AGAVE

Architecture for Genomic Annotation, Visualization & Exchange. An XML format developed by DoubleTwist for managing, visualising and sharing annotations of genomic sequences, which provides a free open standard for the life sciences community.

agave

a semi-woody perennial native of the American continent. Pulque and aquamiel are produced from it as fermented beverages, and mescal and tequila may in turn be distilled from these.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

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Our results showed that agave americana leaves have a potential as source of phenolic compounds and demonstrate a good antioxidant capacity.

Phenolic quantification and antioxidant activity of agave americana leaves depending on solvent and geoclimatic area

Agave americana's leaves were procured from Essghar region (Sfax, Tunisia).

Optimization of insoluble and soluble fibres extraction from Agave americana l. Using response surface methodology

Estas son: Abutilon theophrasti, Agave americana, Azolla filiculoides, Carpobrotus edulis, Carpobrotus acinaciformis, Araujia sericifera, Cortaderia selloana, Cylindropuntia rosea, Opuntiaficus-indica, Oxalispes-caprae, Arctotheca calendula, Arundo donax, Cenchrus ciliaris, Chloris gayana, Egeria densa, Ludwigia grandiflora, Lonicera japonica, Eichhornia crassipes, Ailanthus altissima, y Nicotiana glauca.

La flora aloctona de la Comunidad Valenciana (Espana)

Agave americana, which became known as the Century Plant in the mistaken belief that it blossomed only once in 100 years, is monocarpic, meaning this is the first and last time this shoot will flower.

Plant gives scientists growing pains

The Agave Americana 'Marginata' commonly known as the Century Plant, has reached the stunning height of 25ft 9in.

WEEKEND: GARDENING: Once in a lifetime

All of the plants have been selected for their potential to be grown in the changing English climate, including Agave americana, Bougainvillea glabra, Citrus sinensis, Nerium oleander and Yucca gloriosa.

Outdoors: Show toppers; This year's Chelsea Show promises the exotic

The "American Century Plant (Agave Americana)" was brought to Europe from Mexico.

The flowering of Florence: the artists commissioned by the Medicis "brought to their subjects not only a masterly technique, but a freshness and originality of style that would have a lasting influence on botanical illustration and the art of naturalistic painting." (Museum Today)

Agave Americana is ideal for a pot, and need only come in when it is frosty.

Plotting for a jagged edge; Prickly plants add interest to borders

Jacques Cartier, for example, is a hot pink which would be welcome in any garden - but try teaming it with the amber-bordered giant leaves of Agave Americana in a terracotta pot.

GARDENLIFE: Turn up the colour with a bit of fire; Use some flair this summer and add the sort of dazzle that makes the sparks fly in your border