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This episode covers sexual and asexual reproduction in agave plants. We explain the anatomy of its inflorescence, pollination and genetic clones.

We cover the growth mechanism of agave plants including CAM photosynthesis and we discuss various morphologies of the leaves and spines.

The first episode of our three part miniseries covers agave taxonomy and nomenclature.

Félix Hernandez Monterroza and his wife Adriana Correa are the co-founders of Agua del Sol. Fred Sanchez is the founder and managing partner of Bad Hombre Importing. We learn why they are committed to providing affordable traditional spirits to their communities and the important roles the maestr@s play within them.