Morpho-anatomy of seedlings in Pachycereeae species: until when are they seedlings?

Loza-Cornejo, Sofía; Terrazas, Teresa

doi:10.17129/botsci.294

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“…To date minimal data are available on the development of this cactus as a seedling, although jiotilla trees are common in semiarid regions of Oaxaca it is difficult to find seedlings and small plants. Loza-Cornejo and Terrazas 13 found a delay in stem and root development occurs in jiotilla and this is similar condition to Myrtillocactus geometrizans, another cactus tree with a similar growth pattern, both species have the smallest seeds among several studied cacti. No agricultural data are reported for the sown or reproduction of Escontria because the plant is very abundant in nature.…”

Section: Plant Growthsupporting

confidence: 64%

The horticultural potential of jiotilla (Escontria chiotilla [weber] rose) from the Mixteca region of Mexico

López¹,

Armella²,

M³

et al. 2021

HIJ

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Jiotilla is a small, round, purple fruit that has a pineapple like appearance. It is produced by a columnar cactus tree (Escontria chiotilla [Weber] Rose) that grows in semiarid regions of Central Mexico, particularly in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla. Although jiotilla has long been known for its palatability by the locals it is only now emerging globally as a new horticultural resource. On this paper we present some features of this fruit, from the general description to nutritional values of the fruit to let it be widely known. Jiotilla fruit is produced in a tree-like cactus about 4-6 m high, as today fruit is basically harvested from wild populations and has been considered "in the process of domestication". Fruit is a small 3-5 cms in diameter, 20-25 gr, and looks like a small, purple pineapple, with paper-like scales. Production is asynchronous with two peak of fruit production one in May-June and a second one in August-September. Natural populations can reach over 100 plants /ha.

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Section: Plant Growthsupporting

confidence: 64%