Afonso-Morales, D., Pérez, V., & Reyes-Betancort, J.A. 2026 History and uses of cochineal in the Canary Islands. XI International Congress on Cacti as Food, Fodder and Other Uses ISHS Acta Horticulturae 1452

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Notes: Discusses history of cochineal production, growing cactus host plants, obtaining of carminic acid, and current situation and future prospects. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2026.1452.61

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