Agave Fructans in Oaxaca's Emblematic Specimens: Agave angustifolia Haw. and Agave potatorum Zucc.

ABSTRACT: Despite the recognition of Agave tequilana Weber var. Azul as raw material for producing tequila and obtaining prebiotics, there are other highly relevant Agave species in Mexico. Oaxaca contains a startlingly diverse range of Agave species; Agave angustifolia Haw. and Agave potatorum Zucc. are two classic specimens with great commercial potential. In this study, we examined the fructan fluctuation in these two species during their lifetime in the field (from 1 to 6 years old). First, we analyzed their morphological diversity based on vegetative characteristics. Subsequently, fructan extracts were analyzed by TLC, FT-IR, and HPAEC-PAD to identify carbohydrates. Multivariate analyses of the morphological parameters indicated a morphological divergence betw

SUBMITTER: Marquez-Lopez RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9319672 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature