Postharvest Quality of Parthenocarpic and Pollinated Cactus Pear [<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> L. (Mill)] Fruits

Postharvest Quality of Parthenocarpic and Pollinated Cactus Pear [<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> L. (Mill)] Fruits

<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> L. (Mill) belongs to the Cactaceae family. The plant produces edible and juicy fruits called cactus pear, recognized for their pleasant flavor and functional properties. However, the fruits have a short shelf life, hard seeds, and the presence of glochidia in...

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Main Authors: Berenice Karina Flores-Hernández, Ma. de Lourdes Arévalo-Galarza, Manuel Livera-Muñoz, Cecilia Peña-Valdivia, Aída Martínez-Hernández, Guillermo Calderón-Zavala, Guadalupe Valdovinos-Ponce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
nutraceutical
betacyanins
functional food
Cactaceae
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/14/2546
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