Spineless Opuntia (nopales) to combat desertification (Esteban CORRAL / Willem Van Cotthem)

November 4, 2013, 12:05 am

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Video on “SPINELESS OPUNTIA TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION” http://youtu.be/27dBvxZQ2zk COMMENTS OF ESTEBAN CORRAL “Willem, you have only scratched the surface. The sap is used for stabilizing adobe, making glue and paint. Penca pr pads can be milled into flour. There is … Continue reading →

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What if introduced drought-tolerant plants are invasive species ? (Science Daily / Willem Van Cotthem)

November 21, 2013, 11:16 am

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Read at : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131120143756.htm Impacts of Plant Invasions Become Less Robust Over Time: Invasive Plants Are More Likely to Be Replaced by Other ‘Invasives’ Nov. 20, 2013 — Among the most impressive ecological findings of the past 25 years is … Continue reading →

The prickly pear, an interesting species to combat desertification and hunger (Yemen Times)

July 18, 2014, 11:37 pm

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Read at : http://www.yementimes.com/en/1799/report/4117/Prickly-Pears.htm Prickly Pears Ali Abulohoom (author), Ali Abulohoom (photographer), Micah Reddy (author) The prickly pear is ubiquitous in Sana’a at this time of year. The fruit’s juicy yellow-orange pulp provides a welcome refreshment during the hot summer … Continue reading →

Dryland farmers like Opuntia and other drought-tolerant fodder plants (Google / New Era)

November 19, 2014, 3:27 am

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Read at : Google Alerts – Opuntia ficus-indica http://www.newera.com.na/2014/11/18/production-pear-cladode-stirs-interests-farmers/ Production of pear cladode stirs the interests of farmers Farmers Forum WINDHOEK – Namibian Farmers have responded in big numbers to last week’s article in Farmers’ Forum on cactus (prickly) pear cladode … Continue reading →