Abstract The scale mealybug, Diaspis echinocacti (Bouché, 1833) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), is one of the main pests of the cactus pear in Brazil. The objective was to study biological aspects of D.

Farmers here are cooking up new menus for health-conscious Japanese, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura and cold Chinese noodles. They share a common but somewhat unusual ...

Prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, fibre and other nutrients, used in dishes from tempura to ramen.

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

As summer arrives in Yemen, the streets of Sanaa have come alive with vendors selling prickly pear fruit, a seasonal staple offering both sustenance and an economic lifeline to a country reeling ...

The prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The prickly pear cactus cv. Elephant Ear (Opuntia stricta Haw.) stands out among these species due to its high productivity, low nutritional requirements, tolerance to drought and resistance to ...

We hear from a native herbalist, Anita Dottie, who grew up gathering food from the land, especially one plant that many Texans know well: the prickly pear cactus. From family memories by the river to ...

Though prickly pear cacti are pretty resilient, they may sometimes have problems with pests such as scale insects or mealybugs. Regular checks can help detect such infestations early on.

Meat Church BBQ reveals the easiest method for making chicken lollipops, glazed with a smoked prickly pear sauce.