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1. Microwave-assisted synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots using prickly pear as the carbon source and its application as a highly selective sensor for Cr(vi) and as a patterning agent

Author:
Shreya Bhatt; Gaurav Vyas; Parimal Paul
Source:
Analytical methods 2022 v.14 no.3 pp. 269-277
ISSN:
1759-9679
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; bioimaging; fluorescence; fluorescence emission spectroscopy; microwave treatment; nitrogen; spectral analysis; toxicity;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Preparation of water-dispersible carbon dots from inexpensive natural carbon precursors and its application for purposes such as sensing, bio-imaging and patterning agents is showing growing interest in recent years. In this study, we have reported the preparation of nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) using prickly pear as the carbon source and m-xylylenediamine as the nitrogen source using a one- ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1ay01274f

2. Extraction, characterization, and rheology of Opuntia ficus indica cladode polysaccharides

Author:
Anıl Sevgi; Melisa Özçelik; Tuncay Yılmaz
Source:
Journal of food processing and preservation 2022 v.46 no.1 pp. e16196
ISSN:
0145-8892
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; activation energy; cladodes; esterification; fruits; markets; pectins; rheology; water solubility;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this study, hot water extraction was applied to obtain water‐soluble pectin of Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) cladode. The yield was found 0.18–0.06% in fresh‐weight with the degree of esterification at 48 ± 1.25% expressing that extracted polysaccharide has low‐methoxyl (LM) pectin features. Some properties of OFI cladode pectin and commercial LM pectin were investigated. Infrared spectrums of the ...
DOI:
10.1111/jfpp.16196

3. Biochemical methane potential of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. cladodes in co-digestion with cow manure

Author:
Teodoro Espinosa-Solares; David Emmanuel Solís-Cruz; José Eleazar Aguilar-Toalá; José Carlos Meneses-Reyes; Clemente Gallegos-Vázquez; Guadalupe Hernández-Eugenio
Source:
Journal of arid environments 2022 v.202 pp. 104757
ISSN:
0140-1963
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; anaerobic digestion; biogas; biomass; cladodes; cow manure; feedstocks; methane; methane production;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... In recent years, Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (OF) has emerged as a species that has a growing role in the area of agro-energy for their use as substrate in anaerobic digestion for the production of biogas and methane. In order to improve Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP), the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different feedstock ratios of cladodes in co-digestion with ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jaridenv.2022.104757

4. Taxonomic status of two controversial species of Opuntia (Cactaceae) from Mexico based on morphological and molecular data

Author:
César Ramiro Martínez-González; José de Jesús Morales-Sandoval
Source:
Bradleya 2021 v.2021 no.39 pp. 23-35
ISSN:
0265-086X
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; phylogeny; Mexico;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... A morphological and molecular study of Opuntia lasiacantha and Opuntia rzedowskii is presented. These two species have long been considered to belong to the same taxon, although in-depth investigations had not been conducted. Furthermore, no published phylogenetic study of the genus Opuntia includes both species. Our data support the recognition of Opuntia lasiacantha and Opuntia rzedowskii as dif ...
DOI:
10.25223/brad.n39.2021.a4

5. Genetic and environment effects on bioactive compounds of Opuntia cacti – A review

Author:
Tânia da Silveira Agostini-Costa
Source:
Journal of food composition and analysis 2022 v.109 pp. 104514
ISSN:
0889-1575
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; betalains; cladodes; esterification; flavonols; food composition; glycosylation; human health; mucilages; polyphenols; terpenoids; water solubility;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... The species of Opuntia genus are among the main Cactaceae consumed in semi-arid regions of the world and recently they are often used in the formulation of different new foods. Cladodes and fruits are notable for their contents of mucilage and healthy water-soluble compounds besides some essential fatty acids and terpenoids. The carbohydrate polymers, polyphenols and betalains of Opuntia have show ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104514

6. Further Records of Cacti (Cactaceae) from Tarragona Province (Catalonia), Spain

Author:
Filip Verloove; Alessandro Guiggi
Source:
Haseltonia 2020 v.2019 no.26 pp. 23-35
ISSN:
1938-2898
Subject:
Opuntia aurantiaca; Opuntia elatior; Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri,   etc   ; Cylindropuntia; Opuntia leucotricha; Opuntia phaeacantha; cacti and succulents; invasive species; Spain;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Recent field work in the Spanish province of Tarragona yielded new records for several interesting cacti (Cactaceae). New provincial records are presented for the following taxa (species preceded by an * have not been reported before from the autonomous region of Catalonia): Cylindropuntia pallida, *C. prolifera, *C. tunicata, Mortolopuntia schickendantzii, Opuntia aurantiaca, *O. dejecta, O. elat ...
DOI:
10.2985/026.026.0104

