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Agave
Agave (pronounced /əˈɡɑːveɪ/ or /əˈɡeɪviː/) is a genus of monocots. The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and then dies (see semelparity); they are commonly known as the century plant.
In the APG III system, the genus is placed in the subfamily Agavoideae of the broadly circumscribed family Asparagaceae. Some authors prefer to place it in the segregate family Agavaceae. Traditionally, it was circumscribed to comprise about 166 species, but it is now usually understood to have about 208 species.
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Scientists discover agave's tremendous potential as new bioenergy feedstock
An article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy reviews the suitability of Agave as a bioenergy feedstock that can sustain high productivity in spite of poor soil and stressful climatic conditions accomp ...
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Agave fuels global excitement as a bioenergy crop
Scientists found that in 14 independent studies, the yields of two Agave species greatly exceeded the yields of other biofuel feedstocks, such as corn, soybean, sorghum, and wheat. Additionally, even more productive Agave ...
Jan 26, 2011 |
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Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico
New North Carolina State University research shows that tequila's surge in popularity over the past 15 years has been a boon for industry, but is triggering a significant hangover of social and environmental ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Tequila plant could fuel vehicles and help reduce emissions
In an article published today in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, plant physiologist Dr Daniel Tan and his University of Oxford collaborators have analysed the potential to produce bioethanol (biofu ...
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Jul 29, 2011 |
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Perryman nutrition column: The magic of myth
Spring can be a motivating factor to trim those extra pounds that crept on during the winter. Kudos to those of you who are planning to lose those pounds sensibly by eating healthier: it’s easy to buy into the latest ...
May 19, 2011 |
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New species of Encholirium (Bromeliaceae) from Brazil
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two new bromeliads discovered as part of the Toucan Cipó Project in Minas Gerais.
May 05, 2011 |
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Cola detectives test natural flavoring claims for pricey soft drinks
Scientists are reporting development and successful testing of a new way to determine whether cola drinks -- advertised as being made with natural ingredients and sold at premium prices -- really do contain natural flavoring. ...
May 04, 2011 |
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Succulent plants waited for cool, dry Earth to make their mark
The cactus, stalwart of the desert, has quite a story to tell about the evolution of plant communities found the world over.
May 03, 2011 |
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'Green' cars could be made from pineapples and bananas
Your next new car hopefully won't be a lemon. But it could be a pineapple or a banana. That's because scientists in Brazil have developed a more effective way to use fibers from these and other plants in a new generation ...
Mar 28, 2011 |
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Finding footprints: how ancient people affect modern landscapes
There’s a common misconception that prior to European contact in the 15th century, the Americas were a pristine, untouched wilderness, inhabited by people who lived in complete harmony with their environment. In reality, ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jan 20, 2011 |
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As climate talks drag on, more ponder techno-fixes
(AP) -- Like the warming atmosphere above, a once-taboo idea hangs over the slow, frustrating U.N. talks to curb climate change: the idea to tinker with the atmosphere or the planet itself, pollute the skies ...
Dec 05, 2010 |
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Wide range of plants offer cellulosic biofuel potential, ecological diversity
When it comes to selecting the right plant source for future cellulosic biofuel production, the solution won't be one-size-fits-all, and it certainly doesn't have to involve food and feed crops.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 12, 2010 |
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Tequila and cheese offer lessons for rural economies in developing world
Tequila and cheese may sound like the makings of an awkward cocktail party, but new research shows that they have a lot to tell us about efforts to boost rural economies around the world.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2010 |
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