Cactus pear has gained an important place in the agricultural systems as a source of forage, particularly in subsistence agriculture...

Fruit can be processed for jams, marmalades and syrups, or preserved in sugar syrup. Fruit juice may be consumed fresh...

Numerous medicinal properties have already been scientifically evaluated in animal models, in vitro experiments as well as in humans.

Cochineals (Dactylopius spp) are insects thriving on Opuntia cactus pear species of particular interest, mainly for two important uses, firstly,...

Cactus pear is one of the species that can be used for food as vegetables “nopalitos” for human consumption. With...