohamed EL AALAOUI, Rachid BOUHARROUD, Mohamed SBAGHI, Mustapha EL BOUHSSINI, Lahoucine HILALI, Nacera DARI   +5 more
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Sistema de cultivo sobre o solo para palmas forrageiras resistentes a cochonilha-do-carmim

Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 2023
A palma forrageira é uma das plantas mais cultivadas no semiárido brasileiro. Apesar de sua alta capacidade de adaptação em áreas com escassez de chuvas é vulnerável a doenças e pragas, sendo a mais importante à cochonilha-do-carmim (Dactylopius ...
Zulmira Dayana Santos Nascimento, Letícia Nunes Rezende, Jailyne Costa Pontes, Geovani José Machado Neto, Ângelo Kidelman Dantas de Oliveira, Fernando Kidelmar Dantas de Oliveira   +5 more
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Influence of Inclusion of Cactus Pear in Senna obtusifolia Haylage on Nutritional, Ruminal, and Metabolic Parameters of Sheep

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, José Morais Pereira Filho, Kevily Henrique de Oliveira Soares de Lucena, Juliana Paula Felipe de Oliveira, Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento, Pedro Henrique Silva, Ricardo Loiola Edvan, Elzania Sales Pereira, Edson Mauro Santos, Leilson Rocha Bezerra   +9 more
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Thermal Effect of Microwave Radiation on Dactylopius opuntiae in Morocco and Coaxial Probe for Permittivity Measurements

IEEE Access
Dactylopius opuntiae (D. opuntiae), commonly referred to as cochineal scale insect or wild cochineal, poses a considerable risk to cactus plantations globally.
Fatima Zahrae El Arroud, Karim El Fakhouri, Youness Zaarour, Chaimae Ramdani, Hafid Griguer, Mariam Aznabet, Rafiq El Alami, Mustapha El Bouhssini   +7 more
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Genetic variability of Dactylopius opuntiae (Homiptera, Dactylopiidae) on forage cactus in northeast Brazil

Genetics and Molecular Research, 2013
The carmine cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae is a key pest in productive fields of forage cactus in Pernambuco, Brazil. Species identification by means of molecular markers assists in understanding the genetic profile, underpins morphological characterization, and supports the monitoring of populations in integrated management programs designed to ...
D M P, Silva, A C, do E S Mergulhão, L V, de Medeiros, M V B, Figueiredo, H A, Burity   +4 more
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Cassava Hay Inclusion Improves Fermentation Profile and Quality of Spineless Forage Cactus Silage

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.
This study evaluated the chemical composition, fermentation profile, microbial populations, aerobic stability, and fermentative losses of spineless forage cactus silage supplemented with varying levels of cassava hay (0%, 7.5%, 15.0%, 22.5%, and 30.0% on a fresh matter basis).
Gilvan A. R. Lima, Domingos A. Gonçalves Junior, Alberto T. Chirinda, Tarcizio V. B. S. Silva, Rodrigo B. Saldanha, Raiane Barbosa Mendes, Henry D. R. Alba, Maria L. G. M. L. de Araújo, Leandro Soares Santos, Stefanie A. Santos, Douglas D. S. Pina, Carlindo S. Rodrigues, Gleidson G. P. de Carvalho   +12 more
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"Dactylopius opuntiae" vs. "Opuntia Ficus-indica" en España: análisis espacio-temporal y repercusiones paisajísticas a través de los medios de comunicación on-line

Anales de Geografía de la Universidad Complutense, 2018
La creciente introducción de especies exóticas invasoras representa un importante factor de transformación ecológica, paisajística y social, siendo especialmente significativo el efecto de ciertos invertebrados fitófagos sobre la vegetación.
José Luis Serrano-Montes, José Antonio Olmedo-Cobo, José Gómez-Zotano, Emilio Martínez-Ibarra   +3 more
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A review of non‐native scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Coccoidea) of Australia and the challenges in maintaining current and accurate pest lists

Austral Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract Over 870 species of scale insects, also called coccoids (infraorder Coccomorpha), have been recorded from Australia. Here, we systematically review literature, databases and collections to provide a revised assessment of non‐native species to Australia, for which we confirm those species that are introduced and extant in Australia (including ...
Mark K. Schutze, Michael Gorton, Penny J. Gullan, Desley J. Tree, Ting‐Kui Qin, Peter S. Gillespie, Helen F. Nahrung   +6 more
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Selection of a Natural Extract Rich in Antioxidants to Reduce Lipid and Protein Oxidation in Rabbit Meatballs During Refrigerated Storage

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Although consumption of rabbit meat is limited worldwide, it is highly nutritious and offers significant health benefits. Lipid and protein oxidation affect the quality and acceptability of rabbit meat products by consumers. These processes can be suppressed using nonharmful antioxidant agents, such as polyphenol‐rich extracts obtained from natural ...
Othoniel Hugo Aragon-Martinez, Marco Martin González-Chávez, Othir Gidalti Galicia-Cruz, Mario A. Isiordia-Espinoza, Brayan Arias-Alvarez, Juan F. López-Rodríguez, Flavio Martinez-Morales, Carlos Cavalheiro   +7 more
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