7. Phytochemistry and biological activities of Opuntia seed oils: Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw. and Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. A review

Author:
Mohamed Bouhrim; Saliha Bouknana; Hayat Ouassou; Salima Boutahiri; Nour Elhouda Daoudi; Mohamed Bnouham
Source:
Herba Polonica 2021 v.67 no.2 pp. 49-64
ISSN:
2449-8343
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica; Opuntia stricta var. dillenii,   etc   ; alternative medicine; antioxidants; fruits; linoleic acid; photooxidation; polyphenols; weight loss; Mexico;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Opuntia species belong to semi-arid and arid regions of Mexico and the United States. O. ficus-indica and O. dillenii are commonly used in alternative medicine to treat various diseases. Up to date, several scientific works have been carried out on the different parts of these plants. However, over the last few years, studies have been focusing on the oil obtained from the fruit seeds of these spe ...
DOI:
10.2478/hepo-2021-0008

8. Specialization and performance trade‐offs across hosts in cactophilic Drosophila species

Author:
Santiago Bouzas; María F. Barbarich; Eduardo M. Soto; Julián Padró; Valeria P. Carreira; Ignacio M. Soto
Source:
Ecological entomology 2021 v.46 no.4 pp. 877-888
ISSN:
0307-6946
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; Drosophila; entomology; evolution; secondary metabolites;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... 1. We assessed the host‐related niche breadth for D. koepferae and D. buzzatii, a pair of sibling cactophilic species with contrasting backgrounds of host use. We tested for the ‘Jack of all trades‐ Master of none’ scenario predicting a more evident exhibition in D. buzzatii rather than in the supposedly specialist D. koepferae. 2. Additionally, using laboratory strains of both species selected fo ...
DOI:
10.1111/een.13024

9. Biocomponents from Opuntia robusta and Opuntia streptacantha fruits protect against diclofenac-induced acute liver damage in vivo and in vitro

Author:
Gloria Stephanie Villa-Jaimes; Fabio Alejandro Aguilar-Mora; Herson Antonio González-Ponce; Francisco Javier Avelar-González; Ma. Consolación Martínez Saldaña; Manon Buist-Homan; Han Moshage
Source:
Journal of functional foods 2022 v.89 pp. 104960
ISSN:
1756-4646
Subject:
Opuntia robusta; Opuntia streptacantha,   etc   ; acetylcysteine; apoptosis; caspase-3; diclofenac; fluorescence; hepatocytes; hepatotoxicity; histology; liver; necrosis; oxidative stress; rats;     Show all 14 Subjects
Abstract:
... This study aimed to investigate whether Opuntia spp-extracts protect against diclofenac (DF)-induced hepatotoxicity. Rats were pretreated with Opuntia extracts, betanin (Bet) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) followed by a single challenge of diclofenac. Liver tissue was collected for biochemical and histological analysis. Primary rat hepatocytes were treated with diclofenac (400 µmol/L) with and without ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jff.2022.104960

10. Exploring the use of Near-infrared spectroscopy as a tool to predict quality attributes in prickly pear (Rosa roxburghii Tratt) with chemometrics variable strategy

Author:
Fangyuan Zhao; Guorong Du; Yue Huang
Source:
Journal of food composition and analysis 2022 v.105 pp. 104225
ISSN:
0889-1575
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; Rosa roxburghii; ascorbic acid; chemometrics; flavonoids; food composition; fruits; near-infrared spectroscopy; prediction; quantitative analysis; shrubs; titratable acidity; China;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... Prickly pear (Rosa roxburghii Tratt) is a regional deciduous shrub fruit that grows in southwestern China. The total flavonoids and vitamin C rich in prickly pear are important criteria for judging the ripening status and quality. In this study, a nondestructive analytical method was developed to predict titratable acid (TA), soluble solids (SS), total flavonoids (TFs) and vitamin C (VC) in prickl ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104225

11. Influence of Different Bacteria Inocula and Temperature Levels on the Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Prickly Pear Vinegar Produced by Surface Culture

