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Niche Conservatism Shapes Invasion Patterns of Opuntia Species Despite Interspecific Differences in Expansion Dynamics

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
The graphical abstract illustrates an integrative framework combining ensemble species distribution models, PCA‐env niche quantification, and MESS similarity mapping to assess niche dynamics across four globally invasive Opuntia species. Results reveal predominant niche conservatism (89.6%–98.2% stability) with soil nutrient availability identified as ...
Sifan Tao, Xuefei Chen, Zhechen Qi, Pan Li, Xiaoling Yan   +4 more
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Sustainability: Obtaining Natural Dyes from Waste Matrices Using the Prickly Pear Peels of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller

Agronomy, 2020
In this work, the effect of dyes extracted through the Naviglio method (an eco-innovative solid-liquid extraction technique) was tested, which proved interesting for such an extraction.
Pierpaolo Scarano, Daniele Naviglio, Antonello Prigioniero, Maria Tartaglia, Alessia Postiglione, Rosaria Sciarrillo, Carmine Guarino   +6 more
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Wild Edible Plants in Angola: Diversity, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Properties, and Socio‐Economic Potential

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2026.
Wild edible plants (WEP) in Angola: number of species recorded by family and their distribution ranges; four of the most used WEP: Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae), Carissa spinarum (Apocynaceae), Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae), and Vitex doniana (Lamiaceae).
Claudete Bastos, Ângela Liberal, Margarida Moldão, Lillian Barros, Luís Catarino   +4 more
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Comparative Study of Antioxidant Power, Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Betacyanins of the Peel and Pulp of Three Tunisian Opuntia Forms

Antioxidants, 2013
The antioxidant activity and the chemical composition of methanol extracts from peel and pulp belonging to two species of Tunisian prickly pears Opuntia ficus indica (spiny and thornless forms) and Opuntia stricta have been studied.
Nizar Yeddes, Jamila K. Chérif, Sylvain Guyot, Hélène Sotin, Malika T. Ayadi   +4 more
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The Protective effect of of Water Extract of Opuntia Ficus-indica on Liver Hepatotoxicity of Carbon Tetra Chloride in Male Rats [PDF]

Kirkuk Journal of Science, 2017
the plant Opuntia ficus-indica against the toxicity of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in rat males. Seventy five rats were divided into five groups of 15 rats each. The first group was a negative control and the other 60 rats were given 1ml/kg.b.w.
Zeena Zuhair Ibrahim Al-Azzawie
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Therapeutic potential of Opuntia ficus indica extract against cadmium-induced osteoporosis and DNA bone damage in male rats

Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry, 2022
The purpose of the present study was to assess the protective effects of ‘Opuntia ficus indica’ (family Cactaceae) against osteoporosis induced by cadmium chloride in female Wistar rats. Experiments were carried out on 36 male Wistar rats (6-8 weeks old)
Jihen Taleb, Saida Ncibi, Intidhar Bkhairia, Amani Smida, Lamia Mabrouki, Moncef Nasri, Lazhar Zourgui   +6 more
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From Inflammatory Bowel Disease to Cancer: Gut Microbiota–Immune Microenvironment Crosstalk and Natural Product‐Based Therapeutic Opportunities

Cancer Nexus, Volume 2, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract and an important risk factor for IBD‐associated cancer. Increasing evidence suggests that gut microbiota dysbiosis, epithelial barrier dysfunction, and immune microenvironment remodeling
Xue Zhang, Chongchong Gao, Rui Jiang, Zijian Wu, Jian Bai   +4 more
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Anticancer and Anti‐Inflammatory Potential of Betalains: A Systematic Review on Preclinical Studies

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Betalains derived from diverse natural sources, including beetroot (Beta vulgaris), Opuntia ficus‐indica, yellow prickly pear, and Atriplex hortensis “rubra” leaf and seed extracts, as well as purified betalains (amaranthin, celosianin, betanin, betaxanthins, and related derivatives), exhibit significant anticancer and anti‐inflammatory activities in ...
Aroob Fatima, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Hassan Raza, Zoha Saleem, Nimra Anees, Khaled Arab   +7 more
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Spray Drying of Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus‐indica [L.] Mill) Juice: Effects of Different Carriers on Yield and Powder Properties

Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Prickly pear juice (Opuntia ficus‐indica [L.] Mill, orange variety) was spray dried with maltodextrin (MD), MD and whey protein isolate in a ratio 199:1 (WPI1), MD and whey protein isolate in a ratio 100:100 (WPI100) (1:1), MD and casein in a ratio 199:1 (Cas) and MD and gum arabic in a ratio 175:25 (GA) (7:1).
Panagiotis Chaloulos, Athina Mourouti, Ioanna Mandala   +2 more
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Opuntia ficus-indica as a supplement for gilts in late gestation and lactation: effects on biochemical parameters and voluntary feed intake

Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2021
This study evaluated the effect of Opuntia ficus-indica L. supplementation on gilts during late gestation and lactation, particularly on their biochemical parameters and voluntary feed intake (VFI) at lactation. Thirty-two gilts were randomly distributed
Gerardo Ordaz, Aureliano Juárez, Manuel López, Héctor Eduardo Martínez, Rosa Elena Pérez, Ruy Ortiz   +5 more
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