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Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants of Konso Ethnic Community, South Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2013
This paper presents the knowledge on wild/semi-wild edible plant species (WEPS) of Konso ethnic community of southern Ethiopia. Ethnobotanical information was collected through focus group discussions, observations, interviews, and preference ranking.
Addis, Getachew, Asfaw, Zemede, Woldu, Zerihun   +2 more
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Ethnobotanical Study of Wild and Semi‐Wild Edible Plants in Addi Arkay District, Northwestern Ethiopia

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The exploration of wild and semi‐wild edible plants (WEPs) has received global attention as valuable alternative food sources. This study explored and documented the indigenous knowledge of WEPs within the Addi Arkay District of Ethiopia. Ethnobotanical data were collected from 385 informants, including 355 general informants selected through ...
Worku Misganaw, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu, Daniel Tadesse, Kalyani Sen   +5 more
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Cardioprotective effects of total and anthocyanin-rich extracts of Opuntia ficus-indica fruit on epinephrine-induced cardiac injury in rats

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Objective: To examine the effect of fruit extracts of Opuntia ficus-indica on epinephrine-induced myocardial injury in rats. Methods: Rats were pre-treated with hydroalcoholic and anthocyanin-rich extracts (250, 500, and 1 000 mg/kg) orally for 16 days ...
Leila Safaeian, Masoud Sadeghi-Dinani, Zahra Haghighatian, Mohammad-Bagher Fatahian, Marjan Khademizadeh   +4 more
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Association between Opuntia species invasion and changes in land-cover in the Mediterranean region [PDF]

, 2003
In Mediterranean regions, biological invasions pose a major threat to the conservation of native species and the integrity of ecosystems. In addition, changes in land-cover are a widespread phenomenon in Mediterranean regions, where an increase in urban ...
Barbera, Bountin, Castroviejo, Clark, Cody, Cortázar, Cronk, Debussche, Ellenberg, Emma Llach, Franquesa, Gersani, Gimeno, Groves, Hobbs, Hodkinson, Inglese, Joan Chamizo, Joan Pino, José Angel Burriel, Kowarik, Luo, Mack, Miquel Vives, Montserrat Porterias, Montserrat Vilà, Pysek, Sala, Thomson, Tyser, Valiente-Banuet, Vilà, Vilà, Vitousek   +33 more
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Cactus‐Based Biopolymers: A Review on Sustainable Innovations in Edible Packaging, UV Protection, Antioxidant Films, and Industrial Applications

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
Cactus 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 ...
Desye Alemu Teferi, Messenbet Geremew Kassa   +1 more
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Agronomic Performance and Water Use Indicators of Cactus Species Widely Cultivated in Semiarid Regions

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 5, Page 2156-2173, December 2025.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the agronomic performance, crop evapotranspiration (ETc), crop coefficients (Kc, Kcb and Ke) and yield response factor (Ky) of three forage cactus clones—Orelha de Elefante Mexicana (OEM), Miúda (MIU) and IPA Sertânia (IPA)—grown in a semiarid environment.
George do Nascimento Araújo Júnior, Luciana Sandra Bastos de Souza, Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim, Carlos André Alves de Souza, Sérvulo Mercier Siqueira e Silva, Djalma Cordeiro dos Santos, Antonio José Steidle Neto, José Edson Florentino de Morais, José Francisco da Cruz Neto, Marcelo José da Silva, José Carlos Mendonça, Enio Farias de França e Silva, Thieres George Freire da Silva   +12 more
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Morfología, tamaño y distribución de partículas en semillas de cinco especies del género Opuntia [PDF]

, 2008
Las semillas del género Opuntia constituyen actualmente un desperdicio. Encontrar algún componente básico que permita su uso como complemento nutritivo en la elaboración de otro producto resultaría de interés socioeconómico.
Cruz Martínez, Blanca Rosalía, Cruz Martínez, Blanca Rosalía, FILARDO KERSTUPP, SANTIAGO RICARDO TOMAS, FILARDO KERSTUPP, SANTIAGO RICARDO TOMAS, Méndez Marzo, María Aurora, Méndez Marzo, María Aurora, PRIETO GARCIA, FRANCISCO, PRIETO GARCIA, FRANCISCO, Pérez Cruz, Estela, Pérez Cruz, Estela   +9 more
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A Novel Neurocosmetic Postprocedure Cream for Optimal Recovery and Tolerability From Energy‐Based Devices

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 57, Issue 10, Page 788-798, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Objectives A neurocosmetic post‐procedure cream (NPPC) was developed as a semi‐breathable topical to provide relief and recovery following energy‐based device treatments. The NPPC was investigated following hybrid fractional and fractional ablative laser resurfacing to assess tolerability, safety, and patient compliance and retention, as well ...
Nathan M. Weir, A. J. Burns, Tatiana Kononov, Alisar S. Zahr   +3 more
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Comparison of Opuntia Ficus-Indica and Punica Granatum Oil in Healing Skin Wounds [PDF]

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
Background and Objective: Chemical drugs are effective for wound healing, but herbal drugs with relative safety mainly reduce the adverse effects of chemical drugs in wound healing. The use of Opuntia ficus-indica oil and punica granatum oil as a natural
EY Al-Zubaidy, B Abdal Ghani
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Qualidade pós-colheita em brotos de palma de diferentes cultivares

Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 2017
A palma pertencente à família das cactáceas, sendo de origem mexicana. No Nordeste brasileiro, o broto de palma faz parte da dieta alimentar da população de alguns municípios.
Daniel Pereira Lima, Emmanuel Moreira Pereira, Nathan José Pereira da Silva, Welliton Barros de Magalhães, Ricardo da Silva Henrique   +4 more
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