Agave - Science topic

Tuberose (Agave amica) is a highly valued flower crop in India, known for its consistently high returns and ability to thrive in various climatic conditions. Severe outbreaks of the grey pineapple mealybug, Dysmicoccus neobrevipes Beardsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), have been observed in several villages of Pune district, Maharashtra (India), si...

With climate change and the increase of arid and semiarid regions, more studies are requested to promote species that have the potential to produce food, fiber, and energy in water-stressed regions. The objective of the study was to monitor the profile of sisal production in Brazilian semiarid focusing on planted area, productivity, commercializati...

In this paper we analyze some of the bottlenecks in the execution pipeline of Solana's Agave validator client, focusing on RAM and program cache usage under mainnet conditions. Through a series of controlled experiments, we measure the validator's throughput and resource efficiency as RAM availability ranges between 128 GB to 1,536 GB (1.5 TB). We...

Plant domestication in Mesoamerica gave the world crops of global significance, such as maize, beans, squashes, cocoa, and cotton. Additionally, it has introduced species of regional economic importance, which still display intermediate levels of domestication, including Agave, Opuntia, columnar cacti, Amaranthus, and various ornamental species. Ag...

The blossom midge Contarinia maculipennis is a devastating pest of ornamental and vegetable crops, yet its population ecology remains poorly understood. This study employs an age-stage two-sex life table model to analyze its life history with additional focus on below-ground soil environment. Tuberose (Agave amica), a newly identified host, was sel...

The overall objective of this study is to analyze whether tequila companies contribute to the positioning of the agave landscape in the international tourism market through their advertising strategies and product labeling. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, using archival data analysis techniques, using advertising materials...

Synthetic plastic impacts the environment due to its slow degradation and the generation of microplastics, driving the development of bioplastics. This study evaluated the use of bagasse fiber combined with corn and potato starch to improve the physical and mechanical properties of bioplastics. Five bioplastic mixtures (Am1 to Am5) were prepared wi...

This research explored the potential of Agave leaf biomass (ALB) as a biosorbent for the removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions from an aqueous solution. FT‐IR, XRD, and SEM techniques were used to characterize the adsorbent biomass. A series of batch experiments at varying contact times, pH, adsorbent doses, initial metal concentrations, and salt conce...

Lignocellulosic waste biomass can be revalued by fractionating its complex structure into its main biopolymers – lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. This study explores the production of cellulose acetate from pretreated agave bagasse using deep eutectic solvents (DES). Optimized delignification was achieved with DES and the material was analyzed...

To promote sustainable development, there is a need to explore alternative materials to help lower construction cost and also to increase the toughness of concrete, Sisal fibre could be used as an additive in concrete. Sisal fibre is extracted from the leaves of the Agave sisalana plant, is a natural fibre that does not require extensive chemical p...

Mezcal is a Mexican alcoholic beverage elaborated by the distillation of fermented maguey (Agave genus) juice. In Mexico, there is an extensive variety of fermented beverages that embody many of the cultural traditions of this country. They are associated with environmental factors, naturally occurring microbiota, and the local availability of raw...

Agave potatorum Zucc. leaves infusion is used in traditional medicine to treat type II diabetes mellitus, however, there are no studies that validate this use. Therefore, this work aims to evaluate the potential antidiabetic activity of A. potatorum leaves infusion from one to eight years old by assessing the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Thin...

Hormiga escamolera (Liometopum apiculatum), gusano rojo (Comadia redtenbacheri) y gusano blanco (Aegiale hesperiaris), han sufrido una extracción significativa por los habitantes de las comunidades rurales, lo cual disminuye sus poblaciones por el mal manejo de sus hábitats. Estas especies, son recursos económicos y nutricionalmente importantes par...

Tequila vinasse, a by-product of agave fermentation, is a wastewater characterized by its dark coloration and complex composition, including water, alcohols, sugars, phenolic compounds, and proteins, among other constituents. Its elevated chemical oxygen demand (COD) and acidic pH levels render it hazardous to soil, plants, and aquatic organisms, r...

Artificial light pollution has emerged as an aggravating environmental issue, particularly affecting nocturnal pollinators like hawkmoths. These insects are essential for plant reproduction by enabling nocturnal pollination. Nonetheless, heightened artificial lighting interferes with their foraging behavior, diminishes floral visitation rates, and...

