Micropropagation and grafting, extracts and peptides, natural pigments, biomaterials and cactus-associated microorganisms.
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An aqueous extract from the chlorenchyma of Austrocylindropuntia subulata accelerated floc formation and settling in mineral wastewater. Effectiveness depended on dose, suspension composition and mixing method. [Meftah et al. 2024]
2 min readTwo strains isolated from Tacinga inamoena altered the development of young cucumbers in a greenhouse experiment. Roots responded most strongly, and the result depended on the strain and the growth measure selected. [Pereira et al. 2026]
4 min readCactus polysaccharides can participate in the formation of flocs that settle together with suspended mineral particles. Experiments with kaolin and apatite wastewater show the importance of pH, dose and material preparation. [Miller et al. 2008] [Meftah et al. 2024]
2 min readThe yellow pigment in Opuntia ficus-indica fruit was studied at two levels. Its presence in the brain after oral administration was measured, and neuronal responses to local administration of the compound were recorded. [Allegra et al. 2015]
2 min readAirampoa ayrampo seed extracts were studied as yoghurt colourants, an organic diode emissive material and a sensitiser for a solar-cell electrode. [Caldas-Cueva et al. 2016] [Rivera Tito et al. 2020] [Flint et al. 2024]
2 min readIsolated Leuenbergeria bleo peptides and extracts of cactus leaves and stems were studied in microbial cultures and animal models. The choice of solvent, molecule and model defines the scope of each result. [Loo et al. 2017] [Niu et al. 2026] [Afzal et al. 2025]
2 min readA flavonoid fraction from Pereskia sacharosa leaves was studied in rodents in a lipopolysaccharide experiment. The analysis covered molecular markers, locomotor activity and hippocampal recordings. [Prado-Fernández et al. 2024]
2 min readCylindropuntia imbricata fruit was studied as a food raw material. Separating the peel from the pulp with seeds revealed differences between the material fractions. [Coutiño Laguna et al. 2022]
2 min readPereskia aculeata leaves are a traditional ingredient in Brazilian cuisine. Composition studies cover protein, fibre and compounds affecting nutrient utilisation. [Teixeira et al. 2023]
2 min readExtracts of spines, the stem and cultures of the fungus Aspergillus oryzae differed in composition and the strength of inhibition of two enzymes. The 2026 study combines chemical analysis, AChE and BACE-1 tests, and modelling of molecular binding. [Heraiz et al. 2026]
5 min readOrdered fibres, cell-wall composition and spine geometry form three levels of its strength. Materials research on this cactus was combined with a theoretical design for more stable insertion of interfaces into nerves. [Huang and Guo 2013] [Huang et al. 2014] [Sergi 2025]
2 min readA flower bud brings together tissues prepared to develop reproductive organs. A 2026 study describes how drying and grinding transform it into a powder that binds water and oil and a material for phenolic compound analysis. [Faleye et al. 2026]
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