Author:
Ikram Es-sbata; Remedios Castro; Yolanda Carmona-Jiménez; Rachid Zouhair; Enrique Durán-Guerrero
Source:
Foods 2022 v.11 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2304-8158
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; Acetobacter; Gluconobacter; acetic acid; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; fermentation; heat tolerance; inoculum; odors; polyphenols; sherry; temperature; vinegars; volatile compounds;     Show all 15 Subjects
Abstract:
... This work intends to determine the effect on the aroma profile, phenolic content and antioxidant activity of prickly pear vinegars produced by the surface culture at two different fermentation temperatures and using different acetic acid bacteria (AAB) inocula. Prickly pear wine was fermented at two temperature levels (30 and 37 °C) by using bacteria inocula containing Acetobacter, Gluconobacter o ...
DOI:
10.3390/foods11030303

12. Optimization of phenolic compounds recovery and antioxidant activity evaluation from Opuntia ficus indica using response surface methodology

Author:
Walid Zeghbib; Fares Boudjouan; Mostapha Bachir-bey
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2022 v.16 no.2 pp. 1354-1366
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; cactus pears; fruits; heat stability; measurement; pulp; response surface methodology; solvents; statistical analysis; temperature;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) is a Cactaceae plant growing generally in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. The extraction of bioactive compounds from plants could be done by numerous methods according to the economic aspects, means, and method suitability for targeted compounds, thus, this study is aimed to optimize the extraction conditions of decoction method for phenolic compounds and antiox ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-021-01241-w

13. Biological Control of Cactaceae in South Africa

Author:
I.D. Paterson; H. Klein; P.C. Muskett; T.C. Griffith; S. Mayonde; K. Mofokeng; Z. Mnqeta; N. Venter
Source:
African entomology 2021 v.29 no.3 pp. 713-734
ISSN:
1021-3589
Subject:
Opuntia engelmannii; Opuntia stricta,   etc   ; Cylindropuntia pallida; Dactylopius; Echinopsis; Hypogeococcus; biological control; biological control agents; cacti and succulents; entomology; invasive species; mass rearing; weeds; South Africa;     Show all 14 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cactaceae are among the most problematic invasive alien plants in South Africa, posing serious negative consequences to agriculture and natural ecosystems. Fortunately, South Africa has a long and successful history of controlling cactus weeds using biological control (biocontrol). This paper reviews all the biocontrol programmes against invasive alien Cactaceae in South Africa, focusing on the de ...
DOI:
10.4001/003.029.0713

14. Opuntia ficus-indica Alleviates Particulate Matter 10 Plus Diesel Exhaust Particles (PM10D)—Induced Airway Inflammation by Suppressing the Expression of Inflammatory Cytokines and Chemokines

Author:
Young-Sil Lee; Won-Kyung Yang; Ye-Rin Park; Yang-Chun Park; In-Jae Park; Geung-Joo Lee; Hyung-Sik Kang; Bong-Kyun Kim; Seung-Hyung Kim
Source:
Plants 2022 v.11 no.4 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; aerodynamics; arginine; blood serum; chemokine CXCL2; histopathology; inflammation; interleukin-5; interleukin-6; ion channels; ligands; mucins; neutrophils; particulates; prostaglandin synthase;     Show all 15 Subjects
Abstract:
... Particulate matter (PM) exposure may cause adverse health effects such as respiratory disorders. We evaluated the protective effects of various Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) extracts on airway inflammation associated with exposure to PM10D with an aerodynamic diameter <10 μm (PM10) and diesel exhaust particles (DEP). BALB/c mice were exposed to PM10D via intranasal tracheal injection three times over ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants11040520

15. Comparison of Protein Extraction Methods from Seeds of Three Opuntia (Cactaceae) Species

Author:
David I. Warren; Peter H. Quach; Anne R. Gaillard
Source:
Haseltonia 2021 v.27 no.1 pp. 73-76
ISSN:
1938-2898
Subject:
Opuntia engelmannii; Opuntia phaeacantha; Opuntia robusta,   etc   ; acetone; cacti and succulents; mucilages; phenol; polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis; seed germination; silver; testa;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cactus seeds have unusual properties that resist protein extraction, e.g. a thick testa (seed coat) and a high amount of mucilage within the cells. This study was performed to determine which method (phenol extraction, TCA/acetone extraction, or phosphate-TCA/acetone extraction) is optimal for extracting protein from seeds of three species of Opuntia: Opuntia robusta, Opuntia phaeacantha, and Opun ...
DOI:
10.2985/026.027.0108

16. Host suitability of three Opuntia taxa for the Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) ‘stricta’ lineage