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by probiotic bacteria have garnered attention due to their effects on the gut health of humans and animals. The nutrients that probiotics access during their growth are essential for producing beneficial effects on host health. Direct immunomodulatory effects of graminan-type fructans (GTFs) from Agave tequilana t...

This study examines the impact of added elderberry (EDB) extract on the physico-chemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of yogurt over a 21-day storage period. Two separate experiments were conducted: the first focused on testing concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.5% (w/w) EDB extract for impoving antioxidant properties and replac...

Mezcal is a distilled beverage with a complex chemical profile defined by volatile organic compounds and physicochemical properties that determine its sensory attrib-utes. This study analyzed nine artisanal mezcals produced from four wild agave species in Oaxaca using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-M...

Members of Agave L. utilize CAM. To date, research on the physiological and morphological adaptations of Agave has analyzed only a few species. With the aim of understanding basic aspects of the physiological responses of polyploid (2n = 2x = 60 to 2n = 6x = 180) Agave accessions in association with CO2 fixation, we carried out genetic and physiolo...

Groundwater contamination with fluoride is one of the most important and serious environmental concerns due to its toxicity. This study aimed to assess spherical agglomeration technique’s (SAT) efficacy in fluoride removal. Experiments were performed in acrylic containers with baffles to promote particle impacts, using 250 mL of 5.0 mg/L fluoride s...

El libro La raicilla. Herencia y patrimonio cultural de Jalisco está estructurado en cinco capítulos, además de un prólogo introductorio, cada uno de los cuales aborda distintos aspectos históricos, culturales, técnicos y económicos de esta emblemática bebida jalisciense. La organización del texto refleja un enfoque multidisciplinario que busca pro...

Pulque is an ethnic and traditional fermented beverage produced and consumed in Mexico; it is obtained from certain varieties of Agave, and its final alcohol content is around 4% to 7%. It is rich in protein and its carbohydrate content brings it a characteristic flavor; also, some probiotic bacteria are present in pulque. On the other hand, foams...

BACKGROUND Sugar substitutes have become a topic of interest with the revelation of the strong link between excessive sugar consumption and many chronic diseases. One of the components known to be harmful to human health as a result of mutagenic, carcinogenic and cytotoxic effects in bakery products is 5‐hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF). Therefore, the...

The construction industry across the world recognizes the need for green, lightweight, and self-compacting materials that are also ecologically benign. Considering this requirement, a recent discovery has indicated that a novel form of concrete, known as foamed concrete (FC), has the potential to reduce structural self-weight. Natural fibres are an...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the variation in the mineral concentrations of the inflorescences of Yucca filifera (izote), Agave salmiana (maguey), Diphysa americana (cuachepil), and Chamaedorea tepejilote (tepejilote) in samples collected from different communities in Oaxaca, Mexico. For each sample, the concentrations of macro- and...

Fluoride contamination in water sources presents critical public health challenges, particularly in regions where groundwater exhibits elevated fluoride levels. Chronic exposure can result in dental and skeletal fluorosis, necessitating efficient and sustainable remediation strategies. This study investigates the spherical agglomeration technique (...

Mexico is home of 75% of all agave species in the world. Agave salmiana has been used to prepare pulque, while Agave lechuguilla is used to make fibers, generating an unused residue (bagasse), several species are propagated through shoots, which makes them susceptible to their environment, as well as to pests and diseases. The aim of this study was...

For years, the weevil Scyphophorus acupunctatus Gyllenhal, 1838 has been considered the main pest of Agave crops. Chemical management has been implemented for its control. However, few studies have investigated biological control of the species. The main predators of the Agave weevil belong to the genus Hololepta Paykull, 1811, and the species H. y...

An upward trend has been observed in recent years in which consumers are actively more conscious about finding healthier food alternatives to purchase. Based on the constantly increasing demands of the diabetes food market, a new product of canned peach halves was designed at the Laboratory of Technology & Food Quality & Food Safety of the Universi...

Agave hybrid cultivar 11,648 has been planted for sisal fiber production in China since the 1960s. However, little is known about the population structure and genetic diversity of agave germplasms in China. Therefore, we developed a group of core SNP markers to evaluate the population structure and genetic diversity of 125 agave germplasms in China...

antibacterial and antiinflammatory activity of Agave cupreata

The leaves of Agaveangustifolia Haw. represent approximately 46% of the plant’s total weight, and are typically discarded during the bacanora production process in the state of Sonora, Mexico, constituting an agro-industrial by-product that is not used in the region. The leaves contain active compounds that can be extracted and used for various pur...

