Upcycling opuntia ficus-indica wastes as green mediators for functional nanomaterials: metabolomic profiling of cladode peel and mucilage residue and ZnO nanoparticle synthesis for controlling foodborne pathogens
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DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ade369
Abstract: Agricultural waste management poses significant environmental challenges, necessitating innovative strategies for repurposing biomass. Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) cladode wastes, comprising 57% of the plant’s biomass, offer a sustainable route for green nanoparticle synthesis due to their… read more here.
Keywords: opuntia ficus; cladode; zno; ficus indica ... See more keywords
First report of Macrophomina pseudophaseolina causing cladode rot on Opuntia stricta in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-25-1946-pdn
Abstract: Cactus cladodes (Opuntia stricta Haw.) are an important forage source for ruminant herds in northeastern Brazil, particularly during prolonged droughts. Under these conditions, severe water stress increases plant susceptibility to infection by soilborne fungi. In… read more here.
Keywords: cladode; first report; cfc; opuntia stricta ... See more keywords