Agave plants live for a fairly long time. Many of them will live between 25 and 35 years, though some will live longer. One downside to these plants is the fact that they die after they bloom.

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

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

Of Mexico’s various agave spirits, Tequila leads in volume and value sales, but interest in mezcal is booming. Is that a good thing? Maybe. Maybe not.

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

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