Abstract: A new and distinct combination of the genes of South American Prosopis alba and North American Prosopis glandulosa var glandulosa for cold hardiness, and erect growth to produce erect, thornless, fast growing ornamental and lumber trees that provide greater adaptability to a much broader range of arid ecosystems than previous Prosopis alba ornamental selections.

Abstract: A new and distinct combination of the genes of South American Prosopis alba and North American Prosopis glandulosa var glandulosa for cold hardiness and erect growth to produce erect, thornless, fast growing ornamental and lumber trees that provide greater adaptability to a much broader range of arid ecosystems than previous Prosopis alba ornamental selections.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1 A fruit with a yellow/orange colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 13.1% 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.1 lb 4. An average pulp percentage of 55%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 140 to 220 g. 6. Cladodes that have a low percentage of areoles with spines and those areoles only have 1 spine per areole of maximum length of 10 mm.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1 A fruit with a purple colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.9% 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.0 lb 4. An average pulp percentage of 48%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 130 to 200 g.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1 A fruit with a green colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.6%. 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 2.9 lb. 4. An average pulp percentage of 50%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 130 to 170 g. 6. Cladodes that have a low percentage of areoles with spines and those areoles only have 1 spine per areole of maximum length of 8 mm. 7. Greater resistance to water soaked, translucent aspect of edible fruit portion from rapid increases in temperature known as clearing than other Opuntia ficus indica with green fruits.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of South American Mesquite having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Thornless nature.2. Cold hardy to 10 F.3. Slower vertical growth, with a greater girth to height ratio, than other South American Mesquites that leads to a tree with less of a tendency to lean with the wind.4. Yellow pods about 12 cm long containing about 30% sugar which are useful for animal feed.5. Feathery leaves, commonly containing 4 pair of pinnae.6. Good resistance to stem fungal pathogens Lasiodiplodia theobromae and Pestalotiopsis guepinii.7. Complete resistance to cotton root rot, Phymatotrichum omnivorum.

Abstract: A new and distinct Native Mesquite Tree, Prosopis glandulosa which is particularly characterized by its complete thornlessness, its tolerance of cold to -15 C., its extreme upright habit, its formation of a tree of good symmetry and balance, and by its adaptation to dry desert areas in the United States. The tree of this discovery presents an attractive shade tree to the landscape industry which does not require undue amounts of irrigation, and which will mature into a tall attractive specimen at full maturity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A fruit with a red colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.8% 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.4 lb 4. An average pulp percentage of 59%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 125 to 180 g.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A fruit with a purple colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.9% 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.0 lb 4. An average pulp percentage of 48%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 130 to 200 g.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A fruit with a green colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.6%. 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 2.9 lb. 4. An average pulp percentage of 50%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 130 to 170 g. 6. Cladodes that have a low percentage of areoles with spines and those areoles only have 1 spine per areole of maximum length of 8 mm. 7. Greater resistance to water soaked, translucent aspect of edible fruit portion from rapid increases in temperature known as clearing than other Opuntia ficus indica with green fruits.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A fruit with a yellow/orange colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 13.1% 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.1 lb 4. An average pulp percentage of 55%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 140 to 220 g. 6. Cladodes that have a low percentage of areoles with spines and those areoles only have 1 spine per areole of maximum length of 10 mm.

Abstract: A new and distinct combination of the genes of South American Prosopis alba and North American Prosopis glandulosa var glandulosa for cold hardiness and erect growth to produce erect, thornless, fast growing ornamental and lumber trees that provide greater adaptability to a much broader range of arid ecosystems than previous Prosopis alba ornamental selections.

Abstract: A new and distinct combination of the genes of South American Prosopis alba and North American Prosopis glandulosa var glandulosa for cold hardiness, and erect growth to produce erect, thornless, fast growing ornamental and lumber trees that provide greater adaptability to a much broader range of arid ecosystems than previous Prosopis alba ornamental selections.