Cactus pear plant studied as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food (IMAGE)

University of Nevada, Reno

Cactus pear plant studied as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food

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Among three cactus varieties researched by the University of Nevada, Reno as drought-tolerant crops for biofuel, Opuntia ficus-indica produced the most fruit while using up to 80% less water than some traditional crops.

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Photo by John Cushman, University of Nevada, Reno.

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