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, degenerative, and multifactorial disease characterized by hyperglycemia, and at least 537 million people suffered from diabetes in 2021. Agave durangensis Gentry, a species of agave native to the state of Durango, reports phenolic compounds, flavonols, flavonoids, and saponins and could be an alternative for the trea...

Agave salmiana is a Mexican endemic maguey, primarily used to produce pulque, a fermented beverage derived from its sap (aguamiel). When the sap production ceases, the maguey leaves (pencas) are mainly used as forage. This study aimed to prepare and evaluate aqueous extracts from maguey leaves. The extracts were obtained using water at 70 °C an...

Heavy metal contamination is of major concern at present due to its adverse impacts on humans and the environment. Among many heavy metal remediation methods, biosorption has become attractive in the recent past due to its low-cost and environmentally sustainable nature. Nevertheless, fibrous biosorbents have not been much explored, especially for...

El objetivo principal de este capítulo es presentar un panorama general de cuatro cultivos importantes para la región Pacífico Sur: agave, café, mango y frijol, esto mediante la descripción del entorno actual de la producción, comercialización y problemáticas de cada producto, así como el conocimiento tradicional existente entre los agricultores y...

The species of Agave grow on wastelands with minimal water input, and their leaves can be used as feedstock for biofuel production. The study evaluated the potential of leaf biomass of two species and one variety of Agave: A. cantala, A. sisalana, and Agave Bamra Leela as substrates for bioethanol production through compositional analysis, pretreat...

This article summarizes the findings of two of our own contributions and presents additional measurements that make us reach a conjecture about the physiological and molecular mechanisms that confer agaves their extraordinary capacity to withstand drought conditions. In these studies, we used terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and imaging to investigate...

Members of Stachybotryaceae are distributed worldwide, with certain species playing a significant role as bio-degraders and some causing diseases in plants, humans, and animals. Other species within this family can be found in soil and have been reported as saprobes in various plants. In this study (2021–2022), fungal taxa resembling Stachybotryace...

Phytophthora palmivora is a water mould that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This fungus-like organism can cause devastating plant diseases in many crops, such as Agave, avocado, banana, cacao, citrus, coconut, palm, papaya, and rubber trees. Disease Symptoms on papaya trees Yellowing and loss of leaves, smal...

Agave americana L. is a species of significant ecological, economic, and sociocultural importance in Mexico, known for its diverse cultivation forms across various regions worldwide. This research aimed to characterize the morphology and assess the survival of A. americana L. in a plantation located in Linares, Nuevo León, from February to Octob...

Agave section Heteracanthae is the largest in the genus with around 30 species. Its distribution ranges from the southern USA, through Mexico, where it is most diverse, to Guatemala where just a single species occurs. This section is characterised by having rosettes of stiff, straight leaves, usually bearing continuous horny margins with conspicuo...

Agave Americana is native to Mexico and few parts of the southern United States of America. It is broadly cultivated and has become naturalised in many parts of South Africa and other temperate, subtropical and semiarid regions of the world. The plant mainly the leaf part of agave Americana is processed to accquite good quality fibers.

High rehydration beverage consumption represents a significant opportunity for the integration of biotic products that offer the potential to improve body composition and intestinal health. Quercus sideroxyla (IQS) infusions contain polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and in combination with probiotic strains a...

The aim of the present work was to determine of optimum planting time and some agricultural charasteristics of tuberose [Agave amica (Medik.) Thiede & Govaerts] under southeastern Anatolian conditions of Turkiye. In the research, 7 planting times were tried with 15-day intervals, starting from 1 March to 1 June. The experiment was run in the summer...

Resumen Agave angustifolia es una especie que se utiliza como materia prima para producción de mezcal en el sur del Estado de México, por lo cual se ha incrementado la demanda de planta para el establecimiento de plantaciones. El cultivo de tejidos vegetales ofrece una alternativa para la propagación masiva de plantas; por ello, el objetivo de la p...

La presente investigación analiza las implicaciones bioéticas del uso de la biotecnología para la conservación de agaves en el estado de Hidalgo. Técnicas como el cultivo in vitro, la crioconservación y la mejora genética preservan la diversidad genética de estas plantas, esenciales para la biodiversidad y prácticas culturales locales, especialment...

The rhizosphere microbiota of arid plants plays a crucial role in adaptation to environmental stress. However, few studies have characterized microorganisms associated with Agave species and their contribution to resilience against salinity and drought. This study aimed to isolate and characterize halotolerant bacteria from the rhizosphere of Agave...

