cactus-pear (IMAGE) University of Nevada, Reno Caption Cactus pear, known scientifically as Opuntia cochenillifera, appears to have significant potential for biofuels production. Credit Photo by John Cushman, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno. Usage Restrictions Include photo credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.