Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at ...

Agave plants, famous for tequila, are also water-retention experts, thriving in extreme drought conditions. Using terahertz ...

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Scientists used terahertz imaging to study agave plants' water storage. Findings could improve drought-resistant crops.

Replating and harvesting agave must be done by hand, as the hearts' size can vary greatly. There are a few cues the plant is fully mature: The bases of the leaves begin to turn yellow, and the ...

The illustration shows an Agave striata leaf and the molecular structure of its fructans, with water molecules bound around the fructan chains.

The process begins with the agave plant. Agave is known for its leathery leaves that range in size from a few centimeters to 8 feet. It is native to hot and dry regions in Mexico, where it can be ...

Agave plants may be best known for their role in tequila production, but they are also remarkably adept at retaining water in ...