Physico-chemical characterization of prickly pear (Opunicia Ficus indica) in the semi-arid region of Bahia State, Brazil

A thermal analysis has been applied to characterization of food and food products. Taking into account the problems of desertification and agricultural practices able to provide income to the population at the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil, this work presents the results of the chemical, thermal and kinetic characterization by thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry of the seed derivatives of favelone (cnidoscolus quercifolius), aiming at the application of these materials as an alternative of food source for animals and for the human population at this brazilian region.

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Characterization of aerosol optical properties and model computed radiative forcing over a semi-arid region, Kadapa in India

Atmospheric Research ◽

10.1016/j.atmosres.2018.03.013 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 209 ◽

pp. 36-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

C. Viswanatha Vachaspati ◽

G. Reshma Begam ◽

Y. Nazeer Ahammed ◽

K. Raghavendra Kumar ◽

R.R. Reddy

Keyword(s):

Optical Properties ◽

Arid Region ◽

Radiative Forcing ◽

Aerosol Optical Properties ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Semi Arid

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Spectroscopic techniques for quantitative characterization of Cu (II) and Hg (II) complexation by dissolved organic matter from lake sediment in arid and semi-arid region

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ◽

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.08.016 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 85 ◽

pp. 144-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Xu-jing Guo ◽

Dong-hai Yuan ◽

Qiang Li ◽

Jin-yuan Jiang ◽

Feng-xian Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Dissolved Organic Matter ◽

Lake Sediment ◽

Arid Region ◽

Spectroscopic Techniques ◽

Quantitative Characterization ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Semi Arid

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Yield of prickly pear cactus irrigated with saline water in soils of the semi-arid region

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2022v43n1p37 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 37-50

Author(s):

Washington Benevenuto de Lima ◽

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Jucilene Silva Araújo ◽

Lúcia Helena Garófalo Chaves ◽

Múcio Freire Vieira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Arid Region ◽

Saline Water ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Experimental Conditions ◽

Prickly Pear Cactus ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Pear Cactus ◽

Semi Arid

Knowing the tolerance of plants grown in the Brazilian semi-arid region to salt stress is of paramount importance for the sustainability of regional agriculture. This study was developed to examine the growth and yield of prickly pear cactus ‘Orelha de Elefante Mexicana’ (Opuntia stricta Haw) irrigated with increasing water salinity levels (0.75, 3.0, 5.25 and 7.50 dS m-1 to 25 ºC) and grown on soils representative of the Brazilian semi-arid region (chromic Luvisol, Solonetz and Fluvisol). Total fresh weight decreased linearly, with a 21.42% reduction when we compare the average fresh weight per plant in the lowest and highest saline level treatments. The chromic Luvisol and Solonetz soils showed the best fresh weight and dry matter yields under the present experimental conditions.

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