Aplicación de carbón activado de Cabuya Negra (Agave americana L.) para la absorción de Diuron en soluciones acuosas: una alternativa sostenible para el tratamiento de efluentes Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología-Serie de Conferencias. ABSTRACT The Cabuya Negra (Agave americana L.) is widely distributed in South America and is considered a perennial plant...

El nopal (Opuntia spp.), llamado así en México, es parte de la flora típica de nuestro país, además de ser símbolo del escudo nacional y signo de identidad, como el maíz y el agave. La región de los Llanos, aledaña a la Sierra del Astillero es la zona de mayor producción agropecuaria de los municipios que la conforman: Cuencamé, Guadalupe Victoria,...

Hoy en día, los profesionales de la salud que atienden niños saben que sus decisiones para prescribir probióticos se basan en las propiedades específicas de la cepa probiótica que elijan. La evidencia científica generada durante las últimas décadas respalda dicha toma de decisiones. Los prebióticos y postbióticos son otros actores importantes que e...

The cellulase production strategy considers the selection of microorganisms and the best experimental conditions for fermentation. This work describes the molecular identification of a fungus isolated from Agave durangensis, employing the internal transcribed spacer 18 S rRNA gene, located in the small subunit 28 S rRNA gene, belonging to a larger...

Agave spirits have gained global recognition and hold a central position within the cultural heritage of Mexico. Traditional distilleries, characterized by open fermentations driven by local microbial communities, persist despite the rise of industrial‐scale counterparts. In this review, we explore the environmental conditions and production practi...

The growing global interest in edible insects as a sustainable protein source has positioned them as a promising solution to food security challenges. In Mexico, entomophagy is deeply embedded in cultural traditions, particularly in Oaxaca, where grasshoppers, leafcutter ants, and red agave worms form an integral part of the region’s intangible her...

Subject: Currently, it is very difficult for communities to receive funding for their development, as they often lack efficient evaluations or significant impact to support such funding. Therefore, it is vitally important for research to help make these communities visible by applying instruments that describe their situation. In this sense, two of...

Fructans are carbohydrates in which the links between fructose residues predominate. They are synthesized in approximately 15 % of angiosperms. These molecules have various applications in food and health, due to the lack of digestibility and their selective use by the beneficial intestinal microbiota in monogastric animals. The objective of this s...

BACKGROUND Lactic acid (LA) is used in various industries and is produced mainly through lactic acid fermentation (LAF). The high cost of glucose, a common substrate, is a major challenge for LA production. Alternatives like fructans from agave are being explored for this purpose, including the production of probiotic beverages using the sap of aga...

p> Background. The Fusarium complex is the causal agent of vascular wilt in agave that causes damage to the roots, stem/cone, and leaves. This affects the health of the agave, the yield and therefore the quality of drinks derived from this plant, such as pulque, mezcal and tequila, this prevents ensuring demand in the national and international mar...

Agave, with its unique appearance and ability to produce hard fibers, holds high economic value. However, low temperatures during winter can restrict its growth and even damage the leaves, causing a loss of ornamental appeal or affecting the fiber quality. Conversely, the plant cyclic nucleotide-gated channel (CNGC) family plays an important role i...

Agave plants are used as ornamental plants or for alcoholic beverage production, leaving the leaves as agro-industrial waste, usually disposed of in the soil, causing acidification. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects more than 5 million people worldwide and one route of treatment is through the inhibition of α-amylase and/or...

Background/Objectives: The development of bioproducts that can accelerate wound healing is a key focus in biomedicine, especially when these products are derived from sustainable by-products. This study investigates the wound-healing potential of an extract obtained from Agave angustifolia Haw bagasse (BagEE) using microwave extraction.Methods: HPL...

El café ocupa el primer lugar como producto agrícola generador de divisas y empleos en el medio rural. Sin embargo, uno de los principales padecimientos que le afectan es la roya del cafeto (Hemileia vastatrix), una enfermedad devastadora que ha infectado el cultivo del café durante más de 150 años. Esta enfermedad fúngica de la hoja ha desempeñado...

BACKGROUND The generation of agro‐industrial wastes and strategies to reduce the environmental and economic impacts that this problem generates has aroused interest in the use of lignocellulosic wastes to promote food sustainability. These wastes are rich in polysaccharides, and their addition can affect the physicochemical characteristics of baker...

