Brazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’ (IMAGE)

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Brazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’

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In Brazil, the main species grown is Agave sisalana, whose leaves are used to make sisal fiber 

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Nicholas Vinícius Silva

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