Abstract:Sisal (Agave sisalana Perrine) accounts for about one half of the world's production of hard fibers. In spite os its economic importance pratically no research work has been carried out on this plant. Very little is known about the agronomic problems of its cultivation, while the physiological and genetic problems are nearly unknown. This is perhaps due to the fact that A. sisalana is a perennial plant with a life cycle of 5-8 years and the carrying out of field research work requires … Show more
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