Shade improves growth, photosynthetic performance, production and postharvest quality in red pitahaya (Hylocereus costaricensis)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110217
Abstract: Abstract High solar radiation impairs the successful cultivation of Hylocereus (Cactaceae) species. This investigation aimed to evaluate shading as a strategy for coping with high solar radiation in red pitahaya (Hylocereus costaricensis), through a long-term… read more here.
Keywords: growth; quality; performance; hylocereus ... See more keywords
Pre-clinical evidence for the therapeutic effect of Pitaya (Hylocereus lemairei) on diabetic intestinal microenvironment
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DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2110091
Abstract: Abstract Intestinal glucose absorption plays a central role in the regulation of glucose plasmatic; however, current clinical management does not target the gut for treating diabetes. This study evaluated the effects of peel and pulp… read more here.
Keywords: clinical evidence; evidence therapeutic; hylocereus; hylocereus lemairei ... See more keywords
Breeding an underutilized fruit crop: a long-term program for Hylocereus
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DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac078
Abstract: Abstract This review describes three decades of introduction, agro-technology development, breeding and selection of Hylocereus species, known as pitaya or dragon fruit, as an example of a holistic program aimed to develop the horticultural potential… read more here.
Keywords: development; fruit crop; hylocereus; fruit ... See more keywords