Author:
Kudakwashe Musengi; Siphosenkosi Mbonani; Marcus J. Byrne
Source:
Biocontrol science and technology 2021 v.31 no.11 pp. 1161-1173
ISSN:
1360-0478
Subject:
Opuntia engelmannii; Opuntia humifusa; Opuntia stricta,   etc   ; Dactylopius; biological control; biological control agents; females; host preferences; life history; morphometry; principal component analysis; technology; South Africa;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... Dactylopius opuntiae ‘stricta’ lineage was released more than 20 years ago in South Africa where it has successfully controlled Opuntia stricta. However, its host preference had not been tested against all invasive cacti in South Africa. Therefore, the possibility exists that it might successfully control other invasive cacti. We compared the performance of the ‘stricta’ lineage on Opuntia stricta ...
DOI:
10.1080/09583157.2021.1932747

17. Carcass characteristics and meat quality of lambs fed with cassava foliage hay and spineless cactus

Author:
Amanda Silva de Lima; José Fábio dos Santos Silva; Mariah Tenório de Carvalho Souza; Marianna Suellen Bispo Vieira; Raniallef França Praxedes; Julimar do Sacramento Ribeiro; Daniel Barros Cardoso; Adriano Henrique do Nascimento Rangel; Francisco Fernando Ramos de Carvalho; Dorgival Morais de Lima Júnior
Source:
Animal science journal = 2021 v.92 no.1 pp. e13519
ISSN:
1344-3941
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; Dorper; carcass weight; cassava; cold; hay; leaves; meat; meat quality;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the total or partial replacement of Tifton 85 hay (TH) by cassava foliage hay (CH) and/or spineless cactus (SC) on the carcass characteristics and meat quality of confined lambs. Thirty‐five Dorper x Santa Inês crossbred lambs were used, with an initial average weight of 16.0 ± 1.9 kg, fed with five treatment diets: 70% TH, 70% CH, 35% T ...
DOI:
10.1111/asj.13519

18. Tunisian Opuntia stricta Seed Oil: Extraction, Characterization, and Prediction of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Properties as Biodiesel Fuel

Author:
I. El Mannoubi
Source:
Chemistry of natural compounds 2021 v.57 no.4 pp. 614-619
ISSN:
0009-3130
Subject:
Opuntia stricta,   etc   ; biodiesel; compliance; fatty acid methyl esters; prediction; seed oils; sterols; tocopherols;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Physical and chemical properties of Opuntia stricta seed oil were investigated. Compositions of FAs, TAGs, sterols, triterpenols and tocopherols were established. The compliance of methyl ethers and FA indicators with ASTM, EN, and IS standards for biodiesel was proved. ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10600-021-03435-6

19. A Systematic Review on Opuntia (Cactaceae; Opuntioideae) Flower-Visiting Insects in the World with Emphasis on Mexico: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation

Author:
Perla Tenorio-Escandón; Alfredo Ramírez-Hernández; Joel Flores; Jorge Juan-Vicedo; Ana Paola Martínez-Falcón
Source:
Plants 2022 v.11 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Opuntia,   etc   ; biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; conservation status; crop production; insects; pollination; systematic review; Mexico;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Opuntia spp. are cacti with high ecological, economic and conservation interest in semiarid environments, particularly in Mexico. We conducted a systematic search of the existing peer-reviewed literature about the state of knowledge of pollination ecology on these plants. We documented the most studied Opuntia species worldwide with an emphasis on Mexico. We found that only 15% of Opuntia species ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants11010131

20. Physical and Dietary Intervention with Opuntia ficus-indica (Nopal) in Women with Obesity Improves Health Condition through Gut Microbiota Adjustment

Author:
Karina Corona-Cervantes; Alicia Parra-Carriedo; Fernando Hernández-Quiroz; Noemí Martínez-Castro; Juan Manuel Vélez-Ixta; Diana Guajardo-López; Jaime García-Mena; César Hernández-Guerrero
Source:
Nutrients 2022 v.14 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2072-6643
Subject:
Opuntia ficus-indica,   etc   ; cacti and succulents; cladodes; intestinal microorganisms; low calorie diet; metabolism; nutritional intervention; obesity; physical activity; public health; vegetables; Latin America; Mediterranean region; Mexico; South Africa;     Show all 15 Subjects
Abstract:
... Obesity is a multifactorial disease resulting in excessive accumulation of fat. Worldwide, obesity is an important public health problem, affecting a large proportion of the world population. The tender cactus Opuntia ficus-indica, commonly known in Mexico as “nopal”, is widely distributed in this country, Latin America, South Africa, and the Mediterranean area. Nopal cladodes are commonly markete ...
DOI:
10.3390/nu14051008