Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear)
This datasheet on Opuntia ficus-indica covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Food Quality, Economics, Further Information.
Rooting Cuttings of Saltbush (Atriplex halimus L.)
Cuttings of the saltbush (Atriplex halimus L.) were rooted by keeping them at high humidity in cheap &am- hers of transparent plastic sheeting for two months. The method could be useful in propagating improved plant material.
Betalains from prickly-pear fruit: An alternative natural coloring for food
Food coloring are additives that are usually incorporated into foods to make them more attractive to people. However, some mineral and synthetic dyes used in the food industry are related to harmful effects on human health.
Obtaining natural colorants tuna (Opuntia ficus-indica)
This research work was carried out with the objective of extracting natural pigments from Opuntia ficus-indica, so that a visual analysis of the fruit was carried out, then the drying process is carried out in the lyophilization equipment at different temperatures (50, 60 and 70º C)
Nopal Cactus (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) as a Holographic Material
The nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) releases a substance through its mucilage, which comes from the degradation of pectic substances and chlorophyll. Combined in a polyvinyl alcohol matrix, this substance can be used as a recording medium.
Prospective antimycotoxigenic action of wild Opuntia ficus-indica by-products
Numerous natural compounds perform pharmaceutical, antimycotic and antitoxic purposes in the body system. The aim was to evaluate new phytoconstituents that provide antimycotoxigenic properties against mycotoxins. Bioactive materials chosen were fruit peels and cladodes of wild Opuntia ficus-indica containing a measurable quantity of bioactive phytochemicals.
Pharmacological Actions of opuntia ficus indica
Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the family Cactaceae. Family Cactaceae is reported to contain about 130 genera and nearly 1500 species. This plant is native of Mexico and it is widely distributed in Mexico and in all American hemispheres as well as in Africa and in the Mediterranean basin.