Abstract
Agroindustrial Exploitation of the Mucilage Obtained from the Nopal Cactus Opuntia spp. Cultivated in Hydroponics
Highlights
The development of new biodegradable materials obtained from by-products and/or agricultural waste is a new global trend that promotes environmental protection through green chemistry to produce organic products [1]
The cactus hydroponic cladodes contain a thick white cuticle on the inside with cavities of scattered cellulose layers that make up the collenchyma and chlorenchyma, which make up the parenchyma, which is the one that produces mucilage
The cultivar Copena F1 (CF1) and Opuntia undulata are called “triple purpose”, this term refers to the production of vegetable nopal for human consumption, production of prickly pear and forage
Summary
The development of new biodegradable materials obtained from by-products and/or agricultural waste is a new global trend that promotes environmental protection through green chemistry to produce organic products [1]. The nopal is considered a cactus present in the roads of rural and semi-urban Mexico, it is an entire Mexican cultural symbol with multiple medicinal, agricultural and environmental uses, useful for its investigation. The hydroponic cultivation of this cactus has allowed us to obtain greater productivity due to the optimal availability of nutrients with a reduction in water consumption [2].
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