Abstract In this work, Tunisian Opuntia ficus-indica was used as a raw material for
papermaking. Analysis of the chemical composition of this raw material has shown that the …

The genetic diversity of 39 garlic accessions was investigated using eight simple sequence
repeat (SSR) primer combinations and 17 inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) primer …

Garlic, an asexually propagated bulbous crop, displays a wide diversity based on its
morphological traits and biochemical compositions. This study investigated the genetic …

Opuntia, commonly named “nopal” in Mexico, is an important crop for its agronomical,
economical, ecological and cultural value. Furthermore, it is known for its taxonomic …

Cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) is a plant genus native to the American continent's tropical and
subtropical regions. Today, cactus pear plants are cultivated in many parts of the world due …

The Opuntia (prickly pear) genus, an important horticultural crop in Mexico, is essentially a
fruit crop with two variants: sweet (“tunas”) or acid (“xoconostles”) fruits; it is also a source of …

Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus indica) could be an economically important species as it could be
an alternative crop extremely tolerant to dry condition and water deficiency. Moreover, it …

Belonging to the succulent plants' family, the Cactaceae, Barbary fig tree (Opuntia ficus-
indica) is an excellent arid-resistant species, implicated in erosion control. In Tunisia, the …

Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) can survive extreme environmental condition
and is known for its fodder potential in many parts of the world. The morphological diversity …

A morphological and quality analysis of 64 global core collections of cactus genotypes was
conducted using 30 growth and fodder quality traits. Results indicated a high coefficient of …