Sisal hemp, a long-leaf agave from Mexico, is in for the fight of its life as environmental workers press ahead with its eradication from national parks. The weed is one of the top five enemies of ...

An ardent admirer of the United States is Sir Ambrose Shea, Governor of the Bahamas, who has passed the last few days in this city. Sir Ambrose is a typical Englishman -- tall, well proportioned ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Sisal Hemp Culture in Yucatan ” in SA Supplements Vol. 54 No. 1387supp (August 1902), p. 22228 doi:10.1038 ...

A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which produce fibers that can be used to make plastics, textiles and ...

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