Use of Agave angustifolia Haw fiber, alternative uses
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The ancient cultural history of Mexico lies in its complex geographical and biological variety, it includes the agavaceae family, whose diversity covers more than a hundred species with names and multiple uses by region, even becoming one of the symbols national identity. This paper analyzes the full use of Agave angustifolia Haw, chosen for its economic importance in the development of alcoholic beverage emblematic of the Oaxaca state, mezcal. This agave is a source of constant employment within the region of Mezcal, the main source of income directly or indirectly to more than 75 000 families, but the plant is not fully exploited. Most process residues are scattered in agricultural fields as waste, some are used to make compost, but there is no particular specific application throughout the volume of waste. Alternative uses include a wide range of products, mainly handicraft. We conclude that for the Agave angustifolia Haw have not explored all possible alternatives, is required with this item innovate and create products that mark, significantly, the use of waste. The fibers of this plant ligno-cellulosic have characteristics similar to those of wood from the trees, this situation represents a niche opportunities for residual fibers in every way.
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