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 extremely dry environments. In a new study, researchers used terahertz ...

To keep agave plants alive and healthy in colder climates, where freezing temperatures and excess moisture can cause serious ...

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

What no one is laughing about here in California, though, is the potential that agave presents for the Golden State’s drought-parched, fire-prone landscape. The plants use far less water than avocados ...

Through meticulous harvesting methods, sustainable practices and deep respect for tequila’s history, Mr. Sancho Pancho is elevating the once-humble spirit beyond the rail and back bar.

The lifespan of Agave americana plants is inherently limited, with their demise following their blooming phase. This means that Alice’s life is soon coming to an end. In fact, she’s already begun ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

As a group, succulents are easy to care for because they are drought-tolerant. They need water, but not it as often as do many other plants.

The name aloe vera, meaning true aloe, was not given until explorers brought back agave plants from Mexico and the American Southwest to Europe. Because of agaves’ resemblance to aloes ...