Foodscaping isn't just about aesthetics and productivity, as it has several other advantages going for it. From increasing ...

Nopal is an edible cactus people enjoy for its texture, taste, and antioxidant benefits. This article lists reasons to eat ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

According to legend, the prickly pear played a key role in the foundation of the capital city of the Aztec empire. Tenochtitlan was founded where the wandering Aztec people saw an eagle eating a snake ...

The objectives of this study were to quantify the apparent digestibility of the diet components and the performance of lambs consuming increasing levels of the balanced (weight) mixture of Opuntia ...

The seller told authorities they had been growing one of the country’s worst weed species in their suburban backyard for more than two decades. In January a member of the public tipped off the ...

Global warming, drought and plant disease pose a growing threat to agriculture in Italy’s arid south, but a start-up founded by a former telecoms manager believes it has found a solution: Opuntia ...

Italian agriculture hit by drought, plant disease Start-up Wakonda sees huge potential for cactus pears Cactus' cultivation is expanding in many countries Versatile crop has many uses, from animal ...

Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), also known as prickly pear has been used in traditional folk medicine. This is due to its medicinal properties that contribute to treatment of conditions including asthma, ...

Agave deserti, Ferocactus acanthodes, and Opuntia ficus-indica were maintained in environmental growth chambers under a constant total daily photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) for 1 yr to ...

The nopal cactus is more commonly known as the prickly pear cactus. Many people believe it has multiple health benefits due to its high antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral content. However, research is ...