Relationship between weather conditions and the physicochemical characteristics of cladodes and mucilage from two cactus pear species.

Climate change, limited water resources and expected population increases would require crops which contribute toward more resilient, more productive, more sustainable and climate-smart food systems. The cactus pear is a drought-resistant and sustainable food source to humans and livestock alike. Ca...

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Main Authors: Alba du Toit, Maryna de Wit, Hermanus J Fouché, Sonja L Venter, Arnold Hugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237517