The aim of the present work was to develop a sensory lexicon for representative aromas of espadin mezcal using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique. The present work included the participation of 15 panellists and 59 mezcal masters. A profile analysis was performed to compare weights assigned to attributes by these both groups. Followin...

This study investigated the use of functionalized cabuya fibers (FCF) as an effective adsorbent for Hg (II) removal from aqueous solutions. The composition, surface properties, and morphology of the FCF were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (...

Mezcal, a traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage, has been a vital source of livelihood for indigenous and rural communities for centuries. However, increasing international demand is exerting pressure on natural resources and encouraging intensive agricultural practices. This study investigates the impact of management practices (wild, traditional...

Beneficial soil microorganisms, particularly plant probiotic bacteria (PPB), play a pivotal role in promoting plant growth, development, and overall health through root colonization. PPB-based biofertilizers offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional agricultural inputs. This study evaluates the plant probiotic potential of th...

Mezcal is a traditional beverage with relevant cultural and economic importance in Mexico, with different Protected Designation of Origin locations. This study focuses on creating a sensory lexicon for Mezcal with local producers by means of Free Choice Profiling. A selection of the most relevant descriptors was made to construct a sensory wheel. S...

The production of traditional agave spirits in Mexico, such as mezcal, involves a process that uses environmental microorganisms to ferment the cooked must from agave plants. By analysing these microorganisms, researchers can understand the dynamics of microbial communities at the interface of natural and human‐associated environments. This study i...

Lactic acid is a vital organic acid with a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical sectors. The conventional production of lactic acid from refined sugars poses high costs and significant environmental impacts, leading to the exploration of alternative raw materials and more sustaina...

Autor de correspondencia: lmoreno@ciatej.mx Resumen El maguey pulquero es una planta originaria de México con gran importancia cultural, económica y culinaria, especialmente en las regiones del altiplano de clima caluroso y seco, donde se considera una planta clave para la subsistencia y economía local. El maguey ha sido aprovechado durante siglos...

La demanda del mezcal y el modelo de negocios en Santiago Matatlán: perspectivas globales y locales The demand for mezcal and the business model in Santiago Matatlán: global and local perspectives A demanda por mezcal e o modelo de negócios em Santiago Matatlán: perspectivas globais e locais RESUMEN La presente investigación es un análisis en el mo...

Within the Agave genus, the Agave angustifolia complex is one of the most important groups of plants from an economic and cultural point of view wherein more than 20 species have been described. However, there have been few studies that allow us to understand the taxonomic relationships of the group. The main objective of this study was to characte...

Black cabuya (Agave cordillerensis) is a rosette plant that is easily found in the inter-Andean zone of Ecuador and is used for therapeutic and food purposes. Since ancient times, mechanical treatments have been used to obtain fibers, which are generally used in the manufacture of ropes, sacks, and thin fabric production. In this research, the high...

All traditional mezcal producers use artisan methods to produce mezcal. The low technological development in the elaboration processes results in low yield and high residual sugar concentration. First, this work optimized the concentration of initial sugars and yeast-assimilable nitrogen (YAN) in Agave durangensis juice fermentation at the laborato...

Cellulose hydrogels derived from agave bagasse were formulated to promote the regeneration of gingival connective tissue in lagomorphs. Three treatment modalities were randomly implanted in the gingival diastema area in 16 rabbits. The general characteristics were analyzed and histopathological studies were carried out at 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks. A...

La crisálida agave es un vegetal, pero "no sólo". Forma parte del universo khipunk, creado por JoséLuis Jácome Guerrero quien, en colaboración con otras/os artistas ecuatorianos/as, teje una suerte de epistemología cósmica. Su trabajo, anclado en la ciencia ficción andina,gira alrededor de la crisálida agave que es una entidad que disuelve la reali...

Solar evaporators are fabricated by coating coconut/agave fibers with graphene. Those ones are utilized to desalinate seawater brought from Vallarta beach, Mexico. The graphene‐based evaporators exposed to sunlight produce a maximum evaporation rate/efficiency of 2.13 kg m⁻² h⁻¹/83%. The addition of Fe2O3 particles to the evaporators enhances the e...

In response to the growing concerns regarding motorcyclists’ safety and advancements in the motorcycle industry, this study investigated the potential of natural fibers as a sustainable approach for enhancing helmet protection, thus replacing the traditional use of expanded polystyrene. Utilizing statistical tools such as the Shapiro–Wilk test, Cha...