Improvement of the Antioxidant Activity, Water Solubility, and Dispersion Stability of Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Extracts Using Argon Cold Plasma Treatment.
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14791
Abstract: Microwave-powered cold plasma (CP) treatment was evaluated as a means to increase the antioxidant activity, water solubility, and dispersion stability of prickly pear cactus fruit (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) extract. The extract (2 g) was… read more here.
Keywords: pear cactus; treatment; prickly pear; cactus fruit ... See more keywords
Dactylopius opuntiae, a new prickly pear cactus pest in the Mediterranean: an overview
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.12756
Abstract: The Opuntia cochineal scale or false carmine cochineal scale, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae), is spreading rapidly in many countries, especially in the Mediterranean basin, where it has become a serious pest of prickly pear… read more here.
Keywords: pear cactus; prickly pear; opuntiae new; dactylopius opuntiae ... See more keywords