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The use of cactus pear for producing young cladodes (nopalitos) and fodder represent an attractive option to intensify plant production in arid and semi-arid regions. Nopalitos are considered functional food (Saenz et al., 2004) and are used in Mexico since pre-Columbian times (Anaya, 2001). The adjective functional is due to additionally to the nutrient supplies, it provides health benefits and contributes to the prevention of some diseases (Saenz et al., 2004) as is evidenced by results of investigations on the control of cholesterol and the prevention of some diseases like diabetes and obesity (Paiz et al., 2010; Saenz, 2000). Nopalitos are served with meals, similar to green beans (Stintzing, 2005). Nopalitos of Opuntia are produced and consumed in temperate and dry regions while nopalitos of Nopalea genera are used in warm regions of Mexico (Sanchez-Venegas, 1995). Alternatively, fodder of cactus pear is significant in some regions of the world, mostly during the dry season of the year (Flores & Aguirre, 1979; Gonzaga and Cordeiro, 2005). Fodder nutrient quality studies on Opuntia and Nopalea cladodes show variations among species, variants, growth stage of the sprouts and agronomic handling (Lopez-Garcia et al., 2001; Nefzaoui & Ben Salem, 2001; Pinos-Rodriguez et al., 2006) and it has been stated that they have high carbohydrate and water content but have low nutrient and fiber content (Lopez-Garcia et al., 2001). Furthermore, nutritional potential of cactus pear to mitigate feed and water shortages in dry areas were demonstrated by Tegegnea et al. (2007).

Hydroponic Cactus Pear Production, Productivity and Quality of Nopalito and Fodder