Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food

Reno NV (SPX) Mar 08, 2021

Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near future, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop? According to a recently published study, researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno believe the plant, with its high heat tolerance and low water use, may be able to provide fuel and food in places that previously haven't been abl