Spectroscopy study reveals how agave plants survive extreme droughts

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Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 am96 pts
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 spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how these succulents store and manage water to survive in dry…

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